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Honda Ridgeline

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Honda Ridgeline: The unibody pickup. Car-like ride, clever in-bed trunk, genuine everyday usability.
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The unibody pickup. Car-like ride, clever in-bed trunk, genuine everyday usability.

The Honda Ridgeline is a unibody mid-size pickup that takes a different approach from traditional body-on-frame trucks, prioritizing car-like ride comfort, handling, and clever practicality. Built on the Pilot platform with standard all-wheel drive (most years), it offers a smooth ride and innovative features like the in-bed trunk and dual-action tailgate. The Ridgeline trades maximum towing and hardcore off-road ability for everyday usability and refinement, appealing to buyers who want a truck for light-duty and lifestyle use rather than heavy work. Its V6 and unibody design make it uniquely comfortable. On WhipJury, the Ridgeline appears as a practical, comfortable everyday pickup.

Ridgeline specifications

Unibody mid-size pickup on the Pilot platform, V6 power, standard all-wheel drive (most years). Clever in-bed trunk and dual-action tailgate. Car-like ride.

Ridgeline on WhipJury

A comfortable, practical everyday pickup.

Frequently asked questions about Honda Ridgeline

Is the Ridgeline a real truck?
It is a genuine mid-size pickup, but uses unibody construction (like a crossover) rather than body-on-frame, prioritizing ride comfort and everyday usability over maximum towing and hardcore off-road ability.
What is the in-bed trunk?
A lockable, weatherproof storage compartment built into the truck bed, a clever Ridgeline feature for secure cargo, paired with a dual-action tailgate.
Is the Ridgeline reliable?
Yes, sharing its durable V6 and platform with the Pilot, with Honda strong reliability reputation.
How much can the Ridgeline tow?
Around 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, less than body-on-frame rivals but adequate for light-duty and lifestyle use.
What does the Ridgeline compete with?
The Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado, and Ford Ranger, though the Ridgeline unibody approach gives it a more car-like character.

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