See related story at NewCarTestDrive. We maintain a strict separation between news content and advertising. Locks, windows, and other accessories are fully powered. As Honda's first foray into truck models in the U. Honda knew there were great choices by other manufactuers to go off roading, pull a heavy trailer, or haul construction supplies to a work site. Significance refers to impact on the market and looks for mastery and innovation in engineering, technology, design, safety and packaging.
And it resulted in another surprise win, this time the new Chrysler Pacifica minivan taking home the Utility Vehicle of the Year honors. The Ridgeline is like a rolling Rorschach test that reveals what truck people are saying they need in a truck is what they really want their truck to do. The Bolt topped both the new Genesis G90 luxury sedan and the Volvo S90. The in bed trunk is perfect for Costco and has become a very useful -used -feature. That all makes for an exceptionally rigid structure.
We are committed to our readers, and recognize the significance and importance these awards are in the automotive industry. All Mills dealerships earn an A+ rating at the Better Business Bureau as a result. At 30-grand for the mid level, unoptioned but still well-equipped Honda truck, we consider it a contender. As of the end of November, Honda had sold 36,000. The Ridgeline's awards include the Motor Trend Truck of the Year for 2006.
Now pause for a moment and remember what it's like to ride in a typical truck--squeaks, shudders, and jolts--right? If I am hurry and push the truck I got 18-19 mpg. Suspension is independent front and rear. What a Nice engineering, think-out-of-the-box Company. The Honda Ridgeline is a revelation for all trucks, with independent rear line suspension that frees weather tight cargo space in the below bed, four cargo lamps which illuminate the bed's trunk, and a rear gate that opens like a door or swings down. Honda recently launched its second-generation midsize truck, a move many in the industry questioned considering the poor reception the Japanese automaker had received for its original offering, which used a car-based platform rather than a conventional body-on-frame design. Our seat covers are custom-made for a perfect fit and designed to fit like a second skin so you don't have to worry about them sliding around.
Which only makes the truck market's hesitance toward this newfangled but remarkable machine all the more puzzling. It's just so weirdly gentlemanly--a Rex Harrison in a roomful of Harrison Fords. The Honda Ridgeline is a revelation for all trucks, with independent rear line suspension that frees weather tight cargo space in the below bed, four cargo lamps which illuminate the bed's trunk, and a rear gate that opens like a door or swings down. Visually stroll through some of its feature highlights, including its drop-down, swing-out tailgate, lockable watertight below-bed minitrunk, or well-illuminated cargo hold that helps you secure gear even on pitch-black nights. According to the sticker our test truck has no options — just lots of standard stuff. On the freeway we have plenty of power to keep up and excellent visibility all around — a very pleasant truck to drive. I would buy another one.
On Wheels Incorporated awarded the Ridgeline their 2006 Urban Wheel Award for Urban Truck of the Year. Leaky hose burned up the compressor. Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co. For what we use it for. Superiority levels the playing field and looks for class-leading levels of performance, style and functionality within its specific competitive set--not among all new vehicles. I have never owned a truck before that made me so nervous off of the pavement. A diesel engine is a good alternative for better torque and fuel mileage.
I do not use Honda for general maintenance and I guess it's pay back time. This Marks First Time a Manufacturer Wins 'Car' and 'Truck' of the Year Honors in Same Year Torrance, Calif. Makes you wonder why it's taken the truck business a century to think of all this stuff. The new Explorer and the new Xterra are superb sport utilities, but are largely evolutionary in design. The Ridgeline's granitelike hybrid monocoque structure torsionally 20 times stiffer in the bed area plus independent front and rear suspensions allow it to motor down the freeway virtually exorcized of the rear-axle hammerings that bedevil the genre. I drove over 9300 miles for a little over two months, mostly drove up the Sierra, the combination of comfort, handling are excellent, but wishing more torque and power in climbing steep hills at highway speeds.
Motor Trend awarded the Ridgeline its 2006 Truck of the Year! Honda has tightened up quality control for the vehicle, but it is still not recommended for significant off-road driving. The absolute worst mis-match of buttons and knobs scattered out through out the control panel. And we really mean award-winning. Significance refers to impact on the market and looks for mastery and innovation in engineering, technology, design, safety and packaging. All Ridgeline models are equipped with a long list of standard comfort and convenience features, including the most comprehensive list of standard safety equipment in its class. But the biggest surprise comes when you're doing almost nothing at all, just cruising along.
We liked the Ridgeline and certainly agree that its innovative design is worthy of Truck of the Year honors. All information contained herein remains the property of Velocitech Inc. I like most people will never drive over rocks, pull a 5000 plus trailer or haul over 1500 lbs. Please give us a call to confirm availability for any vehicles you might find here. My greatest respects……And those Engines….
The Ridgeline features a unique structure that unifies its cab, cargo bed and frame. Locks, windows, and other accessories are fully powered. The Ridgeline's awards include the Motor Trend Truck of the Year for 2006. For a large number of people who need to pull an occasional trailer , carry 1,500 lbs of equipment in the bed but who mostly use it as a daily driver they built the Ridgeline. Information about outdoor equipment and tips for getting the most capability out of a vehicle are also available. Critics questioned whether the Ridgeline's limited truck bed and towing capacity could appeal to people.