OK, so it can manage the rough stuff like a real truck while still offering ride and handling characteristics of a car-like
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| The new Honda truck will come in three trim levels, RT, RT-S and RT-L. (Photo: Honda Canada) |
crossover, but what about that trunk hidden under the Ridgeline's cargo bed? Honda's In-Bed Trunk can be accessed by lifting up the hinged rear portion of the bed floor. Once opened 240 litres (8.5 cu-ft) of secure, lockable and water resistant storage space is available, making it possible to bring home groceries or store valuables, even when every seat within the cab is being used. This is made possible because the spare tire, normally hung underneath a pickup truck exactly where Honda has built its trunk, is stored inside a sliding tray within the trunk itself. There's room enough for a full-size spare to boot.
Standard safety features include 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, and the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control that I mentioned previously.
The new Honda truck will come in three trim levels, RT, RT-S and RT-L. Being that the Detroit release primarily deals with
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| Honda says the Ridgeline's MSRP will range between $27,000 and $32,000 USD. (Photo: Honda Canada) |
vehicles destined for the U.S.A., keep in mind there could be some differences for the Canadian market. Just the same, over and above what has been mentioned in the review already, additional standard features across the line are to include power windows, mirrors and locks, air conditioning, cruise control, the lockable In-Bed Trunk and Dual Action tailgate, plus the towing package.
And what's it going to cost? Honda says its MSRP will range between $27,000 and $32,000 USD, with an expectation of about 50,000 deliveries within the first year of sales.
