We admit it: The Honda Ridgeline is a polarizing truck. Some dismiss it completely, proclaiming that its unibody structure banishes it from the world of “real” pickups. Meanwhile, Ridgeline owner loyalty is through the roof. For many it’s the right tool for the job: big enough for real-world loads …
I am proud to be the first person not to E36 M3 on this Ridgeline thread!
Depending on the price, this is possibly the replacement for my 2007 Element.
30 mpg, especially at 60 mph, that's terrific.
Get a real truck 
Yup, hair dressers 
the old ones were FWD or AWD right? what will this one be?
And how much is it?
noddaz wrote: And how much is it?
This for sure.
Edit: Car and Driver estimates baseline MSRP at $32,500
That actually looks like a sweet truck(ish). I would totally rock that. I don't need a traditional truck for hauling mulch, motorcycles, and a small trailer. This is solid.
Well, it sounds like they did fix a few of the complaints with the old version. The tow rating is still pretty sad relative to its size and rated payload though.
edizzle89 wrote: the old ones were FWD or AWD right? what will this one be?
I think they were all AWD (with a FWD until slip system).
edizzle89 wrote: the old ones were FWD or AWD right? what will this one be?
It'll be available in FWD and AWD.
paranoid_android74 wrote:noddaz wrote: And how much is it?This for sure. Edit: Car and Driver estimates baseline MSRP at $32,500
The numbers Honda gave it actually have it starting at a little over $26,000. That's for a base model with 2WD. I just added some specs to the original post.
The Ridgeline still relies upon a unibody design. However, the body and cab are now separate structures that are then welded together. Honda explains that when it lowered the buttresses, the cab and bed could no longer employ a single stamping.
I kind of liked the "Baby Avalanche" styling on the original. I wonder if there's a difference in strength with the new separate parts?
Will the FWD still be rated at 5k lbs?
MadScientistMatt wrote:The Ridgeline still relies upon a unibody design. However, the body and cab are now separate structures that are then welded together. Honda explains that when it lowered the buttresses, the cab and bed could no longer employ a single stamping.I kind of liked the "Baby Avalanche" styling on the original. I wonder if there's a difference in strength with the new separate parts?
Yes, there is. It's much, much stiffer with the new design.
Look's like 3500lbs towing (FWD) and 5000lbs(AWD). The 0-60 dropped 1.8 sec to approx. 6.5 seconds. Looks sharp in blue: http://www.motortrend.com/news/2017-honda-ridgeline-first-drive-review/
Fletch1 wrote: Look's like 3500lbs towing (FWD) and 5000lbs(AWD). The 0-60 dropped 1.8 sec to approx. 6.5 seconds. Looks sharp in blue: http://www.motortrend.com/news/2017-honda-ridgeline-first-drive-review/
If that is true it is really unfortunate. I want 5000lb towing capacity in the FWD ridgeline, because I figure it will then soon trickle down to 5000lb towing capacity odysseys - which is what I really want.
In reply to Robbie:
I'll double-check those numbers once I get back to my office. Have the numbers from Honda on my desk.
Did you test the FWD or the AWD? What difference is there in economy and performance?
Where I live, folks love their Hondas. Hopefully they'll be available somewhere close to MSRP.
Ed Higginbotham wrote:paranoid_android74 wrote:The numbers Honda gave it actually have it starting at a little over $26,000. That's for a base model with 2WD. I just added some specs to the original post.noddaz wrote: And how much is it?This for sure. Edit: Car and Driver estimates baseline MSRP at $32,500
I was hoping it wasn't that high- thanks Ed!
This could conceivably be the vehicle that could replace the MPV AND the big old truck. Even more likely if that lofty 30 mpg number isn't total bullpoop. Call me extremely interested!
paranoid_android74 wrote:Ed Higginbotham wrote:I was hoping it wasn't that high- thanks Ed!paranoid_android74 wrote:The numbers Honda gave it actually have it starting at a little over $26,000. That's for a base model with 2WD. I just added some specs to the original post.noddaz wrote: And how much is it?This for sure. Edit: Car and Driver estimates baseline MSRP at $32,500
Update: We just got an email from Honda. There was an error in the price sheet they gave us. The base price is $29,475, not $26,475.
The 0-60 dropped 1.8 sec to approx. 6.5 seconds.
And i'll reiterate for those who have complained about the 1st gen being underpowered and all of them lacking manuals: This is just as fast as a 20 year old Mustang GT with a 4.6 V8 and manual. You may prefer manual for durability or control reasons but unless you seriously want your Ridgeline to 0-60 in the 5s, you can't complain about it from a performance standpoint.
Motor Trend said: Ridgeline uses an honest-to-goodness, not-by-braking torque-vectoring rear differential that promises fantastic real-world drive force without having to resort to low range or manual diff locking. In moments of need, up to 70 percent of available power is circulated to the rear.
Oh yeah let's complain about this too!
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