The innovative Honda Ridgeline remains the half-ton 4-wheel-drive truck segment’s most versatile entry
TORRANCE, Calif.
October 03, 2012
After receiving an extensive mid-cycle
refresh for 2012, including a new high-value Sport trim level, new front
styling and improved fuel efficiency, the Honda Ridgeline returns for
2013 with a rearview camera now standard on all trim levels. The 2013
Honda Ridgeline represents an exclusive and innovative approach in the
half-ton pickup truck segment, prioritizing its construction and
features based on the capabilities that recreational truck buyers need
and use the most. The 2013 Ridgeline goes on sale today and pricing is
unchanged for 2013, starting at $29,350
1.
The Honda Ridgeline features a closed-box, uni-body structure and an
independent front and rear suspension for a unique combination of
capability, interior spaciousness and comfortable ride performance. It
also delivers a wide range of conventional pickup capabilities, with a
maximum tow rating of 5,000 pounds and a half-ton payload rating, all
while offering unique features like a large In-Bed Trunk® with
dual-action tailgate for easy access.
Four distinctive Ridgeline models are available, including the
Ridgeline RT, Ridgeline Sport, Ridgeline RTS and top-of-the-line
Ridgeline RTL, which is available with Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation
System™
2. The 2013 Ridgeline earns an EPA fuel economy rating of 15/21/17 city/highway/combined
3 mpg.
Ridgeline RT features include:
Unique 17-inch steel wheels, integrated trailer hitch, pre-wiring for
7-pin trailer wiring, keyless entry, power windows and door locks, power
sliding rear window, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cruise
control, trip computer with instantaneous and average fuel economy,
6-speaker 100-watt audio system with CD player and MP3/WMA playback
capability, rearview camera, and 60/40 split lift-up rear seat with
under-seat storage.
Ridgeline Sport features include (adds to Ridgeline RT):
Exclusive black 18-inch aluminum wheels, exclusive black honeycomb
grille with black surround, black headlight and brake light housings,
fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls,
auxiliary audio input jack, all-weather floor mats and rear privacy
glass.
Ridgeline RTS features include (adds to Ridgeline RT):
Exclusive 17-inch aluminum wheels, painted inner grille surfaces,
body-color painted door handles, 7-pin trailer wiring connector, 8-way
power driver's seat with lumbar support, dual-zone automatic climate
control, 7-speaker 160-watt audio system with subwoofer, 6-disc in-dash
CD system, steering wheel-mounted controls, auxiliary audio input jack,
exterior temperature indicator, all-weather floor mats and privacy
glass.
Ridgeline RTL features include (adds to Ridgeline RTS):
Exclusive 18-inch aluminum wheels, fog lights, power moonroof, heated
side mirrors, leather-trimmed interior with heated front seats, XM Radio
4, HomeLink® remote system, ambient console lighting, 115-volt power outlet and carpeted floor mats.
The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™
2 with Voice Recognition and Zagat Survey® restaurant information is available on the Ridgeline RTL. It includes XM® Radio
4,
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® and a multi-information display. The navigation system
includes a rearview camera display, thus eliminating this display in the
rearview mirror.
Powertrain
The Ridgeline's all-aluminum, 60-degree, SOHC 3.5-liter VTEC V-6
engine produces 250 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 247 lb-ft. of torque at
4,300 rpm. Variable valve timing enhances low-rpm torque while extending
high-rpm horsepower for a broad power band. The 5-speed electronically
controlled automatic transmission features Grade Logic Control to help
maintain the most appropriate gear when going uphill or downhill to
avoid gear "hunting."
A fully automatic Variable Torque Management® 4-wheel drive system
(VTM-4®) provides confident operation in rain, snow, ice, sand and mud,
while also improving on-road and towing performance by distributing
torque to all four wheels as needed. The system operates predominately
in front-wheel-drive during dry-pavement cruising conditions and
continuously proportions torque to the rear wheels during acceleration
and low traction situations. The VTM-4 lock button located on the
instrument panel allows the driver to temporarily hold engagement of
both rear wheels to aid traction while in gears "1" and "2" at speeds of
up to 18 mph.
Standard towing equipment includes an integrated tow hitch,
transmission and oil coolers, heavy duty brakes, dual radiator fans and a
wiring harness for a 7-pin trailer hook up (pre-wiring only on RT and
Sport).
Body
The unit-body architecture is designed for vastly superior rigidity
compared to traditional body-on-frame designs and provides the
foundation for the Ridgeline's spacious interior cabin and bed, safety
performance and class-leading ride and handling performance. Its modern
and athletic design incorporates a solid, one-piece appearance with no
separation between the bed and the cab. The windshield wipers have a
heated wiper zone to enhance wiper performance in winter driving
conditions and minimize ice scraping, while large side mirrors
compliment rear vision while towing.
A 5-foot-long composite cargo bed with eight tie-down locations
provides a payload rating of 1,100 pounds, while four cargo area lights
illuminate both the bed and the in-bed trunk. A dual-action tailgate
opens down for traditional access to the cargo area or to the side for
ease-of-access to the 8.5 cubic-foot In-Bed Trunk®. The Ridgeline is
available with a wide variety of accessories and can conveniently
accommodate motorcycles or ATVs. The cargo area measures 49.5 inches
wide between the wheel wells, 20.7 inches deep and 60.0 inches long
(79.0 inches with the load-supporting tailgate in the down position).
Chassis
A MacPherson strut front suspension and fully independent multi-link
rear suspension with trailing arms provide a smooth ride and responsive
handling. A heavy-duty braking system includes 12.6-inch front and
13.1-inch rear 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Electronic Brake
Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. The Ridgeline RT has 17x7.5-inch
steel wheels and P245/65 R17 all-season tires, while the Ridgeline RTS
upgrades to 17x7.5-inch aluminum wheels. Ridgeline Sport and Ridgeline
RTL models are uniquely equipped with 18x7.5-inch aluminum wheels and
all-season P245/60 R18 tires.
Interior
The interior takes advantage of Honda's uni-body packaging efficiency
to deliver full-size interior space dimensions while maintaining
garage-friendly, mid-size exterior dimensions. The driving position
provides ergonomically comfortable access to large and easy-to-use
controls.
Between the front seats, a large multi-function console features a
sliding armrest and sliding lower tray – each with a hidden storage
area. Other console storage areas accommodate large and small items like
mobile phones, beverage holders, compact discs and portable digital
music players.
The 60/40 lift-up rear seats feature a storage area underneath that
is large enough to accommodate a golf bag. Plus, the rear seating area
can quickly convert for cargo duty by lifting the seats up to create
enough room for a full-size mountain bike with the front wheel removed.
The rear seat incorporates three LATCH positions for compatible child
safety seats.
Safety
All Ridgelines are equipped with standard safety features including
dual-stage, multiple-threshold driver's and front passenger's SRS
airbags, front side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position
Detection System (OPDS), side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor,
front-seat active head restraints, Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), a
tire pressure monitoring system and daytime running lights.
Awards and Accolades
The 2012 Ridgeline received the highest possible TOP SAFETY PICK
rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), earning
the highest-possible score of GOOD in all four IIHS ratings, including
the rigorous roof-strength test. In addition, in J.D. Power and
Associates' Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) for 2011, the Ridgeline earned
the highest initial quality score in the midsize pickup segment.
Warranty
The 2013 Honda Ridgeline is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile new-car
limited warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, and a
5-year/unlimited-mile corrosion limited warranty.
Ridgeline Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Pricing1
Ridgeline RT: $29,350
Ridgeline Sport: $30,095
Ridgeline RTS: $32,055
Ridgeline RTL: $34,930
Ridgeline RTL with Navigation: $37,280
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1 MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $830 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
2 The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is
available on the Ridgeline RTL in the United States, except Alaska.
Please see your Honda dealer for details.
3 Based on 2013 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison
purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive
and maintain your vehicle.
4 Required XM Radio subscription sold separately after
90-day trial period. Subscriptions are governed by the XM Customer
Agreement available at xmradio.com/serviceterms. Other fees and taxes
apply after trial period; see XM Customer Agreement for details. Fees
and programming subject to change. Service not available in Canada,
Alaska, or Hawaii. 2012 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. SIRIUS, XM and all related
marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its
subsidiaries.
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are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda
Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.
