It's a pickup truck.....with a "H" logo on it!!!

Shan2nu · 17th February 2005, 14:37

Honda recently launched it's latest offering, the "Ridgeline". The Ridgeline is Honda's first attempt at designing a pickup truck. But, from the way it looks, it's part SUV and part pickup.

before you say anything, i suggest you watch this video advertisement first - Ridgeline Ad

Review - car and driver

2006 Honda Ridgeline
Vehicle type: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door truck
Estimated base price: $27,000–$32,000
Engine type: SOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 212 cu in, 3471cc
Power (SAE net): 255 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 252 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm

Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase: 122.0 in
Length/width/height: 206.8/76.3/68.1 in
Curb weight: 4500 lb
Performance ratings (C/D est):
Zero to 60 mph: 8.0 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 16.2 sec @ 86 mph
Projected fuel economy (mfr’s est):
EPA city driving: 16 mpg
EPA highway driving: 21 mpg

Now, this looks like a petrol version but it won't be long before a diesel version makes it's way (provided the American's preffer a diesel).

Shan2nu

vinsanity · 17th February 2005, 15:13

Not a bad attempt at all.... Like u said its part SUVish and part pickup....
The rear shouldn't have had the slant.. It should have been straight(i.e. 90degree).....

Good pics mate...

autopsyche · 18th February 2005, 00:24

the suv/pickup crossover seems good, the headlights seem a bit small in comparison though a bitlarger like the ford sportrac concept wud have been better. The slant tail line reminds me of the Holden Maloo, the pickup single cab version of the monaro/commodore V8 sports coupe.

Shan2nu · 18th February 2005, 00:51

Well the slanting bottom, on the head light isn't new to Honda.

The Acura TL

and the Acura TSX

have similar head light styling as well.

Shan2nu

Vulken Auto · 18th February 2005, 09:48

Bro, is this launched in american market, and aganist cadillac ext

Practical platform, wonder when those will come to india

vinsanity · 18th February 2005, 10:32

Isn't Ford bringing the pickup to India this year?!!
Had read it sometime back in a section about the automobiles that would get to India this year....

CaliAtenza · 18th February 2005, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Well the slanting bottom, on the head light isn't new to Honda.

The Acura TL

and the Acura TSX

have similar head light styling as well.

Shan2nu

ahh Shan2u..that TSX is EXACTLY like the one we have in our house!

islero · 18th February 2005, 20:29

whoa, Honda's ROCKIN man!! I like what Ive seen so far!!

PsychoLyn · 18th February 2005, 20:42

Dude Those Pics And Video Are Freaking Amazing.......

turbo_lover · 19th February 2005, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vulken Auto

Bro, is this launched in american market, and aganist cadillac ext

Practical platform, wonder when those will come to india

likes of ridgline are called Sport Utility Trucks
it will be launched in Spring 2005 in states .. its ofcourse nothing compared to the CAddi Escalade your talking about ..retails much cheaper ($27 000 to 32 000 USD ) .. 3.5L V6 engine is shared by the Acura MDX ,Pilot and the Odyssey..
set to compete with the avalanche .. but Honda seemed to struggle a lot trying to sell the Pilot ..wonder how this will do ..

a beautiful escalade

cheers

17th February 2005, 14:37	#1
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	It's a pickup truck.....with a "H" logo on it!!! Honda recently launched it's latest offering, the "Ridgeline". The Ridgeline is Honda's first attempt at designing a pickup truck. But, from the way it looks, it's part SUV and part pickup. before you say anything, i suggest you watch this video advertisement first - Ridgeline Ad Review - car and driver 2006 Honda Ridgeline Vehicle type: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door truck Estimated base price: $27,000–$32,000 Engine type: SOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection Displacement: 212 cu in, 3471cc Power (SAE net): 255 bhp @ 5750 rpm Torque (SAE net): 252 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 122.0 in Length/width/height: 206.8/76.3/68.1 in Curb weight: 4500 lb Performance ratings (C/D est): Zero to 60 mph: 8.0 sec Standing 1/4-mile: 16.2 sec @ 86 mph Projected fuel economy (mfr’s est): EPA city driving: 16 mpg EPA highway driving: 21 mpg Now, this looks like a petrol version but it won't be long before a diesel version makes it's way (provided the American's preffer a diesel). Shan2nu Last edited by Shan2nu : 17th February 2005 at 14:43.
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17th February 2005, 15:13	#2
vinsanity BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Patna Posts: 609 Thanked: 2 Times	Not a bad attempt at all.... Like u said its part SUVish and part pickup.... The rear shouldn't have had the slant.. It should have been straight(i.e. 90degree)..... Good pics mate...
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18th February 2005, 00:24	#3
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	the suv/pickup crossover seems good, the headlights seem a bit small in comparison though a bitlarger like the ford sportrac concept wud have been better. The slant tail line reminds me of the Holden Maloo, the pickup single cab version of the monaro/commodore V8 sports coupe.
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18th February 2005, 00:51	#4
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Well the slanting bottom, on the head light isn't new to Honda. The Acura TL and the Acura TSX have similar head light styling as well. Shan2nu
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18th February 2005, 09:48	#5
Vulken Auto BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: . Posts: 545 Thanked: 263 Times	Bro, is this launched in american market, and aganist cadillac ext Practical platform, wonder when those will come to india
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18th February 2005, 10:32	#6
vinsanity BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Patna Posts: 609 Thanked: 2 Times	Isn't Ford bringing the pickup to India this year?!! Had read it sometime back in a section about the automobiles that would get to India this year....
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18th February 2005, 20:29	#8
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	whoa, Honda's ROCKIN man!! I like what Ive seen so far!!
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18th February 2005, 20:42	#9
PsychoLyn BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 152 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Killer Dude Those Pics And Video Are Freaking Amazing.......
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