Under the Ridgeline’s hood, brawn meets a whole lot of brains. Honda ingenuity puts 250 hp and 247 lb.-ft. of torque underfoot for authoritative launches and gutsy acceleration, even when hauling heavy loads or big trailers. The strong V-6 is mated with an equally advanced and thoroughly robust 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control, and Honda’s Variable Torque Management™ 4-wheel drive system (VTM-4®) makes short work of even the longest hauls
Advanced engineering is behind the 3.5-litre V-6 engine’s blend of surprising fuel efficiency, low emissions and abundant power – all on regular unleaded gas. It begins with a high 10:1 compression ratio and the smooth power delivery of its Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™. Ridgeline also benefits from patented Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) technology as well as a dual-stage intake manifold. These systems work together to maximize torque at low-engine speeds and boost horsepower as engine speeds increase. A unique fresh-air intake helps keep output strong even in high-temperature, heavy-duty driving and towing conditions. And yet with all this ample power at your disposal, all models are also low-emission vehicles with a Tier 2 Bin 5 rating.
The Ridgeline comes right off the showroom floor with most of what you’ll need for rigorous hauling duty. It’ll tow up to 2268 kg (5000 lb.), and its closed-box high-strength steel frame with unit-body construction gives it 20 times more rigidity than conventional trucks – so it can pull those heavy loads with confidence-inspiring stability.
The Ridgeline is a truck that’s up to the job in every way. And a big part of trucking is towing, a job the Ridgeline takes very seriously. To start, it has a 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control that’s specially geared for towing. There’s also a standard heavy-duty radiator with dual fans, a heavy-duty power-steering cooler and a heavy-duty automatic-transmission cooler. Plus, there’s plenty of stopping power at the ready, thanks to the 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with ventilated front discs and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) for more stable stops.
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3.5-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, VTEC® V-6 |
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Horsepower @ rpm† |
250 @ 5700 | ||
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm)† |
247 @ 4300 | ||
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Bore and stroke (mm) |
89 x 93 | ||
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Compression ratio |
10.0:1 | ||
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Displacement (cc) |
3471 | ||
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Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™ |
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Emissions rating |
Tier 2 Bin 5 | ||
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Fresh-air intake |
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Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection system (PGM-FI®) |
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Redline (rpm) |
6300 | ||
| †Horsepower and torque calculations reflect SAE net Rev 08/04, SAE J1349 procedures. | |||
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| Drivetrain | |||
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| EX-L | DX | VP | |
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5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control |
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Final drive ratio |
4533 | ||
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Heavy-duty automatic-transmission cooler |
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Limited-slip rear differential |
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Variable Torque Management™ 4-wheel drive system (VTM-4®) |
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| Towing | |||
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| EX-L | DX | VP | |
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) – 2745 kg (6051 lb.) |
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Heavy-duty power steering cooler |
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Heavy-duty radiator with dual fans |
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Payload capacity – 705 kg (1554 lb.) |
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7-pin trailer connection |
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Pre-wired for trailer brake controller |
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Towing capacity* – 2268 kg (5000 lb.) |
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| *When combined with Honda’s accessory towing package. See Owner’s Manual for details. | |||
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| Exterior | |||
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| EX-L | DX | VP | |
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Door handles |
Black | Body-coloured | |
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Dual-action tailgate™ |
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Front splash guards |
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Front fog lights |
n/a | | n/a |
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Heated folding power side mirrors |
Black | Body-coloured | |
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Heavy-duty front and rear tow hooks (4) |
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Heavy-duty tie-down cleats (8) |
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Hidden roof-mounted antenna |
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In-Bed Trunk™ |
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Integrated bed lights (4) with auto-off timer |
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Multi-reflector halogen headlights |
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Power moonroof with tilt feature |
n/a | | |
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Privacy Glass |
n/a | | |
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Variable intermittent windshield wipers with automatic heated wiper zone |
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| Safety | |||
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| EX-L | DX | VP | |
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3-point rear centre seat belt |
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3-point seat belts with front pretensioners |
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4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist |
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Active front seat head restraints |
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Child-proof rear door locks |
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Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) |
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Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) |
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Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System |
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) in 2nd row |
3 | ||
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Security system |
n/a | | |
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Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor |
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location indicators |
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control |
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| Seating & trim | |||
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| EX-L | DX | VP | |
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60/40 lift-up rear seat with underseat storage |
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Driver’s seat adjustment |
6-way manual | 8-way power | |
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Driver’s seat with power lumbar support |
n/a | | |
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Leather-trimmed interior |
n/a | | |
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Passenger seat with 4-way adjustment |
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Seating capacity |
5 | ||
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
n/a | | |
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| Chassis | |||
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| EX-L | DX | VP | |
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17 inches styled steel wheels |
| n/a | |
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17 inches aluminum-alloy wheels |
n/a | | n/a |
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18 inches aluminum-alloy wheels |
n/a | | |
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All-season tires |
P245/65 R17 | ||
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Fully boxed High-Strength Steel (HSS) frame rails with internal stiffeners |
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Integrated closed-box frame with unit-body construction |
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Integrated trailer hitch |
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MacPherson strut front suspension |
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Multi-link rear suspension with trailing arms |
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Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes |
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Caisse en matériau composite renforcé d’acier |
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Variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering |
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| Comfort & convenience | |||
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| EX-L | DX | VP | |
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12-volt power outlets (3) |
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115-volt power outlet (1) |
n/a | ||
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Air conditioning with air-filtration system |
| n/a | |
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Ambient console lighting |
n/a | | |
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Dual-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration system |
n/a | | |
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Day/night rearview mirror |
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Door-pocket storage bins |
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Driver’s and front passenger’s illuminated vanity mirrors |
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Exterior temperature indicator |
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HandsFreeLink™-bilingual Bluetooth® wireless telephone interface |
n/a | Available | |
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HomeLink® remote system |
n/a | Available | |
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Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with bilingual Voice Recognition™ |
n/a | Available | |
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Maintenance Minder system |
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Multi-functional centre console storage with sliding armrest |
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Overhead sunglasses holder |
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Power sliding rear cabin window |
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Power windows with auto-up/down driver’s window |
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Rear-seat heater ducts |
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Rearview camera |
n/a | Available | |
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Rearview mirror with compass |
n/a | | Available |
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Remote entry system |
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Steering wheel-mounted cruise control |
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Tilt steering column |
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Trip computer |
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| Dimensions | |||
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| EX-L | DX | VP | |
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Approach/breakover/departure angle (degrees) |
24.5/21/22 | ||
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Cargo volume (L), with 2nd row seat folded |
1118 | 1172 | 1118 |
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Curb weight (kg) |
2047 | 2033 | 2065 |
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Curb weight (kg) – Navi |
n/a | 2070 | |
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Fuel tank capacity (L) |
83.3 | ||
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Ground clearance (mm) |
208 | ||
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Headroom – front/2nd row (mm) |
1034/993 | 983/991 | |
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Height (mm) |
1786 | 1808 | |
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Hiproom – front/2nd row (mm) |
1463/1453 | ||
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In-Bed Trunk™ capacity (L) |
240.7 | ||
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Legroom – front/2nd row (mm) |
1036/925 | ||
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Length (mm) |
5255 | ||
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Passenger volume (L) |
3174 | 3084 | |
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Pickup bed length (mm) |
1524 | ||
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Pickup bed width (mm) |
1257 | ||
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Shoulder room – front/2nd row (mm) |
1605/1590 | ||
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Track (mm) – front/rear |
1705/1700 | ||
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Turning radius (m) |
6.5 | ||
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Washer tank capacity (L) |
4.5 | ||
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Wheelbase (mm) |
3100 | ||
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Width (mm) |
1976 | ||
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| Fuel economy * (L/100 km) | |||
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| EX-L | DX | VP | |
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Automatic transmission (City/Hwy) |
14.1/9.8 | ||
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Recommended fuel |
Regular | ||
| *Fuel consumption for comparison purposes only and may vary with usage and accessories. See dealer for latest EnerGuide results published by Natural Resources Canada (when available). | |||
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| Entertainment | |||
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| EX-L | DX | VP | |
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100-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA audio system with 6 speakers |
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160-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA 6-disc in-dash CD changer audio system and 7 speakers including subwoofer |
n/a | | |
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Steering wheel-mounted audio controls with illumination |
n/a | | |
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Auxiliary input jack |
n/a | | |
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XM Satellite Radio (with a no-charge trial for 3 months) |
n/a | | |
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n/a : Not applicable
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