The all-new, fully-redesigned 2017 Honda Ridgeline does a nice job of walking the line between offering the comforts of a crossover and the hauling and workmanlike capability of a pickup truck, concludes Tom Voelk, auto critic for The New York Times, in a new review. Click "play" in the video clip below to watch the full report.
In addition to its innovative blend of crossover riding and cargo hauling credentials, unique features include the Ridgeline’s lockable trunk, an unusual amenity for a pickup. This is a storage space under the 5-foot-4-inch bed’s load floor that is the size of a very large cooler (and with a drain plug, it can be used as one). A 115-volt outlet in the bed can power anything from a boom box to a chain saw, and Voelk noted the in-bed audio system which, instead of speakers, uses exciters to vibrate the walls of the bed. It’s not audiophile-grade sound but it’s decent.
The Honda gallops from zero to 60 miles per hour in just under 7 seconds. The 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 with 262 pound-feet of torque sounds like a smooth Honda engine. It has a payload capacity of 1,584 pounds and max towing ability of 5,000 pounds.
Our sales team at Honda Cars of Rock Hill is ready to answer all your questions about the 2017 Ridgeline or any other model in our inventory. Stop by our showroom in Rock Hill, SC today or call (888) 787-0907 to schedule a test drive.
