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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by honda_pilot
I really like the Ridgeline!

Anyone know anything as far as motor/hp/tq/pricing?

Technical
• 255-hp, 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve SOHC VTECฎ V-6 Engine
• 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Variable Torque Managementฎ 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4ฎ)
• Locking Rear Differential
• Heavy-Duty Automatic-Transmission and Power Steering Coolers
• Heavy-Duty Radiator with Dual 160-Watt Fans
• Fresh-Air Intake
• 4-Wheel Independent Suspension

Capabilities
• 5,000-lb. Towing Capacity
• 1,550-lb. Total Payload Capacity
• Half-Ton (1,100-lb) Bed Capacity

Safety
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with EBD and Brake Assist
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSAฎ) with Traction Control
• Front, Side and Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Power Door and Tailgate Locks
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)

Audio
• 100-Watt AM/FM/XMฎ-Ready/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers

Interior
• Power Windows, Door Locks and Mirrors
• Multifunctional Center Storage Console with Sliding Armrest
• 60/40 Lift-Up Rear Seat with Underseat Storage
• Power Sliding Rear Cabin Window

Exterior
• Dual-Action Tailgate
• In-Bed Trunk™
• Automatic Heated Wiper Zone
• Remote Entry System
• Large Foldable Side Mirrors
• Privacy Glass
• Integrated Bed Lights (4) with Auto-Off Timer
• Heavy-Duty Tow Hooks (Front and Rear)
• Hidden Roof-Mounted Antenna

*too bad they dont give TQ specs, thats what i'd like to see.
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by honda_pilot
I really like the Ridgeline!

Anyone know anything as far as motor/hp/tq/pricing?
:werd: I was dying to hear about the motor. I'm guessing it's a V6 but wouldn't that be the bees knees if they slipped in a V8 and no one saw it coming? :rick:

edit: late post
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by lil_1_2002
Looks kindof like a caddy though! h like the escalade sorta?
I thought it was the avalanche at first until I saw that grill h:
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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*edit: okay that didnt work.

http://automobiles.honda.com/new_mod...ne_compare.asp

tq: 252lbs @ 4500rpm.
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by honda_pilot
I really like the Ridgeline!

Anyone know anything as far as motor/hp/tq/pricing?
DOH! Someone posted about it. I have a brochure of it from the auto show.

Actually I don't know if they were avaialble to the public but I took one since it was out in the open under the table
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 18secFerio
I thought it was the avalanche at first until I saw that grill h:

yea that too, i was talkin about the avalanche but there is also the caddy truck that looks like the avalanche. same difference.
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by lil_1_2002
yea that too, i was talkin about the avalanche but there is also the caddy truck that looks like the avalanche. same difference.
the ext. same car, different interior.

I hate GM and ford, with their rebadging the same car 2 or 3 times. :down:
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by lil_1_2002
Technical
• 255-hp, 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve SOHC VTECฎ V-6 Engine
• 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Variable Torque Managementฎ 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4ฎ)
• Locking Rear Differential
• Heavy-Duty Automatic-Transmission and Power Steering Coolers
• Heavy-Duty Radiator with Dual 160-Watt Fans
• Fresh-Air Intake
• 4-Wheel Independent Suspension

Capabilities
• 5,000-lb. Towing Capacity
• 1,550-lb. Total Payload Capacity
• Half-Ton (1,100-lb) Bed Capacity

Safety
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with EBD and Brake Assist
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSAฎ) with Traction Control
• Front, Side and Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Power Door and Tailgate Locks
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)

Audio
• 100-Watt AM/FM/XMฎ-Ready/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers

Interior
• Power Windows, Door Locks and Mirrors
• Multifunctional Center Storage Console with Sliding Armrest
• 60/40 Lift-Up Rear Seat with Underseat Storage
• Power Sliding Rear Cabin Window

Exterior
• Dual-Action Tailgate
• In-Bed Trunk™
• Automatic Heated Wiper Zone
• Remote Entry System
• Large Foldable Side Mirrors
• Privacy Glass
• Integrated Bed Lights (4) with Auto-Off Timer
• Heavy-Duty Tow Hooks (Front and Rear)
• Hidden Roof-Mounted Antenna

*too bad they dont give TQ specs, thats what i'd like to see.

Thanks.
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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See this is why you should pay attention to the News & Rumors forum.

https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...d.php?t=171633
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...d.php?t=175187

[/shameless plug]
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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Honda's going to have a hard time attacking the full size truck market with a V-6 in their top-end model.

Just my 0.02.
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