2010 Honda Ridgeline Review

Overview

The 2010 Honda Ridgeline is a versatile four-door five-passenger truck offering a comfortable ride, precise handling and impressive performance. Mainly a carryover from 2009, the Ridgeline is offered in three trim levels - RT, RTS and RTL.

Power and performance

Under the hood is a 3.5-liter, 24-valve SOHC VTEC V-6 engine that pumps out 250-hp and 247 lb-ft of torque. The engine is teamed with an advanced, electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission and fully automatic 4-wheel-drive system. The Ridgeline delivers an EPA estimated 15 / 20 / 17 city/highway/combine mileage* and tows up to 5000 lbs. Its advanced 4-wheel independent suspension and chassis have been designed for towing, hauling and occasional off-road use. Its total payload capacity is 1546 lbs (RTS- 1497 / 1486 lbs with Navigation).

Body and styling

The Ridgeline is a five-passenger truck designed on an integrated closed-box frame with unit-body construction and a steel-reinforced composite (SRC) cargo bed. It features industry first In-Bed Trunk, that contributes to its distinguishing features with good ground clearance and exceptional off-road capabilities. A double-action tailgate, in-bed trunk, variable intermittent windshield wipers with automatic heated wiper zone, chrome grille surround, integrated class III trailer hitch and multi-reflector halogen headlights with auto-off feature are the standard exterior features. A power moonroof is standard on the RTL. Ridgeline gets a user-friendly interior cabin. Significant among interiors is a large multi-functional storage console, easy-to-access controls, air conditioning with air-filtration system (RT), dual-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration system (RTS and RTL), power windows, power door locks, cruise control, steering wheel mounted controls, leather wrapped steering wheel (RTL), MP3/Windows Media Audio (WMA) playback capable 100-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers (RT) and 160-Watt AM/FM/6-disc In-Dash CD Audio System with 7 speakers including subwoofer (RTS and RTL) are key interior features. A Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition and rearview camera is optional.

Safety Features

The reinforced, rigid unit body construction of the Ridgeline makes it a safe vehicle. The safety features include anti-lock braking system with brake assist and electronic brake distribution, active head restraints, two-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, advanced dual-stage dual-threshold SRS airbags, front side airbags with passenger-side occupant position detection system, three-point seatbelts at all seating positions, lower anchors and tethers for children, tire pressure monitoring system, vehicle stability assist and traction control.