Overview
The 2008 Ridgeline
The Honda SUT Concept vehicle debuted at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and was a demonstration of how a single vehicle can serve as a hub to the world of Honda products such as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, marine products and power equipment.
Lessons learned from years of producing those products were applied to the SUT Concept with synergy evident in details like a bed that can accommodate Honda's longest off-road motorcycle, conveniently located tie-down cleats with load ratings that can accommodate large ATV's, notches in the bed wall and tailgate for motorcycle tires, and good payload and towing capabilities.
Honda's approach to building a truck was to start with a clean slate and create a unique and integrated overall package with distinct advantages that make it a comfortable people hauler, a confident cargo transporter and a practical everyday driver. Traditional truck buyers have had to forego a secure and integrated trunk, athletic driving performance, fuel economy and some passenger comfort in exchange for utility that often exceeds their needs. The Ridgeline addresses those trade-offs and either eliminates or minimizes the choices that must be made between everyday practicality and all-around utility.
Honda Ridgeline: A Next-Generation Four-Door 4WD Truck
The Honda Ridgeline re-defines what a truck can be with its true half-ton truck payload capability, an interior similar to a full-size truck and the exterior length of a compact truck. Built on a segment-first closed box unibody frame that combines the strength of a ladder frame with the many advantages of a unibody design, the Ridgeline adds refinement, handling performance, innovative In-Bed Trunk™ and packaging previously unattainable with a traditional body-on-frame truck design. Designed to meet the needs of a growing population of consumers purchasing trucks to support their active, outdoor oriented lifestyles, the Ridgeline delivers the right mix of overall truck capability, towing performance, ruggedness and value in a fun-to-drive and responsible vehicle.
The Ridgeline fuses the core capabilities of a truck, including towing, hauling and off-roading, with traditional Honda strengths including high value, world-class engineering, fun-to-drive performance, and exceptional durability, quality and reliability (DQR) – along with industry leading safety and environmental performance.
2008 Honda Ridgeline Highlights:
Four-Door Cab Design with spacious 5-passenger seating and re-configurable second row seating for people and/or cargo
5-foot SRC composite bed with six integrated heavy duty-tie down cleats and 1,100 pound (1/2 ton) bed payload capacity with minimal wheel well intrusion and one of the industry's strongest tailgates, which also features dual-action operation
Exclusive and secure In-Bed Trunk with a volume of 241 litres.
Transverse-mounted 255-horsepower 3.5-litre SOHC VTEC V-6 engine with 252 lb.-ft. of torque
Integrated closed-box frame with unibody construction is extremely rigid and 93 percent unique to any Honda vehicle and supports a 1550-pound total vehicle payload capacity
Independent front and rear suspension
True 5,000 lb. towing capability with standard transmission and steering coolers with trailer pre-wiring factory installed
Advanced VTM-4 four-wheel-drive with lock mode and medium duty off-road capability
Standard Safety for Everyone features include Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control, side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, front side airbags and pedestrian safety design
2008 Ridgeline Specifications
ENGINE
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Model Code | J35A91 | J35A91 | J35A91 |
Type: | 60-degree Aluminum V6 | 60-degree Aluminum V6 | 60-degree Aluminum V6 |
Displacement (liters/cc) | 3.5/3471 | 3.5/3471 | 3.5/3471 |
Bore x Stroke (mm) | 89x93 | 89x93 | 89x93 |
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) | 247 @ 5750 | 247 @ 5750 | 247 @ 5750 |
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 245 @ 4500 | 245 @ 4500 | 245 @ 4500 |
Maximum RPM | 6300 | 6300 | 6300 |
Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Cylinder Head Construction | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Valve Train | SOHC 24-Valve 3-Rocker VTEC™ | SOHC 24-Valve 3-Rocker VTEC™ | SOHC 24-Valve 3-Rocker VTEC™ |
Fuel System | Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) | Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) | Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
Ignition System | Direct Ignition with Immobilizer | Direct Ignition with Immobilizer | Direct Ignition with Immobilizer |
Throttle Control | Drive-By-Wire Throttle System™ | Drive-By-Wire Throttle System™ | Drive-By-Wire Throttle System™ |
Intake Manifold | Dual Stage (Aluminum) | Dual Stage (Aluminum) | Dual Stage (Aluminum) |
Air Induction | Fresh Air Intake | Fresh Air Intake | Fresh Air Intake |
Alternator | 12 Volt 130 Amp | 12 Volt 130 Amp | 12 Volt 130 Amp |
Heavy Duty Radiator with Dual Fans | Electric Fans | Electric Fans | Electric Fans |
Drive Belt | Single Serpentine with Auto Tensioner | Single Serpentine with Auto Tensioner | Single Serpentine with Auto Tensioner |
Battery | 12 Volt 70 AH | 12 Volt 70 AH | 12 Volt 70 AH |
Emissions (Federal/California/Application) | Tier 2 Bin 5 / ULEV-2/50 State | Tier 2 Bin 5 / ULEV-2/50 State | Tier 2 Bin 5 / ULEV-2/50 State |
DRIVE TRAIN
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Automatic Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed |
Grade Logic Control | • | • | • |
Heavy-Duty Power Automatic Transmission Cooler | • | • | • |
Ratios: 1st gear | 2.693 | 2.693 | 2.693 |
2nd gear | 1.566 | 1.566 | 1.566 |
3rd gear | 1.023 | 1.023 | 1.023 |
4th gear | 0.729 | 0.729 | 0.729 |
5th gear | 0.531 | 0.531 | 0.531 |
Reverse | 1.889 | 1.889 | 1.889 |
Final Drive Ratio (Front Differential) | 4.533 | 4.533 | 4.533 |
Transfer Case | 0.537 | 0.537 | 0.537 |
Four-Wheel Drive | VTM-4 | VTM-4 | VTM-4 |
Rear Differential Ratio | 3.384 | 3.384 | 3.384 |
Locking Rear Differential | • | • | • |
Maximum Rear Torque Transfer | 70-percent | 70-percent | 70-percent |
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Body Type | Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unibody Construction | Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unibody Construction | Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unibody Construction |
Body Construction | Boxed Ladder Frame with Unibody | Boxed Ladder Frame with Unibody | Boxed Ladder Frame with Unibody |
Independent Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
Independent Rear Suspension Type | Multi-Link with Trailing Arm | Multi-Link with Trailing Arm | Multi-Link with Trailing Arm |
Stabilizer Bars (mm) (front/rear) | 23.0 (solid) /25.0 x 3.5 (tube) | 23.0 (solid) /25.0 x 3.5 (tube) | 23.0 (solid) /25.0 x 3.5 (tube) |
Steering | Variable Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion | Variable Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion | Variable Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion |
Heavy-Duty Power Steering Cooler | • | • | • |
Turning Circle Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (m) | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
Turns Lock-to-Lock | 3.38 | 3.38 | 3.38 |
Gear Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Front Disc Brakes (diameter/thickness, mm) | 320 x 28 | 320 x 28 | 320 x 28 |
Rear Disc Brakes (diameter/thickness, mm) | 333 x 10 | 333 x 10 | 333 x 10 |
Brake Caliper Pistons Front/Rear | Dual/Single | Dual/Single | Dual/Single |
Parking Brake | Rear Drum-In-Disc | Rear Drum-In-Disc | Rear Drum-In-Disc |
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | • | • | • |
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | • | • | • |
Brake Assist | • | • | • |
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ® ) withTraction Control | 4-Channel | 4-Channel | 4-Channel |
Wheels | 17 x 7.5 J Styled Steel | 17 x 7.5 J Aluminum Alloy | 17 x 7.5 J Aluminum Alloy |
Tires: All-Season | P245/65 R17 105S | P245/65 R17 105S | P245/65 R17 105S |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location and Pressure Indicators | • | • | • |
EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Wheelbase (mm.) | 3100 | 3100 | 3100 |
Length (mm.) | 5253 | 5253 | 5253 |
Height (mm.) | 1786 | 1786 / 1808 with Moonroof | 1808 |
Overall Width (mm.) (No Mirrors/Mirrors) | 1938 / 2217 | 1938 / 2217 | 1938 / 2217 |
Wheel Track (mm.) (front/rear) | 1705 / 1700 | 1705 / 1700 | 1705 / 1700 |
Approach/Rampover/Departure Angles | 24.5 / 21 / 22 | 24.5 / 21 / 22 | 24.5 / 21 / 22 |
Ground Clearance (mm.) | 208 | 208 | 208 |
PICKUP BED MEASUREMENTS
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Length (mm.) | 1524 | 1524 | 1524 |
Depth (mm.) | 526 | 526 | 526 |
Width (mm.) (wheel well to wheel well) | 1257 | 1257 | 1257 |
Length Tailgate Down (mm.) | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
In-Bed Trunk™ Capacity (L) | 240.7 | 240.7 | 240.7 |
Heavy Duty Tiedown Cleats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
INTERIOR MESUREMENTS
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Headroom (mm.) (front/2nd row) | 1034 / 993 | 1034 / 993 (983 / 991 w/ Moonroof) | 983 / 991 |
Legroom (mm.) (front/2nd row) | 1036 / 925 | 1036 / 925 | 1036 / 925 |
Shoulder Room (mm.) (front/2nd row) | 1605 / 1590 | 1605 / 1590 | 1605 / 1590 |
Hiproom (mm.) (front/2nd row) | 1463 / 1453 | 1463 / 1453 | 1463 / 1453 |
Passenger Volume (L) | 3171 | 3171 / 3084 (Moonroof) | 3084 |
Cargo Volume (L, underneath 2nd Row Seat) | 74 | 74 | 74 |
Cargo Volume (L, 2nd row seat folded) | 1172 | 1172 / 1118 (Moonroof) | 1118 |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
WEIGHTS AND LOAD RATINGS
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (kg.) | 2,745 | 2,745 | 2,745 |
GCVR - Gross Combined Vehicle Weight (kg.) | 4,574 | 4,574 | 4,574 |
Curb Weight (kg.) | 2043 | 2040 / 2059 (Moonroof) | 2064 |
Weight Distrubution (percent, front/rear) | 58/42 | 58/42 | 58/42 |
Towing Capacity (kg.) | 2268kg / 5,000 lbs | 2268kg / 5,000 lbs | 2268kg / 5,000 lbs |
Payload Capacity (kg.) | 705kg / 1550lbs | 705kg / 1550lbs | 705kg / 1550lbs |
Trailer Pre-Wiring | 4-pin/7-pin | 4-pin/7-pin | 4-pin/7-pin |
FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES / CAPACITY
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Fuel Consumption*, City/Highway (L/100km) - A.T. | 14.4 / 10.1 | 14.4 / 10.1 | 14.4 / 10.1 |
Fuel Capacity (L) | 83 | 83 | 83 |
* Fuel consumption (regular unleaded) for comparison purposes only. See Dealer for lasted 2006 EnerGuide published by NRCan when avalable. |
General
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Four Door Cab | • | • | • |
Body-Colored 8 km/h Impact-Absorbing Bumpers | • | • | • |
Vehicle-To-Vehicle Compatibility Bumpers | • | • | • |
Power Sliding Rear Cabin Window | • | • | • |
Body-Colored Door Handles | Black | • | • |
Alloy Wheels | Stylized Steel | • | • |
Keyless Remote Entry | • | • | • |
Security System | • | • | |
Power Moonroof | Available | • | |
Power Sliding Rear Cabin Window Open Indicator with Reminder Chime | • | • | • |
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto-Off Timer | No Auto Off | • | • |
Heat Rejecting Green Tinted Glass | • | • | • |
Rear Privacy Glass | • | • | |
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | • | • | • |
Automatic Heated Wiper Zone | • | • | • |
Hidden Roof-Mounted Antenna | • | • | • |
Side Mirrors | Black | Body-Coloured/Heated | Body-Coloured/Heated |
Roof Rails | Accessory | Accessory | Accessory |
Rear Bumper Step | • | • | • |
Front Mud Guards | • | • | • |
Pickup Bed
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
SRC Cargo Bed (Steel-Reinforced Composite) | • | • | • |
In-Bed Trunk™ | • | • | • |
Dual-Action Tailgate | • | • | • |
Heavy Duty Tie-Down Cleats (6) | • | • | • |
Integrated Bed Lights (4) with Auto-Off Timer | • | • | • |
Motorcycle Wheel Indents | • | • | • |
Towing
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Pre-Wired for Trailer Connection (4- and 7-pin) | • | • | • |
Large Foldable Side Mirrors | • | • | • |
Heavy-Duty Front and Rear Tow Hooks (4) | • | • | • |
Safety and Security
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Driver and Front Passenger Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Airbags (SRS) | • | • | • |
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | • | • | • |
Driver's and Front Passenger's Side Airbags (SRS) with OPDS | • | • | • |
3-Point Seatbelts at All Seating Positions | • | • | • |
Headrests at All Seating Positions | • | • | • |
Adjustable Front Seatbelt Anchors | • | • | • |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | 2nd Row (3 positions) | 2nd Row (3 positions) | 2nd Row (3 positions) |
Automatic Power Locks | • | • | • |
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System | • | • | • |
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | • | • | • |
Comfort and Convenience
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Multifunctional Center Storage Console with Sliding Armrest | • | • | • |
All-Weather Heavy Duty Floor Mats | • | • | • |
Driver's Seat Adjustment | 5-Way Manual | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment | Manual | Power | Power |
Driver's Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | |
Front Bucket Seats | • | • | • |
60/40 Fold-Up Rear Seat with Underseat Cargo Zone | • | • | • |
Leather Trimmed Front and Rear Seats | • | • | |
Heated Front Seats | • | • | |
Power Windows w/Auto Up/Down Driver's Window | • | • | • |
HomeLink ® Garage Door Opener** | • | • | |
Cruise Control with Steering Wheel Controls | • | • | • |
Map Lights, Front and Rear (4) | • | • | • |
Door Mounted Entry Lights (4) | • | • | • |
Beverage Holders (2 front, 4 rear) | • | • | • |
Power Door Locks | • | • | • |
Leather -Wrapped Steering Wheel | • | • | |
Front 12V DC Outlets (2) | • | • | • |
Rear 12V DC Outlet | • | • | • |
Sunglasses Holder | • | • | • |
Coin Holder | • | • | • |
Driver and Front Passenger Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | • | • | • |
Sliding Sun Visors | • | • | • |
** HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Price Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls™. |
Climate Control
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Air Conditioning with Micron Air Filtration | • | • | • |
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control System | • | • | |
Rear Passenger Ventilation | • | • | • |
Exterior Temperature Indicator | • | • |
Instrumentation and Controls
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Information Display | • | • | • |
Maintenance Minder | • | • | • |
Adjustable Steering Column | • | • | • |
Rearview Mirror with Compass | • | N/ A | |
Column-Mounted Shift Lever | • | • | • |
Dash-Mounted Headlight Control | • | • | • |
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release | • | • | • |
Tailgate-Open Indicator Light | • | • | • |
Low-Fuel Indicator | • | • | • |
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator | • | • | • |
Digital Clock | • | • | • |
Vechicle Stability Assist (VSA ® )-On Indicator | • | • | • |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Indicator | • | • | • |
Passenger Side Airbag Shut-Off Indicator | • | • | • |
In-Bed Trunk™-Open Indicator | • | • | • |
Power Sliding Rear Cabin Window-Open Indicator | • | • | • |
Cargo Bed Light-On Indicator | • | • | • |
Audio / Navigation / Entertainment
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
100-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers | • | ||
160-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer | • | • | |
MP3/Digital Media Auxiliary Jack | N/A | • | |
Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls | • | • | |
Honda Navigation System with Bilingual Voice Recognition & Steering Wheel Mounted Controls | N/A | • | |
Honda DVD Entertainment System | Accessory | Accessory |
Exterior Colours
LX | EX-L | EX-L NAVI | |
Steel Blue Metallic | Grey Fabric | Grey Leather | Grey Leather |
Dark Cherry Pearl | Grey Fabric | Grey Leather | Grey Leather |
Aberdeen Green Metallic | Olive Fabric | Olive Leather | Olive Leather |
Billet Silver Metallic | Grey Fabric | Grey Leather | Grey Leather |
Nimbus Grey Metallic | Grey Fabric | Grey Leather | Grey Leather |
Formal Black | Grey Fabric | Grey or Beige Leather | Grey or Beige Leather |
Taffeta White | Grey Fabric | Grey Leather | Grey Leather |