Overview
The 2009 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.
2009 Ridgeline Specifications
Feature
DX | VP | EX-L | EX-L Navi | |
New 2009 Features | ||||
Integrated trailer hitch | n | n | n | n |
Wired for trailer connection (7-pin) and trailer brake controller | n | n | n | n |
Trip computer | n | n | n | n |
Active front seat head restraints | n | n | n | n |
2 added Heavy-duty tie-down cleats (total of 8) | n | n | n | n |
Fog lights | n | n | n | |
Auxiliary input jack | n | n | n | |
XM ® Satellite Radio (with a no-charge trial of 3 months) | n | n | ||
18" Alloy Wheels | n | n | ||
115-volt power outlet (1) | n | n | ||
HandsFreeLinkTM - Bluetooth ® bilingual wireless telephone interface | n | |||
Rearview camera | n | |||
New "VP" Trim Added | n | |||
DX Trim Replaces the LX | n |
Engine
DX | VP | EX-L | EX-L Navi | |
3.5L, 24 valve, SOHC VTEC ® V-6 engine | S | S | S | S |
Horsepower: 250 hp @ 5,700 rpm (SAE net Rev 8/04, SAE J1349) | S | S | S | S |
Torque: 247 lb.-ft. @ 4,300 rpm (SAE net Rev 8/04, SAE J1349) | S | S | S | S |
Bore and Stroke (mm): 89x93 | S | S | S | S |
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1 | S | S | S | S |
Displacement: 3471cc | S | S | S | S |
Redline: 6,300 rpm | S | S | S | S |
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™ | S | S | S | S |
Emissions: Tier 2 Bin 5 | S | S | S | S |
Fresh-air intake | S | S | S | S |
Heavy-duty radiator with dual fans | S | S | S | S |
Multi-point programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) | S | S | S | S |
Recommended Fuel: Regular | S | S | S | S |
Drivetrain
DX | VP | EX-L | EX-L Navi | |
Variable Torque Management ® 4-wheel drive system (VTM-4 ® ) | S | S | S | S |
5-speed Automatic Transmission with Grade Logic Control | S | S | S | S |
Column-mounted shifter | S | S | S | S |
Final drive ratio: 4.533 | S | S | S | S |
Heavy-duty automatic-transmission cooler | S | S | S | S |
Heavy-duty power-steering cooler | S | S | S | S |
Limited-slip rear differential | S | S | S | S |
Towing Capacity: 2,268kg | S | S | S | S |
Chassis
DX | VP | EX-L | EX-L Navi | |
17" styled steel wheels | S | |||
17" aluminum-alloy wheels | S | |||
All-season tires: P245/65 R17 105T | S | S | ||
18" aluminum-alloy wheels | S | S | ||
All-season tires: P245/60 R18 104T | S | S | ||
Spare tire: T165/90/R17 105M | S | S | S | S |
Fully boxed High-Strength Steel (HSS) frame rails with internal stiffeners | S | S | S | S |
Integrated closed-box frame with unit-body construction | S | S | S | S |
Variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | S | S | S | S |
MacPherson strut front suspension | S | S | S | S |
Multi-link rear suspension with trailing arms | S | S | S | S |
Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | S | S | S | S |
Integrated trailer hitch | S | S | S | S |
Wired for trailer connection (7-pin) and trailer brake controller | S | S | S | S |
Safety
DX | VP | EX-L | EX-L Navi | |
3 LATCH positions in 2nd row | S | S | S | S |
3-point rear center seat belt | S | S | S | S |
3-point seat belts with front pretensioners | S | S | S | S |
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist | S | S | S | S |
Active front seat head restraints | S | S | S | S |
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ® ) with traction control | S | S | S | S |
Child-proof rear door locks | S | S | S | S |
Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) | S | S | S | S |
Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | S | S | S | S |
Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor | S | S | S | S |
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System | S | S | S | S |
Security system | S | S | ||
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location indicators | S | S | S | S |
Exterior
DX | VP | EX-L | EX-L Navi | |
Automatic heated wiper zone | S | S | S | S |
Body-coloured door handles | Black | S | S | S |
Body-coloured heated folding power side mirrors | Black | S | S | S |
Multi-reflector halogen headlights | S | S | S | S |
Auto-off Headlights | S | S | S | S |
Front splash guards | S | S | S | S |
Fog lights | S | S | S | |
Variable intermittent windshield wipers with automatic heated wiper zone | S | S | S | S |
Privacy glass | S | S | S | |
Heavy-duty front and rear tow hooks (4) | S | S | S | S |
Heavy-duty tie-down cleats (8) | S | S | S | S |
Hidden roof-mounted antenna | S | S | S | S |
In-bed trunkTM | S | S | S | S |
Integrated bed lights (4) with auto-off timer | S | S | S | S |
Steel-reinforced composite (SRC) cargo bed | S | S | S | S |
Power moonroof with tilt feature | S | S | ||
Dual-action tailgateTM | S | S | S | S |
Comfort & Convenience
DX | VP | EX-L | EX-L Navi | |
12-volt power outlets (3) | S | S | S | S |
115-volt power outlet (1) | S | S | ||
Air conditioning system with air-filtration | S | S | ||
Dual-zone automatic climate control with air filtration system | S | S | ||
Ambient console lighting | S | S | ||
Steering wheel-mounted cruise control | S | S | S | S |
Day/night rearview mirror (manual) | S | S | S | S |
Rearview mirror with compass | S | S | ||
Door-pocket storage bins | S | S | S | S |
Driver's and front passenger's illuminated vanity mirrors | S | S | S | S |
Exterior temperature indicator | S | S | S | S |
Overhead map lights (4) | S | S | S | S |
HomeLink ® | S | S | ||
HandsFreeLinkTM - Bluetooth ® bilingual wireless telephone interface | S | |||
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with bilingual Voice RecognitionTM | S | |||
Rearview camera | S | |||
Maintenance Minder system | S | S | S | S |
Multi-functional center console storage with sliding armrest | S | S | S | S |
Overhead sunglass storage | S | S | S | S |
Power sliding rear cabin window | S | S | S | S |
Power windows with auto-up/down driver window | S | S | S | S |
Rear-seat heater ducts | S | S | S | S |
Remote entry system | S | S | S | S |
Tilt steering column | S | S | S | S |
Trip computer | S | S | S | S |
Entertainment
DX | VP | EX-L | EX-L Navi | |
100-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA audio system with 6 speakers | S | S | ||
160-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and 7 speakers including subwoofer | S | S | ||
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls with illumination | S | S | ||
Auxiliary input jack | S | S | S | |
XM ® Satellite Radio (with a no-charge trial of 3 months) | S | S |
Seating & Trim
DX | VP | EX-L | EX-L Navi | |
Leather-trimmed interior | S | S | ||
Leather-wrapped steering wheel | S | S | ||
Driver’s seat with 6-way manual adjustment | S | S | ||
Driver’s seat with 8-way power adjustment | S | S | ||
Driver's seat lumbar support | S | S | ||
Passenger seat with 4-way adjustment | S | S | S | S |
Heated front seats | S | S | ||
60/40 lift-up rear seat with underseat storage | S | S | S | S |
Seating Capacity: 5 | S | S | S | S |
Dimensions
DX | VP | EX-L | EX-L Navi | |
Approach/Breakover/Departure Angle (Degrees) | 24.5/21/22 | 24.5/21/22 | 24.5/21/22 | 24.5/21/22 |
Cargo volume with 2nd row seat folded (L) | 1172 | 1172 | 1118 | 1118 |
Curb weight (kg) | 2047 | 2033 | 2065 | 2070 |
Fuel tank capacity (L) | 83.3 | 83.3 | 83.3 | 83.3 |
Gross vehicle weight rating (kg) | 2745 | 2745 | 2745 | 2745 |
Ground clearance (mm) | 208 | 208 | 208 | 208 |
Headroom - Front/2nd Row (mm) | 1034/993 | 1034/993 | 983/991 | 983/991 |
Height (mm) | 1786 | 1786 | 1808 | 1808 |
Hiproom - Front/2nd Row (mm) | 1463/1453 | 1463/1453 | 1463/1453 | 1463/1453 |
In-bed trunk capacity (L) | 240.7 | 240.7 | 240.7 | 240.7 |
Legroom - Front/2nd Row (mm) | 1036/925 | 1036/925 | 1036/925 | 1036/925 |
Length (mm) | 5255 | 5255 | 5255 | 5255 |
Passenger volume (L) | 3174 | 3174 | 3084 | 3084 |
Payload capacity (kg) | 705 | 705 | 705 | 705 |
Pickup bed length (mm) | 1524 | 1524 | 1524 | 1524 |
Pickup bed width (mm) | 1257 | 1257 | 1257 | 1257 |
Shoulder room - Front/2nd Row (mm) | 1605/1590 | 1605/1590 | 1605/1590 | 1605/1590 |
Track - Front/Rear (mm) | 1705/1700 | 1705/1700 | 1705/1700 | 1705/1700 |
Turning radius (m) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Washer Tank Capacity (L) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 3100 | 3100 | 3100 | 3100 |
Width (mm) | 1976 | 1976 | 1976 | 1976 |
Fuel Economy (L/100km)
DX | VP | EX-L | EX-L Navi | |
Automatic Transmission (City/Hwy): | 14.1/9.8 | 14.1/9.8 | 14.1/9.8 | 14.1/9.8 |
Colour (Exterior/Interior)
DX | VP | EX-L | EX-L Navi | |
Taffeta White / Grey | S | S | S | S |
Billet Silver Metallic / Grey | S | |||
Billet Silver Metallic / Black | S | S | S | |
Formal Black / Grey | S | |||
Formal Black / Black | S | S | S | |
Formal Black / Beige | S | S | ||
Nighthawk Black Pearl / Grey | S | |||
Nighthawk Black Pearl / Black | S | S | S | |
Nighthawk Black Pearl / Beige | S | S | ||
Sterling Grey Metallic / Grey | S | |||
Sterling Grey Metallic / Black | S | S | S | |
Bali Blue Pearl / Grey | S | S | S | S |
Dark Cherry Pearl / Grey | S | |||
Dark Cherry Pearl / Black | S | S | S | |
Mocha Metallic / Black | S | S | S |