All-New 2017 Honda Ridgeline Launches Across Canada, Delivers new levels of versatility, capability and comfort in a mid-size pickuptruck

• Ultra-rigid unibody structure delivers robust pickup capability, including top class- payload capacity and benchmark dynamic performance
• World's first available Truck Bed Audio system, available 400 watt in-bed power outlet and Honda-exclusive In-Bed Trunk® and Dual Action Tailgate enhance utility and make Ridgeline the "ultimate tailgate party" vehicle
• More powerful V6 engine and advanced torque vectoring all-wheel drive system extend on-road and off-road performance, with best-in-class V6 fuel efficiency
• First midsize pickup to target highest collision safety ratings with ACE body structure and standard Honda Sensingä  safety and driver-assistive technology

The completely redesigned 2017 Honda Ridgeline powers into the Canadian mid-size pickup market today with a long list of new features and improvements to deliver an unprecedented combination of cargo- and people-hauling capability and sophistication in the midsize pickup class. Boasting unsurpassed dynamic refinement and extensive comfort and convenience features, along with the most spacious and versatile interior and top class payload capacity, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline arrives in dealerships today with a suggested retail price of $36,590 for the LX trim and tops out at $48,590 for the new Black Edition trim.

"We've advanced the best and most beloved elements of the original Ridgeline and combined them with an outstanding new platform and the most advanced technology to create new value in the midsize pickup segment," said Jean Marc Leclerc, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Honda Canada Inc. "The result is an amazingly versatile Honda truck with uncompromised capability." 

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is the second generation of Honda's innovative midsize pickup truck, redesigned from the ground up to offer both recreational and work users a higher degree of utility and versatility in a modern and rugged, yet sophisticated midsize pickup with the largest and most flexible cabin in its class. In addition, Ridgeline boasts a higher level of confident and refined dynamic performance and robust cargo-hauling and towing capabilities, including a top class 713kg payload capacity (varies by trim) and up to 2,268 kg (5,000-pound) towing, including best in class V6 fuel efficiency (11.3L/100km combined)

The 2017 Ridgeline provides customers more choices than ever before including, an expanded array of standard and available premium features and technologies, including a new standard 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ compatibility and an available new generation of Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™. A wide array of new standard and available equipment includes standard Push-Button Start, Remote Engine Start, Smart Entry, available tri-zone automatic climate control, available power sliding rear window, LED exterior and interior lighting and more.

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline offers Canadian-exclusive features such as standard Front wiper de-icer, available Mirror integrated LED turn signal, Heated Rear Seats,  Ventilated Front Seats, Power Folding Mirrors and Rain-sensing windshield wipers.

For more information

about the 2017 Ridgeline plus high-resolution images and video, go to: Hondanews.ca

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