2011 Honda Ridgeline Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Honda likes to bill its 2011 Ridgeline as unique and as a rig that โsupplies the best of both worlds.โ The company touts the Ridgeline as a hard-working truck with a half-ton payload rating and a healthy towing capability, all wrapped up in a vehicle that drives like a comfortable car.
The 2011 Honda Ridgeline backs up at least some of those claims, and the sports utility truck collects good marks for its versatility. The Ridgeline gets good reviews for the way it handles and its smooth ride. It also features an in-bed and lockable trunk.
The Ridgeline certainly offers up its own distinct style, a design that does not seem to have caught on with the buying public. Rumors have been out there recently that a Ridgeline redesign is on the way.
A 3.6-liter V6 powers the 2011 Ridgeline and provides it with 250 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque, and it has a five-speed automatic transmission. The Ridgeline gets 15 mpg city, 20 highway, according to EPA estimates.
The crew-cab pickup seats five and has a closed-box frame with unit-body construction. That helps make the Ridgeline quieter than body-on-frame trucks and also lends a hand with the vehicleโs ride and handling, as do independent front and rear suspensions.
The 2011 Ridgeline has a 5-foot bed with a gate that drops down or swings open. That bed may be large enough for most recreational pickup users, but some reviewers find it a bit lacking when it comes time to get down to more truck-like business.
Critics often touch on a similar theme. They donโt quibble with the vehicle as far as its versatility or ride, but raise questions about its truck side. For one thing, they find its payload mark of about 1,500 pounds unimpressive.
The Ridgeline, when equipped with Hondaโs towing package, can tow a 5,000-pound load. An integrated Class III trailer hitch, transmission and oil coolers, and heavy-duty brakes are standard on all three Ridgeline trims, the RT, RTS, and RTL.
Reviewers note the spacious interior of the Ridgelineโs cabin and its decent storage space. But they also tend to find fault with the materials in the cabin and sometimes with the comfort of the seats.
The RT trim has a six-way adjustable driverโs seat. The driverโs seats on the RTS and RTL are 10-way adjustable. The RTโs 100-watt AM/FM/CD system with six speakers gets bumped to a 160-watt AM/FM/6-CD changer with seven speakers including a subwoofer for the RTS and RTL. Leather-trimmed upholstery, a moonroof, and heated front seats spice things up in the RTL.
A four-wheel disc antilock braking system, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head curtain airbags, and daytime running lights are among the safety features that are standard on all trims of the 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags ยท Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation ยท Front side airbags ยท Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element ยท Single disc in-Dash CD ยท MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback ยท AM/FM radio ยท XM-ready satellite radio ยท Total Number of Speakers: 6 ยท 100 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel ยท Front brake diameter: 12.6 ยท Front brakes: ventilated disc ยท Rear brake diameter: 13.1 ยท Rear brakes: disc
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: hard ยท Center console: front console with armrest and storage ยท Cupholders: front ยท Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming ยท Multi-function remote: keyless entry ยท One-touch windows: 1 ยท Power outlet(s): two 12V front ยท Power steering: speed-proportional ยท Reading lights: front ยท Rear power outlet: 12V ยท Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable ยท Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls ยท Storage: rear seat ยท Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand ยท Axle ratio: 4.53 ยท Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Bumper color: chrome accents ยท Door handle color: black ยท Grille color: chrome surround ยท Mirror color: black ยท Running boards: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable ยท Number of front headrests: 2 ยท Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver ยท Child seat anchors: LATCH system ยท Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point ยท Seatbelt pretensioners: front ยท Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height ยท Front seat type: bucket ยท Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining ยท Rear headrests: adjustable ยท Rear seat folding: split ยท Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside ยท Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms ยท Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Front Spring Type: coil springs ยท Front Suspension Classification: independent ยท Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts ยท Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Rear Spring Type: coil springs ยท Rear Suspension Classification: independent ยท Rear Suspension Type: multi-link ยท Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Diameter: 17 ยท Profile: 60 ยท Type: mud and snow ยท Width: 245
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front ยท Trailer hitch: Class III
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: power ยท Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear ยท Width: 7.5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning ยท Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags ยท Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation ยท Front side airbags ยท Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element ยท 6 disc in-dash CD ยท MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback ยท AM/FM radio ยท XM-ready satellite radio ยท 1 subwoofer ยท Total Number of Speakers: 7 ยท 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel ยท Front brake diameter: 12.6 ยท Front brakes: ventilated disc ยท Rear brake diameter: 13.1 ยท Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber ยท Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: hard ยท Center console: front console with armrest and storage ยท Cupholders: front ยท Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming ยท Multi-function remote: keyless entry ยท One-touch windows: 1 ยท Power outlet(s): two 12V front ยท Power steering: speed-proportional ยท Reading lights: rear ยท Rear power outlet: 12V ยท Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable ยท Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls ยท Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks ยท Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power ยท Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand ยท Axle ratio: 4.53 ยท Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Bumper color: chrome accents ยท Door handle color: body-color ยท Grille color: chrome surround ยท Mirror color: body-color ยท Running boards: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable ยท Number of front headrests: 2 ยท Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver ยท Child seat anchors: LATCH system ยท Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point ยท Seatbelt pretensioners: front ยท Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height ยท Front seat type: bucket ยท Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining ยท Rear headrests: adjustable ยท Rear seat folding: split ยท Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside ยท Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms ยท Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Front Spring Type: coil springs ยท Front Suspension Classification: independent ยท Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts ยท Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Rear Spring Type: coil springs ยท Rear Suspension Classification: independent ยท Rear Suspension Type: multi-link ยท Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Diameter: 17 ยท Profile: 60 ยท Type: all season ยท Width: 245
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy ยท Wheels: alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: rear ยท Trailer hitch: Class III
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: power ยท Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear ยท Width: 7.5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning ยท Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags ยท Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation ยท Front side airbags ยท Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element ยท 6 disc in-dash CD ยท MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback ยท AM/FM radio ยท Satellite Radio: SiriusXM ยท 1 subwoofer ยท Total Number of Speakers: 7 ยท 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel ยท Front brake diameter: 12.6 ยท Front brakes: ventilated disc ยท Rear brake diameter: 13.1 ยท Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet ยท Floor Mats: front ยท Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: hard ยท Center console: front console with armrest and storage ยท Cupholders: rear ยท Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming ยท Multi-function remote: keyless entry ยท One-touch windows: 1 ยท Power outlet(s): two 12V front ยท Power steering: speed-proportional ยท Reading lights: front ยท Rear power outlet: 12V ยท Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable ยท Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls ยท Storage: rear seat ยท Universal garage door opener: Homelink ยท Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power ยท Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand ยท Axle ratio: 4.53 ยท Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Bumper color: chrome accents ยท Door handle color: body-color ยท Grille color: chrome surround ยท Mirror color: body-color ยท Running boards: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable ยท Number of front headrests: 2 ยท Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver ยท Child seat anchors: LATCH system ยท Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point ยท Seatbelt pretensioners: front ยท Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining ยท Front seat type: bucket ยท Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining ยท Rear headrests: adjustable ยท Rear seat folding: split ยท Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside ยท Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms ยท Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Front Spring Type: coil springs ยท Front Suspension Classification: independent ยท Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts ยท Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Rear Spring Type: coil springs ยท Rear Suspension Classification: independent ยท Rear Suspension Type: multi-link ยท Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Diameter: 18 ยท Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy ยท Wheels: alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: rear ยท Trailer hitch: Class III
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: power ยท Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear ยท Width: 7.5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning ยท Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags ยท Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation ยท Front side airbags ยท Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element ยท 6 disc in-dash CD ยท MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback ยท AM/FM radio ยท Satellite Radio: SiriusXM ยท 1 subwoofer ยท Total Number of Speakers: 7 ยท 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel ยท Front brake diameter: 12.6 ยท Front brakes: ventilated disc ยท Rear brake diameter: 13.1 ยท Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet ยท Floor Mats: front ยท Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: hard ยท Center console: front console with armrest and storage ยท Cupholders: front ยท Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming ยท Multi-function remote: keyless entry ยท One-touch windows: 1 ยท Power outlet(s): two 12V front ยท Power steering: speed-proportional ยท Reading lights: front ยท Rear power outlet: 12V ยท Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable ยท Steering wheel mounted controls: audio ยท Storage: sunglasses holder ยท Universal garage door opener: Homelink ยท Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power ยท Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand ยท Axle ratio: 4.53 ยท Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Bumper color: chrome accents ยท Door handle color: body-color ยท Grille color: metallic ยท Mirror color: body-color ยท Running boards: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable ยท Number of front headrests: 2 ยท Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: with wind deflector
Safety
Active head restraints: driver ยท Camera system: rearview ยท Child seat anchors: LATCH system ยท Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point ยท Seatbelt pretensioners: front ยท Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining ยท Front seat type: bucket ยท Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining ยท Rear headrests: adjustable ยท Rear seat folding: split ยท Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside ยท Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms ยท Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Front Spring Type: coil springs ยท Front Suspension Classification: independent ยท Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts ยท Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Rear Spring Type: coil springs ยท Rear Suspension Classification: independent ยท Rear Suspension Type: multi-link ยท Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system ยท Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 18 ยท Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy ยท Wheels: alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: rear ยท Trailer hitch: Class III
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: power ยท Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear ยท Width: 7.5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
