2012 Honda Ridgeline Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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A few changes have been made by Honda for the 2012 model year to its Ridgeline compact pickup truck. Some of these changes include a new trim (Sport), as well as a new grille, headlights and gauge configuration. These changes will allow Honda to keep pace with competitors such as the Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma.
Five trims are available for the 4-wheel drive (4WD) 2012 Honda Ridgeline: RT, RTL, RTL w/Navigation, RTS, and Sport. All are equipped with a 250-hp 3.5-liter 24-valve SOHC VTEC V6 premium gasoline engine. Each is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission and achieves 247 lb-ft of torque, and this drivetrain is estimated by the EPA to get 15 mpg city/21 highway.
All trims for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline are equipped with a 5-foot bed that has 8 heavy-duty tie-down cleats secure up to 1,100 pounds of cargo and can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Each trim comes standard with an integrated closed-box frame with unit-body construction, integrated Class III trailer hitch prewired for a trailer harness and heavy-duty tow hooks both front and rear. Additionally, one of the best features found on all trims is the Ridgeline’s in-bed trunk, which is accessible through a hinged section of the truck bed. This lockable section has 8.5 cubic feet of space not found in any of the competitor’s pickups. A full-size spare tire is also found here as well.
For the RT trim, standard equipment includes air conditioning with an air-filtration system, steering-wheel-mounted cruise control, power windows with auto-up/down driver's window, power-sliding rear window, 60/40 lift-up rear seat with under-seat storage, a rear-view mirror with compass, 100-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with 6 speakers and MP3/WMA playback capability, dual-action tailgate, variable intermittent windshield wipers with automatic heated wiper zone, remote entry system, folding power side mirrors, integrated bed lights with an auto-off timer, multireflector halogen headlights with auto-off and 17-inch alloy wheels.
For those choosing the RTS trim, additional standard features include dual-zone automatic climate control with an air-filtration system, power driver's seat with 10-way power adjustment, including power lumbar support, steering-wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls, security system, a 160-watt AM/FM/6-CD in-dash changer audio system with 7 speakers including subwoofer and an MP3/auxiliary input jack. Upgrading to the RTL trim adds standard equipment such as a power moonroof, leather-trimmed seats with heat in the front, Homelink Remote system, Sirius XM radio with a 3-month trial subscription and 18-inch alloy wheels. The RTL w/Navigation trim also gets Honda’s satellite-linked navigation system with voice recognition and a rear-view camera and the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink phone system. Finally, opting for the Sport trim gets 2012 Honda Ridgeline buyers additional standard features like a leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lights and a black mesh grille with Sport emblem.
Numerous standard safety features are found on the 2012 Honda Ridgeline, including dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, front side airbags with passenger-side occupant position detection system, side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, driver's and front passenger's active head restraints, head restraints at all seating positions, side-impact door beams, tire pressure monitoring system, power-assisted ventilated front disc/solid rear disc antilock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, and daytime running lights.
The Ridgeline’s comfort factor is what strikes most owner’s initially, with many commenting on the pickup truck’s excellent steering response, minimal body roll and comfortable, controlled ride. Many owners feel that the Ridgeline skirts a fine line between pickup and SUV, with decent towing capacity and good handling in rough and slick driving conditions.
The Honda Ridgeline’s standard features, such as 4WD, set it apart from most other competing pickup trucks—as does its sticker price, which is a few thousand dollars higher than similar-size pickups. The Ridgeline should not be the first truck you look at if you are looking for a workhorse work truck. But, if you are looking for something that makes a smooth transition from weekend outings to weekday work truck, the Ridgeline is more than capable of meeting your needs.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 100 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: rear seat · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 4.53 · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Bumper color: chrome accents · Door handle color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Paint: pearl · Running boards: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Diameter: 18 · Profile: 60 · Type: mud and snow · Width: 245
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: rear · Trailer hitch: Class III
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: power · Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 100 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 4.53 · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Bumper color: chrome accents · Door handle color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Running boards: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Diameter: 18 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer hitch: Class III
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: power · Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM-ready satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 4.53 · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Bumper color: chrome accents · Door handle color: body-color · Grille color: metallic · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Running boards: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil 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 · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Diameter: 17 · Profile: 60 · Type: all season · Width: 245
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer hitch: Class III
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: power · Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 4.53 · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Bumper color: chrome accents · Door handle color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Running boards: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Diameter: 18 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: rear · Trailer hitch: Class III
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: power · Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 4.53 · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Bumper color: chrome accents · Door handle color: body-color · Grille color: metallic · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Running boards: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · 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 · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 18 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: rear · Trailer hitch: Class III
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: power · Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
