If you’ve been desiring the practicality of a pickup, but feel turned off by the clunkier handling of body-on-frame designs, then the Honda Ridgeline is sure to be right up your alley. The mid-sized truck stands out with its sturdy unibody construction and famous Honda quality. Want to know more? Read on to learn all about the 2023 model!
Get to Know the 2023 Honda Ridgeline
Power and Performance
Under the hood of every new Ridgeline is a 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 making 280 horsepower that produces 262 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission featuring shift-by-wire and paddle shifters, this powertrain provides amazing response and acceleration. Thanks to its Eco Assist and idle-stop features, the truck achieves some of the best fuel economy in its class at an EPA-rated 24 combined MPG.
On or off-road, the Ridgeline is one of the most maneuverable and capable trucks that you can buy. Since it uses the lighter and more rigid unibody design, the truck handles more like a car around twisty roads, yet its standard Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4) all-wheel drive system allows it to make quick work out of rugged trails.
Towing and Hauling Capability
The Ridgeline has an impressive towing capacity of 5,000 pounds—more than enough take just about any small to medium-sized boat along with you to the lake. It can also carry over 1,500 pounds of payload within its 83-inch-long truck bed. Along with carrying larger loads, the truck features a dual-action tailgate for easier access and a 7.3-cubic-foot lockable storage compartment hidden under the bed’s floor.
Interior
Another area where the Ridgeline shines when compared with its rivals is providing a premium passenger with loads of space and creature comforts. It’s easy to see when you inspect its high-quality, well-textured surfaces. Passengers in the rear will be able to enjoy 36.7 inches of legroom and nearly 40 inches of headroom. It only gets better with most models offering genuine leather trim, heated front seats, and tri-zone climate control.
Prefer to store items inside the cabin rather than the truck bed? That’s no problem because the truck features 60/40-split rear seats that fold up to accommodate items, such as luggage or even bicycles.
Infotainment
An 8-inch high-resolution touchscreen infotainment system is present on every Ridgeline. It features extra refinement that makes navigating menus and accessing your favorite apps easier and faster than previous systems. There’s standard support for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, along with Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and streaming audio, and HondaLink services.
HondaLink services allow you to view important vehicle information on your phone, receive reminders about servicing appointments, and get roadside assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
With its exceptional handling and welcoming interior, the Ridgeline is easily one of the most compelling compact pickups on the market today. Check it out for yourself by visiting Honda of New Rochelle today!
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