Old Honda Truck Rendering

I was submitted this picture of an old rendering of what a Honda Truck could look like, looks like a 3 door style, with a first gen Acura MDX front. Cool find, thanks goes out to Greg Morgan....

Next Gen Honda Ridgeline

Well, although there has been alot of speculation as to whether Honda will continue with a Next Generation Ridgeline Truck, I for one think that the current market conditions are ripe for it! Light truck sales have been strong and there have been quite a few inquiries into what Honda has planned for the next Ridgeline.

Try as I may, I haven't seen any concept drawing or anything! Whatever Honda has planned, they are keeping their cards close to their chest!

So, here begins the "What Should Honda do to the Next Ridgeline".... Post your ideas in the comments section, and let's see what comes up, who knows, maybe Honda's listening....

Autonet.ca Review; 2010 (2011) Honda Ridgeline Truck

Here's a nice review on the 2010, but you could substitute eveything said for the 2011, no changes....

Photos by -Autonet.ca
Daniel Barron

Published: 07 09 2010
Ridgeline the young upstart

Buying a pickup often isn’t a matter of going to the nearest dealership and picking one in your favourite colour. There’s a lot more to consider, whether it’s engine type, cab size, bed length, drivetrain, option packages, and more.

There’s one vehicle that bucks this trend, though - the Honda Ridgeline. Every model in its four trim line-up is outfitted with the same engine, is equipped with all-wheel drive, and features the same crew cab and bed length. The only real difference between the trims is the number of creature comforts in each.

Though no one will claim Ridgeline is meant to take on the responsibilities of a heavy duty beast like a Ford F-350 or Ram 2500, it’s more than adequate at the slightly-less demanding jobs of a smaller truck.

Ridgeline is equipped with a 3.5-litre V6 that produces a generous 250-horsepower and 247 lb.-ft. of torque. That’s at the very least in the ballpark of most V6-equipped competitors, if not a lot more. Its 5,000 lb. standard towing capacity is also ahead of many competitors, and it’s worth noting that most other trucks in the segment need additional towing or off-road packages before they hit the 5,000 mark, which often equates to more moolah.

The Ridgeline has a 1,550 lb. payload capacity as well, which is also well ahead of many competitors, including the Chevrolet Canyon, Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma.

Once the comparisons on paper are done, though, Ridgeline proves itself as an able-bodied, easy-to-use truck when it’s actually called upon to get its tires dirty. Its automatic all-wheel drive system can be locked in first, second or reverse gear when it’s gotten in (the mud) too deep.

There are no fancy-schmancy footholds or poles to help step into the bed, but you need not worry about scuffing up the steel-reinforced bed when you throw stuff in. Though the heavy duty tie down hooks throughout the bed aren’t adjustable, there are eight of them in total, which should be sufficient for most jobs.

All Ridgelines come standard with a seven-pin trailer connection, pre-wiring for trailer brake control, and heavy duty front and rear tow hooks.

The five-foot truck bed simply may not be enough for some jobs at the work site, but what that shorter bed allows for is a very roomy cabin. We’ll eat our left arm if we hear of anyone complaining about the room in the front or back seats of the Ridgeline. Loading three passengers in the rear may be pushing it a bit, but there’s all kinds of room for four occupants in total.

Opting for the EX-L with Navi package will give you all sorts of extra features, from Bluetooth, to ambient lighting, to dual-zone climate control; but this is still all truck inside. Large grips surround the door handles, while knobs are big and easy to manipulate for the large-of-hand.
The rear seats, meanwhile, can easily be flipped up or put back down in a single motion with one hand, and the centre console can be configured in all sorts of ways to hold as much or as little as necessary depending on how busy your day is.

That’s not to mention the exterior, with its dual-action tailgate that flips down like a standard truck, but can also swing out like a door. The in-bed trunk is great not just for keeping beverages cold during tailgating, but for stowing expensive items. Best of all, it can be locked and unlocked with the rest of the vehicle using the key fob (no need to fumble trying to get a key into a lock).

It would seem all too easy to ignore the young Ridgeline for more well-established models from General Motors, Toyota or Dodge, but there’s simply no denying that Honda’s pickup truck is a capable performer.

Summary:
Year/Make/Model
2010 Honda Ridgeline
Price as tested
$43,690
Trim level
EX-L
Price range
$34,990 - $41,490
Freight
$1,590
Options
Navigation pkg ($2,200) inc. Bluetooth and rearview camera.
EnerGuide fuel economy ratings
14.1 L/100km city; 9.8 L/100km hwy
Observed fuel economy
14.2 L/100km over 439 km
Warranty (basic)
3 years/60,000 km
Warranty (powertrain)
5 years/100,000 km

Competitors
Chevrolet Colorado; Dodge Dakota; Nissan Frontier; Toyota Tacoma

Strong Points
- storage
- comfort
- ride

Weak Points

- fuel economy
- one configuration

Editors Rating:
Fuel consumption
The V6 engine is forced to work hard.

Value for price
Somewhat pricey, especially with tempting aftermarket features.

Styling
Stylish and unique, yet looks the part of a rugged little truck.

Comfort
Lots of space for four, with very good handling and ride.

Performance
Above average towing and payload numbers.

overall
Not a whole lot to complain about.

Source;

http://www.autonet.ca/autos/search/testdrives/2010/08/27/15159106-autonet.html

2011 Honda Ridgeline Changes for Canada

The 2011 Honda Ridgeline will be the same as the 2010 with the exception of colour changes, no word on those yet, stay tuned....

*UPDATE* Here they are....

From Concept to Ridgeline
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.

This "clean slate" approach was rewarded with the Ridgeline being recognized as both the Motor Trend and North American Truck of the Year in its first year on the market.

Honda Ridgeline: A Next-Generation Four-Door 4WD Truck - Restyled
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.

Honda Ridgeline Highlights
Four-Door Cab Design with spacious 5-passenger seating and re-configurable second row seating for people and/or cargo

5-foot SRC composite bed with six integrated heavy duty-tie down cleats and 1,100 pound (1/2 ton) bed payload capacity with minimal wheel well intrusion and one of the industry's strongest tailgates, which also features dual-action operation

Exclusive and secure In-Bed Trunk with a volume of 241 litres.

Transverse-mounted 250-horsepower 3.5-litre SOHC VTEC V-6 engine with 247 lb.-ft. of torque

Integrated closed-box frame with unibody construction is extremely rigid and 93 percent unique to any Honda vehicle and supports a 1550-pound total vehicle payload capacity

Independent front and rear suspension

True 5,000 lb. towing capability with standard transmission and steering coolers with trailer pre-wiring factory installed

Advanced VTM-4 four-wheel-drive with lock mode and medium duty off-road capability

Standard Safety for Everyone features include Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction

Control, side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, front side airbags and pedestrian safety design

What's New for 2011

Colour Changes

Source;

Honda Canada

Honda's first truck tops in reliability

Guess which pickup truck has the top reliability rating of any consumer truck sold in the United States. Two hints: It's built by a company that's known for fuel-efficient car, and it's not one of the best-selling trucks in the country.

The answer: The Honda Ridgeline.

Introduced in spring 2005 as Honda's first pickup, the Ridgeline isn't a brawny brute capable of towing 8,500 pounds and climbing over sizable rocks off road.

Rather, the Ridgeline is a four-door, five-passenger, four-wheel drive, mid-size truck that's agile for everyday driving and comfortable for outdoor getaways on less-aggressive off-road terrain. Towing capacity is 5,000 pounds.

And the Ridgeline remains the only truck with some innovative features, such as a lockable trunk in the floor of its pickup bed and a tailgate that can flip down the usual way or swing out, like a car door, for easier access to the bed. The Ridgeline also has car-like unibody construction to help provide a smooth ride.

Unlike many other trucks, there's no bargain-basement version of Ridgeline, which helps to explain the lagging sales.

The well-equipped Ridgeline has a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, with destination charge, of $29,160. This includes a V-6, five-speed automatic transmission and standard four-wheel drive and compares with $26,840 for a V-6-powered, 2010 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SE with four-wheel drive and automatic transmission.

A 2010 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab with four doors, V-6, four-wheel drive and automatic transmission has a starting retail price of $27,550.

The Frontier and Tacoma have body-on-frame construction typical of trucks. They also are offered in lower-priced versions that have less equipment. For example, a 2010 Tacoma with regular cab with only front seats, four-cylinder engine and manual transmission starts at $16,145.

Clearly, Honda officials had something different in mind for the crew cab-only Ridgeline, and it was mostly the owners of Honda cars like the Accord and Civic who also have pickups parked in the driveways.

In 2005, Honda officials estimated about 18 percent of the millions of Honda owners in America were in this category, and they projected annual Ridgeline sales of 50,000. Alas, Ridgeline hasn't caught on, despite the stellar reliability rating of Consumer Reports, where the Ridgeline is a recommended buy and reliability is "better than average."

Even the Tacoma, another recommended buy, doesn't have that reliability rating. Neither do top-selling trucks like the full-size Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado.

The test Ridgeline, a top RTL model with navigation system and voice recognition, leather-trimmed seats, satellite radio, moonroof and alloy wheels, would never be confused with a truck taking guys to a construction site.

The interior was spacious, front and back, and excellent in fit and finish. Controls were large and easy to understand and doors closed solidly.

I marveled at how wide the Ridgeline interior is. My front passenger and I had wide seats and good-sized center console with lots of storage between us. I especially appreciated the deep center storage that could swallow my purse and keep it invisible under a closed cover.

Front-seat headroom of 40.7 inches in Ridgelines with no moonroof is more than the 40.1 inches in a Tacoma Double Cab and the 40 inches in a Frontier Crew Cab. The test Ridgeline with the power-operated moonroof had 38.7 inches of headroom up front, and it was still roomy for me and a 6-foot passenger.

Back-seat headroom in the Ridgeline totals 36.4 inches, which is less than the Tacoma's 38.5 inches and the 38.7 inches in the Frontier.

But shoulder room of 62.6 inches in the Ridgeline back seat is noteworthy. The Frontier only has 58.3 inches of rear-seat shoulder room, while the Tacoma has 59.3 inches.

Yet from the outside, the Ridgeline doesn't appear as big as it is. The Ridgeline is Honda's longest vehicle, more than 17 feet long from bumper to bumper. This is longer than even the Honda Odyssey minivan.

But drivers don't feel that they're wheeling around in a big, wallow-y vehicle. Rather, the Ridgeline moves amid city traffic easily, and there's no need to worry about crowding the next lane or sticking out in the grocery parking lot.

There is a sizable turning circle, however, of 42.6 feet, and the test Ridgeline bounced a bit over choppy pavement. Road noise can be loud on rough road surfaces. I didn't notice much wind noise.

There's one engine for the Ridgeline — a 250-horsepower, 3.5-liter, single overhead cam V-6. It's the same V-6 used in the Honda Pilot sport utility vehicle and has strong, confident sounds.

With torque peaking at 247 foot-pounds at 4,700 rpm, this V-6 moves the more than 4,500-pound Ridgeline capably, even if there's not instant get-up-and-go when the accelerator pedal is pressed.

I was impressed with how smoothly the automatic transmission channeled the engine power. Passengers didn't notice shift points.

Too bad, though, that the Ridgeline doesn't come with Honda's notorious fuel-sipping qualities.

Instead, the Ridgeline's federal government fuel mileage ratings of 15 miles per gallon in the city and 20 mpg on the highway are about middle of the range for 2010 pickup trucks. A Tacoma with V-6 and four-wheel drive is rated at 17/21 mpg.

The 5-foot-long Ridgeline bed is made of composite and has no wheel arches intruding.

All safety equipment, including curtain air bags, traction control and electronic stability control, is standard.

Source;
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5itU1WrlwPBj9_UygNZQ1t8N336IQD9EPNIE00

Honda Ridgeline Teeters On The Edge, What Would You Do With It?

It seemed like a good idea at the time. Pickups were all the rage and becoming softer and more car-like as more and more people turned to them as daily drivers. Honda tried to get ahead of the game, but it hasn't exactly worked out. As Honda sources continue to seesaw on the unibody truck's future, it's time to ask what should become of the Ridgeline.

In February, we ran a report fresh off of the Chicago show floor declaring that a new Ridgeline would be coming "in 2011, for the 2011 model year" as Honda VP of Product Planning Vicki Poponi told PickupTrucks.com. Official word came quickly from Honda, refuting Poponi and declaring that there would be no new Ridgeline for 2011 and leaving the truck's future open-ended.

Honda's rebuttal left some serious questions unanswered. Is a redesign simply planned for a later model year, or is the truck going to be cancelled? Or has Honda even decided? Honda isn't talking, but we've picked up another report today from PickupTrucks.com indicating the Ridgeline isn't long for this world. Sources say that the truck won't be renewed after its lifecycle ends in 2012, which may make 2011 the last model year.

Honda PR Manager Christina Ra would only confirm that there would be no redesigned Ridgeline in 2011, again leaving the truck's future unknown

What we do know, though, is what we can see in Honda's own sales reports. When the Ridgeline debuted in 2005, we were so impressed by its left-field approach and impressive execution that we awarded it our coveted Truck of the Year award. In a world of sub-par Chevy Colorados, ancient Ford Rangers, and a small-truck segment that was mostly an afterthought for most automakers, Honda appeared to have a revolutionary new idea that would offer the casual truck buyer a nice compromise. Its V-6 engine and fully independent suspension offered car-like refinement while its four full doors, AWD, dual-action tailgate, and decent-sized bed with lockable in-floor box gave it a reasonable degree of capability that would appeal to the weekend warrior on home improvement runs and trips to the lake.

At first, it appeared Honda's unibody gamble paid off. The Japanese automaker had hoped to sell 50,000 trucks per year and it nearly did it out of the gate. Sales in 2005 hit 42,593 units and it would only take another year to hit the magical 50,000 mark with 50,193 units sold in 2006. That would be the Ridgeline's best year, though, as sales slipped back to 2005 levels the very next year. Still, 42,795 sales in 2006 could hardly be called a bad year, given the 50,000-sale target, but it would only get worse from here. Its compact size and relative fuel efficiency didn't help as much as you'd think when gas prices shot up in 2008. Sales continued to drop, with only 33,875 sold in 2008 and the freefall continued in 2009, when Honda only managed to move 16,464 Ridgelines.

That brings us to today, less than two weeks after Honda posted its March 2010 sales. March has traditionally been a good month for the Ridgeline, and sales were up 12.3 percent this year. That being said, 1,416 sales aren't a lot to get excited about when the truck posted its all-time high sales just four years earlier in March 2006 with 5,344 trucks leaving the lots. Through March, Ridgeline sales are about 10 percent below last year, foreshadowing a record low in sales in 2010. The Ford Ranger, meanwhile, faced a down year in 2009 with sales off 15 percent but still sold 55,600 copies. For perspective, Honda has sold 189,056 Ridgelines in the five years it's been on the market. Ford sold more than twice as many F-Series trucks in 2009 alone, and sales were down 20 percent that year.

Is there hope on the horizon? Rumor has it the next Dodge/Ram Dakota could be a unibody truck like the Ridgeline. Ford is rumored to be finally considering a next-generation Ranger that, while not unibody, could offer four doors like the Ridgeline. Was the Ridgeline simply too far ahead of its time? This may be the very question kicking around the halls of Honda's headquarters.


In the end, it will likely come down to cost, as most of these decisions do. It is unknown whether Honda has fully paid off its investment in the Ridgeline, though declining sales numbers make it seem unlikely. Either way, a significant redesign on this aging model would be costly, and Honda's experience so far doesn't encourage much hope for the Ridgeline's niche. Can Honda afford to keep building current-generation Ridgelines until Dodge/Ram and Ford make their moves, or will the wait-and-see approach prove too costly?

What do you think Honda should do?
Cut its losses and let the Ridgeline die, or roll the dice on a major redesign in hopes of rekindling the fire? Or, should the company wait out the competition and risk falling behind if the competitors' trucks do catch on? Give us your product plan in the comments below.

Source;
http://wot.motortrend.com/6631468/auto-news/honda-ridgeline-teeters-on-the-edge-what-would-you-do-with-it/index.html

Is the Honda Ridgeline Going Away?

While the automaker won’t comment, sources tell us that Honda won't replace the current Ridgeline unibody pickup after its current lifecycle ends around 2012.

Honda had hopes of selling approximately 50,000 trucks per year when the truck came to market in 2005 for the 2006 model year, but in 2009 only 16,464 units were sold.

The midsize, unibody Ridgeline broke new ground in pickups with controversial slab-sided lunar-lander looks and all-wheel drive. It did away with conventional leaf springs in favor of an independent rear suspension that gave it great ride comfort and enough room for an in-bed lockable trunk – the first in a pickup. The Ridgeline also featured a dual-action tailgate that folded down or off to the side, like a door, to allow unimpeded access to the cargo box.

Asked to confirm or deny the end of the Ridgeline, Honda public relations manager Christina Ra told PickupTrucks.com on Friday that the company had no comment beyond what we were told after the 2010 Chicago Auto Show: "There would be no significant change to the Ridgeline through the 2011 model year."

Of course, Ra didn't deny the Ridgeline would be killed after the 2011 model year either.

Source (via autoblog);
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/04/is-the-honda-ridgeline-going-away.html

No Significant Changes for 2011 Honda Ridgeline

No all-new Honda Ridgeline is expected in the next 18 months, Honda said late Friday. We've been in touch with Honda's PR team since our post earlier this week on the next-generation Honda Ridgeline.

Last March, Dave Marek, chief designer and senior manager of the automotive styling group at Honda Research and Development, Americas, told PickupTrucks.com that design work on the next Ridgeline was under way.

“The (current) Ridgeline was the right thing to do at the time,” Marek said. “But now that the truck market is a moving target, our opportunity is to make it more fuel-efficient -- aerodynamic and lighter -- but still retain the core value it has, which is the inside space and usage in the back.”

We met Vicki Poponi, Honda’s assistant vice president of product planning, on Wednesday at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show and asked her for an update on when the next-gen Ridgeline would arrive.

A new Ridgeline “is coming in ’11, for the 2011 model year,” Poponi said.

But it looks like our question was misunderstood, because today we received a new statement from Honda about the Ridgeline from Christina Ra, manager, Honda public relations.

"American Honda apologizes if there was inaccurate information shared at the Chicago Auto Show about the Honda Ridgeline pickup," Ra told PickupTrucks.com. " I can confirm that there will be no significant change to the Ridgeline through the 2011 model year."

So, what does all of this mean for the Ridgeline? Is an all new truck still planned or will the current one solider on as one of the oldest vehicles in Honda's lineup?

"[Honda's PR staff in the U.S.] usually receives word about 18 months before the launch of a new vehicle," Ra said. "As of now, we don't know when a new Ridgeline is coming. It's not going to be before the summer of 2011."

Given the Ridgeline's slowing sales, we're starting to wonder if Honda is still willing to offer a pickup truck over the long term. Let's hope so. The Ridgeline may not have been embraced by traditional truck owners but its unique features deserve a second shot in a more fuel efficient package.

Source;
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/02/honda-now-says-nextgeneration-ridgeline-not-coming-in-2011.html

Next Generation Honda Ridgeline Coming for 2011 Model Year

At five years old, the Honda Ridgeline is one of the oldest vehicles in Honda’s lineup. That’s expected to be fixed by next year, according to Vicki Poponi, Honda’s assistant vice president of product planning, at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show.

A new Ridgeline “is coming in ’11, for the 2011 model year,” Poponi said.

The midsize, unibody Ridgeline arrived in 2005. It did away with conventional leaf springs in favor of an independent rear suspension that gave it great ride comfort and enough room for an in-bed lockable trunk – the first in a pickup. The Ridgeline also featured all-wheel drive and a dual-action tailgate that folded down or off to the side, like a door, to allow unimpeded access to the cargo box.

But sales over the last year have fallen as the market for new trucks dramatically softened and the Ridgeline has aged.

Last year, Honda sold 16,464 Ridgeline pickups, down from 33,875 a year earlier, a drop of 51.4%.

“The customers love the Ridgeline,” Poponi said. “It’s really a unique truck. It’s its own segment. But because it’s a niche vehicle, they’re really aren’t many people out looking for it. It’s also a bit older than we like” Honda vehicles to be.

The 2011 Honda Ridgeline is expected to keep the same size and crew cab configuration of today’s truck but with improved aerodynamics and powertrain refinements to get better gas mileage.

Source (via autoblog);
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/02/new-honda-ridgeline-coming-for-2011-model-year.html

2010 Honda Ridgeline Body Summary

Overview: New Generation Pickup Truck Packaging with Safety and Rigidity

The Honda Ridgeline is designed to be strong and intelligently adaptable to the needs of its users with features not available anywhere else. Honda's approach to body construction incorporates a heavy-duty unibody design for sophisticated packaging and safety with a lower ladder frame for truck toughness. Benefits to this approach have resulted in a first-ever in-bed cargo well; a spacious interior; a large pickup bed with minimal wheel well intrusions; and handling, safety and NVH qualities that outperform conventional pickup truck designs.

Body Summary
-Athletic stance styling with 21st century truck proportions and one-piece cab-to-bed design
-Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unibody Construction has reinforced deep channel construction with a closed box ladder frame
-5-foot long bed (6 ½-foot with tailgate down) with 4-feet, 1-inch of space between the wheel wells
-Secure In-Bed Trunk with a volume of 241 litres
-Dual-Action Tailgate swings down or to the side and can support heavy loads
-Vehicle-to-vehicle crash compatibility and pedestrian safety designs

Athletic Stance with New Truck Proportions and One-Piece Billet Design

The exterior styling of the Ridgeline is built to convey a modern and strong appearance with honesty toward the vehicle's performance and Honda's unique 21st century pickup truck style. Designed to appear as if it were carved out of a single block of steel, the billet construction styling concept emphasizes "strength" and is evident in the seamless one-piece construction from the cab to the bed (most trucks have separate cabs and beds with a large gap between each section). Details like the integrated bumpers, window shapes and body panel indents blend with the general trajectory of the vehicle's lines to further build on symmetry associated with billet construction. The end result is a pickup truck with proportions built around an athletic stance with short front and rear overhangs, a dominating grille connected to a long and expansive hood with details like large door handles and large side mirrors delivering on traditional truck-functional styling cues.

Now in it's third year, Ridgeline's muscular exterior has been freshened most notably in its front and rear styling.

Source;

Honda Canada

Koichi Kondo to Automotive News: Next Ridgeline will focus more on fuel efficiency

In a small blurb in this week's issue (October 13, 2008) of Automotive News, Honda Executive VP Koichi Kondo is quoted as saying that development on the next generation Ridgeline will place a greater emphasis upon fuel economy, saying about the Ridgeline "It's a very nice concept, a very nice car. But the sales aren't so successful."

The Ridgeline has struggled to meet Honda's initial targets of 50000 annual units, and through September of this year, sales are off by 17.9% from 2007's figures. According to the story in Automotive News, Kondo thinks that the Ridgeline is functionally very competitive, but a tangible advantage in terms of fuel economy will help it stand out further from its competition. The current EPA numbers of 15mpg city and 20mpg don't exactly live up to the V6-only, unibody framed Ridgeline's original promise of a fuel economy advantage over other trucks.

The Ridgeline debuted in early 2005 as a 2006 model and received a minor refresh for the 2009 model year.

Source;
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=794652