2008 Honda Ridgeline

Honda's full-size pickup is based on a unibody structure for car-like ride and handling abilities. It offers lighter-duty all-wheel drive instead of the traditional pickup's two-speed transfer case and four-wheel-drive Low range gearing, but can still tow up to 5000 pounds and carry 1500 pounds in its bed.

The five-passenger crew cab Ridgeline comes with four doors and a five-foot cargo bed. It features a split-fold-and-tumble rear seat with hidden under-seat storage, a two-way tailgate that can open either from the top or the right side, and a unique lockable and weather-protected 8.5 cubic foot trunk that's integrated into the cargo bed.

The standard engine is a 247-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine teamed up with a five-speed automatic transmission. The standard Variable Torque Management system routes engine power to the wheels with the most traction, as conditions demand. Stability control, side and curtain airbags, and anti-lock brakes are standard. The Ridgeline is offered in RT, RTX, RTS, and RTL editions. The RT includes air conditioning, power windows and door locks, cruise control, a CD player, a power sliding rear window, and keyless entry. The Ridgeline RTX features the same gear plus a standard trailer hitch and four- and seven-pin trailer wiring, plus alloy wheels, a unique grille, and body-color door handles.

Moving upscale, the Ridgeline RTS adds alloy wheels, a seven-speaker 160-watt audio system with subwoofer and six-disc, in-dash audio system with steering wheel-mounted controls, dual-zone automatic climate control, and an eight-way power driver's seat.

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