Article From Motor Trend Magazine
2006 Truck Of The Year: 2006 Honda Ridgeline
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL |
| Powertrain/Chassis |
| Drivetrain layout | Front engine, AWD |
| Engine type | 60° V-6, alum block/heads |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| Displacement | 211.8 cu in / 3471cc |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 247 hp @ 5750 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) | 245 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Weight to power | 18.4 lb/hp |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Axle/final ratios | 4.53:1 / 2.41:1 |
| Suspension, front; rear | Struts, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Steering ratio | 18.5:1 |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.4 |
| Brakes, f;r | 12.6-in vented disc; 13.1-in disc, ABS |
| Wheels | 17 x 7.5-in cast aluminum |
| Tires | P245/65R17 105S M+S Michelin LTX |
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase | 122.0 in |
| Track, f/r | 67.1 / 66.9 in |
| Length x width x height | 206.8 x 76.3 x 71.2 in |
| Turning circle | 42.6 ft |
| Curb weight | 4540 lb |
| Weight dist, f/r | 58 / 42 % |
| Towing capacity | 5000 lb |
| Payload capacity | 1510 lb |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Headroom, f/r | 38.7 / 39.0 in |
| Legroom, f/r | 40.8 / 36.4 in |
| Shoulder room, f/r | 63.2 / 62.6 in |
| Pickup box l x W x H | 60.0 x 54.0 x 20.7 in |
| Width bet Wheelhouses | 49.5 in |
Test Data* curb weight/fully loaded
Acceleration to mph |
| 0-30 | 2.8 / 4.1* sec |
| 0-40 | 4.2 / 6.0* |
| 0-50 | 6.3 / 8.7* |
| 0-60 | 8.5 / 11.7* |
| 0-70 | 11.3 / 15.7* |
| 0-80 | 15.6 / 21.6* |
| 0-90 | 20.5 / -- |
| Passing, 45-65 mph | 4.5 / 5.9* sec |
| Quarter mile | 16.5 sec @ 82.1 mph /18.6 sec @ 75.3 mph* |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 140 / 160* ft |
| 600-ft slalom | 58.8 mph avg |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.78 g avg |
| MT figure eight | 28.3 sec @ 0.59 g avg |
| Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1750 rpm |
| Consumer Info |
| Base price | $32,040 |
| Price as tested | $35,190 |
| Stability/traction control | Yes/yes |
| Airbags | front/rear Dual front, front side, curtain |
| Basic warranty | 3 yrs / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | 3 yrs / 36,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | Extra-cost option |
| Fuel capacity | 22.0 gal |
| EPA city/hwy econ | 16 / 21 mpg |
| MT fuel econ | 16.5 mpg |
| Recommended fuel | Regular unleaded |