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2006 Honda Ridgeline - Road Test & Review - Motor Trend
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL |
| Base price incl dest | $32,005 |
| Price as tested | $35,155 |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, AWD, 5-pass crew-cab pickup |
| Engine | 3.5L/255 hp/252 lb-ft SOHC 24-valve V-6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed auto |
| Curb weight, f/r dist | 4568 lb, 57/43% |
| Wheelbase | 122.0 in |
| Length x Width x Height | 206.8 x 87.3 x 70.3 in |
| 0-60 mph | 8.6 sec |
| 1/4 mile | 16.5 sec @ 84.2 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 139 ft |
| 600-foot slalom | 57.5 mph avg |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.77 g avg |
| MT Figure-EIGHT | 28.9 sec @ 0.56 g (avg) |
| EPA city/hwy fuel econ | 16 / 21 mpg (mfr est) |
| What's Hot | Gadgets and gizmos galore, Doesn't ride like a truck, V-6 is more than sufficient |
| What's Not | Frigidaire styling Noticeable torque steer, No fold-down bulkhead |
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