American Honda Motor has priced its all-new Ridgeline truck, its first crack at the lucrative North American pickup market scheduled to make its debut at dealerships nationwide on March 1.
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The 2006 model year Ridgeline will be available in three trim levels starting with the well equipped RT, the fully featured RTS and the luxury RTL at prices ranging from $US27,700 to $31,490. RTL models may also be optioned with a moonroof, satellite radio and navigation system with voice recognition.
All Ridgeline models are equipped with standard anti- lock brakes with Electronic Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control, advanced dual-stage, dual-threshold driver’s and front passenger’s airbags, driver’s and front passenger’s side airbags (passenger side with Occupant Detection System), two- row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Also standard are a 255-horsepower V6 engine; five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission; Variable Torque Management four-wheel drive system; air conditioning; tilt steering wheel; power side windows, power sliding rear window and door locks; cruise control; keyless entry; automatic heated wiper zone; 6-speaker 100-watt audio system with CD player; 60/40 split lift-up rear seat with underseat storage; all-weather floor mats; five-foot cargo bed with six heavy duty tie down cleats and 4 bed lights; an 8.5 cubic foot secure, lockable In-Bed Trunk; and dual-action tailgate.
All models also come equipped for towing with standard transmission and oil coolers, heavy duty brakes, dual radiator fans, an exclusive fresh air intake system for improved towing performance in hot weather conditions, and pre-wiring for four- and seven-pin trailer hook up.
The RTS version adds alloy wheels, a seven-speaker 160-watt audio system with subwoofer and six-disc, in-dash audio system with steering wheel controls, dual zone automatic climate control and an eight-way power driver’s seat.
The RTL has leather seating surfaces, HomeLink remote system, an interior compass in the rearview mirror and heated front seats. Models with the optional power moonroof are equipped with satellite radio and are also available with the optional navigation.
