Federico is Professor of Political Science and Psychology and Beverly and Richard Fink Professor in Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota.
Clearly, Honda has a winner with this uniquely-formulated vehicle.Christopher M. In 2006, the Ridgeline was right on the heels of the Avalanche in terms of sales volumes, both in Canada and the US. All these centimeters provide the driver with a larger field of vision for parking maneuvers. Moreover, the upper section of the tailgate is off 5 cm compared to said fenders. That's partly because the upper portion of the rear fenders features a 5-cm rearward slope. The suspension is not too firm and visibility is well above average. The power-assisted steering is precise and well calibrated. Despite a commanding size, the Ridgeline proves to be quite agile. Locking is automatically disabled beyond 29 kph. The locking rear differential also comes in handy to get the Ridgeline out of a tough spot. However, as soon as a wheel starts to slip, the system can transfer up to 70 percent of the available torque to the rear wheels without the occupants noticing anything. In normal driving conditions, power is sent to the front wheels only. The Ridgeline's Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive system (VTM-4), also used by the Pilot, is more reactive than active. This enhances the driver's confidence and comfort behind the wheel. The body structure is very rigid and makes for a pretty quiet, vibration-free interior. Solid feel Driving the Ridgeline feels more like driving a car than a truck. While unique in its own right, the Ridgeline is a cleverly-designed do-it-all vehicle. Without any load or trailer, the Ridgeline accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in less than 9 seconds, which is perfectly suitable for a family vehicle. For heavier loads, you'd have to rely on a larger though less fuel-efficient V8-powered pickup truck like the aforementioned Avalanche. It's the same engine that powers the Pilot and Odyssey and it offers a maximum towing capacity of 2,268 kilos (5,000 pounds) with the Ridgeline.
For towing purposes, the 245 lb-ft of torque generated by the 3.5L V6 allow the Ridgeline to tow a camping trailer or a platform with two ATVs on it.
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