A Look At The 2019 Honda Ridgeline

The 2019 Ridgeline is one of the most unique and thoughtful mid-sized trucks on the market. From its distinctive design to its useful features, the Ridgeline is the best choice if you’re ready to buy a new truck.

Let’s start with the feature that makes a truck a truck – the truck bed. The bed design on the Ridgeline includes Honda’s one-of-a-kind in-bed locking trunk with a drain. This provides secure, water tight and out-of-sight storage for your valuables and also doubles as an ice cooler.

Ridgeline’s two-way tailgate allows you to open it from the side like a door, providing clear unobstructed access to the bed. Or you can drop the tailgate to easily slide in bulky items or expand the cargo space easily with the optional bed extender. Ridgeline’s lay-flat bed also allows you to haul large, flat items with nothing to get in the way or damage your items. Ridgeline also features an optional in-bed audio system, which lets you to still listen to music at your favorite outdoor activities — like a tailgate party!

Ridgeline also features a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds in the base two-wheel drive, and the optional intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4™) all-wheel-drive system increases the towing capacity to 5,000 pounds. The standard four-wheel disc brakes provide plenty of stopping power for all types of loads. Plus, the powerful 3.5-liter V6 packs a powerful punch of 280 horsepower and 262-foot pounds of torque, providing the capability to haul and tow all your important items. With standard eco-assist on all models, Ridgeline features highway mileage of up to 26 mpg* on the highway (two-wheel drive models) and a range of up to 429 miles on a tank of gas.

Inside, the Ridgeline offers comfortable seating for five adults and includes tons of standard features that are optional on most other trucks. Ridgeline includes power windows, locks and mirrors on all models, with front and side air curtain airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system, traction control, hill-start assist, vehicle stability assist, daytime running lights, dusk-sensing automatic headlights, Bluetooth and USB ports and a multi-angle rear view camera. The push button start lets you keep your keys in your pocket or purse, and the smart entry and remote start are standard on all models from Sport and above.

The large center console is roomy – it’s even large enough to hold a ten-inch tablet. Optional leather seating, 10-way driver’s power seat with memory, and a heated steering wheel keep the driver happy and comfortable. The power moonroof and Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control keeps everyone in the cab comfortable and happy. The 60-40 split folding rear seat lets you haul plenty of cargo and gear inside the cab.

Ridgeline is also packed with technology. A standard 4.2-inch display and steering wheel controls are features found on every model — an 8-inch display audio touch screen is also available. The optional multi-angle rear view camera enhances the view behind and to the sides when you’re backing up the vehicle. Audio includes Pandora connectability (with Apple Carplay) and Android Auto are standard on all systems. The available HondaLink enhances cell phone streaming and lets you receive notifications about your vehicle and lets you easily schedule service. Also optional are SiriusXM and HD Radio, providing the ultimate in radio channel selection, and options of up to a 540-watt stereo system with in-bed audio to maximize your audio experience.

Ridgeline also includes the strength, safety and security not found on other pickups. Starting with Ridgeline’s Unit-body construction, Ridgeline’s cab is integral with the chassis, providing a rigid yet lightweight structure that encapsulates your passengers with the same strength as the frame. Ridgeline also offers the best driving safety features, including blind spot monitoring, Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), which automatically slows the vehicle to help the driver prevent an accident. The Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) warns the driver and, if needed, automatically provides driver assistance to keep Ridgeline in your lane, on the road and helps prevent accidents before they happen.

To help keep you safe when changing lanes or turning, Honda LaneWatch™ switches on a wide-view camera whenever you activate your right turn signal, allowing you to see four times more than the passenger side mirror alone. Adaptive Cruise Control automatically adjusts your vehicle’s speed to maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you, without having to constantly adjust your speed manually.

Ridgeline’s safety features made it a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-star crash rating**. If you’re looking for a new truck, the Ridgeline is a must-see.

Come check out the highlights and features that make Ridgeline a top choice in midsize pickups at Neil Huffman Honda in Clarksville.

 

*19 city/26 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 18 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg rating for AWD trims. Use for comparison purposes only. Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

**Source: https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/HONDA/RIDGELINE

 

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