For the past 5 years, the "Ridgeline Honda" (Japanese-made pickup truck) has successfully conquered the world market. This is perhaps the first Asian SUV that combined all the unconventional design solutions. Many can surprise Honda (pickup): this is an independent spring suspension, and a rear door that can open in 2 directions, and the Unibody chassis. Despite such a strange set, the car successfully debuted at the show and still does not lose demand among buyers. In this article, we will try to find out what is the secret to the success of the second generation Ridgeline Honda (pickup).
Design photo and review
If you look at the new product, you can immediately see the inharmonious lines and the strange proportionality of the body. In the front there are lights of an incomprehensible shape, an angular bumper, and on the side - two door lines concave inward. However, car owners themselves argue that all these shortcomings are immediately forgotten when you sit behind the wheel of a pickup truck.
Salon
So, we move inward. The driver's seat is pretty well designed, the dashboard is simple and straightforward. In order to find out the readings from various sensors, you do not even need to disclose the instruction manual. The presence of heated seats is also pleasing - in a few seconds the chair heats up instantly. Drivers of the northern latitudes will appreciate this. But that is not all. The navigation system, which is distinguished by its simple controls, deserves special praise. By the way, in order to set a route, it is not necessary to stop the car on the side of the road - everything can be done on the go. Even the Honda CRV cannot boast of such a feature.
Pleasantly surprised by the presence of free space in the cabin. If you need to carry some kind of bulk cargo, and the trunk is already occupied, you can use the internal space by folding the second row of seats under a flat platform. Yes, listing the convenience and functionality of the cabin, you really forget about the "reference" appearance of the car.
And what's under the hood?
The pickup truck manufactured by the Honda concern for the Russian market is equipped with a 3.5-liter petrol six-cylinder engine. At his disposal as many as 247 horsepower. The torque of this unit is also at an altitude of 332 N / m. “Honda Ridgeline” can rightly be called one of the most economical pickups. In the combined cycle, the car consumes 12.9 liters of gasoline per “hundred”.
How much does a Honda (pickup) cost?
The price of a new model range of SUVs ranges from 1 million 730 thousand to 1 million 820 thousand rubles (depending on the configuration and level of equipment). Quite a good price for such a car, given its handling and economy.
Conclusion
In general, the pickup created by Honda Concern is a successful combination of a crossover and an SUV. In terms of driving performance, it has no competitors at all, while its level of comfort can only be compared with premium cars. For travelers, the Ridgeline model is ideal. In it you can put everything you need, while passengers will still have a lot of free space.