A truck that defies categorization

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On a limestone-littered trail slicing through Texas Hill Country, our 2009 edition of Honda's Ridgeline sport utility truck (SUT) applies torque from a powerful V6 engine to all wheels so tire treads maintain a keen grip as we bump over so many sharp-edged stones.

The vehicle doesn't slip or slide as the wheels, suspended independently front and rear, dribble across the rocky steps. A tall stance, with eight inches of ground clearance, allows Honda's SUT to trudge over a lot of lumpy ground far from the comfort of a paved road.


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Funny, limited on payload. The Ridgeline has a higher payload capacity of any of the compact trucks and most if not some of the full size trucks (IIRC).

I work on a construction site and the article said I have to buy a ford or a chevy, dammit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Rideline has different traits than other trucks but it can ccomplish the same as other compact pick-ups.

The Rideline has different traits than other trucks but it can ccomplish the same as other compact pick-ups.

Very true, and other compact trucks do offer the handling, ride or comfort of an RL for road trips.

But the 2009 Honda RL will not pull over a date nut palm tree - even in 4 wheel drive ! Damn - now I have to pay someone to take it down.:act047:

I was going to say that that's a sweet looking truck, but the Honda Ridgeline really cannot "pull over a date nut palm tree"?

Seems like such a waste. For all that truck, I would expect more from its performance.