Hi,

Just a suggestion, but how about a "permanent" thread that lists the awards the Ridgeline has received? I tried to post something in the Reviews section, but I don't have access.

Awards could be added to that particular thread as they became available. I know that awards are mentioned all over this board, but it might be nice to have them all listed in one place. It would make it easier for prospective buyers to see all the awards in one place...and confirm the wisdom of our purchase! :)

Thank you,

I think that's a fine idea. I know there is concern about being too many categories. I like the logic you use about it being a showcase for newbies to explore. It's bound to be chuck full.

So far on here I have seen awards from the following:
Motor Trend
Autobytel
AJAC (Automotive Journalists Association of Canada)
San Jose Mercury News
I also found one on the web: On Wheels Magazine which gives the Urban Wheels Award at the Detroit Auto Show.
We had better get these organized before we are buried in awards. :D

We had better get these organized before we are buried in awards. :D
Exactly Webwader. I think the Detroit News rated the Ridge as the number one truck as well. Wonder what that will do to their circulation. :)

Detroit Auto news TOTY too.

fins

I was cruising some other forums and found that the RL was named truck of the year be Maxim magazine. I don't know if we should add that one or not. :D

Only if the pictures come with the post. :rolleyes:

I was talking about the RL pictures, so get your minds out of the gutter. :p

Good idea!

You can add the JD Power & Associates 2005 APEAL award for the Honda Ridgeline as the most appealing mid sized truck, that I posted yesterday in the Misc. section.

truckfan

OK someone put together all these awards in one post so I can easily copy and paste them in domestic forums to torment them. :D

-Motor Trend truck of the year 2006
-North American Truck of the year 2006
-Detroit News truck of the year 2006
-Consumer Reports top rated truck
-JD Power & Associates 2005 APEAL award for the Honda Ridgeline
-Autobytel 2006 Editors' Choice Award: Truck of the year 2006
-Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) Best New Pickup 2006
-On Wheels Incorporated: Ridgeline 2006 Urban Wheel Award for the Urban Truck of the Year
-Ridgeline wins Strategic Vision's coveted "Most Delightful" compact pickup award.
-best rollover resistance rating of any pickup tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
-first-ever 4-door pickup to earn a 5-star safety rating for both front and side impact crash test performance from the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
-Society of Plastic Engineers 2005 Grand Award (composite inbed trunk)
-Car And Driver Rates Honda Ridgeline #1 Pickup.
- AutoWeek Editors' Choice Award as the 'Most Significant' new vehicle in the show
-Maxim Truck Of The Year 2006
-Autoweb.com top ten tailgater
-2007 Automobile Magazine All Star award Top 10 cars for 2007

That's all I have so far.

OK someone put together all these awards in one post so I can easily copy and paste them in domestic forums to torment them. :D

LOL, Ridge! But even then I think they would find a reason to complain! :)

That's all I have so far.
You'd better reread the thread again, Ridge. You missed a few. :)

You'd better reread the thread again, Ridge. You missed a few. :)

OK, I think I got them. I'm not sure about the Maxim one.

OK, I think I got them. I'm not sure about the Maxim one.
Well if you decide not to use Maxim, send the pictures to Mayfielh. :D

Well if you decide not to use Maxim, send the pictures to Mayfielh. :D

Ok, I think I have most of them if not all compiled in post #9.

I threw the Maxim one in as well. I'm keeping the pics for myself....:D

I know this is not an "award", but don't forget that Honda upgraded the warranty to a 5 year, 60,000 mile warranty. That says something in itself.

OK someone put together all these awards in one post so I can easily copy and paste them in domestic forums to torment them. :D

-Motor Trend truck of the year 2006
-North American Truck of the year 2006 (pending, but expected :))
-Detroit News truck of the year 2006
-Consumer Reports top rated truck
-JD Power & Associates 2005 APEAL award for the Honda Ridgeline
-Autobytel 2006 Editors' Choice Award: Truck of the year 2006
-Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) Best New Pickup 2006
-On Wheels Incorporated: Ridgeline 2006 Urban Wheel Award for the Urban Truck of the Year
-best rollover resistance rating of any pickup tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
-first-ever 4-door pickup to earn a 5-star safety rating for both front and side impact crash test performance from the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
-Car And Driver Rates Honda Ridgeline #1 Pickup.
- AutoWeek Editors' Choice Award as the 'Most Significant' new vehicle in the show
-Maxim Truck Of The Year 2006

That's all I have so far.

Great work Ridge! Awesome collection of allocades.

OK someone put together all these awards in one post so I can easily copy and paste them in domestic forums to torment them. :D

-Motor Trend truck of the year 2006
-North American Truck of the year 2006 (pending, but expected :))
-Detroit News truck of the year 2006
-Consumer Reports top rated truck
-JD Power & Associates 2005 APEAL award for the Honda Ridgeline
-Autobytel 2006 Editors' Choice Award: Truck of the year 2006
-Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) Best New Pickup 2006
-On Wheels Incorporated: Ridgeline 2006 Urban Wheel Award for the Urban Truck of the Year
-best rollover resistance rating of any pickup tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
-first-ever 4-door pickup to earn a 5-star safety rating for both front and side impact crash test performance from the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
-Car And Driver Rates Honda Ridgeline #1 Pickup.
- AutoWeek Editors' Choice Award as the 'Most Significant' new vehicle in the show
-Maxim Truck Of The Year 2006

That's all I have so far.
Thanks for the list. Made its appearance on another forum, minus the expected one.

I am gonna print this and file it together with a Jan/06 issue of M.T magazine so I can read it 10 years later and:)

OK someone put together all these awards in one post so I can easily copy and paste them in domestic forums to torment them. :D

-Motor Trend truck of the year 2006
-North American Truck of the year 2006
-Detroit News truck of the year 2006
-Consumer Reports top rated truck
-JD Power & Associates 2005 APEAL award for the Honda Ridgeline
-Autobytel 2006 Editors' Choice Award: Truck of the year 2006
-Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) Best New Pickup 2006
-On Wheels Incorporated: Ridgeline 2006 Urban Wheel Award for the Urban Truck of the Year
-best rollover resistance rating of any pickup tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
-first-ever 4-door pickup to earn a 5-star safety rating for both front and side impact crash test performance from the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
-Car And Driver Rates Honda Ridgeline #1 Pickup.
- AutoWeek Editors' Choice Award as the 'Most Significant' new vehicle in the show
-Maxim Truck Of The Year 2006

That's all I have so far.

Awesome work there Ridge, As usual!

Someone ought to post this in a few of those RL-bashing truck sites and then watch the fireworks.

Hey I've got one for you, Ridge...

Autoweb.com had an article that said the Ridgeline is "the perfect tailgaters" vehicle and had it as part of their Top Ten Tailgaters. I don't think they actually ranked them 1-10, though. (OK, I found it!)

http://www.autoweb.com/content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/article_page_order_int/7/article_id_int/800

"The cool quotient: Many things are cool about this new truck from Honda, starting with the exterior design. Yes, it’s different, and kinda weird – but that’s a good thing, especially when everyone else is driving a Chevy. Best of all, the bed has a sealed trunk under the floor, easy to get to and perfect to stow your refreshments.
Passenger capacity: Seats five, plus at least three Patriot/Dolphin fans in the aforementioned in-bed trunk area.
Cargo space: Up to 41.4 cu. ft. with the second - row seat folded.
Sound system: A 100-watt AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers is standard, or you can step up to a 160- watt system with a six-disc in-dash CD changer with seven speakers, including a subwoofer. Also available is XM satellite radio, an MP3 auxiliary jack and Honda’s DVD Entertainment System – so little Mary can watch Sleeping Beauty while you’re playing a game of catch or swilling down a brew.
Practicality: Look up practical in the dictionary, and there it is – a Ridgeline, smiling at you with its multi-use tailgate that can swing out or down, a tough composite bedliner, and that wonderful in-bed trunk – for soda pop and such.
Extras: Front and rear seating areas have 12-volt outlets and the rearview mirrors fold in, a nice bit of protection in a crowded parking lot. Perhaps best of all, the Ridgeline is pre-wired to tow a trailer. And if you’re really into the tailgating life, you have a trailer – and, thus, should drive the perfect tailgater’s car."

One award you might not be aware of:

Ridgeline Wins Society of Plastic Engineers 2005 Grand Award
NOV. 21 - At the annual Automotive Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) 2005 Innovation Awards Program, held November 16, Honda was awarded the evening's highest honor - the Grand Award - for the Ridgeline's Composite In-Bed Trunk. This is the first time in the 35-year history of the awards that Honda has received SPE's highest honor.

The Grand Award, which represents the most innovative of the year's nominations, is determined by a blue ribbon panel of 19 judges, comprised of specialists from throughout the automotive industry.

HRA representatives Kevin Thelen, Mike Ishmael, Jason Rumninski, Jim Ryan and David Edwards were present on the 16th to accept the award.

Earlier in the evening, the Ridgeline had also won the award in the Body Exterior Category for its Composite In-Bed Trunk.

"We are working closely with our local suppliers to create innovative and highly competitive products," said David Iida, Corporate Spokesperson, Honda North America, Inc. "Winning the SPE Grand Award is a tribute to the work of our associates and the suppliers involved in the development of the Composite In-Bed Trunk."

The suppliers for the Composite In-Bed Trunk's development are:

System Supplier: Meridian Automotive Systems
Material Processor: Meridian Automotive Systems
Tooling Supplier: Century/Global Tooling Systems
Material Supplier: Meridian/Ashland
Resin: SMC

About SPE
The mission of SPE International is to promote scientific and engineering knowledge relating to plastics worldwide and to educate industry, academia and the public about these advances. SPE's Automotive Division is active in educating, promoting, recognizing and communicating technical accomplishments for all phases of plastics and plastic-based composite developments in the global transportation industry. Topic areas include applications, materials, processing, equipment, tooling, design and development.

;)

Ok Twinjogger and Ridgeowner3, I added those to post #9.

[QUOTE=Ridge]OK someone put together all these awards in one post so I can easily copy and paste them in domestic forums to torment them. :D

I just posted these on my old Mercedes Benz forum on a thread about the auto show / it being truck of the year, and a post about how it was the worst choice ever to be truck of the year.:D

[QUOTE=Ridge]OK someone put together all these awards in one post so I can easily copy and paste them in domestic forums to torment them. :D

I just posted these on my old Mercedes Benz forum on a thread about the auto show / it being truck of the year, and a post about how it was the worst choice ever to be truck of the year.:D


Thanks, I can't get every where, the web is a big place. I'm trying though. :D

You're the man, Ridge! Do you have that big "H" (as in your avatar) sewn on the chest of your skin tight BLUE suit yet?

You're the man, Ridge! Do you have that big "H" (as in your avatar) sewn on the chest of your skin tight BLUE suit yet?

It's actually tattooed on my chest. I find that the tight spandex suit doesn't show all the ripples in my abs and chest.:D

It's actually tattooed on my chest. I find that the tight spandex suit doesn't show all the ripples in my abs and chest.:D

HA! I've seen you eat Chinese Buffet...you can't fool me!!

The Ridgeline just won another award: Honda Ridgeline pickup received top honors Tuesday in On Wheels Inc.'s annual Urban Wheel Awards - Honda Ridgeline named top urban truck!

The Ridgeline, Honda's first pickup, was named truck of the year, during the 10th Urban Wheel Awards ceremony.

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060111/AUTO04/601110409/1148/AUTO01

The "other" forums must be thinking Honda spent millions and millions to "buy" all these awards. :)

With all the awards piling up the Ridge will need a larger bed to hold them all. :)

HA! I've seen you eat Chinese Buffet...you can't fool me!!

Two more chinese buffets have been added here since you left. Can life get any better? I think not.

Two more chinese buffets have been added here since you left. Can life get any better? I think not.

I love chinese buffets, as you know. Actually, now that I think about it, I love any place that says "All you can eat!" Going out to the buffet was a big event when I was a kid, and it's even better now, especially in Reno or Vegas!

I love chinese buffets, as you know. Actually, now that I think about it, I love any place that says "All you can eat!" Going out to the buffet was a big event when I was a kid, and it's even better now, especially in Reno or Vegas!

Speaking of Vegas, you must try the Bellagio buffet. It's 4 star Cuisine, but on a buffet. If you've tried the Bellagio and think somewhere else in Vegas has better food, let me know.

Speaking of Vegas, you must try the Bellagio buffet. It's 4 star Cuisine, but on a buffet. If you've tried the Bellagio and think somewhere else in Vegas has better food, let me know.

I heard about that one, but I don't think we went there for the buffet, just to watch the water in front. That was neat!

Hey, I'll let you know when we're going there again and maybe we can meet up. There's so much smog there, though, and my skin was rashing from the harsh water after a week. I almost didn't want to go back. We were going to go there soon for a conference for work, but it got canceled.

I got your note last week. Hope you guys are doing well, and say hi to Karyn!

Ditto on Bellagio's buffet - it is simply spectacular.

Speaking of Vegas, you must try the Bellagio buffet. It's 4 star Cuisine, but on a buffet. If you've tried the Bellagio and think somewhere else in Vegas has better food, let me know.

Best breakfast buffet in Vegas..... The Paris, fantastic!

TL

Best breakfast buffet in Vegas..... The Paris, fantastic!


We did that one! It was great, especially if you like pastries!

We did that one! It was great, especially if you like pastries!
hmmmmm passsstries (Homer Simpson impression)

Best breakfast buffet in Vegas..... The Paris, fantastic!

TL

Have you tried the bellagio breakfast buffet? You can't say that unless you've tried the Bellagio breakfast buffet. How are they different? My God, the Bellagio serves the best french toast I've ever had. It should come with a warning label.

Warning: Eating one piece of this french toast may cause you to eat french toast until dead.

Lucky for me the lunch buffet started and they took it away.

Ridgeline wins Strategic Vision's coveted "Most Delightful" compact pickup award.

Strategic Vision measures the experience of approximately 90,000 new vehicle owners annually. The survey has been done since 1996. Because of the nature of the factors measured, the results give the industry actionable information about multiple issues, including (a) building better vehicles, (b) communicating more effectively, (c) increasing sales opportunity, (d) creating strong brand image, (e) creating loyalty, and (f) assessing success and failure of strategy. GM product, not problems, and multiple levels of success are foremost.

Strategic Vision Announces Most Delightful Vehicles of 2005 (http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?epi-content=GENERIC&newsId=20060116005175&ndmHsc=v2*A1134824400000*B1137494042000*DgroupByDa te*J2*L1*N1000837*Zhonda%20ridgeline&newsLang=en&beanID=202776713&viewID=news_view)


Strategic Vision directly measures Customer Delight, which assesses the customers' responses to specific aspects of their vehicles, capturing the strength of the emotional response to what the vehicle delivers. The Edwards Customer Delight Scale(R) measures those responses. Scores range from 0-1000 depending on how comprehensively a vehicle delivers against the customers' specific needs. The top of the scale explicitly measures "Delight." A Customer Delight Index(TM) for 2005 was calculated from the responses of over 90,000 new vehicle owners who made their purchases between September 2004 and April 2005. They have owned their vehicles for at least 90 days, and the primary driver of the vehicle was surveyed.

Some of the winners in their class:

Compact Pickup Honda Ridgeline 612
Full-Size Pickup Nissan Titan 605
Heavy-Duty Pickup GMC Sierra 2500/3500 529

The Ridgeline was only available for a few months out of the survey period of Sept 2004 and April 2005. I wonder if that affected the results.

Good find Fred. I'll torment the guys at Autoweek with it ...............now.:D

Thanks Ridge. I think I saw your post over there, good job.

It doesn't appear that the "Most Delightful" awards get the kind of press that Motor Trends and the NAIAS Truck of the Year awards got but I think it is appropriate that the Ridge won "Most Delightful" in the compact pickup class. It seems the poll here showed owners were mostly delighted.:p

Where does T Mac get all the time to read ALL of these papers ...:confused:

ALfer

Ditto on Bellagio's buffet - it is simply spectacular.

Will be staying there at the end of March, thanks for the heads up! :)

Here is another Honda award which is for all their cars and trucks.

Honda Recognized for Excellence in Safety Performance

Honda was recognized with the prestigious John A. Lynker Award for excellence in responsible engineering, an award presented annually by the Washington Automotive Press Association (http://www.aiada.org/article.asp?id=56866)


Over the course of time, the following safety features will come standard on Honda and Acura vehicles (some as soon as the close of 2006) says Thomas: "front side airbags with Occupant Position Detection System, side curtain airbags for every row of every vehicle, pedestrian safety external features, anti-lock braking system and vehicle stability assist for our light trucks."

Here is another Honda award which is for all their cars and trucks.

Honda Recognized for Excellence in Safety Performance

Honda was recognized with the prestigious John A. Lynker Award for excellence in responsible engineering, an award presented annually by the Washington Automotive Press Association (http://www.aiada.org/article.asp?id=56866)

Excellent. Thanks for the link.

I loved this quote from the article: “We have a saying at Honda that we want to be “a company that society wants to exists.””

HONDA RULEZ!!! :D

I never heard of the Zoomies Awards but the Ridgeline just won the Zoomies Best New TRUCK!!!!!!!!!!

Best new truck: Hands down, the Honda Ridgeline is the best new brawny pickup. It looks a bit too much like the Chevy Avalanche to me, but still is strong enough to haul a big load or pull a trailer while being quiet inside. The fact that Honda came up with a lockable trunk in the truck's bed, well, that's priceless! Others will surely follow, but this isn't a market where you really want to be a follower.

Zoomies
2006 winners fuse looks, value and performance (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=403133)

Zoomies
2006 winners fuse looks, value and performance
By MARK SAVAGE
Special to the Journal Sentinel
Posted: Feb. 25, 2006
It's car show season again, and here come the 2006 Zoomies, the award so hot, we give it out in February, just to keep it from sizzling too much.

You'll recall that each February Zoomie gives out awards to the top cars and trucks that have been tested in the past 52 weeks. That's not all the new models out there, because a few don't make it to the southeastern Wisconsin market until after our cutoff date.

Remember, too, that while we'd all like a Ferrari in the driveway, Zoomie aims to give top prize to a car or truck that most of us could afford without mortgaging our house, cashing in the kids' college savings or text-messaging the devil.

The top Zoomie goes to a vehicle that delivers good styling, good value and generally delivers the moral equivalent of fun, even when parked.

Best breakfast buffet in Vegas..... The Paris, fantastic!

TL
Have not tried Bellagio's Buffet But I have been to Paris' Dinner buffet and it is also first rate. Love the Crepe bar. Will try Bellagio's when I hit Vegas in September

Since this is a Ridgeline awards post though Last night Ridgeline won the First Annual " Razorfist award for kicking ass in a New England Snowstorm" Next football season it should win the "Razorfist Ultimate tailgate award" In the Holds a ton of beer in the trunk Category. Seriously I have had it a week and All my friends who see it are very impressed. One of them wants to trade in his CRV for one. Ridgeline definitely deserves all the awards.

Sorry if this is a repeat!! :D
http://automobiles.honda.com/images/banners/2006/ridgeline/ridgeline_CarDriver_200505.pdf

Here's one I just ran across : one of Consumer Report's Ten Best vehicles. Actually half of the ten are Hondas and the Pilot got an "honorable mention."

Here's the link...

Consumer Reports: Top Picks for 2006
The best models in 10 categories
".....Among pickup trucks, our choice is the new Honda Ridgeline." :D

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/top-picks-for-2006-406/overview.htm

A link to a video clip from the Consumer Report page: short video clip (http://www.consumerreports.org/content/Images/video/Top06-Honda_Ridgeline/Top06-Honda_Ridgeline.html)

A quote from the article: There are no Detroit vehicles in the Consumer Reports 10 top picks. It's a good time to drive a Honda.
:)
fins

A link to a video clip from the Consumer Report page: short video clip (http://www.consumerreports.org/content/Images/video/Top06-Honda_Ridgeline/Top06-Honda_Ridgeline.html)

Man that was short. Kudo's to Honda for all their vehicles that made in the top 10. I knew the RL was the best pickup out there.....they could have saved a ton of money and just asked me! :D

That was rather dim of me. Here's the link I forgot to post previously : http://money.cnn.com/2006/03/01/Autos/carreviews/cr_top_picks/index.htm

I just saw a Honda Commercial on the west coast for Motor Trend Car of the year, Yes a Ridgeline, and what color was it.

WHITE.

Praise the car gods.

Tom with a white Ridge

seriously considering a Ridgeline, was curious what demographic make-up Ridgeline owners are. obviously more male, etc. does anyone have a clue about this?:confused:

I just saw a Honda Commercial on the west coast for Motor Trend Car of the year, Yes a Ridgeline, and what color was it.
WHITE.


See? That's the trouble with you west coast members, you can never get it right. The Ridgeline isn't Motor Trend's "Car" of the Year. It's the "Truck" of the year, and everybody know's that Motor Trend's "Truck" of the year, is a beautiful Steel BLUE. :D :D :D

I just saw a Honda Commercial on the west coast for Motor Trend Car of the year, Yes a Ridgeline, and what color was it.

WHITE.

Praise the car gods.

Tom with a white Ridge

Yes White is the Best looking color.
I had another person walk by my Ridge as I was leaving the store.
"How do you like your truck? I just love it! Do you know..........
... and check out the truck! Wow! "
Man, don't you just love showing off your Ridge to people that are looking for a new vehilce?

seriously considering a Ridgeline, was curious what demographic make-up Ridgeline owners are. obviously more male, etc. does anyone have a clue about this?:confused:

I think you may find an answer in the Polls section. If not, start a new poll that will answer your specific question.:)

fins

I am also curious as to the demogrphics of male to female ownership of the RL also one of how many own an RS, RT and the RTL and our Canadian cousins versions . I would start a poll but I have not found out how to start a poll as of yet . Maybe one of our wiser senior members could advise me or even assist in starting those two polls . I used to be one of those annoying shopping mall market researchers that everyone hates and tries to avoid , I have been addicted to all sorts of demographics ever since and that was 26 years ago, boy does time ever fly by .

Trim Poll: Us RT owners are in the minority.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2780&highlight=poll

Here's the Male / Female Poll.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2714&highlight=poll

And the Occupation poll.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3013&highlight=poll

The age poll. Enjoy!

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5021&highlight=poll

If this is the place to comment on Ridgeline awards I just noticed that AAA chose the Ridgeline as their TOP PICKUP!!! Oddly they did not pick the Honda Civic for top car but this is the Ridgeline Owners forum so we can still celebrate. :)

AAA picks the Ridgeline as their TOP PICKUP TRUCK!!! (http://minivans.autoblog.com/2006/03/09/aaa-top-car-picks-for-2006/)

AAA looked at more than 200 vehicles and chose winners in 13 categories based on criteria like ride, performance, braking, handling, cargo space, value and fuel economy.

Having been involved in the plastics industry for the past 27 years, I sometimes come across things about innovations in plastics "buried" on the web in the form of .pdf's.
Recently I spied the following details about the prestigious "SPE Grand Award" for the impressive composite In-Bed Trunk and the "top award in the Body Exterior category" :

TROY (DETROIT), MICH. – The most prestigious prize of the 35th-anniversary SPE(16)
Innovation Awards Gala – the Grand Award – was given to the team that developed the
composite In-Bed Trunk(17) featured on the ’05 MY Honda(18) Ridgeline pickup truck. The
integrated storage system molded from sheet-molding compound (SMC) composite provides
8.5 cubic feet of easily accessible, lockable, weather-tight stowage. It can hold toolboxes,
luggage, or up to 3 sets of golf clubs, and doubles as an in-bed ice chest (with integral drainage
plug). With an 1,100-pound carrying capacity and integral tie downs, the rugged trunk offers
better durability and slip resistance than conventional systems and is rustproof. Additionally, the
trunk offers a weight savings of 30% vs. steel, and its 7-piece construction replaced over 100
steel parts while greatly enhancing manufacturability, assembly, and durability. In fact, this truly
innovative application achieves levels of component integration that would not be feasible in
sheet metal for reasons of cost, mass, and manufacturability. Meridian Automotive Systems was
the systems supplier for this application; tooling was supplied by Century and Global Tooling
Systems; and the materials suppliers included Ashland Chemical, Saint-Gobain, and Rohm &
Haas. In addition to the Grand Award, the application also won the top award in the Body
Exterior category.

# # # # #

16 SPE is a trademark of the Society of Plastics Engineers International.
17 In-Bed Trunk is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
18 Honda is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

...just a side note... isn't it interesting that Honda trademarked "In-Bed Trunk"? I guess that's just another benefit of innovative thinking! :)

One of the companys listed ( the last one listed for the actuall material that the bed interior is made from), was Rohm & Haas. I frequently pass by that plant. About 10 miles from here. Guess I'll think of their contribution every time I drive by there in the future:cool:

So, Just how big of a display board are we gonna need to list ALL the Ridge's awards when we show up for the big get together in Ohio this July?!:D

Another award for the RL

http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?contentid=2879

Today on MSN Autos It was announced "FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, THE HONDA RIDGELINE SCORED HIGHEST AMONG MIDSIZE TRUCKS IN THE J.D. POWER ANS ASSOCIATES APEAL STUDY".

There are 19 APEAL vehicle category winners for 2006 and
HONDA RIDGELINE was the Midsize Pickup Catagory.

:D :D

This isn't exactly an award but the Ridgeline made the LIST of trucks that get 20+ MPG. I can attest to that since I got an average of 22 MPG over my last 8 tanks of gas. :p


2007 2006 Pickups That Get 20+ MPG (http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/07/14/014806.html)

An interesting new entry in the pickup class is the Honda Ridgeline, the first pickup designed more for personal use than work. It's also the first pickup with car-like unibody construction and four-wheel independent suspension. So far it's the only pickup so built, but it may not be the last.

This award is to Honda but the article does mention the Ridgeline - they call it "trend setting".
Honda Becomes First Ohio Company to Achieve Top Environmental Certification (http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/07/13/014624.html)

Honda's facility uses water and energy conservation systems as well as emissions reducing tactics. One application that helped the building achieve Gold certification is an air conditioning system that generates cool air using an ice chilling system that is a more efficient and less costly, and has the capacity to cool additional buildings in the future. In addition to energy-savings, the central plant employs emissions-reducing tactics. The emergency generator, for example, is operated using bio-diesel, a plant-based renewable fuel source, which reduces emissions up to 75 percent when compared to mineral-based diesel. :cool:


Recent development efforts include trend-setting products like the Acura MDX and TL sedan, Honda Ridgeline, Pilot and Element, and the all-new Civic Coupe and Civic Si.

This isn't exactly an award but the Ridgeline made the LIST of trucks that get 20+ MPG.
Yes, but what's interesting is that the trucks they list are the "compact" trucks and are 2WD...the Ridge is a larger truck and has 4WD. :)

Exactly Webwader. I think the Detroit News rated the Ridge as the number one truck as well. Wonder what that will do to their circulation. :)

The key to Honda design is that it offer carlike ride and modern structure for those sensible people aware of wath they really need for hauling their boat or trailer. By the way, unitized ladder frame and chassis was introduced by jeep under the patented design dubed UNIFRAME.

Hi,

Just a suggestion, but how about a "permanent" thread that lists the awards the Ridgeline has received? I tried to post something in the Reviews section, but I don't have access.

Awards could be added to that particular thread as they became available. I know that awards are mentioned all over this board, but it might be nice to have them all listed in one place. It would make it easier for prospective buyers to see all the awards in one place...and confirm the wisdom of our purchase! :)

Thank you,

Number 1 award:

Cloning 1984 jeep cherokee UNIFRAME design
2. Long term sructural stiffness yet to be proven
3. Rear independant suspension design to be question for REAL capability
4. Good for short time lease.
5. Second owner will tell the truth

Number 1 award:

Cloning 1984 jeep cherokee UNIFRAME design
2. Long term sructural stiffness yet to be proven
3. Rear independant suspension design to be question for REAL capability
4. Good for short time lease.
5. Second owner will tell the truth

Do you even own a Ridgeline ?

AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE Announces Its 2007 All-Stars Awards
- Editors Select an Exclusive Constellation of the Top Ten Cars for 2007 (http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20061129005368&newsLang=en)

* All-Star: Honda Ridgeline—A clear winner with its unibody construction that gives a tight, rattle-free ride; Honda quality; and its very clever underbed trunk.

AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE Announces Its 2007 All-Stars Awards
- Editors Select an Exclusive Constellation of the Top Ten Cars for 2007 (http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20061129005368&newsLang=en)
Thanks Fred, nice find.
I see the Ridgeline is in the class of company it should be in. :)
Impressive list.

Yep, pretty good company in the same list as the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Porshe Cayman.

Good company, indeed.:D

Yet another...
J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) released today. (http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.aspx?ID=2009108)

The Initial Quality Study serves as the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality measured at 90 days of ownership. The study is used extensively by manufacturers worldwide to help them design and build better vehicles and by consumers to help them in their vehicle purchase decisions. Initial quality has been shown over the years to be an excellent predictor of long-term durability, which can significantly impact consumer purchase decisions. The study captures problems experienced by owners in two distinct categories design-related problems and defects and malfunctions.

Some "snippets"...

This is great to see. Cheers to the Honda Ridgeline team and their owners.:cool:

Top this off with Consumer Reports rating the Honda Ridgeline as the best value in a mid-size pickup. The recognition just keeps on comin'. Obviously, no one on this forum is surprised. :p

... and another #1 rating... :cool:

Strategic Vision's 2009 Total Quality Award Winners (http://www.strategicvision.com/auto_segmentwinners.php?year=2009&award=TQA&seg=17)

For American Honda Motors, the Honda Ridgeline and Odyssey lead their segments with delightful capability and overall flexibility in each of the models. Both models show innovation that produces leadership. Odyssey became a leader among minivans when it offered the most innovative product in its segment years ago. Ridgeline burst onto the scene as Truck of the Year with innovation unmatched by competition in its segment. Although Ridgeline’s price has kept sales below that of competitors, those who buy it often report that they are delighted with almost every aspect. The innovation and delight delivered by each of these leaders lead owners to state that their next vehicle will be a Honda.

2007 (http://www.strategicvision.com/auto_segmentwinners.php?year=2007&award=TQA&seg=32) and 2008 winner, too! (http://www.strategicvision.com/auto_segmentwinners.php?year=2008&award=TQA&seg=32)

Is there a comprehensive list of ALL the awards that the Ridgeline has won - with their respective links? A buddy of mine needs a full-fledged kick-in-the-butt. (I don't want it to be "half-assed".) ;)

Great review - thanks.

Yep another 1st place article

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31510738/ns/business-autos?pg=22#Biz_JDPower_picks_0906

Cool beans! Nice find, Larry! They just keep on coming! :cool:

Some snippets from around the web...

The APEAL Study examines how gratifying a new vehicle is to own and drive, based on owner evaluations of more than 90 vehicle attributes. The 2009 APEAL Study is based on responses gathered between February and May 2009 from more than 80,900 purchasers and lessees of new 2009 model-year cars and trucks who were surveyed after the first 90 days of ownership.

Short for Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout, APEAL basically shows what buyers like about their cars versus J.D. Power's Initial Quality Survey that shows what's gone wrong.

Honda models receiving awards are the Odyssey and Ridgeline. Both took the top spots in their categories for the fifth consecutive year.

The Odyssey and Ridgeline are the only two models to rank at the top of their class in both APEAL and Power's latest Initial Quality Study (IQS), which was released last month.

The complete press release can be found here:
http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.aspx?ID=2009126

(.pdf below)

:D

Where do you guys think would be the best place to look for rear-window decals of the individual awards that the Ridgeline has won over the years?
If I could get the majority of them... I, for one, would display them there - along with my ROC decal. :)
Then, for sure I'd have to look into installing a rear-view camera! :D

Ya s'pose writing/emailing Strategic Vision, J.D. Power, Motor Trend, etc, etc... would be a possibility?

Where do you guys think would be the best place to look for rear-window decals of the individual awards that the Ridgeline has won over the years?
If I could get the majority of them... I, for one, would display them there - along with my ROC decal. :)
Then, for sure I'd have to look into installing a rear-view camera! :D

Ya s'pose writing/emailing Strategic Vision, J.D. Power, Motor Trend, etc, etc... would be a possibility?


I would bet that North American Honda Marketing would have decals of the awards. and might be happy to give a few out. If they don't have any, It would explain why the Ridgeline is not selling like the winner that it is. ( that would be the same stealth marketing that some of my previous employers used to go out of business ).

I would bet that North American Honda Marketing would have decals of the awards. and might be happy to give a few out. If they don't have any, It would explain why the Ridgeline is not selling like the winner that it is. ( that would be the same stealth marketing that some of my previous employers used to go out of business ).

Good idea! If/when I look into it, I'll pass along the info. I might not be the only one nutty enough to plaster them on my window. :p

Those would look a lot classier than those decals of Calvin pissing on whatever logo isn't being driven.

The 2009 Total Value Awards® (http://www.strategicvision.com/press_release.php?pr=36)


San Diego — Strategic Vision announces its 2009 Total Value Index™ (TVI) to help customers and automotive manufacturers understand what parts of the value equation are key motivators in the consumers’ new car shopping process.

Once again great to see an nice award to add to ridgeline resume.

The 2009 Total Value Awards® (http://www.strategicvision.com/press_release.php?pr=36)

the Redskins arnt using this right now so

hail to the Ridgeline hail victory hail for the fight off fight for all foreign trucks :D:p

•Edmunds.com TCO pricing system estimates total vehicle ownership costs over a five-year period.

http://www.insideline.com/car-news/edmundscom-unveils-winners-of-2010-lowest-true-cost-to-own-awards.html

The 2010 Toyota Tacoma was awarded the compact truck prize, while the 2010 Honda Ridgeline won the large truck award.

<headscratch> I've never thought of my RL as "large", especially compared to other trucks I pass on the road.

Guess I should just be happy it won another award, huh?

- Chip


The 2010 Toyota Tacoma was awarded the compact truck prize, while the 2010 Honda Ridgeline won the large truck award.

Another best buy

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/ehmk45ghik/honda-ridgeline/#gallerycontent