2007 Changes...

Here's the only thing Honda lists as changed for 2007 (other than the new model). This is per TSB 06-032:

NEW MODEL INFORMATION
Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors
For the 2007 Ridgeline, the front passenger’s seat has
weight sensors to detect the weight on the seat. The
weight sensors are part of the SRS (supplementary
restraint system). If the weight on the seat is about 65
pounds or less, the ODS (occupant detection system)
unit sends this information to the SRS unit to prevent
the front passenger’s airbag from deploying. When the
front passenger’s airbag is disabled, the passenger’s
airbag cutoff indicator on the center panel comes on to
alert the driver that the front passenger’ airbag will not
deploy in a front-end collision.
The ODS unit combines the functions of the OPDS
(occupant position detection system) unit and the seat
weight sensor unit, which have been used on many
other Honda models.

Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
The driver’s seat position sensor is under the driver’s
seat on the left side, and it is part of the SRS. When the
driver’s seat is moved to its full-forward position, the
deployment of the driver’s airbag is moderated to
decrease its force of impact during a front-end collision.

I did a comparison between the 07 and the 06.
more differences are...
Fold-Down Second Row Center Armrest (doesn't the 06 have this?)
the height is 71.2 (07) and 70.3 (06)
passenger volume is 108.9 (07) and 112.0 (06)
headroom front 38.7 (07) and 40.7 (06) {because of the sunroof?}

And that's all I found...

Alan

Not too many changes. Glad I bought and didn't wait!! :p

I notice the prices of the '06s are a lot less than I paid now that the '07s are here.

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By the way, the New Model Information in the PDI service bulletins is written for the technicians. It generally only includes new model information that is important to the techs (in this case, the SRS is different). For example, the horsepower could increase, but that doesn't affect the service information the techs need to know. Even if the hp increase was a result of new PCM programming, a new airbox, or a new muffler, it wouldn't likely be included in the New Model Information. Much of that information is left to the sales brochures (although the brochures would just show the new hp rating).

Not too many changes. Glad I bought and didn't wait!! :p

Well, those who did wait should jump on the deals that they can get on the 2006s that are being cleared out to make room for the 2007s. :eek:

"NEW MODEL INFORMATION
Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors
For the 2007 Ridgeline, the front passenger’s seat has
weight sensors to detect the weight on the seat."

This doesn't appear to be new. My '06 RT was demonstrating this on a run from Texas to Michigan and back, when my wife or my younger son would shift their weight and lean against the door I would constantly get the passenger side airbag disabled warning.

As soon as they sat straight up in the seat the warning would go away.

BTW 22.5 MPG @ 75 MPH was the best I did.

Hey, the most important added feature of the is the driver now has a lighted vanity mirror..... now the question is how many of you will get one and wire it up in your 2006. ...ha:rolleyes:

when my wife or my younger son would shift their weight and lean against the door I would constantly get the passenger side airbag disabled warning.


That is normal for the 2006 model.... all do it... the 2007 will in addition check for the weight on the seat.
The disable warning is so the side curtain bag does not knock you out if your leaning on the door.

:)

I see the "07" black Ridgeline comes with gray interior as opposed to the beige I had to get .

Fold-Down Second Row Center Armrest (doesn't the 06 have this?)
Yes..mine does that. :)

I notice the pictures of an 07 steering wheel has an extra pair of buttons on the lower left....anyone know what they are for....:confused:

I notice the pictures of an 07 steering wheel has an extra pair of buttons on the lower left....anyone know what they are for....:confused:

They are for the NAV equipped RL's......used to control the NAV.

I see the "07" black Ridgeline comes with gray interior as opposed to the beige I had to get .

BEST. NEWS. EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would have liked to have seen Memory seats/mirrors added.

I would have liked to have seen Memory seats/mirrors added.

I totally agree....in fact if they had added the memory seats/mirrors and the telescoping steering wheel I may have actually considered looking into upgrading to a 2007! :eek:

Old news, but here's what Honda is saying:

Ridgeline RTX is new for 2007. Here are the details on RTX and a list of what else is new for other 2007 Ridgeline models.


Ridgeline RTX
New for 2006, the Ridgeline RTX model builds on the RT model to deliver even bolder styling with gray alloy wheels, an accessory grille and turnkey towing features. Everything is there for RTX owners to hook up their boat, box or motorcycle trailer to a factory-installed hitch and wiring harness.
Standard features (adds to or replaces RT)

Towing package (includes trailer hitch and wiring harness)
17" gray-painted alloy wheels
Unique honeycomb-mesh grille with chrome trim
Body-colored door handles
Ridgeline RTL
Changes for 2007 include:

Leather seating surfaces are monotone
Power Moonroof is standard
XM® Satellite Radio is standard
All Ridgeline Trim Levels
Additional features for 2007 include:

Passenger airbag-off indicator
Driver-side illuminated vanity mirrorhttp://www.in.honda.com/********/Content/aas/as04/july06/images/article3/rgaja1t1.gifRT
RTX
RTS
RTL
Aberdeen Green Metallic*


X
X
Billet Silver Metallic
X
X
X
X
Dark Cherry Pearl*
X
X
X
X
Formal Black*
X
X
X
X
Nimbus Gray Metallic*
X

X
X
Steel Blue Metallic
X
X
X
X
White
X
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X
* New color for 2007.

While I know the BODY hasn't changed any for 2007, what about the Interior? Wondering if the dash kits we sell will still fi a 2007? I'm pretty sure nothing else has changed for those areas?

2006 & 2007 same dash.

IIRC, there are only 2 interior changes:

Added driver side vanity mirror
Black exterior now gets gray interior colors (was tan)

(Plus, weight sensor under passenger seat to deactivate pass. air bag)

So, I think you will have no issues with 2006 interior parts on a 2007......

The "H" emblems on the center caps of the wheels are now blacked out.

Thanks a lot. :)

I see the "07" black Ridgeline comes with gray interior as opposed to the beige I had to get .

NOOOooOO!!! Those bastards!! Anybody wanna trade paint??

I'm surprised there are so few changes 2006->2007. The RTX package looks like a nice step above the RT.

I have 29K now on my '06 RTL/SR. It rattles, it squeaks, the struts clunk, and the bed is all scratched, but it's still the best damn truck I've ever owned. I built a deck with it, towed a tandem axle trailer through the Berkshires in a whiteout blizzard, took 5,000 pounds of building scrap to the trash to energy plant, all without a single complaint, and in comfort and style. In a few weeks she'll be up in New Hampshire for NASCAR tailgate duty. My wife's Pilot is paid off, and I have about 3.5 years left to pay on the truck, so for the forseeable future, we're a two-Honda, one-payment family.

Yo to all the old-timers on ridgelineownersclub.com.

It appears the 2007 Ridge has the honeycomb grill as standard. This was an option on the 2006 models. I like the looks of the Honeycomb better.

It appears the 2007 Ridge has the honeycomb grill as standard. This was an option on the 2006 models. I like the looks of the Honeycomb better.

Only on the RTX

I did a comparison between the 07 and the 06.
more differences are...
Fold-Down Second Row Center Armrest (doesn't the 06 have this?)
the height is 71.2 (07) and 70.3 (06)
passenger volume is 108.9 (07) and 112.0 (06)
headroom front 38.7 (07) and 40.7 (06) {because of the sunroof?}

And that's all I found...

Alan

I don't know who or where you got this info from.
I find all the items you show as differences, were same for both years.

Fold-down second row center armrest, same for (06-07)
the height is 70.3 (06-07) and 71.2 (06-07) with moonroof
passenger volume is 112 (06-07) and 108.9 (06-07) with moonroof
headroom front is 40.7 (06-07) and 38.7 (06-07) with moonroof

I don't know who or where you got this info from.
I find all the items you show as differences, were same for both years.

Fold-down second row center armrest, same for (06-07)
the height is 70.3 (06-07) and 71.2 (06-07) with moonroof
passenger volume is 112 (06-07) and 108.9 (06-07) with moonroof
headroom front is 40.7 (06-07) and 38.7 (06-07) with moonroof

What size is the spare tire on the '06 ? I do beleive the '07 has one of those mickey mouse dougnut type spares ( although I stand to be corrected )

Thanks.

What size is the spare tire on the '06 ? I do beleive the '07 has one of those mickey mouse dougnut type spares ( although I stand to be corrected )

Thanks.

Same as the '07, probably. It is not a full-size spare, but a full-size spare will fit in the trunk.

What size is the spare tire on the '06 ? I do beleive the '07 has one of those mickey mouse dougnut type spares ( although I stand to be corrected )

Thanks.
The 06 has a T 165/90 R17 sized spare tire. But, as AmazonRidge said, a full size spare will fit in the tray. I found a new take off wheel on EBay and got a matching OEM Michelin LTX M/S tire for my spare.

Thanks for the information......!!

Yeah, not much has changed with the 07 Ridgeline. :D


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