[HondaEmployee]

Not quite.

In one place it says that "every Ridgeline features a standard integrated tow hitch with 7-pin connector." (read: Hitch and 7-pin connector nothing about wiring)

In another place it says "Pre-wired for 7-Pin connector (2WD) and "7-Pin connector(AWD). read: 2WD comes pre-wired for a 7-Pin connector.

So, as written they all come with the hitch and 7 pin connector.
The 2wd also comes pre-wired for said connector.

Searching on the Pilot forums it appears that Honda has been claiming for quite some time that various models are "pre-wired" for towing when all they really mean is that you can buy an additional harness to connect the pre-wiring to the plug (no splicing or additional relays/amps required). Other trim levels (such as the Touring) come "completely wired", not "pre-wired". Look around other forums...apparently the term "pre-wired" is not universal from one manufacturer to the other (Honda, Toyota, GMC and Jeep appear to have different interpretations).

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[HondaEmployee]

Lawyer...Haha... I'm just a average joe but thank you for thinking I'm that intelligent... I only have 2 posts because I bought my Ridgeline last week and just found this forum...I don't believe everything I read on the Internet and realize mistakes do happen ... The error was made assuming it was equipped with something and not verifying it first hand... The original person who posted this complaint took the tiny print under a picture as being set in stone... Mistake #1 ... Purchasing a vehicle with full intention of using it to tow but not verifying before purchase...Mistake #2... Sounds like Honda did step up to the plate and give $200 to a customer driven mistake... So no I'm not a lawyer for Honda and have my own thoughts and opinions... These are mine like yours are yours.. Block away sir...

 

[HondaEmployee]

Agreed... I choose to think of the Ridgeline as a car with a bed though...Hondas version of the El Camino haha... I would have bought a Chevrolet Silveraydo if I wanted a real work truck