This will keep Toyota honest
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Here is a link to some photos of the production model H4WD.com
The thing is, Honda will keep it affordable for the average human, something Toyota forgot about long ago.
I bought my first Toyota in 1982 and have had 6 other Toys since then. I still have a 91 Corolla (170K miles) and a 91 truck (140k miles) but have since switched my "brand loyalty" to Honda...I bought a 2002 CR-V that came loaded and was still $5-10K less than the base model Highlander and/or RAV4.
I'm very excited about the Ridgeline...so much so that it may very well be my next vehicle...
sorry for the rant...
The thing is, Honda will keep it affordable for the average human, something Toyota forgot about long ago.
I bought my first Toyota in 1982 and have had 6 other Toys since then. I still have a 91 Corolla (170K miles) and a 91 truck (140k miles) but have since switched my "brand loyalty" to Honda...I bought a 2002 CR-V that came loaded and was still $5-10K less than the base model Highlander and/or RAV4.
I'm very excited about the Ridgeline...so much so that it may very well be my next vehicle...
sorry for the rant...
sneaky_pete
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It sure is uuuugly, but I agree the quality of Honda and Toyota are both right up there at the top. Competition is a Good Thing.
ENGINE
Type: 60-degree Aluminum V-6
Displacement (liters/ cc): 3.5/ 3471
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net): 255 @ 5750
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 252 @ 4500
Valvetrain: SOHC 24-Valve 3-Rocker VTEC (R)
Fuel System: Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Throttle Control: Drive-By-Wire
Intake Manifold: Dual Stage (Aluminum)
Air Induction: Fresh Air Intake
Emissions: (Federal/ California/ Application) Tier 2 Bin 5 / ULEV-2/ 50 State
DRIVETRAIN
Automatic Transmission (Standard): 5-speed
Heavy-Duty Automatic Transmission Cooler
Four-Wheel Drive: VTM-4
Locking Rear Differential
Maximum Rear Torque Transfer 70-percent
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
Body Type: Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unitbody Construction
Body Construction: Boxed Ladder Frame with Unitbody
Independent Front Suspension Type: MacPherson Strut
Independent Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link with Trailing Arm
Steering: Variable Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion
Heavy-Duty Power Steering Cooler
Front and Rear Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution System (EBD)
Brake Assist
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA (R)) withTraction Control 4-Channel
Wheels: 17 x 7.5 J
Tires: All-Season P245/65 R17 105S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location and Pressure Indicators
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in.): 122.0
Length (in.): 206.8
Height (in.): 70.3
Overall Width (in.) (no mirrors): 77.8
Wheel Track (in.) (front/rear): 67.1/ 66.9
Approach/ Breakover/ Departure Angles: 24.5 / 15.9 / 22
Ground Clearance (in.): 8.2
PICKUP BED DIMENSIONS
Length (in.): 60.0
Depth (in.): 20.7
Width (in.) (wheel well to wheel well): 49.5
Length Tailgate Down (in.): 79.0
In-Bed Trunk(TM) Volume (cu. ft.): 8.5
Heavy Duty Tiedown Cleats: 6
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (in.) (front/ 2nd row): 40.7/ 39.1
Legroom (in.) (front/ 2nd row): 40.8/ 36.4
Shoulder Room (in.) (front/ 2nd row): 63.2/ 62.6
Hiproom (in.) (front/ 2nd row): 57.6/ 57.2
EPA Passenger Volume: 112.0
Seating Capacity: 5
WEIGHTS AND LOAD RATINGS
GVWR (lbs.): 6050
Curb Weight (lbs.): 4552
Towing Capacity (lbs.): 5000
Vehicle Payload Capacity (lbs.): 1549
Trailer Pre-Wiring: 4-pin/ 7-pin
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES* / FUEL CAPACITY
5-Speed Automatic (City/ Highway): 16/ 21
Fuel (gal.): 22.0
Type: 60-degree Aluminum V-6
Displacement (liters/ cc): 3.5/ 3471
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net): 255 @ 5750
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 252 @ 4500
Valvetrain: SOHC 24-Valve 3-Rocker VTEC (R)
Fuel System: Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Throttle Control: Drive-By-Wire
Intake Manifold: Dual Stage (Aluminum)
Air Induction: Fresh Air Intake
Emissions: (Federal/ California/ Application) Tier 2 Bin 5 / ULEV-2/ 50 State
DRIVETRAIN
Automatic Transmission (Standard): 5-speed
Heavy-Duty Automatic Transmission Cooler
Four-Wheel Drive: VTM-4
Locking Rear Differential
Maximum Rear Torque Transfer 70-percent
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
Body Type: Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unitbody Construction
Body Construction: Boxed Ladder Frame with Unitbody
Independent Front Suspension Type: MacPherson Strut
Independent Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link with Trailing Arm
Steering: Variable Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion
Heavy-Duty Power Steering Cooler
Front and Rear Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution System (EBD)
Brake Assist
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA (R)) withTraction Control 4-Channel
Wheels: 17 x 7.5 J
Tires: All-Season P245/65 R17 105S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location and Pressure Indicators
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in.): 122.0
Length (in.): 206.8
Height (in.): 70.3
Overall Width (in.) (no mirrors): 77.8
Wheel Track (in.) (front/rear): 67.1/ 66.9
Approach/ Breakover/ Departure Angles: 24.5 / 15.9 / 22
Ground Clearance (in.): 8.2
PICKUP BED DIMENSIONS
Length (in.): 60.0
Depth (in.): 20.7
Width (in.) (wheel well to wheel well): 49.5
Length Tailgate Down (in.): 79.0
In-Bed Trunk(TM) Volume (cu. ft.): 8.5
Heavy Duty Tiedown Cleats: 6
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (in.) (front/ 2nd row): 40.7/ 39.1
Legroom (in.) (front/ 2nd row): 40.8/ 36.4
Shoulder Room (in.) (front/ 2nd row): 63.2/ 62.6
Hiproom (in.) (front/ 2nd row): 57.6/ 57.2
EPA Passenger Volume: 112.0
Seating Capacity: 5
WEIGHTS AND LOAD RATINGS
GVWR (lbs.): 6050
Curb Weight (lbs.): 4552
Towing Capacity (lbs.): 5000
Vehicle Payload Capacity (lbs.): 1549
Trailer Pre-Wiring: 4-pin/ 7-pin
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES* / FUEL CAPACITY
5-Speed Automatic (City/ Highway): 16/ 21
Fuel (gal.): 22.0
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It's based on the Honda Pilot setup - I did notice that they upped the GVW 100# - probably so "businesses" can get the tax write off. I'd say it will do 95% of what I use my Ford Supercrew for better, but lacks a little in the payload & towing capacity departments. Wifey has a pilot - nice car.
Phred
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Wow ... maybe I should sell my dodge and start hauling things around with a honda.
Oh... but wait thats
252 ft-lbs at 4500 rpm and 5000 lb tow rating......
well the dodge is 600 ft-lbs at 1600 rpm and almost 15,000 lbs of tow rating..... /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
All kidding aside, when will toyota, nissian and honda get serious about a real truck?
Fred
Oh... but wait thats
252 ft-lbs at 4500 rpm and 5000 lb tow rating......
well the dodge is 600 ft-lbs at 1600 rpm and almost 15,000 lbs of tow rating..... /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
All kidding aside, when will toyota, nissian and honda get serious about a real truck?
Fred
I'm sick of yet another soccer mom SUV or pickup. Soccer moms have made it to where the common guy has to go up to a 3/4 ton truck or larger to get a true truck anymore. I want a 1/2 ton regular cab truck built like a tank, but they don't exist anymore.
Squishy rides and features and slightly modified engines originally designed for cars, and on the worst even frames re-used from a car line have made most of them useless as true truck or SUV anymore and durability has gone downhill. You used to be able to buy a truck and realistically expect to get 300,000 to 400,000 miles out of it if you treated it good because they were overbuilt, rode rough, and simply designed.
Squishy rides and features and slightly modified engines originally designed for cars, and on the worst even frames re-used from a car line have made most of them useless as true truck or SUV anymore and durability has gone downhill. You used to be able to buy a truck and realistically expect to get 300,000 to 400,000 miles out of it if you treated it good because they were overbuilt, rode rough, and simply designed.
