Illustration of how fresh air enters forward of the radiator and is directed to the airbox.Īccording to Honda, construction of the production version of the Ridgeline started with a fully boxed "four bone" "ladder-like frame" using 44% high-strength steel and seven high-strength steel crossmembers. The production version of the Ridgeline was unveiled the following year at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. Later that same year, Honda unveiled a revised version of their pickup concept at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and announced the official name of the vehicle, the Ridgeline. In 2001, the engineering team began experimenting with their first development mule, an extended version of a first generation Acura MDX with a competitor's pickup bed integrated into the rear structure, which they called "the Hondarado." After four years of development, the final design was revealed to the public as Honda's Sport Utility Truck Concept at the 2004 North American International Auto Show. According to the author of Driving Honda, the automaker wanted to target buyers who were looking to transition out of sedans, minivans, and sport utility vehicles (SUV) into pickups. Īccording to the author of The Car Design Yearbook, the Ridgeline was "Honda's first foray into the true heartland of the American automotive way of life-the pickup truck." It was designed and engineered by a 37-member engineering team from Honda Research and Development (R&D) Americas, led by Gary Flint. According to Honda, the Ridgeline was not designed to steal sales from the more traditional trucks sold in North America, but was developed to "give the 18% of Honda owners who also own pickups a chance to make their garages a Honda-only parking area." Despite the first generation Ridgeline's poor sales, according to the author of Driving Honda, this mid-size pickup was one of the more profitable vehicles for Honda with reported sales in over 20 countries. Production of the first generation Ridgeline ended in early 2015. The first generation Ridgeline went on sale in March 2005 as a 2006 model year vehicle. An all-wheel drive truck with a fully independent suspension.A dent and corrosion resistant half-ton capacity composite bed.According to some automotive journalists, the first generation Ridgeline has some noteworthy designs, including: The Honda Ridgeline (YK1) is the first generation of pickup truck manufactured by Honda for North America. Dimensions: L 5.00 in x W 5.25 in x H 3.Alliston, Ontario, Canada ( HCM) (2004–2009).Compare four crossbar styles and features to learn more.Find the right bar style and length to fit your needs.Streamline crossbars are compatible with any StreamLine Tower StreamLine Tower.RoundBar SL Adapter required to use Yakima’s classic RoundBar with StreamLine System Towers ( sold separately).Easily locks to you vehicle with our SKS system ( sold separately).Maximum load rating of 165lbs (75kg), depending on vehicle and bar rating.Super-simple installation – tool included.BarBed™ has 12° of pitch adjustment to optimize tower position and level bars.Unique clip design adapts to your rails for a secure, accurate fit.Works with JetStream, CoreBar and RoundBar crossbars.Advanced design is strong and quiet and aligns with aerodynamic vehicle aesthetics.Use Fit My Vehicle to find the clips and crossbars.
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