Motor Trend magazine 2006 named 2006 Honda Ridgeline “Truck of the Year”. It should also be mentioned that 2006 Honda Civic won Motor Trend’s “Car of the year” award as well, so you see Honda both prizes the same year.

Ridgeline was introduced in March 2005. It has re-defined the mid-size truck segment through its innovative and exclusive new features. The Ridgeline is the first pickup with 4 doors which received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 5 stars rate for safety, the highest safety rating possible, for both frontal and side impact crash test performance. Convenience features of the pickup include the most comprehensive list of standard safety equipment in its class: standard anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control, advanced dual-stage, dual-threshold driver’s and front passenger’s Supplemental Restraint System airbags, driver’s and front passenger’s side airbags, two-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Ridgeline’s features, which come in standart complectation are: 247-horsepower VTEC V-6 engine, 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission, advanced Variable Torque Management four-wheel drive system, air conditioning; tilt steering wheel, power side windows, power sliding rear window and door locks, cruise control, keyless entry, automatic heated wiper zone, 6-speaker 100-watt audio system with CD player, 60/40 split lift-up rear seat with under-seat storage, all-weather floor mats, 5-foot, dent-resistant composite cargo bed with six heavy duty tie down cleats and 4 bed lights, an 8.5 cubic foot secure, lockable In-Bed Trunk, dual-action tailgate.

John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. said: “This certainly validates Honda’s unique approach to the truck segment. Winning Truck of the Year with our first attempt is truly remarkable, and we couldn’t be more pleased”.

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