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. With the diagram reference, you can easily find the part you are looking for and place the order.Alliston, Ontario, Canada ( HCM) (2004–2009) The prices are great as well, we offer up to 38% off MSRP. It is easy to navigate, and all parts and accessories here are guaranteed to be genuine. Attach your skis or bicycles or kayak to the roof rack, and enjoy additional and flexible storage with your Honda lifestyle. Removable Roof Rack: one good thing about roof rack is that it prevents damage to your Honda interior. The fixed roof rack is constructed of extruded aluminum and capron resin, long-lasting and sturdy. Optional attachments for bicycles or skis and a weight capacity of 75 pounds gives you all-season flexibility.įixed Roof Rack: Racks have a different capacity of weight, pay attention to it when you are going to attach skis or bicycles to it. The base carrier is constructed of extruded and die-cast aluminum for strength and durability. Put the bike or kayak on the Honda OEM roof rack, it is your reliable equipment to hold your stuff.īase Carrier: Enjoy additional storage and add flexibility to your Honda lifestyle. Isn't it awesome that more spaces are created and used with a roof rack? When you are on the family trip, you have more space in cargo for your snack and drink.
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