7 Reasons to Make Your Next Truck the 2021 Honda Ridgeline
If you are in the market for a midsize truck, there is one auto brand you may not have considered: Honda. This Japanese automaker has just come out with a new version of its Ridgeline midsize pickup truck model that has a more aggressive stance and new features that should help it set the standard for what drivers want in a midsize truck. The 2021 Honda Ridgeline comes with a standard crew cab design, meaning that your rear-seat passengers will get more legroom than in other midsize trucks while also finding access to the rear seat very easy with two full-size doors. It also has plenty of room for cargo without taking away from the comfort of your passengers.
The new Ridgeline has rugged looks with an aerodynamic styling to improve overall performance, meaning it can get the work done and look good while doing it. At Honda of Newnan, we have put together a list of 7 reasons why the 2021 Honda Ridgeline is the truck you need. Let us show you why Honda is setting the standard for midsize trucks with the Ridgeline.
1. Standard All-Wheel Drive
That’s right! Unlike practically every other automaker, you won’t have to pay extra to get all-wheel drive on your Honda truck. How many times have you looked at an ad for a pickup truck and noted the price, only to find out that the truck is rear-wheel drive standard, and you will have to pay more for a drivetrain with greater traction? Every model of the 2021 Honda Ridgeline features an Intelligent Variable Torque Management all-wheel drive system. This allows you to easily adjust the drivetrain to provide the optimal traction for the current driving condition. The Intelligent Traction Management easily shifts between snow, sand, mud, and regular conditions, so your wheels will get the proper amount of torque to best handle the situation.
2. Standard Powerful Powertrain
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 aluminum block gas engine paired with a very responsive 9-speed automatic transmission with shift-by-wire and paddle shifters. You are sure to find that the paddle shifters make it easier to switch between gears, as you don’t have to take your hands off the Ridgeline’s steering wheel. This engine produces 280 horsepower and generates 262 lb-ft of torque. It is arranged as a single overhead cam with 24-valves. The V-6 on the Ridgeline utilizes direct fuel injection, variable cylinder management, and an active control engine mount system to provide exceptional performance and efficiency. As a result, the 2021 Ridgeline has been clocked at 6.4 seconds for going from 0 to 60 miles per hour with a top speed of 112 miles per hour under ideal conditions.
3. Excellent Towing and Payload Capabilities
Most midsize trucks either provide solid acceleration or strong towing capabilities. Few provide both except for the 2021 Ridgeline. Not only is the Ridgeline fast, but it also has the power to tow up to 5,000 pounds. This will allow you to use the Ridgeline for both business and pleasure. In addition, the Ridgeline can carry up to 1,583 pounds of cargo in its 33.9 cubic foot payload bed.
You will find it easy to access this payload with Honda’s dual-action tailgate. This tailgate allows you to open it in two different directions so you can decide which way to best load and offload your stuff. Also, if you have anything you’d like to stow safely, Honda has you covered. Every model of the 2021 Ridgeline comes with a standard lockable in-bed trunk, giving you peace of mind that your valuables won’t get stolen.
4. Four Trims
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline has a base MSRP of $36,490 for the Sport trim. The RTL trim adds a leather-trimmed interior, heated front seats, and a one-touch power moonroof for an MSRP of $39,470. The RTL-E has an MSRP of $42,420 and includes Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation, a 540-watt premium audio system, wireless phone charging, and a truck bed audio system that will make tailgating so much more fun and easy. The top trim is the Black Edition, and it has a trim exclusive leather interior and exterior, 18-inch black alloy wheels, and red ambient LED lighting, all for an MSRP of $43,920.1
5. 5-Star Standard Safety Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the Ridgeline with a 5-star safety rating.2 This means that the Ridgeline scored a top mark of 5 on the front-impact, side-impact, and rollover crash tests conducted by the NHTSA. Nothing is more important than the safety of you and your passengers, which is why Honda has equipped the 2021 Ridgeline with so many standard safety features, all as part of the Honda Sensing Technologies suite of safety features.
Every Ridgeline model has all the modern safety features you want like a Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, Forward Collision Warning, and Lane Departure Warning. A multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, and a tire pressure monitoring system with tire fill assist that includes location and pressure indicators are also included. Where many other automakers make you pay a premium for safety features like these, Honda has decided to make safety standard on the 2021 Honda Ridgeline.
Nevertheless, if you want to take things even further, can you opt for the higher trims that feature a pair of additional active safety systems. The RTL trim adds Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Monitor to make lane changing safer in your Ridgeline. The RLT-E and Black Edition include Auto High-Beam Headlights that automatically turn your high beams on and off if the system senses you are driving in a poorly lit area.
6. Plenty of Room for Up to 5 Passengers
The 2021 Ridgeline features a crew cab design on all models, so you will find plenty of room for up to 5 passengers in your truck. There is a full 109.7 cubic feet of passenger space in the Sport model, with 108.9 cubic feet in the three other models. That translates into 40.1 inches of headroom, 40.9 inches of legroom, 62 inches of shoulder room, and 59.1 inches of hip room in the front row in the Sport model, with the other three trims offering 39.5 inches of headroom in the front. Rear row passengers won’t complain, though, as they will each enjoy 38.8 inches of headroom, 36.7 inches of legroom, 61.5 inches of shoulder room, and 56.6 inches of hip room. There is even almost three cubic feet of storage space under the second row of seats!
7. Exceptional Fuel Economy for a Midsize Truck
Honda has equipped the Ridgeline’s engine with many systems to improve performance and efficiency. As a result, you should get pretty good fuel economy from your 2021 Ridgeline. You can get up to 18 miles per gallon in the city, 24 miles per gallon on the highway, and a combined 21 miles per gallon.3 With a 19.5-gallon fuel gallon, you should have no problem taking your Ridgeline out on long runs for work or road trips for fun.
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is Truly the Truck You Need
The all-new and improved Honda Ridgeline has moved to the forefront of the midsize truck market by making so many premium features standard in one exceptional pickup. From a standard six-cylinder engine to standard all-wheel drive to standard active safety features, the 2021 Honda Ridgeline truly has it all for you no matter which of the four trims you choose. Contact us at Honda of Newnan to set up a test drive for a new Ridgeline today and see what you will experience when you choose to make your next truck a Honda.
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