Honda unveiled its brand new 2017 Ridgeline at the North American International Auto Show this year and it is already turning heads. If you are looking for a midsize pickup truck, this might be the truck for you!
2017 Honda Ridgeline Features
The new 2017 Honda Ridgeline will be available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive and it will be driven by a 3.5-liter, direct-injected i-VTEC™ V-6 engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. On the interior, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline offers the roomiest, most versatile, and luxurious cabin in a midsize 4-door pickup. The interior showcases high-grade materials and finishes that are as striking as they are comfortable and practical. Available leather trim and all the latest technologies that Honda has to offer can take this pickup truck from utilitarian to extravagant. Comparatively, the 2017 Toyota Tacoma is going to be powered by the same engine lineup as before. Base engine is a 4-cylinder engine with 2.7-liter of displacement. It is able to produce 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. Second optional engine is 3.5-liter V6 powerplant and it will deliver around 265 lb-ft of torque. As before, all engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Manual transmission is available only with 4WD drivetrain – 6-speed with V6 and 5-speed manual with I-4 engine.
Power & Efficiency
The 2017 Honda Ridgeline gets 19-mpg* in the city and an impressive 26-mpg* on the highway. This is compared to the 2017 Toyota Tacoma’s 19-mpg* in the city and 23-mpg* on the highway. The 2017 Honda Ridgeline can seat up to 5 passengers, while the 2017 Toyota Tacoma can only seat up to 4. If fuel-efficiency and passenger space is important to you, then the 2017 Honda Ridgeline is the truck for you. When it comes to power, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline is also the clear-cut winner. It boasts 280-hp at 6000-RPM, whereas the 2017 Toyota Tacoma gets 159-hp at 5200-RPM. If you are looking for power, then the Ridgeline is definitely the truck for you!
*Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
While both the 2017 Honda Ridgeline and the 2017 Toyota Tacoma are great vehicles, in the end, it is the 2017 Honda Ridgeline that comes out on top. If you are in the market for a pickup truck, then come see our selection of Ridgelines at Brannon Honda today!
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