Wednesday, August 6, 2008

2009 Ridgeline Changes

2009 Honda Ridgeline
-revised grille, bumpers, headlight design, taillight design and wheel design.
-3.5-liter VTEC V-6 produces 250 horsepower @ 5700 rpm (+3 hp) and 247 lb-ft. @ 4000 rpm (+2 lb-ft.); broader torque band improves at lower rpms by as much as 10 lb-ft. @ 2500 rpm
-More aggressive camshaft profile and larger intake valves
-Dual-stage magnesium intake manifold
-Higher-flow rate high-mount cold air intake
-Heavy-duty starter motor (benefits faster starting)
-All forward transmission gear ratios are lower (additional engine torque for more responsive acceleration).
-Two additional bed tie downs (for a total of eight)
-Active front seat head restraints
-3D-look speedometer, tachometer and related meters
-Cruise control main switch moved from the instrument panel to the steering wheel
-HVAC controls and meters are more clear with larger icons
-Integrated Class III trailer hitch
-Power lumbar support (EX-L and up? Maybe Value Added Package).
-Mp3 playback capablility
-MP3/auxiliary input jack (Value Added Package? and up).
-18-inch alloy wheel (up from 17-inch) (EX-L and up)
-Carpeted floor mats
-115-volt power outlet (EX-L and up)
-Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition, rearview camera and Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
-Fog Lights (EX-L and up)
Trim Levels
Ridgeline DX
Ridgeline VP (Value Added Pkg)
Ridgeline EX-L (All leather models may come with a Sunroof now)
Ridgeline EX-L SR? (didn't see this in the model matrix)
Ridgeline EX-L Navigation
Source; Honda Canada, vtec.net
Here's a link to an article on the changes;

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