Friday, July 24, 2015

2017 Honda Ridgeline to be released in Summer 2016

Original Teaser.
Honda Sketch.
A rendition done up by/for Car and Driver Magazine, (I've been told it's not even close).
Spyshots of the Ridgeline next to the Chevy Colorado.
Another Spyshot of the Ridgeline Towing.
And another Spyshot of the next Ridgeline Towing.
A Photoshop by/for Motortrend with what they think the next Ridgeline will look like (Nope).
New VS Old;  Next Gen Ridger VS 1st Gen Ridger, gives you a good idea for scale of the new one.
Another Side Profile Spyshot of the Next Honda Ridgeline.
The next Honda Ridgeline will be released in the summer of 2016 as a 2017 model.

Expect;
-Dual Swing Tailgate to remain.
-Rear Seats Folding UP design to remain.
-3.5Litre V6 i-Vtec Engine w/ approx 285hp
-Towing up 500-1,000 from 5,000pnds currently
-Lighter, more High Tensile Steel
-15-25% Increase in Fuel Efficiency.
-All New Tech found in the 2016 Pilot/Accord.
-6 and 9 Speed Automatic Transmissions Available. 
-In Bed Trunk/Storage.
-Expect another surprise feature, like the unexpected In Bed Trunk/Storage.

Not Sure About;
-Variable Cylinder Management (6 to 3 Cylinder Deactivation)

No comments: