Already for 5 years, Ridgeline Honda (pickupJapanese production) successfully conquers the world market. This is, perhaps, the first Asian SUV, which combined all the unconventional design solutions. Surprising "Honda" (pickup) can be many: it's an independent spring suspension, and the rear door, which can open in 2 directions, and the chassis "Unibody". Despite such a strange set, the car successfully debuted at the show and still does not lose demand among buyers. In this article, we will try to find out what is the secret of the success of the second generation of Ridgeline Honda (pickup).
Photos and review of design
If you look at the novelty, you can immediately seeinharmonious lines and strange proportionality of the body. Front headlights are incomprehensible shapes, an angular bumper, and on the side - two concave inward lines of doors. However, the car owners themselves say that all these shortcomings are immediately forgotten when you sit behind the wheel of a pickup truck.
Salon
So, we move inwards.The driver's seat is decorated quite successfully, the instrument panel is simple and understandable. In order to know the readings from various sensors, you do not even need to disclose the operation manual. Pleases also the presence of heated seats - for a few seconds the chair instantly heats up. The drivers of the northern latitudes will appreciate it. But that is not all. A special praise is the navigation system, which is distinguished by its simple control. By the way, in order to specify the route, it is not necessary to stop the car on the roadside - everything can be done on the go. This feature can not boast even the Honda CRV.
And what's under the hood?
A pickup produced by the Honda concernThe Russian market is supplied with a petrol six-cylinder engine with a volume of 3.5 liters. At his disposal as much as 247 horsepower. The torque of this unit is also at an altitude of 332 N / m. "Honda Ridgeline" by right can be called one of the most economical pickups. In a mixed cycle, the car consumes 12.9 liters of gasoline per "hundred".
How much is the Honda (pickup)?
Price for a new model range of SUVsranges from 1 million 730 thousand to 1 million 820 thousand rubles (depending on the equipment and level of equipment). Quite a good price for such a car, given its manageability and economy.
Conclusion
In general, the pickup created by the Honda concern isa successful combination of crossover and SUV. According to its driving qualities, it has no competitors at all, while its comfort level can be compared only with premium cars. For travelers, the Ridgeline model is an ideal option. In it you can put everything you need, while for passengers there is still a lot of free space.