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2008 Honda Ridgeline Safety Review

July 14, 2008

SAFETY | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

The Ridgeline was the first-ever 4-door pickup to receive...the highest safety rating possible, for both frontal and side impacts.
Autoblog

every Ridgeline includes side curtain airbags with rollover sensing and side-impact airbags
Cars.com

Five stars
NHTSA

TheCarConnection.com found the 2008 Honda Ridgeline has one of the best safety ratings for a pickup with the five-star front and side impact ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as well as a four-star rating for four-wheel drive rollover.

Standard safety features come in the Honda; 2008’s Ridgeline has anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, brake assist, and tire pressure monitoring system. Advanced airbags for driver, passenger, and side curtains with rollover sensor come with all trims.

Conclusion

With lots of standard safety features and top-notch safety ratings, the 2008 Honda Ridgeline is one of the safest pickup trucks on the road today.

SAFETY | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:The Ridgeline was the first-ever 4-door pickup to receive...the highest safety rating possible, for both frontal and side impacts.Autoblogevery Ridgeline includes side curtain airbags with rollover sensing and side-impact airbagsCars.comFive starsNHTSA TheCarConnection.com found the 2008 Honda Ridgeline has one of the best safety ratings for a pickup with the five-star front and side impact ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as well as a four-star rating for four-wheel drive rollover. Standard safety features come in the Honda; 2008’s Ridgeline has anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, brake assist, and tire pressure monitoring system. Advanced airbags for driver, passenger, and side curtains with rollover sensor come with all trims. ConclusionWith lots of standard safety features and top-notch safety ratings, the 2008 Honda Ridgeline is one of the safest pickup trucks on the road today. 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE STYLING | [5 out of 10] CNet: “chunky styling that will polarize opinions” Kelley Blue Book: "Intended to appeal to younger buyers with an appetite for weekend adventures" Car and Driver: "Unfortunately, it's still ugly" Most car reviewers view the 2008 Honda ...

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Other Choices:

If you're looking for four doors and a bed, a few vehicles come to mind as logical alternatives to a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac's bed is shorter, but a flip-out bed extender gives it almost the same bed capacity--plus, there's a V-8 option. The Dodge Dakota and Nissan Frontier are both mid-size trucks with four-door cab options. The Dakota also comes with a V-8 engine option.

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