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2009 Honda Ridgeline - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $28,200 - $36,530 See Local Classifieds
 
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Cars.com
2009 Honda Ridgeline Professional Cars.com Review

...79 inches (tailgate down) Cargo floor width at wheel well: 49.5 inches...

Edmunds
2009 honda ridgeline Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Agile handling for a truck, functional and comfortable cabin, innovative cargo management system, high safety ratings, dent-resistant composite bed...

MSN Autos
Flash Drive: 2009 Honda Ridgeline

...It has uninspired looks. It’s underpowered. And it’s not very frugal. Taken all together, the Honda Ridgeline manages to somehow be boring in a most...

CarGurus
CarGurus' Review for 2009 honda ridgeline

...A redesign for 2009 freshens the Ridgeline's appearance, but the truck's essential uniqueness and functionality remain unchanged, and that's good news for the...

Cars.com
2009 Honda Ridgeline Professional Cars.com Review

...There's more to appreciate inside the truck, including a rear bench seat with gobs of storage underneath; lift the seat bottom and you can transport bulky...

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The 2009 Honda Ridgeline competes with a wide range of compact and mid-size trucks, most of which have more traditional layouts with burly frames and unforgiving leaf-spring rear suspensions.

The Explorer Sport Trac is the closest in concept to the Ridgeline; it has a shorter bed, but there's an optional V-8 that outdoes the Ridgeline, at least for low-speed hauling.

Even though the design is dated, it's still quite attractive.

The Nissan Frontier is another possibility; it's especially rugged in look and feel and comes in a variety of trims, including an off-road-focused model.

Those considering the Frontier should also take a look at the Equator, which is mechanically identical to the Frontier but with styling that many would judge more attractive.

The Equator also has a better warranty.

The Toyota Tacoma is another possibility; it's the choice for the frugal, thanks to its strong resale value and decent performance with the economical standard 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine.

Another possibility is the Dodge Dakota, but the mid-size Dakota handles and maneuvers like a larger truck.

Although the 2009 Ridgeline is priced higher than many of these models, all the heavy-duty towing components come standard; otherwise you'll have option boxes to check.


 
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