How would Hondas Ridgeline double cab fair if it was sold locally?

It’s tough competition as far as the eye can see in the South African bakkie segment. Duking it out for podium position has been Ford, Toyota and Isuzu, but how would Honda’s Ridgeline fair if it was sold locally?

Ridgeline

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Let’s first look at the Ridgeline’s specs before comparing it to the local litter.

The 2023 Honda Ridgeline is a pickup truck available in four trims for the North American market: Sport, RTL, RTL-E, and Black Edition. It is powered by a V6 engine with a displacement of 3 471 cc, delivering 208 kW and 355 N.m. The truck comes with a 9-speed automatic transmission and features Honda’s Intelligent Variable Torque Management AWD system.

We may not have the Ridgeline available in South Africa, but the CARmag platform has new and used Honda’s listed here.

Ridgeline

Image: Honda

In terms of dimensions, the Ridgeline has a wheelbase of 125.2 inches (3 180 mm) and measures 5,3 meters in length, almost 2 metres in width, and 1,7 meters in height. The Ridgeline has a payload capacity ranging from 685 kg to 718 kg, depending on the trim. It also has a towing capacity of up to 2 268 kg.

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The 2023 Ridgeline is equipped with a range of safety and driver-assistive technologies, including Honda Sensing, which provides features such as collision mitigation braking, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. It also features an ACE body structure, an advanced airbag system, and a multi-angle rearview camera. The bakkie offers various convenience features like LED headlights, fog lights, and a versatile in-bed trunk. Higher trims come with additional features such as a navigation system and blind-spot information system.

Ridgeline

Image: Honda

It has the makings of a competent double cab, but how does it fair against the local bunch?

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It stands nearly shoulder to shoulder with the likes of the Raptor when looking at each bakkie’s dimensions. In terms of power, it comes second only to the Raptor and stands above the entirety of the Hilux lineup and Ranger range. Overseas the bakkie MSRPs at roughly R860 000 for the range-topping Black Edition model, while the entry-level “Sport” model is accompanied by an R717 000 price tag. It is worth noting that production is done in the Alabama Auto Plant, USA in right-hand drive configuration only. 

Ridgeline

Image: Honda

If the Ridgeline was sold locally, would it thrust Honda into the bakkie fight and bolster their sales?

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