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The short of the answer goes like this: I’ve travelled to Texas twice in the last three months and I spotted countless 1st and 2nd generation Ridgelines. So yes, yes you can if we are to use the Lone Star state as a barometer for all things Truck.
The long depends on weight, as it the girth of items you need to carry or tow. The revised 3.5-litre V6’s got more power than previous but payload and towing capacities are relatively unchanged at 705 kg or 1,550 lbs. (depending in trim) and 2,275 kg or 5,000 lbs. respectively. For most urban jobs, the Ridgeline will do the trick.
Among its many other tricks are its dual action tailgate and in-bed-trunk. The latter doesn’t seem to be quite as watertight as it should so be aware when carrying items that probably shouldn’t get wet. In doors, the 60/40 split lift-up rear bench with under-seat storage doubles as passenger or cargo room for the more delicate stuff.
The AWD system will get you through some rough-ish areas – the various drive modes will see to that. Honda built in some decent approach and departure angles to go along with nearly 8” of ground clearance. On the road, the Ridgeline feels far more like a compact crossover or minivan but we won’t tell anyone…
Bottom line, the Honda Ridgeline is a civilized and capable truck.
