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2009 Ridgeline Specifications
Engineering
  RT RTS RTL
Engine Type V6
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc) 3471
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 250 @ 5700
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 247 @ 4300
Redline (rpm) 6300
Bore and Stroke (mm) 89 x 93
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Valve Train 24-Valve SOHC VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection standard
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System standard
Variable Torque Management® 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4®) standard
Locking Rear Differential standard
High Mounted Fresh-Air Intake standard
CARB Emissions Rating* ULEV-2
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer standard
Heavy-Duty Radiator with 160-Watt Fans (2) standard
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups standard
Transmission
  RT RTS RTL
5-Speed Automatic Transmission standard
Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.697, 2nd: 1.606, 3rd: 1.071, 4th: 0.766, 5th: 0.538, Reverse: 1.889, Final Drive: 4.53  
Heavy-Duty Automatic-Transmission Cooler standard
Body/Suspension/Chassis
  RT RTS RTL
Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unit-Body Construction standard
Fully-Boxed High-Strength Steel (HSS) Frame Rails and Crossmembers with Internal Stiffeners standard
Steel-Reinforced Composite (SRC) Cargo Bed standard
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Trailing Arms standard
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) 23.0 / 25.4
Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering standard
Heavy-Duty Power-Steering Cooler standard
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.38
Steering Ratio 18.5:1
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) 42.6
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in) 12.6 / 13.1
Wheels 17" Styled Steel 17" Alloy 18" Alloy
All-Season Tires 245 / 65 R17 105T 245 / 60 R18 104T
Exterior Measurements
  RT RTS RTL
Wheelbase (in) 122.0
Length (in) 207.0
Height (in) 70.3 71.2
Width (in) 77.8
Track (in, front/rear) 67.1 / 66.9
Minimum Ground Clearance (in, unladen) 8.2
Approach/Departure Angles (degrees) 24.5 / 22.0
Cargo Bed Length (in, tailgate up/down) 60.0 / 79.0
Cargo Bed Width (in, between wheel wells) 49.5
Heavy-Duty Tie-Down Cleats (8) Capacity (lbs per cleat) 350
In-Bed Trunk® Capacity (cu ft) 8.5
Total Payload Capacity (lbs) 1546 1497 / 1486 (with Navigation)
Curb Weight (lbs) 4504 4553 / 4564 (with Navigation)
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear) 58 / 42
Towing Capacity (lbs) 5000** 5000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6050
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) (lbs) 10085
Interior Measurements
  RT RTS RTL
Headroom (in, front/rear) 40.7 / 39.1  
Headroom with Moonroof (in, front/rear)   38.7 / 39.0
Legroom (in, front/rear) 40.8 / 36.4
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear) 63.2 / 62.6
Hiproom (in, front/rear) 57.6 / 57.2
Passenger Volume (cu ft) 112.0 108.9
2nd-Row Under seat Storage (cu ft) 2.6
Seating Capacity 5
EPA Mileage Estimates/Capacities††
  RT RTS RTL
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined) 15 / 20 / 17
Crankcase (qt) 5.3
Coolant System (qt) 8.5
Fuel (gal) 22.0
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded
Safety
  RT RTS RTL
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions standard
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System standard
Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder standard
Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) standard
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) standard
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints standard
Side-Impact Door Beams standard
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) standard
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) standard
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control standard
Brake Assist standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) standard with Navigation includes Pressure Indicators
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) standard
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks standard
Emergency Trunk Opener standard
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) standard
Exterior Features
  RT RTS RTL
Power Moonroof   standard
Dual-Action Tailgate standard
In-Bed Trunk® standard
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers with Automatic Heated Wiper Zone standard
Body-Colored Door Handles Black standard
Remote Entry System standard
Security System   standard
Privacy Glass   standard
Folding Power Side Mirrors standard Body-Colored Body-Colored/Heated
Integrated Bed Lights (4) with Auto-Off Timer standard
Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch standard
Pre-Wired for Trailer Harness*** standard Includes Trailer Harness/7 Pin Connector
Fog Lights   standard
Heavy-Duty Tow Hooks (Front and Rear) standard
Heat-Rejecting Green-Tinted Glass standard
Hidden Roof-Mounted Antenna standard
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto-Off standard
Alloy Wheels   Machine-Finished
Chrome Grille Surround Black Center Painted Center
Comfort & Convenience
  RT RTS RTL
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System standard  
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air-Filtration System   standard
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition and Rearview Camera†††   Available
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®****   with Navigation
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window standard
Power Sliding Rear Cabin Window standard
Power Door Locks standard
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls Cruise Cruise/Audio Cruise/Audio/Hands Free (with Navi)
Cruise Control standard
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel   standard
Column-Mounted Shifter standard
Adjustable Steering Column standard
Multifunctional Center Storage Console with Sliding Armrest standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors standard
HomeLink® Remote System††††   standard
Ambient Console Lighting   standard
Map Lights standard
Sunglasses Holder standard
Rearview Mirror with Compass   without Navigation
Beverage Holders (2 Front, 4 Rear) standard
12-Volt Power Outlets (2 Front, 1 Rear) standard
115-Volt Power Outlet (Center Console)   standard
Passenger-Side Storage Tray standard
Door-Pocket Storage Bins standard
Seatback Pockets standard
Grab Rails (Front and Rear) standard
Garment Hooks (2nd-Row) standard
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release standard
Courtesy Door Lights standard
Rear Console Vents standard
Flat Rear Floor standard
All-Weather Heavy-Duty Floor Mats   standard  
Floor Mats   standard
Seating
  RT RTS RTL
Leather-Trimmed Interior   standard
Heated Front Seats   standard
Driver's Seat Adjustment 6-Way Manual 8-Way Power
Driver's Seat with Power Lumbar Support   standard
60/40 Lift-Up Rear Seat with Under seat Storage standard
Head Restraints at all Seating Positions standard
Audio Systems
  RT RTS RTL
100-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers standard  
160-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer   standard
XM® Radio*****   standard
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack   standard
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability††††† standard
Instrumentation
  RT RTS RTL
Programmable Multi-Information Display   with Navigation
Maintenance Minder System standard
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)-On Indicator standard
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Indicator standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Indicator****** standard
Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator standard
Passenger-Side Front Airbag-Off Indicator standard
Exterior Temperature Indicator standard
Tailgate-Open Indicator standard
In-Bed Trunk®-Open Indicator standard
Power Sliding Rear Cabin Window-Open Indicator standard
Cargo Bed Light-On Indicator standard
Low-Fuel Indicator standard
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator standard
 
* ULEV-2 rated by California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. See the owner's manual for more details.
** Requires wiring harness
†† Based on 2009 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.
*** Premuim unleaded fuel is recommended when towing above 3500 lbs. Refer to the owner's manual for additional towing information.
††† The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System is available on RTL models in United States, except Alaska. See your Honda dealer for details.
**** The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.
†††† HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls.
***** Required XM® Radio monthly subscription sold separately after 90-day trial period. Installation costs and other fees and taxes may apply after initial trial period, including a one-time activation fee. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
††††† Windows Media® is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
****** For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. See your owner’s manual for details.