Honda Releases Details on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, Coming Soon to Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. - May 18, 2016 - PRLog -- The 2017 Honda Ridgeline will be arriving at Capital Region Honda Dealers soon, but before it makes a splash in their new vehicle inventory, they want to share the specs drivers have been waiting for.

This sport utility truck offers a mix between the standard midsize pickup and an SUV, bringing five-passenger seating to the cabin and offering a spacious truck bed engineered to have room for full sheets of plywood or drywall. Walking the line between family vehicle and work truck, the new Ridgeline has a powerful yet efficient engine under the hood:

* 2017 Ridgeline models have a 3.5L V6 engine with 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque (increases of 30 hp and 15 lb-ft of torque over the outgoing model).
* When properly equipped, the new Ridgeline can tow as much as 5,000 pounds.
* Drivers can choose between front-wheel or all-wheel drive on the Ridgeline for the first time in the truck's history (previously the Honda truck was always all-wheel drive).
* Whether driving the Ridgeline FWD or AWD, the truck is efficient: It earns an EPA-estimated 26 highway and 19 city mpg with front-wheel drive,* dropping to an EPA-estimated 25 highway and 18 city mpg for all-wheel drive.*

These capabilities are complemented by a package of standard and available amenities that leave other trucks looking outdated. The 2017 Honda Ridgeline has available features that include:

* Multi-angle rearview camera
* Tri-zone automatic climate control
* 8-inch touchscreen Display Audio interface
* Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
* Smart entry and remote ignition
* Interior and exterior LED lighting

These features show up across six main trim levels, and the Ridgeline will also include a Black Edition that features special accents gearing the truck for style as much as it is capability and technology.

Albany drivers looking for more news on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline can reach out to a nearby Capital Region Honda Dealer. With locations in New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, they make it easy for area drivers to get behind the wheel of the latest Honda models and will have the Ridgeline in stock as soon as it's available.

*Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.

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