| 2006 Ridgeline | RT | RTS | RTL |
| ENGINE... | |||
| Identification | J35A91 | J35A91 | J35A91 |
| Type: | 60-degree Aluminum V-6 | 60-degree Aluminum V-6 | 60-degree Aluminum V-6 |
| Displacement (liters/cc) | 3.5/3471 | 3.5/3471 | 3.5/3471 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 89x93 | 89x93 | 89x93 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) | 247 @ 5750 | 247 @ 5750 | 247 @ 5750 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 245 @ 4500 | 245 @ 4500 | 245 @ 4500 |
| Maximum RPM | 6300 | 6300 | 6300 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cylinder Head Construction | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 24-Valve 3-Rocker VTEC™ | SOHC 24-Valve 3-Rocker VTEC™ | SOHC 24-Valve 3-Rocker VTEC™ |
| Fuel System | Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) | Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) | Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Ignition System | Direct Ignition with Immobilizer | Direct Ignition with Immobilizer | Direct Ignition with Immobilizer |
| Throttle Control | Drive-By-Wire | Drive-By-Wire | Drive-By-Wire |
| Intake Manifold | Dual Stage (Aluminum) | Dual Stage (Aluminum) | Dual Stage (Aluminum) |
| Air Induction | Fresh Air Intake | Fresh Air Intake | Fresh Air Intake |
| Alternator | 12 Volt 130 Amp | 12 Volt 130 Amp | 12 Volt 130 Amp |
| Heavy Duty Radiator with Dual Fans | Electric Fans | Electric Fans | Electric Fans |
| Drive Belt | Single Serpentine with Auto Tensioner | Single Serpentine with Auto Tensioner | Single Serpentine with Auto Tensioner |
| Battery | 12 Volt 70 AH | 12 Volt 70 AH | 12 Volt 70 AH |
| Emissions (Federal/California/Application) | Tier 2 Bin 5 / ULEV-2/50 State | Tier 2 Bin 5 / ULEV-2/50 State | Tier 2 Bin 5 / ULEV-2/50 State |
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| DRIVETRAIN... | |||
| Automatic Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Grade Logic Control | X | X | X |
| Heavy-Duty Power Automatic Transmission Cooler | X | X | X |
| Ratios: 1st gear | 2.693 | 2.693 | 2.693 |
| -2nd gear | 1.566 | 1.566 | 1.566 |
| -3rd gear | 1.023 | 1.023 | 1.023 |
| -4th gear | 0.729 | 0.729 | 0.729 |
| -5th gear | 0.531 | 0.531 | 0.531 |
| -Reverse | 1.889 | 1.889 | 1.889 |
| Final Drive Ratio (Front Differential) | 4.533 | 4.533 | 4.533 |
| Transfer Case | 0.537 | 0.537 | 0.537 |
| Four-Wheel Drive | VTM-4 | VTM-4 | VTM-4 |
| Rear Differential Ratio | 3.384 | 3.384 | 3.384 |
| Locking Rear Differential | X | X | X |
| Maximum Rear Torque Transfer | 70-percent | 70-percent | 70-percent |
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| BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS... | |||
| Body Type | Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unibody Construction | Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unibody Construction | Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unibody Construction |
| Body Construction | Boxed Ladder Frame with Unibody | Boxed Ladder Frame with Unibody | Boxed Ladder Frame with Unibody |
| Independent Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Independent Rear Suspension Type | Multi-Link with Trailing Arm | Multi-Link with Trailing Arm | Multi-Link with Trailing Arm |
| Stabilizer Bars (mm) (front/rear) | 23.0 (solid) /25.0 x 3.5 (tube) | 23.0 (solid) /25.0 x 3.5 (tube) | 23.0 (solid) /25.0 x 3.5 (tube) |
| Steering | Variable Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion | Variable Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion | Variable Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion |
| Heavy-Duty Power Steering Cooler | X | X | X |
| Turning Circle Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 42.6 | 42.6 | 42.6 |
| Turns Lock-to-Lock | 3.38 | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Gear Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Front Disc Brakes (diameter/thickness, in.) | 12.6 x 1.1 | 12.6 x 1.1 | 12.6 x 1.1 |
| Rear Disc Brakes (diameter/thickness, in.) | 13.1 x .04 | 13.1 x .04 | 13.1 x .04 |
| Brake Caliper Pistons Front/Rear | Dual/Single | Dual/Single | Dual/Single |
| Parking Brake | Rear Drum-In-Disc | Rear Drum-In-Disc | Rear Drum-In-Disc |
| 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | X | X | X |
| Electronic Brake Distribution System (EBD) | X | X | X |
| Brake Assist | X | X | X |
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) withTraction Control | 4-Channel | 4-Channel | 4-Channel |
| Wheels | 17 x 7.5 J Styled Steel | 17 x 7.5 J Aluminum Alloy | 17 x 7.5 J Aluminum Alloy |
| Tires: All-Season | P245/65 R17 105S | P245/65 R17 105S | P245/65 R17 105S |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location and Pressure Indicators | X | X | X |
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| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS... | |||
| Wheelbase (in.) | 122 | 122 | 122 |
| Length (in.) | 206.8 | 206.8 | 206.8 |
| Height (in.) | 70.3 | 70.3 | 70.3/71.2 with Moonroof |
| Overall Width (in.) (No Mirrors/Mirrors) | 76.3/87.3 | 76.3/87.3 | 76.3/87.3 |
| Wheel Track (in.) (front/rear) | 67.1/66.9 | 67.1/66.9 | 67.1/66.9 |
| Approach/Rampover/Departure Angles | 24.5 / 21 / 22 | 24.5 / 21 / 22 | 24.5 / 21 / 22 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
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| PICKUP BED DIMENSIONS... | |||
| Length (in.) | 60.0 | 60.0 | 60.0 |
| Depth (in.) | 20.7 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Width (in.) (wheel well to wheel well) | 49.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 |
| Length Tailgate Down (in.) | 79.0 | 79.0 | 79.0 |
| In-Bed Trunk™ Volume (cu. ft.) | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Heavy Duty Tiedown Cleats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS ... | |||
| Headroom (in.) (front/2nd row) | 40.7/39.1 | 40.7/39.1 | 40.7/39.1 (38.7/39.0 w/ Moonroof) |
| Legroom (in.) (front/2nd row) | 40.8/36.4 | 40.8/36.4 | 40.8/36.4 |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (front/2nd row) | 63.2/62.6 | 63.2/62.6 | 63.2/62.6 |
| Hiproom (in.) (front/2nd row) | 57.6/57.2 | 57.6/57.2 | 57.6/57.2 |
| EPA Passenger Volume | 112.0 | 112.0 | 112.0/108.9 (moonroof) |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft., underneath 2nd Row Seat) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft., 2nd row folded) | 41.4 | 41.4 | 41.4/39.5 (moonroof) |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| WEIGHTS AND LOAD RATINGS... | |||
| GVWR (lbs.) | 6,050 | 6,050 | 6,050 |
| GCVR (lbs.) | 10,085 | 10,085 | 10,085 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) | 4503 | 4494 | 4498 |
| Weight Distrubution (percent, front/rear) | 58/42 | 58/42 | 58/42 |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Payload Capacity (lbs.) | 1549 | 1558 | 1554 |
| Trailer Pre-Wiring | 4-pin/7-pin | 4-pin/7-pin | 4-pin/7-pin |
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| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES* /FUEL CAPACITY... | |||
| 5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway) | 16/21 | 16/21 | 16/21 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Maximum Driving Range | 462 | 462 | 462 |