Honda Cars : 2009 Ridgeline Changes | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

2009 Honda Ridgeline

-revised grille, bumpers, headlight design, taillight design and wheel design.

-3.5-liter VTEC V-6 produces 250 horsepower @ 5700 rpm (+3 hp) and 247 lb-ft. @ 4000 rpm (+2 lb-ft.); broader torque band improves at lower rpms by as much as 10 lb-ft. @ 2500 rpm

-More aggressive camshaft profile and larger intake valves

-Dual-stage magnesium intake manifold

-Higher-flow rate high-mount cold air intake

-Heavy-duty starter motor (benefits faster starting)

-All forward transmission gear ratios are lower (additional engine torque for more responsive acceleration).

-Two additional bed tie downs (for a total of eight)

-Active front seat head restraints

-3D-look speedometer, tachometer and related meters

-Cruise control main switch moved from the instrument panel to the steering wheel

-HVAC controls and meters are more clear with larger icons

-Integrated Class III trailer hitch

-Power lumbar support (EX-L and up? Maybe Value Added Package).

-Mp3 playback capablility

-MP3/auxiliary input jack (Value Added Package? and up).

-18-inch alloy wheel (up from 17-inch) (EX-L and up)

-Carpeted floor mats

-115-volt power outlet (EX-L and up)

-Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition, rearview camera and Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

-Fog Lights (EX-L and up)

Trim Levels

Ridgeline DX

Ridgeline VP (Value Added Pkg)

Ridgeline EX-L (All leather models may come with a Sunroof now)

Ridgeline EX-L SR? (didn't see this in the model matrix)

Ridgeline EX-L Navigation

Source; Honda Canada, vtec.net

Here's a link to an article on the changes;

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/08/2009-honda-ridgeline-facelift-gets.html