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Ridgeline Is As Ridgeline Does; A trouble-free first quarter with Honda's truck.(News)
Byline: MAC MORRISON
As Old Man Winter sputters his last gasp, the AutoWeek staff has gone soft and giddy in anticipation of warmer days. That might explain the change of heart that compelled one editor to say, "As alarming as this will no doubt sound, the Ridgeline's appearance is actually growing on me.''
There are, however, still some Scrooges wandering our halls, one of whom notes, "The Ridgeline makes the Element look like a tour de force of pretty design.''
It appears our hearts haven't melted completely, even if the Detroit snow has.
Our wintry first quarter of Ridgeline ownership saw the logbook fill not only with design critiques, but plenty of analyses regarding road manners and functionality. And in those departments, the truck is indeed growing on us.
"When I first start driving the Ridgeline, it seems like I need more power,'' observes one driver. "But after a short while it becomes more familiar and I know what to expect, so it seems to have ample power for my needs. It isn't blindingly fast, but it won't leave you stuck waiting for a break in traffic, either.''
Others echo the sentiment, while noting the 3.5-liter, 247-hp, 245-lb-ft V6 betrays its welterweight power more and more as the cabin and cargo holds fill with people and gear.
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