TrailSport's All-Terrain Tires, Off-Road Tuned Suspension, Underbody Armor and Upgraded Tech Improves Rugged Performance
November 8, 2023 | Torrington, CT
There are lots of great off-roading trails around Torrington and what better way to attack them than from behind the wheel of a brand-new 2024 Honda Ridgeline! Sullivan Honda invites you to explore the enhanced features and capabilities of the 2024 Ridgeline and first-ever Ridgeline TrailSport, Honda's uniquely equipped off-road pickup truck that does everything you want it to, from mud to asphalt.
The first impression of Ridgeline's bold exterior is dominated by the name badge stamped across its tailgate, setting it apart from the rest of the Honda lineup. Its front grille features a sporty new mesh design with the iconic Honda emblem taking centerstage. Underneath the attractive styling is a rugged unibody construction comprised of exceptionally stiff, fully boxed frame members and a robust independent rear suspension that improves stability and response. The unique design and sophisticated chassis deliver a high level of driving refinement and responsive handling no traditional body-on-frame competitor can match, while supporting an impressive 1,583-pound payload capacity. Ridgeline can also tow as much as 5,000 pounds, which is more than enough for many boats, campers or "toy" trailers that serve as the key to adventure for many customers.
Ridgeline's extra-wide standard bed can hold 4-foot wide items like plywood and gypsum board between its wheel wells. Crafted of glass fiber-reinforced SMC composite, the bed is dent and scratch-resistant, eliminating the need for a bed liner. It is equipped with eight 350-pound tie-down cleats for securing a wide variety of loads. Underneath the bed floor is Ridgeline's class-exclusive washable, lockable In-Bed Trunk®, providing an additional 7.3 cubic feet of secure storage space that is versatile enough to double as an ice-filled cooler, elevating you to "guru status" at any tailgating event.
Inside Ridgeline's comfortable cabin, advanced technology features have been intelligently integrated into the interior, including a new standard 7-inch digital instrument display that has a computerized tachometer, a physical speedometer and user-selectable functions that configure Honda Sensing settings, vehicle information and much more. The new, larger 9-inch touchscreen fronts a faster processor to respond more quickly to driver prompts. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility is now standard, and Ridgeline's integrated navigation system has been simplified with new graphics and fewer menus.
Ridgeline's interior has been redesigned with enhanced ergonomics and increased functionality in mind. The new center console features a large integrated armrest and enlarged storage bin that can fit a full-size tablet inside. An even larger storage space in front of the shifter can hold two large smartphones laying side-by-side as they charge on the Qi-compatible wireless charging pad.
The new Ridgeline is available in four trim levels, each featuring all-wheel-drive technology: Sport, RTL, TrailSport with special off-road hardware, and the top-of-the-line Black Edition. Whichever Ridgeline is right for you, each one can be uniquely customized with several post-production option packages, including the popular HPD Package that gives the truck a unique grille treatment, black fender flares, aggressive wheels and special graphics that evoke Honda's racing DNA.
TrailSport Edition
The all-new 2024 Ridgeline TrailSport is engineered to take Connecticut Honda drivers even deeper into the woods with a retuned suspension optimized for off-roading, rugged all-terrain tires and sturdy steel underbody protection, shielding its oil pan from sharp rocks and other off-road hazards. TrailSport's exclusive suspension tuning features unique spring rates, damper valve tuning and stabilizer bars to increase articulation and improve off-road ride quality, without sacrificing Ridgeline's exceptional on-road comfort and best-in-class handling.
"With every new TrailSport model we bring to market, Honda light trucks get more rugged than ever and the increase in Ridgeline's off-road performance continues that trend," said Lance Woelfer, assistant vice president of Honda Auto Sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Our more rugged Ridgeline will continue its strong momentum with sales up over 20% this year."
Ridgeline TrailSport meets the road with standard General Grabber™ A/T Sport tires (245/60R18) that vastly improve traction in mud, dirt, sand, snow and rocky terrain, yet reduce noise and drive smoothly on pavement. Honda's innovative i-VTM4™ torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system has been tested on some of the most challenging terrains in the world and gives Ridgeline enhanced controllability and traction management in all road conditions, automatically sending up to 70% of the engine's torque to the rear wheels and continuously apportioning 100% of that torque between the rear wheels based on driving conditions at each wheel. For additional control, Ridgeline's standard four-mode Intelligent Traction Management allows drivers to customize the i-VTM4™ system for different terrains, including sand, snow, mud and paved roads.
TrailSport Styling
The Ridgeline TrailSport has style all its own, with a unique front grille that features a more rugged mesh design and a distinct black crossbar, a black door-pillar and exterior mirror trim. The front skid garnish is finished in Pewter Gray, matching the tone of its new 5-spoke, 18-inch wheels. Orange TrailSport badges adorn its new grille and tailgate. Exclusive to TrailSport models, a newly available Diffused Sky Blue paint color, which debuted on the all-new 2024 Pilot TrailSport, highlights its rugged design and adventurous spirit. For narrow trails, Ridgeline TrailSport features power folding mirrors.
TrailSport's cabin stands out with orange ambient lighting and orange contrast stitching on the steering wheel, seats and door panels. The TrailSport logo is embroidered on the front seat headrests and molded onto its standard all-season rubber floor mats. Ridgeline's spacious cabin offers top-class passenger comfort and rear-seat legroom, with a flat floor and foldaway 60/40-split rear seat bottoms, offering the flexibility to carry long and tall gear in the cabin.
Sullivan Honda is Your 2024 Ridgeline Source in Torrington CT
Visit Sullivan Honda to find out more about the rugged and off-road ready Ridgeline and Ridgeline TrailSport. Our team is here to help you get all the features and options you need to make your next adventure the best it can be and our Financing department can help you get approved for affordable financing to make that happen! Contact us today to get your 2024 Ridgeline!
