2012 Honda Ridgeline Sport

The 2012 Honda Ridgeline is now available in four models, including the Ridgeline RT, new Honda Ridgeline Sport, Ridgeline RTS and Ridgeline RTL. The new Honda Ridgeline Sport model adds the following features to the Ridgeline RT, exclusive black 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels (+1 inch from RT steel wheels), exclusive black honeycomb grille with black surround, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, auxiliary audio input jack, fog lights; rear privacy glass, all weather floor mats and black headlight and brake light housings.

2012 Honda Ridgeline Sport all-aluminum, 60-degree, SOHC 3.5-liter VTEC engine produces 250 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 247 lb-ft. of torque at 4,300 rpm. Variable valve timing enhances low rpm torque while extending high rpm horsepower for a broad power band. The 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission features Grade Logic Control to help maintain the most appropriate gear when going uphill or downhill to avoid gear “hunting.”

2012 Honda Ridgeline Sport. The fully automatic Variable Torque Management® 4-wheel drive system (VTM-4®) provides confident operation in rain, snow, ice, sand and mud, while also improving on-road and towing performance by distributing torque to all four wheels as needed. VTM-4 lock button located on the instrument panel allows the driver to temporarily hold engagement of both rear wheels to aid traction while in gears 1 and 2 at speeds of up to 18 mph. Standard equipment for towing includes an integrated tow hitch, transmission and oil coolers, heavy duty brakes, dual radiator fans and a wiring harness for a seven-pin trailer hook up “pre-wiring only on RT and Honda Ridgeline Sport”.