Actually I believe they mentioned on trucks that if it didn't flex then it would snap. Has something to do with the massive tq required for the big loads.

Chris

 

This thing will sell just like Honda SUV, which is on the same mini van chassis.

 

What a POS but guess what, it'll sell because it's the almighty HONDA

The people that buy it are a bunch of weak minded drones.

 

So did GM basically get the screws on the whole Honda engine deal . GM IS using that very same Honda 3.5 in the Vue instead of GM's 3.6 , I thought Honda was supposed to using GM V8's in a truck as per agreement ?

 

I think Honda was going to use a GM/Isuzu diesel in foriegn markets if GM got the V6. Or something like that.

Anyways, that whole arragenment seems retarded to me. It tarnishs the name of GM. To think that the largest automotive company has to buy a V6 from its competitor is ridiculus. I bet that Honda is paying a lucritive sum of $$$ for this deal though.

 

GM's relationship with Toyota has been much better then Honda. Honda sucks.

 

Well, Cadillac had the ***** to make an avalance type thing also...I thought that more absurd to be honest.Unlike my truck (2003), which listed an am/fm radio as an option, I'm sure that Honda 'truck' will have cd/mp3 player standard on all, and probably a flip makeup mirror/light sunvisor on driver and passenger sides.

 

Agree. Too bad Ford and GM don't take these imports as competition...still.

The big three need a big shake-up from the top down.

 

Just a small point on big trucks. Big truck companies can spin the C-frame explanations all they want, but the truth remains just that........... the truth.

The truth is that they will not box the frames on big trucks because that will add alot of weight (just look at the weight increase that came in the F150, which primarily came from the frame). Big trucks have a limit of 80,000 lbs combined........... for truck and trailer. The heavier the truck, the lighter the load has to be, the less money the trucking company makes.

Pure economics are involved here.

As for the hideous Ridgeline, it better drive like a car.......... its based on a damn minivan for Christs sake.

What a pathetic excuse for a truck.

 

I guess that I'm the only one here that would even consider driving it. That is, if they offer a V8 or diesel engine and increase the tow rating.

There is a solution to that big H on the grille. BILLET!!!

 

I hope everybody thinks it's a ugly as you guys do. It'll make mine cheaper when I go buy one.

 

Ridgeline= Junk.

 

I actually like the trunk in the bed idea. Other than that....