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The 2006 Honda Ridgeline

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00:30 We judge all the contenders in Motor Trend Truck of the Year

00:33 against three criteria; superiority, significance and value.

00:38 And what we're looking for is a truck that moves the needle

00:41 in terms of its engineering, its design and the flexibility and functionality it offers consumers.

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01:05 Motor Trend's 2006 Truck of the Year, the Honda Ridgeline,

01:08 could be considered a controversial choice.

01:11 That's because it breaks all the rules in pickup truck making.

01:15 The transverse mounted engine, for example, has enabled Honda to give the Ridgeline

01:19 a much bigger cabin than you'd expect in a mid-size pickup truck.

01:24 The independent rear suspension means a smoother ride.

01:27 This pickup drives more like a luxury sport utility vehicle.

01:31 The independent rear suspension also enables Honda to situate a lockable trunk underneath the load bed.

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01:44 The Honda Ridgeline is a real game changer.

01:47 It has redefined the pickup truck and in fact probably created a whole new class of pickup trucks,

01:52 the urban pickup truck.

01:54 It's perfect for urban users.

01:56 You don't need a vehicle that holds 8,000 pounds and industrial strength ride.

02:02 This is a vehicle that will deliver a smooth ride, relatively good fuel efficiency

02:08 and really comfortable, refined interior.

02:11 And yet, it's versatile, functional and flexible.

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02:30 The Honda Ridgeline is clever, innovative and a fresh piece of thinking that breaks with tradition.

02:36 And it works.

02:37 For that reason, it's Motor Trend's 2006 Truck of the Year.

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