The 2017 Honda Ridgeline

Package ⁞ Flexible, Adaptable & Spacious

Provides more usability and maintains passenger comfort while keeping a small footprint

Package ⁞ Cargo Flexibility

1.Passenger space
2.Accessible storage
3.Secure interior zone
4.Truck bed
5.Secure in-bed storage

Styling ⁞ Exterior Design Highlights

Modern Aerodynamic Profile

Traditional Truck Profile

Side panel construction accommodates longer wheelbase

Rear fender construction requires two new
processes
 Rear Fender Sub-Assembly
 Rear Fender Install to the Whitebody

Solution
 Lean 
 Developed production equipment with
small footprint enabling it to be located
near point of installation
 Agile 
 Sub-Assy during other model production
 Install during Ridgeline production
 Adjustable to production volume
 Flexible
 Sub-Assy cell is currently new for Ridgeline
 Adaptable to other processes/assemblies
future new model consideration

1.ACE Body Construction
2.New 3-bone Platform
3.Rigid Steering Hanger Beam
4.Roof Crush Prevention
5.Reinforced Rear Cabin
6.Integrated Truss Construction