The 2008 Honda Ridgeline RT is a five-passenger half-ton pickup truck that offers a car-like ride at a price of $28,000. The RT trim provides a versatile, roomy and quiet interior and a lockable In-Bed Trunk. This trim is powered by a 247-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine, mated to a standard five-speed automatic transmission that drives the front wheels. The 2008 Ridgeline RT records 15/20 (city/highway) mpg of fuel economy.

Significant exterior features of the 2008 Ridgeline RT include 17-inch steel wheels, remote entry system, folding power side mirror and multi-reflector halogen headlights with auto-off. The list of comfort and convenience features include air-conditioning with air-filtration system, cloth interior, power door locks, cruise control, map lights, sunglass holder, powered accessories, multi-functional center-storage console, low-fuel indicator, six-way manual driver's seat adjustment, 60/40 lift-up rear seat with under seat storage and AM/FM/XM Ready CD Audio System with six speakers. Buyers can choose various colors, such as the Billet Silver Metallic, Formal Black, Dark Cherry Pearl, Nimbus Gray Metallic, Steel Blue Metallic and White on the Ridgeline RT trim.

Standard safety features include four-wheel anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability assist, tire-pressure monitoring system, front side airbags with passenger-side occupant position detection system, side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor, electronic brake distribution, dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags, immobilizer theft-deterrent system, side impact door beams, child-proof rear door locks, lower anchors and tethers for children, and emergency trunk opener.

The Honda Ridgeline comes with several warranties, such as a Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty for 3/36,000 (years/miles); Powertrain Limited Warranty for 5 years/60,000 miles; Corrosion Limited is 5 years/unlimited miles; Accessory Limited Warranty is for 3 years/36,000 miles (depending on the time of installation) and Additional Limited Warranty on genuine Honda parts installed by a Honda dealer, for 1 year or 12,000 miles.