Honda Ridgeline shamed by more efficient full-size Chevy pickup

[MetroMPG]

Honda says they're going to try improving the fuel economy of the Ridgeline.


(Image from thread: Honda Ridgeline MPG vs speed graph: fuel economy with & without cargo trailer )

...with the [Ridgeline] weighing about 650 pounds less than a full-frame, V8-powered Chevy Silverado but actually managing slightly lower fuel economy than the XFE edition of GM’s larger truck.

• Silverado XFE crew cab (15/21 mpg city/highway)
• Ridgeline (15/20 mpg city/highway)

They're aiming for efficiency gains through lower weight and better aero, according to a company rep.

Source: Next Ridgeline Aims For Improved Fuel Economy - PickupTrucks.com News

Related thread: Honda Ridgeline MPG vs speed graph: fuel economy with & without cargo trailer

[darcane]

And you can't get a manual in either. Blech!

It seems like it would be a no-brainer for Honda to get best in class mileage for the Ridgeline. It's lighter, shorter, narrower, and has a smaller engine. They've got everything going for them, and yet, disappointing results.

I also thought the Element should have better mileage. It's similar to the '03 Saturn Vue I've got for my wife, but the Vue (4cyl manual) gets better mileage than a comparable Element.

Mike

[MetroMPG]

Originally Posted by darcane

It seems like it would be a no-brainer for Honda to get best in class mileage for the Ridgeline. It's lighter, shorter, narrower, and has a smaller engine. They've got everything going for them, and yet, disappointing results.

They didn't make fuel economy a priority in the outgoing model (and admitted as much).

We know it's not rocket surgery.

On the positive side, it's good to see yet another example of manufacturers competing for increased efficiency instead of (in addition to?) all the other crowns they've been chasing all these years.