Danzig
Well-Known Member
Honda? For years the Japanese company has prospered by churning out solid and reliable compacts, sedans, minivans, and small sport-utility vehicles. Truth to tell, the Honda lineup was a trifle boring, and in the U.S. -- the company's biggest market -- pickups weren't part of the mix. The top Japanese management thought pickups didn't fit the brand's image.
Today, though, Honda is looking to the spunky Ridgeline to help revive its flagging fortunes in North America. Sales will begin in the spring after a splashy kickoff with a pair of 30-second spots during the Super Bowl on Feb. 6. Critics snicker that the Ridgeline lacks a V-8 engine, can't tow big trailers, and shares some of its underpinnings with a minivan. Then there's the matter of the four-door cabin, roomy enough to haul the whole family
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/04_52/b3914054.htm
Today, though, Honda is looking to the spunky Ridgeline to help revive its flagging fortunes in North America. Sales will begin in the spring after a splashy kickoff with a pair of 30-second spots during the Super Bowl on Feb. 6. Critics snicker that the Ridgeline lacks a V-8 engine, can't tow big trailers, and shares some of its underpinnings with a minivan. Then there's the matter of the four-door cabin, roomy enough to haul the whole family
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/04_52/b3914054.htm
and it looks like the Avalanche has more utility at around the same price.
