2009 Honda Ridgeline Truck Exterior Changes
- Grille (design)
- Front bumper (design)
- Rear bumper (design)
- Headlight (color)
- Taillight (color)
- Bed tie-downs (two additional, eight total)
- Integrated trailer hitch (new for RT, RTS and RTL)
- 7-pin trailer wiring connector (new for RTS and RTL)
- Daytime running lights (new)
- Three new exterior colors
- Fog lights (RTL)
- 18-inch Alloy Wheels (RTL)
- 4WD emblem (design)
Ridgeline Powertrain Changes
- Horsepower and torque (increased)
- Magnesium dual-stage intake manifold (previously aluminum)
- Camshaft (tuned for low-end torque)
- Intake valves (larger)
- Starter motor (ultra-fast)
- Transmission gear ratios (lower for better acceleration)
- 6-degree crank pulse sensor
- Airflow meter within the air intake tract
- Optimized engine block coolant passages
- New EGR valve
Ridgeline Interior Changes
- Steering wheel design
- 3-D-look speedometer, tachometer and IP meter designs
- New front seat active head restraints
- New trip computer
- New MP3/WMA compatibility
- Auxiliary audio input jack (RTS and RTL)
- Cloth seating materials (RT and RTS)
- New black interior color
- Power lumbar support (RTS)
- Carpeted floor mats (RTL)
- New integrated rearview camera (RTL w/Navi)
- New Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (RTL w/Navi)
- New multi-information display (RTL w/Navi)
- Interior color schemes (revised)
- Air conditioning controls (more ergonomic)
- Air condition display (larger icons)
- Clock display (enhanced)
- Headlight switch (recessed, more ergonomic)
- Door handle design (more integrated appearance)
- Sunroof button (improved)
- Cruise control button (improved)
New Ridgeline Truck Accessories
- New motorcycle bed extender
- New bed-mount bicycle attachment
- New 18-inch accessory wheel
- New Bluetooth HandsFreeLink adapter
- Accessory grille (restyled)
- New Front lower air deflector
