The 2008 Honda Ridgeline gets no major changes. This pickup truck is a compact-class five-passenger 4-door crew cab with a 5-foot-long cargo bed and standard all-wheel drive. Ridgeline has several design features unusual to pickups, including independent rear suspension and crossover-style unibody construction. Its cargo box is dent-resistant plastic with a steel-reinforced floor that houses a covered well at the rear. The tailgate drops down or swings out. The sole powertrain is a 247-hp 3.5-liter V6 and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 5000 lb. Ridgeline lacks a low-range gear for off-roading, but a dashboard button locks in a 50/50 front/rear power split. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. The rear window has a power sliding center section. Ridgeline comes in four trim levels. Exclusive to the top-line RTL model are leather upholstery, heated front seats, sunroof, and navigation system.