Built on a segment - first closed box unibody frame that combines the strength of a ladder frame with the many advantages of a unibody design, the Ridgeline adds refinement, handling performance, innovative In - Bed Trunk ™ and packaging previously unattainable with a traditional body - on -
frame truck design.
Unibody construction also allows for integration of an advanced safety design that disperses collision forces through more load bearing channels than a traditional body - on -
frame truck design.
Not exact matches
Mercedes announced its intention to build a midsize
truck in March 2015, saying that it would be an «all - round utility» model with about 2,200 lb of payload capacity and a traditional body - on -
frame design.
With a full
frame, the Econoline became popular as a cutaway van chassis; the
design served as a basis for many ambulances, and various types of
trucks and buses.
of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup
truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed
frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount
design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics
Both models were body - on -
frame designs based on each automaker's small pickup
trucks, the Chevrolet S - 10 and Ford Ranger respectively.
The body
frame of the pickup
truck is also
designed with a
frame made of steel material.
Every bit the equal to its domestic rivals, the Titan possesses a powerful V8 engine, sturdy boxed
frame and a number of unique bed and cab equipment features
designed to make life with a pickup
truck a little easier.
Both are semifinalists in the «
Truck» category, owing to their
truck - like body - on -
frame construction; today, the majority of utility vehicles use a car - based unibody
design.
The cleverly
designed Honda Ridgeline is a good
truck for daily light - duty use, but its carlike
frame lacks the sturdiness that most
truck buyers want.
Towing is something every RAM
truck does exceptional well and the RAM 2500 was
designed with a wide
frame and large stabilizer bar and a three - link front suspension for more outward positioned springs.
Critical Knowledge: All - new, fifth - generation 2010 Toyota 4Runner retains body - on -
frame,
truck - based designShares platform with the Toyota FJ CruiserTaller, wider and longer than the previous 4RunnerNew bumpers, grille, head and tail lampsLarge diameter wheels and tiresCompletely redesigned, larger interior featuring unique cargo areaAvailable in three grades: SR5, Limited and TrailNew Trail model is
designed to maximize off - road performance, features high ground clearance, a hood scoop, unique 17 - inch wheels, black outer mirrors, front and rear bumper guards and dark smoke treatment on the head and tail
The new
truck will be a body - on -
frame design with a 2.3 - liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine with a 10 - speed automatic transmission (a first in mid-size
trucks).
The Nissan Titan XD was
designed to fill the gap between light - duty «half - ton» pickups and the heavier - duty «three - quarter» ton pickups, and so uses a stronger
frame and beefier suspension than the normal Titan for a unique take on the best pickup
truck to buy.
The Chevrolet Tahoe also makes use of a full -
frame design borrowed from the Chevrolet Silverado pickup, which means that it enjoys much of the same towing prowess as the large
truck.
Only the Toyota 4Runner is of the old
truck - type body - on -
frame design.
All Tundras have a rear suspension
design that maintains a level ride height even with a full load; fully boxed
frame rails and rolled C - channel members underpin the
truck.
It has a body on
frame design which is how full size
trucks are built.
In addition to robust engine and body
designs, this popular pickup
truck includes a special and unseen benefit that is built right into the
frame.
This
truck - like SUV is unlike crossovers in that its body - on -
frame design allows it to excel well after the pavement ends.
«We changed every area of the
truck — from a newly
designed frame with air suspension, to a new eight - speed transmission to a new interior with the next - generation Uconnect system.
Cars, SUVs,
trucks, and buses are built with strong metal
frames that are
designed to take the brunt of any impact.
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