The 2017 Honda Ridgeline

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1 The 2017 Honda Ridgeline Steve Behm Principal Underbody Design Engineer 2017 Honda Ridgeline Body Development Leader Honda R&D Americas, Inc. GDIS2017

2 2017 Ridgeline Great Designs In Steel May 17, GDIS2017

3 Ridgeline History 1 st Generation: Unibody pickup Truck Best handling, ride & fuel economy Innovative package, bed & tailgate ,000 units in operation 175,000 original owners ACCOLADES PASSIONATE CUSTOMERS 2006, 2007, 2008 APEAL Winner Best of What s New 2006 Grand Award Editor s Choice #1 Pickup All Star Top 10 for 2007 Automotive Excellence Functionality

4 Customer Usage #

5 Customer & Dealer Feedback WEST CENTRAL MIDWEST SOUTHEAST NORTHEAST Pros Car-like driving dynamics Safety Interior cabin space Unibody construction In-Bed Trunk High trim levels (leather, leather + navi) Medium size luxury truck Home Depot truck Dynamics High trim levels (leather, leather + navi) In-Bed trunk Swing & flip tailgate Garagability Driving dynamics High quality feel - solid Great for 4 people to dress up and go out In-Bed Trunk Swing & flip tailgate Garagability High trim levels (leather, leather + navi) Commanding feeling Dynamics In-Bed Trunk Swing & flip tailgate Garagability Dynamics Trunk Bed Tailgate + Driving Dynamics + Trunk & Tailgate + Cabin Space 5 Cons Styling does not look like a truck 2WD version (insurance, price point, FE) Perception of a truck Reach over height (bed sides) Sport (only wheel & tire) 6' bed Styling Need 2WD version Longer bed More towing capacity Diesel? FE too low Bed scratching even light duty hauling (cargo hauling & landscaping) Tonneau cover (too expensive) Needs better FE (+ 3 mpg) Updated features Selection is key, don't have product 6' bed Styling is odd Need bigger wheel & tire FE does not match Honda or limited towing Technology is old Want lower price entry point - Styling - Fuel Economy - Technology Technology is old Styling needs to be updated Wheels & tires need to improve

6 Market Research Team Direction Personal Attractive & Modern Emotionally appealing: Easily recognized as a TRUCK Up-to-date: Easy to Use, Tech Features, HMI 6 Prepared Capable & Versatile Confident Comfortable & Secure Prepared for the bulkiest of Cargo: Right Sized Bed, best utility for wide and long modules & easy loading Capable 1500 lb. payload, 5000 lb. towing & off-road capability Most versatile interior: 5 adult comfort plus large module capability in rear seat area Freedom to Explore: Fun to drive, comfortable for long trips, improved driving range, class leading FE Freedom to tell stories: Quiet comfortable cabin Peace of mind: Most secure storage, DQR, Top Safety+ Makes financial sense: Great VALUE and feature content

7 Everyday Life Is an Adventure Commuting, Work I need a truck to navigate the urban environment, look cool, feel safe, and get outstanding fuel economy. Home Projects I need a truck that can haul a lot of cargo and not worry about it. Weekend Escapes I need a truck that can take me anywhere I want and bring my family and toys. 7 I Need a Truck to Guide Me!

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9 Customer Body & Core Dealer Concepts Feedback 9 Pros Cons WEST CENTRAL MIDWEST SOUTHEAST NORTHEAST Car-like driving dynamics Safety Interior cabin space Unibody construction In-Bed Trunk High trim levels (leather, leather + navi) Medium size luxury truck Home Depot truck Styling does not look like a truck 2WD version (insurance, price point, FE) Perception of a truck Reach over height (bed sides) Sport (only wheel & tire) 6' bed Dynamics High trim levels (leather, leather + navi) In-Bed trunk Swing & flip tailgate Garagability Styling Need 2WD version Longer bed More towing capacity Diesel? FE too low Driving dynamics High quality feel - solid Great for 4 people to dress up and go out In-Bed Trunk Swing & flip tailgate Garagability High trim levels (leather, leather + navi) Commanding feeling Bed scratching even light duty hauling (cargo hauling & landscaping) Tonneau cover (too expensive) Needs better FE (+ 3 mpg) Updated features Selection is key, don't have product 6' bed Dynamics In-Bed Trunk Swing & flip tailgate Garagability Styling is odd Need bigger wheel & tire FE does not match Honda or limited towing Technology is old Want lower price entry point Dynamics Trunk Bed Tailgate + Driving Dynamics + Trunk & Tailgate + Cabin Space Unibody Construction - Styling - Fuel Economy - Technology Truck-like Proportions Innovative Package Updated Platform, Materials, Joining Technology is old Styling needs to be updated Wheels & tires need to improve

10 46 ½ (+ ½) Package Flexible, Adaptable & Spacious Provides more usability and maintains passenger comfort while keeping a small footprint Confident Personal Prepared Improved Safety Maintain comfort for 5 Adult Passengers Increased Bed Usability + 4 in. Up to 82qt Cooler Overall Width 78 ¼ (+ ½) 38 (+ ¼) 125 ¼ (+ 3) 46 ½ (- ½) (+ 3) (Compared with previous model)

11 Package Cargo Flexibility 1 Passenger space New Ridgeline Comp A Comp C Comp B Accessible storage Secure interior zone Truck bed Secure in-bed storage 1,584 lb. payload Bicycle Golf Bag (Hidden) TV & Golf Bag Wheel On Wheel Removed Wheel Removed Wheel Removed #

12 Styling Exterior Design Highlights Modern Aerodynamic Profile Traditional Truck Profile 12

13 Styling More Truck-Like Profile Side panel construction accommodates longer wheelbase Previous ~135⁰ (MIN) New Ridgeline Side Panel + 4 ¾ in. from previous ~95⁰ ½ Rear Fender Advantages Previous New Ridgeline Styling Flexibility Avoids formability constraints at C-pillar/bed corner Enables clearly defined cab/bed styling cues Weld Access Allows for structural truss construction Insurance/Repair Bolt-on rear fender can be replaced after light collision damage 13 Stamping Efficiency Side panel blank efficiency & scrap rate improvement Traditional Panel Integrated Truss

14 Styling Factory Impact Honda manufacturing s flexible production strategy leverages commonality between products & processes. Challenge WELD DEPARTMENT Rear fender construction requires two new processes Rear Fender Sub-Assembly Rear Fender Install to the Whitebody 14 Solution Lean Developed production equipment with small footprint enabling it to be located near point of installation Agile Sub-Assy during other model production Install during Ridgeline production Adjustable to production volume Flexible Sub-Assy cell is currently new for Ridgeline Adaptable to other processes/assemblies future new model consideration ASSEMBLY DEPARTMENT Rr Fender Install Rr Fender Sub Assy

15 Body Structure Key Construction ACE Body Construction New 3-bone Platform 3 Rigid Steering Hanger Beam 4 5 Roof Crush Prevention Reinforced Rear Cabin 2 6 Integrated Truss Construction 5 #

16 Body Platform Commonality Body Structure Platform Commonality 14 MDX 3 rd Generation Light Truck Platform 16 Pilot 17 Ridgeline 18 Odyssey 82% A = MDX Common A = MDX Modified B = Pilot Exclusive A 73% A = Pilot Modified B = Pilot Common = Ridgeline Exclusive A 47% A = Pilot Modified B = Pilot Common = Odyssey Exclusive 16

17 Body Structure Platform Construction Next Gen ACE Body Structure More Efficient 3-Bone Platform Construction Previous 4-bone New Ridgeline 3-bone 17 Hot Stamp Steel Door Ring with Tailor-Welded B-Pillar

18 Body Structure Truck-Specific Construction C-pillar Critical Unibody Joint Rear Cabin Cargo Retention Structure Bed rail section continuously integrated into C-pillar section Spot welding + structural adhesive + mechanical fastener Rear cabin structure includes load paths to manage input from bed cargo intrusion test mode Rear Sub-Frame Mounts One-Piece Rear C/Mbr Comp Previous New Ridgeline Previous New Ridgeline 18 Collar support bracket Collar + butterfly braces (+45% mount stiffness) C/mbr in floor frame comp D-plr in side panel outer comp One-piece rr c/mbr Improved accuracy for t/gate fit/fuction

19 Body Structure Truck-Specific Construction 2014 Ridgeline + = 2017 Ridgeline + = + 19

20 Body Structure Truck-Specific Construction 2014 Ridgeline 2017 Ridgeline C-Pillar Stiff (ISOLATED) C-Pillar Stiff (INTEGRATED) Panel Style Rear Inner Boxed Section Rear Inner 20

21 Body Structure Truck-Specific Construction 2014 Ridgeline Rear Cabin (PANEL) A A B Side Panel Outer C-Pillar (SECTION) Rear Inner (PANEL) Rear Inner (PANEL) B 2017 Ridgeline SEC AA SEC BB Rear Fender Rear Cabin (SECTION) A A B Rear Inner (SECTION) C-Pillar (SECTION) 21 Rear Inner (SECTION) SEC AA B SEC BB

22 Light Weight Ultra High Strength Steels High Strength Steels Mild Steels Body Structure Material Selection 55.0% High Strength & Ultra High Strength Steel 270 MPa 38.9% 340 MPa 2.4% 440 MPa 4.1% 590 MPa 31.6% 980 MPa 13.5% 1500 MPa 5.8% # Aluminum 1.5% Magnesium 1.6% Other 0.6%

23 Body Structure Weight CBU 2,080 kg 2014 Ridgeline 2,018 kg Increased Wheelbase SOT Protection Increased Stiffness Increased Bed Size 2017 Ridgeline Body 609 kg 593 kg #

24 Body Structure Light-Weighting Aluminum Hood High Strength Steel Front Side Frame Hot Stamp Door Ring -10.1kg -7.4kg Max 440MPa Max 980MPa Cast Magnesium IP Frame Composite Battery Base Composite B-Plr Stiff kg -0.6kg

25 Performance Concept Comfortable, Confident & Powerful Dynamic Performance in All Conditions Sand Pit River Rock Course Water Fording Sand Dunes Frame Twist 60 Degree Hill Better ride comfort Better traction Better stability on and off the road Independent suspension Best active AWD in the market Stronger, lighter body #

26 Performance Targets PERSONAL Attractive & Modern All targets met or exceeded Very competitive product with clear customer advantages LIFE S ADVENTURE GUIDE Interior Refinement Truck Proportion Previous Above-class feeling Reduce buttress, longer & level bed sides, stance Acceleration 3.5L DI, 6AT, IWR (reduced) Cargo Module Capability Increase bed length & width (CRF450R) & Maintain 4 feet between wheel wells PREPARED Capable & Versatile Payload Towing Performance (5,000 lbs.) (1,584 lbs.) Payload capacity (100 lbs. = 1.0 p) Increased torque & longer wheelbase Off Road Traction Management (snow, mud, sand, 7 ¾ in. clearance) Hidden (Dirty) Storage Maintain 2 nd row under seat storage & in-bed trunk (dirty) + seat hooks (HAA) NVH Multi-link, LT platform & body sealing CONFIDENT Comfortable & Secure Ride Comfort Steering & Handling Multi-link rear suspension EPS, multi-link, (-) increase wheelbase Fuel Economy 21 mpg combined VCM, i-vtm, reduced aero, IWR (reduced) 26

27 Smooth Asphalt Highway Noise Quieter Performance NVH Best in class on-road cabin isolation New Ridgeline RT RTL RTL-E 14M Ridgeline Comp B Comp C Rear Sub-Frame Mounts 27 Comp A Concrete Rain Groove Highway Noise Quieter Collar + butterfly braces (+45% mount stiffness) Helps to isolate road load input from the chassis into the body

28 Lane Change Speed (mph) Fuwa index Performance Handling Precise Body Control Top Class Performance Double Lane Change Max Speed Ride Test (Gross Body Control vs. Aftershake) Comp D New Ridgeline Comp A Comp C Ridgeline 2014 Ridgeline 2015 Comp A Comp C Comp D Aftershake index

29 Torsional Stiffness Performance Body Rigidity Unibody construction offers superior ride comfort, handling & confidence Better Handling New Ridgeline Torsion + 28% Body-on-Frame Design 14 Ridgeline Comp C Comp D 29 Doors and tailgate still open/close during severe frame twist mode Bending Stiffness Better Ride Comfort

30 Performance Safety Maximize Passive Safety Through Body Design Rollover Protection Frontal Crash Protection Cargo Protection # Side Impact 2-Row Protection Rear Crash Protection

31 Performance Safety Robust Platform Maintained Crash Performance Truck Size (+360mm) Minimal Added Parts Front Crash Rear Crash 31

32 Performance Small Overlap Test 32

33 Performance Rear Crash Platform Axial Crush Mode Ridgeline Bend Bend Mode In-Bed Trunk Packaging BASELINE SPEC PERFORMANCE Platform Ridgeline Standard Trailer Hitch Platform Ridgeline FINAL SPEC Platform Frame A (2.0) Frame B (1.6) Upr Stiff (0.8) 33 ~ +10% Stroke ~ -20% Energy Ridgeline Frame A (2.0) Frame B (1.6) Upr Stiff (0.8) Lwr Stiff (2.0)

34 Performance Safety NHTSA Industry-Leading Safety Ratings Frontal crash National Highway Side crash Traffic Safety Rollover Administration Overall Rating IIHS Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Front Crash Prevention Frontal Collision Side Collision Rear/Head Roof Strength Superior Good Good Good Good Small Overlap Good 34

35 The All-New 2017 Honda Ridgeline Great Designs In Steel May 17, 2017