We already know that pickup trucks are made for you to be able to work hard but what many people do not know is that some of them like the 2017 Honda Ridgeline are also made for you to party harder. The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is certainly one pickup truck you would want for your daily activities as it provides the perfect partner for work and pleasure.

2017 Honda Ridgeline: Powerful Workhorse

Here's the deal, in order for a truck to be useful for work, it should have enough power to still run smoothly even while carrying a heavy load. The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. This is matched with a with a six-speed automatic transmission that transfers the power through a standard front wheel drive (FWD) and an optional configuration for an all-wheel drive.

Accordingly, the abovementioned powertrain allows the 2017 Honda Ridgeline to carry a maximum load of 1,584 pounds and a towing capability of 5,000 pounds. With this, you need not look further if you are trying to get yourself a workhorse.

2017 Honda Ridgeline: The Party Truck

This is where things get a little more interesting. The 2017 Honda Ridgeline offers a very flexible bed that you can use to haul your friends and carry your party supplies. The Car Connection reported that the 2017 Honda Ridgeline has a bed with a length of 63-inches that also has several features you cannot find in any other models. For instance, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline features a built-in cooler found under the floor of its bed where you can keep your beer cool. It also has a drain plug, so you won't have to worry about taking out the ice that melted into water afterwards.

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline's bed also offers a space for you to set-up a wicked sound system to make things more interesting. In addition, the sound system can go for 11 hours and the engine does not even have to be on. That is more than enough time to have a great party.

2017 Honda Ridgeline: A Practical Partner

Given how the 2017 Honda Ridgeline offers a good work and party partner with its power and truck bed, it already makes a good truck to buy. Add its practicality in the fuel efficiency aspect and you certainly have yourself a winner. Reports state that the 2017 Honda Ridgeline is capable of 19/26/22 and 18/25/21 miles per gallon in the city, highway and combined for its FWD and AWD settings respectively. With the 2017 Honda Ridgeline basically having all you need for work and party, buying one for yourself is a no-brainer.