There are jobs for which only a jackhammer will do, and there are situations that call for a tool with more finesse. The new 2017 Honda Ridgeline belongs in the second category.
After driving many brawny, full-size work trucks over the years, ENR found the first-generation Ridgeline to be a curious choice for hard-working contractors. But the made-in-America 2017 model is a pure-looking pickup, with more innovative work options. It also is more maneuverable and fuel-efficient, so it very well may have a role to play, even in heavy-construction operations.