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2011 Honda Big Red First Ride Photo Gallery

The Big Red definitely has some fun tucked away beneath that hard-working exterior.

We ride the improved 2011 Honda Big Red MUV to see if new upgrades make this side-by-side a better work rig. Check out the full review: 2011 Honda Big Red 4x4 MUV First Ride.

Honda included a hydraulic assist for the dump bed.

The cab has been updated as well with a new contoured bench seat to replace the old buckets. This new saddle is comfortable and makes slipping in and out of either side very simple.

Whether it's towing a trailer or hauling cargo in its oversized bed, the Honda can pull more weight on the job.

The fuel-injected 675cc single cylinder engine is unchanged

The independent double-wishbone rear suspension switched out dual rate springs for heavier single-rate coils, and the shocks are now preload adjustable.

Outright binding grip from the hydraulics aren’t mind boggling, but the feel is consistent and ample in every situation we encountered.

The roll cage (Honda calls it a Roll Over Protection Structure, or ROPS) is now OSHA certified (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), meaning it can be used on the job site without any issues.

We learned the hard way that water funnels through an opening above the throttle foot.

Honda’s goal for 2011 was to improve the payload capacity and make the MUV increasingly usable for the working man.

A two-inch hitch receiver is standard.

The Big Red's sealed automatic transmission never gave us concern when splashing through deep water.

A 4WD setting with front and rear differential lock provides maximum traction.

Big Red features aggressive, four-ply Maxxis Bighorn tires which sport the same 25x10-12 dimensions front and rear.

Ride quality on the Big Red is fine. It’s not overly comfortable but with 5.9 inches up front and 7.1 inches of suspension travel in the rear, the MUV covers rough terrain adeptly.

Honda offers plenty of accessories, including a winch. We put it to good use.

Honda’s Multipurpose Utility Vehicle, the Big Red, is updated for 2011 to help bolster its reputation as a hard-working side-by-side.