The 2021 Honda Ridgeline Is the Truck For Non-Truck People
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2021 Honda Ridgeline review! The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is a cool pickup truck for people who aren't traditional truck buyers. The Ridgeline is updated for 2021, and today I'm reviewing the 2021 Honda Ridgeline. I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of the Ridgeline, and I'll show you all the interesting benefits. I'm also driving the Ridgeline, and I'll show you what it's like to drive the Honda Ridgeline.
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Doug is the type of guy who brings his cooler into the store to get ice
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Lol. I scratched my head when he said that.
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I used to do that in Florida because as soon ad you left the store it would start melting
"Crossover in the front, Pickup in the back" So an automotive Mullet.
El Camino?
@@alig.20 that would be a sedan in the front, truck in the back.
Why do people complain about pickups truck based on crossovers, yet none of you complain about that most pickup trucks are based on SUVs?
@@automation7295 Because *gasps * An SUV… is on a truck chassis. I’d clarify, but big words probably confuse you.
@@automation7295 to me the new redgeline is the closest thing we have to an 80s mini truck , remember most mini trucks in the 80s were based on compact cars , the nissan hardbody was based on the Sentra, the Toyota truck SR5 was based on the Corolla, the VW rabbit pickup was based on the rabbit hatch and back then Honda never built a mini truck , so I think it's a good move by their part .
If my Ridgeline came home with those wheels on, I'd ground it for a month.
Lmao, I kinda like it, but serves no purpose 😂😂
@@Kemozabe Aesthetic > Purpose
Well not everyone likes the same thing. I love the design and color of the wheels.
I would just make those silver circles black and the lugs black.
The wheels were the only part that weren’t horrifically minivan-ish
The Reason for the Tachometer priority is so you can watch the VTEC kick in yo
Whistlin Diesel be like...I gotta lie, I’m really impressed.
😂 saw this and scrolled down a bit just knowing would find WD comment let WD have his way with this one 😂
This need to be top comment 😂😂
Doug seconds later- is that a man ramming a Ridgeline through a brick wall??!?
I'll take the 9 out of 19,000,000
Whistlin Diesel is like the anti-Doug
Ah yes, the Houston Police Department edition
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Lmao i saw that and immediately started having flash backs
The perfect car if you live in Houston and have Suicidal Thoughts
Just go around Suburban Houston and get shot by gangs
do they still have corvettes? I remember seeing those circa 99 when I would drive thru the area.
Honda Police Department
8:10 Doug: "There is no speedometer."
8:20 Also Doug: "Here is the speedometer"
Small brain comment
Me: Mom, can I have TRD?
Mom: No, we have TRD at home.
TRD at home: HPD
HPD is no joke. It’s where Honda Indycar engines are built and developed
Hpd was actually established around 1993
@@madspike2180 The badging on this truck is a joke though.
@@madspike2180 yeah except street car by HPD is a joke
Cursed
All I learned today is that Doug has never in his life purchased a bag of ice
So it seems
Put a bag of ice in that stowage area right over the exhaust pipes....it gonna melt so fast.
How many bags is it gonna take to fill it lol
@@joshimcfarland3562 half the fridge
Honda Fridgeline ✅
“Truckyness” “Off-roadie-er”
Gotta love these “Dougisums!
Dougisums is why we come here
Dougy-style
Amen😂😂😂😂
TRD-FY
@WANT S[Е]Х - check my vidео ! lmao gayass spam bot
I had a 1st gen ridgeline and it really suprised me offroad. The all wheel drive system works incredibly well. I climbed a few enbankments that my trd tundra 4x4 didnt make it up. Also drove in bumper deep snow and drove circles around solid axle 4x4 trucks.
I got a Ridgeline this summer. I had a lot of fun going places that I couldn't get to in my previous crossover SUV. That may be more a commentary on how badly suited my last vehicle was than how great the Ridgeline is offroad. Still I got up hills that were stupid to even try in my RAV4. It was really fun to get to trailheads that I couldn't before.
I find it interesting that everyone talks shit about the Ridgeline and says it’s not a real truck, but yet Ford and Hyundai build a slightly smaller version of the Ridgeline and people love it.
The Hyundai is POS just like this Honda
“Truck for non-truck people” perfect explaining for the ridgeline
Truck for people who don't need to over compensate for anything.
@@stevenwilliams1805 I would rather “over-compensate” than under compensate with this eyesore
@@thepaininducer8531 I guess, looks more like a truck than the first one. Still don't know why nobody else has caught on with the tailgate and in bed trunk. Instead somebody came up with a overpriced multi piece tailgate option.
@@thepaininducer8531 Buddy, look at your profile picture. You probably aren't old enough to drive... 😂🤦🏻♂️ Always these little Gen Z kids hating.
@@fuosdi64 that's right I'm 17 and every kid makes fun of me for driving an 87 Toyota pickup 5 speed 22R , but their new F150's Chevy Silverado's and Dodge ram 25000's are always at the shops , due the electronics issues and automatic transmission problems .
“If you’re looking for a real truck this isn’t it… but if you’re looking for factory gold rims….”
No he said bronse
They're bronze
*bronze
Lolololololololololol
Either way I don't like the wheels.
Something I didn't notice mentioned was the towing capacity at 5,000lbs. That's a decent figure and would be a factor if I wanted to buy this truck.
Honda says (forgive my poor memory) something like 92% of truck owners will never tow more than that. In their lives. Again, if you ain't one of them...
It's a unibody
I wouldn't tow anything over a ton with this thing.
A cool feature @Doug didn't mention ( or find) is that if you drop your key in the lockable trunk, it will NOT close. It'll just keep popping back open.
Also just to note: Doug is reviewing the 'Sport' package which is essentially the bottom of the totem pole when it comes to features. My 2017 RTL-T has all of the bells and whistles he is complaining about the truck not having, including: heated seats, electronic seats, lighted mirrors, rear chargers, and Apple CarPlay 4 years ago.
We have 35 acres of farm/woods. I had a Sierra then two Silverados. Now have a Ridgeline. Now I wish my vehicle was larger a few times a year rather than wishing my vehicle was smaller every day. The Ridgeline obviously does not have the load or towing capability, but is better in almost every other way for my needs.
A Honda makes so much sense
Interesting perspective
@@MrTresto If you really don't need a truck it does. The Ridgeline buyer would most likely be better off with an SUV/crossover and a trailer which would make more sense for people moving and occasional cargo. I'm am more in line with Ralph's needs and pull heavy dump trailers. The Ridgeline would last a few hours with one of my trailers behind it.
We have a gooseneck trailer. Imagine a gooseneck hitch on a Ridgeline.
5,000 lb tow limit. This truck competes with small gas trucks not with large diesel trucks.
HPD actually develops the IndyCar engines and Acura NSX GT racing engines.
Thank you! I hate when Doug does no research and makes stupid claims like that.
@@erichschmidt8226 lol, it's alright, not many people know HPD anyway.
Indy 500 winning engine manufacturer as well!
If I didn't read this comment I wouldn't have known
This is misleading, and it's not the first time Doug fails to deliver, almost every other video there's one or more big mistake like this.
Dude needs to put more effort.
@@erichschmidt8226 Doug's point is reasonable tho, in the case of this specific vehicle. It claims to be a performance model but all the upgrades are purely cosmetic.
My dad just got one of these…one fun quirk that you would have enjoyed, the higher end trim levels have a Trunk Bed Speaker system that is really weird and works pretty well actually.
fun fact: this engine is also in the honda odyssey, passport, and prev gen acura tlx, the screen and rear seatback are from the pilot, and the whole interior is the pilot
That's because the Ridgeline is a 3rd gen Honda Pilot with slightly beefed up components due to the chassis extension
That's because it's a proven engine.
@@rustler08 wrong.
Those fender flares are a crime against humanity.
Those fender flares are fugly
Will be faded and looking ugly by the end of the year. Cant believe "manufacturers" are even selling those. That's a $65 ebay special.
'Fender flares" aka matte spray paint.
@@bravobrk you said it perfectly. I was like those are awful. Looks like someone took a new ridgeline and modified it with their own EBay kits. Awful. Can’t believe it came from the factory like that
Hahaha good one
The truck 80% of all truck owners really need.
Not when a lot of truck owners use their truck to tow. Sorry but I would never tow with a unibody vehicle, idc what it looks like.
Sadly...it's hideous.
Ridgeline is junk. But I do agree. Most people with new trucks don't even tow or haul. They are just driving to work and to their kids soccer practice. But still. These Honda trucks are garbage. I sold GMC trucks for a while and Everytime one would roll in the owner would just tell me how much " better" their Honda was compared to a Denali. Lol. Junk
90%
@@braydenmcneal6709 I tow with mine just like I towed with my Jeep Cherokee. Stay in the limits of the vehicle and there isn't an issue. Which is 5000lbs. Most people don't tow more than 2000lbs a few times a year.
I’m always surprised there is not more demand for pickups to hold 4’ x 8’ plywood/drywall. Wouldn’t a minivan like a Chrysler Pacifica or Kia Carnival offer more utility for a lot of home construction contractors? Also better for 8 foot boards to build a deck etc. But I guess at that point you might also buy a work van.
First
Exactly why I bought my Chevy Avalanche with the fold down rear wall and window. It was the only truck that could haul 8 foot boards completely enclosed INSIDE the vehicle with nothing sticking out or hanging over like my 3rd gen Honda CRV could.
Most people who *actually* use their vehicle to work buy vans.
Everybody who says they need their pickup for work is either lying, or do something super niche.
Some stays dry and others feel the pain
@@MrFitness94 bingo! Conversion vans from the 90s are still rolling around full of plywood.
HPD has been building IndyCar engines for years. Their credentials are real.
Doug has an unfortunate habit of calling things that he doesn't understand "stupid".
The credentials are real, this hpd package is stickers and wheels.
Except, they didn't touch the engine on this vehicle lol.
“HPD “, “TRD”. They’d make everything aggressive except the engine.
True haha
True. Unless it’s in an Acura or Lexus the engines are watered down lol
Its performance decoration
... And the brakes, and the suspension, and nearly everything else for that matter. TRD/HPD = R.I.C.E.
HPD sounds awful close to HPV
The best thing about this truck is the tailgate and bed storage area.
Paddle shifters.
@@HondaTrumpAi see not a truck.
Aa a mobile mechanic, I would love the Ridgeline. Those storage compartments would be super handy. It would also get decent gas mileage.
@@Sheridantank I own a 2008 ridgeline and remodel houses. I keep all my cordless and general use tools in the trunk. Coolest thing ever. Not like a cross-bed tool box that takes up bed space.
I really wish they made it with a stickshift.
Smack talk all you want, this is one of the most in-demand vehicles on earth. I work at a Honda dealership and if we actually get one that hits the lot, meaning that it is not pre-sold from the factory, it usually lasts about 24 hours because we have a long waiting list of people that want to buy one as soon as it hits the ground. They ride and drive better than anything else with a truck bed, Ford is even trying to copycat Honda with their new Maverick vehicle because they know how high the demand is for this kind of vehicle.
Interesting. I was wondering what Ford was thinking with the maverick but that makes more sense now. I wouldn’t be caught dead in one of these but to each his own!
I just Bought 2021 Ridgeline RTLE highest trim $45K and I got everything. Heated seats, Leather seats, Sunroof, power seats, tonneau cover, premium sound, in bed sound system and power outlet and visor mirror lights lol
Same here and I got the lift.
You have everything for this money exept one. Good car 😂
@@zbychulatara nope he got a great truck.
Imagine paying extra money for a package that makes your vehicle look more ugly.
The only thing that looks ugly is the hpd decal, I think the rims are kinda cool
Truck buyers have been doing that for decades.
Agreed this truck is ugly af
fenders are gawd awful
Those fenders make it look even worse
Doug’s the type of guy to bring popcorn to watch dentist waiting room movies
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best comment of the month right here
I still have my 2006 that I bought in July 2005, one of the first off the line. I'm not a rancher or a construction worker so it has been perfect for me. Never once used the trunk as a cooler.
316k mile and still counting!
@@Dsok0314 damn! Gives me hope for mine, 2010 RTL
@@Dsok0314 2014 RTL, 97k miles, my daily and I love it, only complaint is gas but I can’t really complain when it’s a heavy truck with a 3.5L engine
@@n0tfbnglz 325k and still going strong!!!
Timing belt and water pump changed 2x regular oil change every 5k.
My goal is 400k miles or more and then I’ll buy my super cars and luxury truck/suv.
I have a 2021 Sport with the HPD package that is my daily driver. I use it for work, and it’s been one of the best “work” vehicles I have ever owned. The in-bed storage bin and the 2 way tailgate were huge selling points for me. The interior room with the rear seat folded up was amazing also. It’s very likely, I’ll buy another one when it comes time to trade again. It’s also one of the only mid-sized trucks eligible for the Section 179 tax credit on “business equipment”.
No Doug, that bed doesn't look like any other truck bed. It's almost perfectly flat with no fender well protrusions
For real. I own a 2008 ridgeline and I can lay a 4 x 8 sheet of dry wall flat in the bed
@@terrybuckley1556 Surprised he missed that detail. It seems very convenient
@@terrybuckley1556 congrats? You can fit 4x8 plywood flat like that in any midsize truck
@@Hobinator17 wish there were moderators on large youtube channels like this. That's simply not true
@@derek723 just asked my buddy with a tacoma and he said yeah the wells block it. I drive a f150 and a sierra at work, never assumed there'd be a problem with smaller trucks. Guess we need to make them bigger
If some random guy sees HPD, and the town he's in' Police Dept. in' Initials for the PD HPD, he's gonna think your a cop.
Honda police department
Houston lol
☺..."HPD" . I think Honda must have been binge watching Hawaii five-0.
*"This just in, automobile manufacturer Honda is banned from selling its new line of pickup trucks in America due to its similarities with police departments"*
I think of HPV
As many reviewers have said, the Ridgeline is the truck that 90% of truck buyers ACTUALLY need.
such blasphemous word
It definitely looks a lot better. Love the hidden trunk, and that it’s a Honda.
Doug’s back to wearing two t-shirts!
That guy has no taste in dressing.
@@r33k24 u have no taste is dressing
@@r33k24 you probably mix ranch and balsamic
What’s the problem?
@@r33k24 that’s def true but he said it’s cause he sweats through one shirt. He’s gotta deal with that socal weather
The truck that most people need but won't admit and make fun of instead.
Honestly couldn’t have said it better. For me though, I am not ashamed in saying I love the ridge line and how it gives a giant middle finger to all other trucks.
Gold star comment!
So much truth in one comment
@@ARandomDarkLink I'm going back out after lunch and get a couple more loads of rock in my double axle dump trailer. Bring that big finger on over and I won't need to work my F350 all day.
320k miles and still counting, whats so funny?
Yes I have an 2002 NSX and 2003 Murcielago BECAUSE OF THE MY RIDGELINE.
I don’t know, man. I drive the 2020 model, in a higher trim level. It is my primary work vehicle for my cabinetmaking business. It’s the best truck I’ve ever driven. I’ve seen all the others higher on your list, and even own a 2020 model of one of them, and this is MILES better than any of them. And I paid 35K for a pretty loaded model.
I’d agree. Unless you do heavy off roading or heavy towing (most people don’t), Ridgelines are the bomb
Just bought a 2021 EXL and I pick it up in two days. Never bought a pickup before but I’m pumped to get this one. Glad to hear you like yours so much!
Unless you get a huge discount, the ridgeline is over priced. Paid $10k more than the base ridgeline sticker price for a 2021 F150 XLT with off road+ towing packages and the panoramic sunroof. I'd say the 3.5L ecoboost + 10 speed automatic has the same mpg as the ridgeline too. Honda needs to lower the price if they really want to sell their truck.
@@tomascleary917 I think you’ll love it. As much as I love Doug’s videos, I just think this one missed a little bit. Everyone wants to say “It needs to be more like every other truck.” Well, just go get one of those, if that’s the case. This is a unique product that isn’t really trying to be what any of those are. Honda made a mistake by trying to appease that crowd a little bit with the 2021 refresh. It just makes everyone compare it even more. So it won’t rock crawl like a Tacoma…so what? Let’s drive both down a freeway with bad pavement and then compare notes. Which scenario is going to happen more often, anyway? Let’s also see just how much fits inside/in the bed of each truck, which these reviews never mention. The Ridgeline is superior to the competition in almost every way except one, and it’s the one thing most of us are never going to do, anyway.
@@kerryhale8646 Amazing feedback! I picked it up yesterday and I think for what I need, lugging around a toddler, dog and wife and all the daily life materials groceries, trips to the cottage, etc I think this will be perfect for us. It's a really comfortable drive and the features are great. Thanks for the info.
I got my 2021 Honda Ridgeline Sport for $35,800 and my 2016 Sonata was traded in for $8500. Love my Ridgeline and its the best small truck on the market id say. Most are just too afraid that people wont take them seriously with one. This is the biggest cabin in the midsize truck segment also so get a full size if you really need alot of room. This engine is great, reliable, gets better mileage and better power than all but 1 truck which only gets better power. The AWD system is excellent as well
The Honda ridgeline is the fakest truck it ain't real
I just don’t understand why you would get a ridge line over a Tacoma. Both are reliable, but the Tacoma does towing and truck-related things better. It has a much better ground clearance and interior is on par if not better. The double cabs have more usable interiors and while you don’t get the bed trunk, you get a full size spare. The road feel is only improved over potholes and dirt road conditions where the independent rear can function, on road the Tacoma has good dampening and less body roll than the ridge line
@@jacobhauenstein well, the ridgline Just drives and feels a lot better on the road. Its faster and mroe comfortable, more interior space. Most people don't need the full capability of the tacoma
where did you get your ridgeline...price sounds good....shopping now for sport....thanks
@@Drsuessmusic It ain't real what? This is more truck than literally 90% of people will ever need. In their lives. It is so much better at performing everyday tasks than a "real" truck that it is a mystery why EVERYONE who wants a small pickup wouldn't look at one of these first. There's a reason we don't make body-on-frame cars anymore. Do you think that there's something magic about a light-duty truck that somehow requires virtually antique tech to allow it to function? For the right user, this is an excellent alternative.
My grandpa has a ridgeline just because owning a pickup truck was on his bucket list. Never once has he used it as a pickup truck. Describing it as a truck for non-truck people is the perfect way to put it.
Should've done a fully loaded one, with the in-bed sound system.
What is that retail for? If this one is 40K
@@KyleKilroy You can spec one up to almost 50k but the one with pretty much all the features like heated seats, sunroof, wireless phone charger, 540w audio system, in-bed stereo system, etc. starts at $42,420. With the HPD package like this one, it'll be like 45k.
Yea, a Honda dealer close by me has that, the higher tier ridgeline and me and my dad went to go see it, it's very different compared to this one, like this one was just made for the exterior look and left out the electrical socket, the sunroof and the memory electric seating with up to 4 sets from what I remember. Except that one went all the way up to 52k or 55k with the included HPD package. My dad really wanted it but then told him that at that price and since he wants to tow his boat and a little off-road, you can get the base model Rubicon or even Sahara which start at 43k and has way more versatility than the ridgeline, even at such a high asking price.
I have a 2021 RTL-E and it was $42k OTD price. If your not seriously off-reading, this is the perfect truck.
@@markohd1075 you're*
I like this updated front end on the Gen 2 Ridgeline but I agree with Doug - the Gen 1 overall style was unique and very cool. I really miss that utilitarian simplicity, and I really miss my 2006 Ridgeline.
Doug is the type of guy whom keeps the rear-middle seat's headrest up, in case someone needs a sudden ride along.
Doug's the type of person to cancel a doctor's appointment because hes sick
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Bruhh
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Lol 🤣🤦♂️😂
@Connor McfarIand your right, it's not funny, its hysterical
It's a real shame they didn't give you a higher trim version to check out. The in-bed audio system is a truly interesting quirk/feature.
I kept hoping for this review cause of that. I find it upsetting that they are so interested in pushing the HDP package they are not promoting what makes this truck special.
Just came across this. I’ve owned a 2023 ridgeline sport for a couple months now. I use the truck as a truck to haul construction materials. The bed is very functional and easy to strap down materials. The inverter opening is great for storing your straps. I don’t have the inverter. The trunk is great for storing my jumper / air box along with tools / supplies I don’t want flying around in my back seat. Just have to load first before filling the bed. Keeps your backseat a lot cleaner. Drives very smooth and gets decent highway mileage. I’ve driven many Chevy and ford trucks. As long as you don’t need more towing capacity it does everything a truck needs to do pretty well.
I’m a truck guy and I look for those features you mentioned. I think your absolutely right at that price point these items should be standard.
Nothing says “off road” more than wheels that stick out further than the tires.
Go Bucs!
Fins Up!
HAHA
Urge explain bronco and wrangler?
Good one
wish that the front grille had H O N D A lettering instead of the emblem
Yes
If they made something that could fit a ATV or two bikes in the back with H O N D A on the side of the bed they’d sell a ton of these
Dear god, no.
The Honda logo is a sensor like Toyotas that's why some trd yotas don't have them from factory
They already copied Toyota once, that would just be embarrassing. Unless they add actual off-roading upgrades like a TRD Pro does (shocks, lift, etc), it will always be seen as a lesser truck.
Some cool practical features. Fold up back seats , great for lots of stuff. Interesting tailgate , and very handy bed storage , great job.
It's like an suv car and truck all in one
Yeah I have the '23 Black Edition, it is great for softball practice, I just lift up the rear seat and toss all my daughters equipment in and it disappears. Also have the truck bed audio system which is really awesome for holidays, tailgating and parties all around.
Ah yes! I’m so glad you’re reviewing the Ridgeline Doug! I really truly think the Ridgeline was and is the best ‘truck’ on the market. Freaking love my Gen 1 beefy boy, and love this 2021 model, although you’re absolutely right - the newer models lost their ‘inventive design’.
No
@@_unkown404rror_9 im gay
It’s been four months and Doug is still referring to the $62,500 LX470 sale as a recent sale.
Make sure to check out cars and bids, a car enthusiast auction website
He probably filmed this months ago.
@@________________7279 yeah that’s what I think
Why would you ever drop 60k on that I have no idea
OK?
Drive that in a city that starts with an “H” and they’ll think you’re a cop.🤦♂️😂
I live in Houston and that was my very first thought when I saw that.
wow!!! How did I not think of that! Absolutely hilarious!! Now I will never unsee it.
What a fantastic idea
Why not just say the name of the city? I promise that you wouldn't get in any trouble for doing it.
@@johnjacob688 because there's many different cities that start with H. thats the punchline of his joke! that's what makes it so funny! Houston, Hampton, Hyrum, Hillsdale, Habersham,
As a 2019 Ridgeline sport owner, I will be first to say those fender flairs look absolutely terrible. The front end is a rather decent upgrade though.
By the way- I've never liked a vehicle more than my ridgeline. All function and is a joy to drive.
In the construction field, I have seen older Ridgelines do some downright impressive shit that even Fords and Chevys couldn't. I don't know about this new one, but previous models are impressively capable!
@@djbis what kind of s..t?
The fender flairs are only on the HPD package, it also has a more tame grill without the HPD package
I've got a ranger extended cab and am seriously considering a ridgeline as I have a baby on the way and need a truck where I can put car seats in the back seat. Either a ridgeline or a tacoma crew cab. The Ridgeline is so overpriced for what it is though compared to a tacoma. "ridgeline is the better car with a truck bed, tacoma is the better truck". A tacoma 4x4 crew cab is like 7-10 less than a ridgeline of the same mileage and year. Which one I choose will come down to price and availability. Ridgelines are just too expensive for what you get which isn't a lot. They are very nice though and I'm sure the ride is more comfortable than a "real truck".
@@rem45acp Hey, thanks for the comment. Completely valid points, I know a few people who have Tacomas which are super solid trucks. Question... have you test driven both a fair amount? For me, the extra room in the cabin, more comfortable ride, faster cornering ability, more in cabin storage, locking trunk and dual opening tail gate are worth that extra 7k any day of the week. Cheers
I bought a 2021 Ridgeline and have used it for a year so far. I'm in my upper 60s. I haul plywood and lumber. I love the tailgate! I can get into it easier. I hunt with it with no issues. I haul a trailer with 2 round bales with no issues. It has wiring for trailer breaking system. The clearance to the ground isn't high making it easier to get in and out. We've taken this truck on long trips and has been great. Some of the "quirks" are not quirks. Example is the storage compartment on the side wall of the bed. I put tie down straps there. I like it. This truck definitely serves me well.
"This truck is less trucky than other trucks that have more truckiness"
Got it!
I dare you to say that 5 trucks fast.
I think he's lying.
Love the face he made 17:18
Doug say " El cOjon" instead of "El cAjon". The difference between testicle and box. Jajaja 😅
I thought "cajon" was box, and "cajona" was ball? Guess I was wrong. I won't argue with a dude I assume knows the language better than me. lol
@@JL-sm6cg He is not even laughing correctly. HAHA!! (I know the difference, being s/)
@@JL-sm6cg cojones o cojon = balls or ball
Cajón = box
But doug says EL COJON = THE BALL / the testicle
@@bravobrk Como putas no me rio correctamente, mae mi papá y yo estaba viendo el video y los dos nos reímos porque doug decía El Cojon. Jajaja pura vida
I have a 2020 Ridgeline. Same price as this and mine has all the little features (moon roof, heated seats, rear charge ports, power rear window, power seats) Only difference is the HPD package and the face lift. 18 city 24 Highway (easy) i regularly get 26 mpg Highway. It's perfect for the person who needs a pickup 20% of the time and a car the other 80%.
This truck is exactly what I'm looking for. A daily driver that I can haul some plywood or mulch from the home improvement store. Heaviest thing I'd tow would be my lawn mower.
Doug el cajón means "the drawer", el cojón (the way you pronounce it) means "the testicle" LOL
Jajajaja or hahahaha
Si. Eso mismo pensaba jajajaj
Estaba escuchando y digo... Yep, that's ballsy =D
So what your saying is Doug is a Nut 🌰
The Ridgeline is basically a Pilot with a box on the back
XD so true
Same could be said about the Silverado being a Suburban with a box on the back.
@@ALMX5DP More like the Suburban is a Silverado with the SUV rear half.
The gladiator is a wrangler with a bed
Okay I see everyone say this, which bothers me. The Honda Ridgeline (at least the second gen) has a “subframe” unibody chassis, where the unibody connected with the bed is connected to another frame, which are then welded together. If you want more confirmation than look it up.
I worked at a Honda dealer and we have this black edition I drive around with leather and lol that and one feature I like that wasn’t included in the truck you reviewed was the bed speakers. Pretty cool to tailgate and go along with that compartment to add ice and drinks
Doug, I absolutely agree with you in this video. The 1st gen has the same features but had it's own design. There is more room in the back and front seats and if you add a lift and off-road tires, you have an awesome truck.
I prefer the 2nd generation myself. Much better fuel mileage and bigger, wider bed.
It’s a shame they gave him a sport and not an RTL-E or a black edition…so many more quirks…used to sell them he didn’t even get to see the in bed speaker
"Old school traditional gauge display" Someday I should get a car that's newer than a decade old. I still think the little display on my 2001 Corvette is pretty fancy.
"They don't have a vehicle to TRD-iffey" That phrase will stick with me all day. Thanks Doug.
SOOOOOO late to the show, but I love the Ridgeline and have been waiting for Doug's take.
"Pick up the cooler and walk into the store" for the ice. Huh?
I guess with this he can... bring the Ridgeline into the store to get ice?
“Mostly cosmetic stuff, like they’re trying to be off roady”
*stares at toyota*
But the TRD pro models are capable off roaders.
What about the Hilux
In my country most of the Toyota's SUVs and Pick Ups are very capable off-road, excluding RAV4 and Corolla Cross
The in bed trunk realease is a little silly when you could just stack cinderblocks there and no one could get out. Also, don't kidnap anybody.
Same thought here.
I guess you could stack weight on any trunk and have the same situation.
I always figued they were for kids who get themselves stuck in trunks while playing.
@@michaelfoulkes9502 I just thought of that Albania episode of Top Gear, with the mental image of a brand new Rolls Royce with a bunch of cinderblocks stacked on the trunk, tearing up the paint.
I test drove the Ridgeline and it's main competitors such as the Tacoma, Gladiator, Ranger, and Colorado. The Ridgeline drives much better and has a smoother feel on the road. I also find it has more utility for most people. The trunk bed liner is included in all versions and is made of a very strong and scratch resistant composite material. It's also much nicer in the cabin and spacious just like the pilot. As for the looks , the 2021 Ridgeline doesn't look like a pilot at all aside from the interior which is not a bad thing. For 2021 Honda completely redesigned the front end and added dual exaust pipes to give it a little bit of a brawnier look. Look Honda knows what it's doing by targeting an overlooked market of people who want the utility of a truck for those times when they need it and the driveability of car when they don't. I bet 99% of truck owners rarely drive off pavement and just want something that is a little more flexible and macho looking than an SUV or Mini van. Ridgeline ticks those boxes for most people. For now the Ridgeline is in a class of it's own till the Ford Maverick and the Hyundai Santa Cruz hit the market. Checkout other Ridgeline reviews on youtube and don't listen to this guy. He seems like he has a hate on for Honda.
With your statement, its like im watching a vlogger who created a script. Dont get me wrong, whAtever you said are all true thats why I bought 2021 honda ridgeline exl, it just takes time here in my place in canada to arrive, i ordered last march and im still waiting.
Your wrong real trucks like the Ford are more heavy duty and don't get stuck in deep mud plus it is basically a minivan and so much truck owners off road because they are built for it
Yes, we all remember transmitting HPD in college...
Given that I own a 2019 black edition that I purchased for just over 40k and has perforated leather, sunroof, lights on the visor mirrors (though even as a woman, I never use those….), the fancier infotainment system, etc, some of the review doesn’t seem realistic. The Ridgeline won over the Tacoma because I only have one vehicle. I wanted a daily driver that can haul loads when needed but also carry groceries and my kids (but avoiding becoming a people mover, like a van or 3 row suv). The Tacoma without the flip up seats and no trunk space and nearly identical towing capacity and payload just didn’t make sense. Outside of low clearance, there is absolutely no loss to the Tacoma. The only reason that the model youre reviewing costs 41k is the hpd package, so it’s not fair to constantly point out the cost. Given that 90% of my driving is on the road and this transverses off road well, as long as you aren’t trying to clear boulders, but you didn’t test it off road at all! I have had it in muddy fields and rocky areas repeatedly for hunting and it actually does extremely well off road.
You seem cool
For some reason people (men) think bigger is always better.
Hey Doug. "HPD" has been around for a while. Is a part of Honda thats in santa clarita that works specifically on honda LeMans engines.
Since 1993.
Putting it on this truck is still cringe
That's true. Now if it had a HPD v8 in it. Now that would be wonderful
Too close to HPV 😄😎
never heard of them tbf. Maybe because their usual performance models are called Type R. Not N, TRD, STI, Polestar, OPC, Nismo or some other performance-sub-brand..
As a late comment and a recent purchaser of a 22', if DD had driven an RTL he would have had the power leather/heated seats and sunroof for the same money as that HPD package. I love mine and Doug is spot on for buyers that cross shopped the Tacoma/Rangers/Gladiators which I did. This has plenty of capability, a MUCH better ride, more interior space and way more comfortable seats. Plus, that rear trunk? So good. As far as off-road chops....watch some other reviews that do just that. Everyone is impressed. Sure it can't hit the higher limits but you can still do some impressive trailing. There's a great aftermarket for going even a bit further.
6:08 "You don't have to pick up the cooler, walk into the store..."
Is this... is this how Doug thinks you get ice 😟
Down South they sell ice in bags….
@@dlw3m pretty sure that's everywhere, right?
The Ridgeline walked so the Maverick and Santa Cruz could run
I'd rather have the Maverick
@@Mr_Green1017 Why? I love it that people talk shit about the ridgeline but love the maverick for reasons beyond me.
@@Mr_Green1017 I would never rather have a fart, I mean ford over anything 🤢🤮
@@fluffyres6107 Thank you! Every time I read an article about Maverick, all the comments are positive. But Ridgeline gets destroyed with “minivan” insults at the mere mention.
@@fluffyres6107 I like both. But the RL has a few things that bother me that the Maverick got right. For example the RL’s adaptive cruise cuts off at 22 mph, whereas the maverick has low speed follow. The ridgeline has skinny little center armrests, the Maverick has a normal center armrest so my elbow wont be hanging off. The RL’s infotainment is also really subpar compared to the Maverick. Also you can get a Maverick Lariat with every option for less $ than a base RL sport. Small petty things, but stuff that in my opinion would make the Maverick easier to live with. Just wish the Maverick could tow the full 5000 lbs like the RL and Santa Cruz. No denying Ridgeline is a great truck though.
Just got an RTL today. I think it's fun to drive. Feels more powerful than my straight 6 328xi was. In lower gears anyway. Only had it on the highway coming home from the dealership so far.
Kinda outgrew it now. Could use a bigger cabin. But still been a nice vehicle.
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The design of Ridgeline was better suited to meeting my needs than any other midsize truck. However, it has 2 fatal defects. First it is not an off-road truck, so the standard AWD only adds complexity, decreases fuel economy, and adds $3,000 to the price when compared to the completion. If you live in a snow belt then disregard that comment. Second, it has one of the last remaining interference timing belt engines. Apparently, Honda has no problem saving $10-15 per vehicle when they know every customer will spend $1,300 between 60,000 and 100,000 miles to change the timing belt and water pump. And the HPD package is more than a $3,000 option for some graphics and tire package. Try buying a Ridgeline for less than $40,000.
Day 45 and Doug still doesn't remember his second channel's password
I don't think he's gonna be able to upload much there considering the rate at which the carsandbids channel is getting uploads
@@manaspradhan8041 he will when he drives stuff that he has already reviewed like the RR Ghost or the Aston Martin DBX.
i just want him to review houses again
I think this is a truck that's more honest than other trucks. Tons of people buy the insane top trim off-road beasts and never use even a fraction of their potential. At least this one emphasizes the things people will ACTUALLY use their trucks for. Daily driver with a little bit of capability thrown in.
I will agree with you that too many people but off-road trims and never off-road it. But the other things I’m going to disagree, there is nothing on the Ridgeline that offers capability wise that other similarly priced trucks offer (besides the storage under the bed which is cool) the f150 can get all the features that this has for less money and you get a 2.3L which is more efficient than this v6
And this is coming from an Acura/honda fan
People need a lot of truck for the huge ego capacity.
On a more serious note, I was explaining this to one of my old bosses, he looked at me with all seriousness and said "what are you trying to say?"
For all of you guys like him, who drive dually pickups and own multiple trailers, you are clearly not who we're making fun of. Surly you can tell the difference as well as the rest of us. It's kind of like noticing a guy with edged up eyebrows, once you see it you can't not see it.
This Ridgeline is literally a cross-over, of a crossover😂
...and it's being copied now.
HPD has been around for a long time. Favorite thing ive found is that if bought with it new you could get a HPD Supercharger for your manual CR-Z and keep your warranty.
My dad had an ‘08 ridgeline and loved it. When looking for a replacement after 240,000 miles, he thought about the tacoma, gladiator, and the new ridgeline. He almost got the gladiator because of the stock manual but the deciding factor came down to the fact that you can’t fit a standard piece of plywood in the back of any other midsize pickup. You can in the ridge
Hiw much plywood is he really hauling
You can in the new maverick too...
the original Ridgeline was literally the most original - agree with Doug here I wish they kept that going...
That 1st gen Ridgeline looked tough and I really liked how it looked. These new ones look pretty weak, but looks aside, it's got a lot of other good stuff going for it.
After seeing Doug's lackluster review, I love this truck even more which I thought wasn’t possible.
1st video I watched of urs and love it man ty for the review !
Why does Doug sound like he’s having a stroke every time he says the word “tough”
... or a seizure saying "CARS AND BIDS"?
Power Stroke 🤣🤣🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣
His manufactured enthusiasm drives me nuts. I do enjoy the car reviews though.
@@meltedbrain85 dude, these R the funny parts about it, ppl watch him because of his funny nature asside from the extensive detailed review of stuff others don't cover
Because he's trying to use it in the same sentence as Ridgeline
"There's no speedometer in here, very strange." A DIGITAL READOUT IS STILL CALLED A SPEEDOMETER, DOUG.
Doug's brain works differently from us mortals.
Plus Honda has had digital speedometers for 15 years now
This is the same guy that didn't understand that electric motors still have RPM
🤦😂
Wow, you people are wishing death Doug?
God just like YT comments, you aren't allowed to make mistakes in America?
I had the 06, best truck bed out there from the gate to the trunk etc. Best thing ever.
Just bought one. This headline is spot on. I don't want a truck but sometimes I need a truck bed.
The only time I thought power seats were cool was when I was 10 and my grandparents bought a new Cadillac. I kind of get it if you and your wife share a car and are swapping every day, but I personally set my seat once and it will sit in that position for years without movement. BMW has had some awesome manual seats with good adjustment in a bunch of different directions including thigh adjustment. I'd rather have a good manual adjust seat over an average electric adjust seat.
Agreed. I'm the only one who drives my car, so I the only time I rarely want to adjust it is to recline if I'm parked waiting. But I never do it because my car is old, and I choose not to run the risk of those power seats finally breaking down in an unsafe driving position. It's also annoying to hold a button while the seat reclines slowly; I'd rather pull a lever and in one second lean back to where I want the seat.
Same goes for power passenger seats. That seat might need to lean or slide forward or back once a year when I have a rear seat passenger or cargo.
Power seats address a problem that's never existed, and complicate a function that was already convenient.
Our 2014 odyssey has the 2 rider memory buttons which I don't get why more cars don't do. It defaults to my wife who is half my size. But when I open the door, I just press the button and I can get in while it adjusts automatically. The only way I see that system being beat is if it can start adjusting to the person before you even open the door lol.
Completely agree. Electronic seat adjustment is just inconvenient. Takes FOREVER what a manual sear adjustment can do in a matter of seconds
These are all good points. I will offer one counter point, be it small and nuanced, it is legitimate. And that is that accidents have happened by drivers trying to adjust a seat while driving. The leverage needed to move forward and back makes electronic seats inherently safer.
Yes people shouldn't be dumb, but either way it does happen. Taking that manual option away completely eliminates that.
Counter COUNTER point. Why can't cars offer both? Automatic for fine tuning, but leave a manual lever. All in favor say aye.
To be fair, on manual seats the base of the seat can't be moved up or down. Being able to adjust that is convenient for people who are significantly taller or shorter than average.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: this is exactly why Honda needs the reinvigorate the Element. Make it a bit more off road-y and it will explode. IT IS TIME.
Honda’s golden era: Element, older version Ridgeline, S2000. Those were the glory days.
I have a 19 2wd.. just drove 1,000 miles and averaged 31.7mpg w/200lbs in the bed and 3 people inside. The MPG is consistent and significantly better than the stated rating.
2023 update. Drove it 50k miles and turned it in (lease). It was an awesome truck that was used as our main family vehicle. Our last round trip from Ohio to Fla and back we averaged 31.7mpg. Three adults and the bed was loaded. Its truly an awesome alternative to a family sedan or SUV.
Been a yr since we turn it in and missing it in every way. So... yesterday we ordered a 23 RTL-E. Hoping to keep it long term
I’ve never heard of anyone ever taking their cooler into a store to fill it with ice. In San Diego, don’t you just buy bags of ice like everyone else in the country?
Glad I'm not crazy. I've never seen a place that had bring your own container ice.
There are those ice stations where you can let it flow directly in your cooler without bags..... I hope that is what he is talking about.
A truck based on a pilot basically drives just like a pilot. Imagine that.
I like the ride of the Pilot. But that’s just me
Disgusting the pilot drives itself lol
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Auto Pilot😜
@Izan Jamani I think he means Honda Pilot not auto pilot
@@Sub4CarClips u missed the joke pal
I have a feeling this review isn’t gonna be as “in depth” as Whistlin Diesel’s.
The way Doug describes the Ridgeline that it’s similar to a UTE, El Camino, or SSR.
It looks great! I’d love to have one.