You would expect salespeople to know every detail of the products they’re selling since they’re around them all day, but NOPE. It’s like they don’t even look at them when not with a customer.
@@chadhaire1711 Chad, thank you for watching my walkaround video showing you the standard features and functions of the 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E before you schedule your test drive at your local Honda Dealership.
I bought one yesterday and this video is very helpful. Big change for me going from a 2008 Pilot to the Ridgeline! So that's how you open that back windshield window! And I had no idea about the secret compartment! Thanks Crazy Honda Chris!!! :)
Just got back from a test drive of a Ridgeline and fell in love with the vehicle until the salesman revealed a few things about the engine that has me having second thoughts. He mentioned that the motor uses a timing belt vs chain so will have to replace in the future. The motor has VCM variable cylinder management which is cylinder deactivation. Some of my mechanic friends have told me to avoid these motors with that feature. To top it off it has start stop feature which I can tolerate since it can be shut off. Have some serious decision making to do since I like everything else about the truck
Chris left his phone number in one old video and being in the market, I gave him a call. He got back to me the same day and we talked about midsize options for my lifestyle. Chris couldn’t have gone more out of his way to help me out so please support this guy as I will now!
Really like the RTL-E. Only trouble, there are only 16 available in a 200 mile radius from me. I see sales of Ridgelines are about 50 percent higher than last year at this time. Hope they crank out more RTL-E's. Nice review. Thank you.
Great video man. I just reserved my RTL-E today. I learned a lot from this. The ONLY things I wished you covered is what constitutes the "upgraded" audio system...and the led lighting.
Every automaker should set up the auto stop-start feature so that, when you turn it off it stays off until to turn it back on again. Otherwise, great vehicle and great review!!
Fantastic review, best I've seen and I've watched dozens. After a recent test drive concluded the salesman told me the lane keep assist (lane centering) had adjustable sensitivity. True or false? Thanks much for your professionalism and sharing your product knowledge!
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18 Thanks for your reply! The Ridgeline centered nicely, the Passport we drove ping-ponged badly. Wasn't sure the salesman was correct, it was his "first day".
This was outstanding information for a new 2023 owner! Well done better than the owners manual Can you tell me the setting is called which when the vehicle veers off the side and shows yellow.. and the steering wheel chatters? Can this be turned off? What Gen is the 2023 Thanks for your great videos Really helps
Maybe during Winter when it gets dark out sooner I'll create a video. Never here during after hours. Thank you for watching and I appreciate your support!!
Another great review for sure. If possible please kindly showing night shots especially how those headlights, signal, dashboard, interior, bed light during night time. Thanks
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18 no worries it's just everyone who's reviewed the RTL-E seems to skip this button and doesn't say anything about it.. Thanks because I needed to know I have this model coming for me this month.
I just purchased a 22 rtle the front parking sensors don't give a warning until I'm about six to eight inches to the vehicle in front of me way to close any suggestions.
The two parking sensor on the ridgeline are on the side corners, not directly pointing straight ahead. Here's a link that you can see the graph where for the sensors. Thank you for watching th-cam.com/video/60pbdeORgZU/w-d-xo.html
Hey Chris, you did not explain what one of the buttons on the lower left side does. You clearly pressed it on at the 11:44 mark when pressing the heating steering wheel button on, but please explain what that button turns on or off. Thank you Crazy Honda Chris.
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18 Not the heated steering wheel. The heated wiper blades button which you passed over in describing, but did in fact push, when you pushed the heated steering wheel button. I just found it odd that you didn' t describe or make mention of the heated wiper blade button which is a new add to the 2021 RTL E and Black Edition. That was all I was trying to bring attention to.
They really need to pay someone like VW to re-design their infotainment system. The number of times you had to double-press things or hunt around to know where to press to do simple things is indicative of the complete lack of intuituveness and laggy performance. There's 0 need for all the icon animations flying all over the place when you just want to click a freaking touch screen button when you're driving down the road. It needs a software update immediately. Physical buttons will always be superior than touch buttons with no tactile response. This is all from a guy who wants to love this truck and buy a Black Edition. Also, piano black interior trim in those Black Edition models is a terrible choice. What's with all the shooting of themselves in the foot?
Does this model have BRAKE HOLD? For constant stop and go traffic or slow speed follow? Does the park function work like brake hold, like hitting the button 20 times in a busy drive thru? or just switch to neutral dozens of times. I also use it a ton with traffic jams. A parking brake button would work as well as long as i can keep the truck in drive? I just love brake hold and need to know before committing to buy this trim level. Thanks
I have a question about the back end of the truck. I have a Great Dane and want this truck for her traveling area. With putting a canopy on the top of it is there a cooling mechanism for the backend of the truck? I way to keep the canapy area cool for my Dane?
There are no cooling mechanism for the bed of the truck. The rear seats fold up and to create room for your Great Dane while keeping the dog from destroying the seats. Thank you for watching
I don't understand why the sliding back window isn't standard. Honda needs to do a better job on sports trim it does t even have powers seats or lighted sun visors. It's 2021 bro
@@JayDaRockkstar the entry-level Ridgeline has came a long way with a great changes for the better 👍. Honda does an amazing job of hearing consumers feedback, well see what's next on the new generations of Hondas. Thank you for watching!
I like what you're thinking! Honda doesn't have these as options or accessories but we or your local dealership may explore third party vendors to assist. Thank you for watching
Probably more American made content in this Ridgeline then the big 3 pickup truck garbage being produced. Only negative is the infotainment system, looks outdated but this little pickup is what 99% of the truck owners would need.
I don't know why Honda sales is calling this a "redesign". All honda did was change the front end styling, dual tailpipes out of a single exhaust and add a volume knob. Other than that, everything on the inside is exactly the same functionally as the 2020 (or even the 2017 for that matter. Same gauge cluster, same shitty head unit. If they really wanted to call this even a mid cycle refresh, they would have brought the gauge/infotaintment systems from the Pilot/Passport/Odyssey. My daughters 2015 Fit has the same head unit software as this 45K truck.
I can understand and appreciate that but this mid cycle refresh was a huge thing for many people as we had a hard time keeping them on the lot during release. Thank you for watching and sharing.
Button shifters are overkill, give me a stick shift , those buttons suck ! No knock on you , your review was excellent & it is a great truck but I see no improvement going from a sitck to those goofy looking buttons.
Pretty sad the only thing that has really changed might have been grill and gear switch going from stick to buttons other then that nothing has changed I'm vary disappointed the steering wheel the same and well 95% of this truck is same as past generation but mostly stearing wheel, over priced and not much new, want one but prefer a few upgrades first
You do realize this is the same exact interior as Honda Pilot and Passport front New 2023 Pilot has been redesigned expect Ridgeline to be also 2024 with new interior. Ridgeline already expensive pickup Truck Acura variant wouldn't sell. Ridgeline already gets IVTM4 AWD mechanically simular to ACURA Super Handling AWD System but tuned differently up until 2019.
I can understand and appreciate that. The Ridgeline has the most smooth ride in the midsize truck segment. I appreciate your support and thank you for watching. 👍
Appreciate this walkaround as we are looking at the Ridgeline RTLE. It's nice to see a video where a salesman actually has a thorough walk around.
I appreciate your support and thank you for watching
You would expect salespeople to know every detail of the products they’re selling since they’re around them all day, but NOPE. It’s like they don’t even look at them when not with a customer.
@@chadhaire1711 Chad, thank you for watching my walkaround video showing you the standard features and functions of the 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E before you schedule your test drive at your local Honda Dealership.
I bought one yesterday and this video is very helpful. Big change for me going from a 2008 Pilot to the Ridgeline! So that's how you open that back windshield window! And I had no idea about the secret compartment! Thanks Crazy Honda Chris!!! :)
Congratulations on your new Honda and thank you for watching
just got my 2021 black edition in white. MY god what an amazing truck. drives like butter.
Congratulations on your new purchase! If you don't mind me asking, is this your first Honda?
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18 yes first Honda and first truck
@@Dimaximus-K do you plan on a leveling kit?
Bought mine w few days ago , your superb post I stayed till the end. TY
Congratulations on your new purchase!!
had my RTL-E for a week and learned a great deal from this video. Thanks
You’re welcome. I appreciate your support and thank you for watching!
How are you liking it?
@@koznerol7005 honest...I couldn't be happier other than the inferior infotainment center. Its a dream otherwise
I’ve had this truck for a week and this video taught me a lot. Thank you!
Glad it helped! Thank you for watching
Just got back from a test drive of a Ridgeline and fell in love with the vehicle until the salesman revealed a few things about the engine that has me having second thoughts. He mentioned that the motor uses a timing belt vs chain so will have to replace in the future. The motor has VCM variable cylinder management which is cylinder deactivation. Some of my mechanic friends have told me to avoid these motors with that feature. To top it off it has start stop feature which I can tolerate since it can be shut off. Have some serious decision making to do since I like everything else about the truck
I can understand and appreciate that Chris Klimek
Chris left his phone number in one old video and being in the market, I gave him a call. He got back to me the same day and we talked about midsize options for my lifestyle. Chris couldn’t have gone more out of his way to help me out so please support this guy as I will now!
Thank you Dave for your kind words and support!
Thank you! Just got the RTL-E with HPD package! This was very informative.
Congratulations on your new Honda and thank you for watching!
Like how you actually turn stuff on and show how it works.
Thank you 🙏. I really appreciate your support and thank you for watching
Really like the RTL-E. Only trouble, there are only 16 available in a 200 mile radius from me. I see sales of Ridgelines are about 50 percent
higher than last year at this time. Hope they crank out more RTL-E's. Nice review. Thank you.
I appreciate your support and thank you for watching. I hope that one is available for you soon.
Little details I've not seen in other reviews. Great job!
Thank you for your kind words and support! If you don’t mind me asking, are you considering a Honda Ridgeline?
Awesome presentation. Thank you, just got my 2021 RTL-E here in Texas...
Congratulations on your new Honda, what color did you select
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18 Black on Black. Not the Black Edition...
Great video man. I just reserved my RTL-E today. I learned a lot from this. The ONLY things I wished you covered is what constitutes the "upgraded" audio system...and the led lighting.
I appreciate your support and thank you for watching.
Thanks. Now i don't have to go searching through the manual on my new Ridgeline. Great walk around.
Thank you so much. Thank you for your support and watching!
I’ve preordered my I can’t wait to get it thanks for the video
Congratulations on your new Honda! What color are you getting?
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18pearl white I ordered it last Saturday it’s coming from Alabama to Louisiana it should’ve been here by now
Loving that new red color and the wheels.
Thank you for watching. Appreciate your support!
Every automaker should set up the auto stop-start feature so that, when you turn it off it stays off until to turn it back on again. Otherwise, great vehicle and great review!!
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic review, best I've seen and I've watched dozens. After a recent test drive concluded the salesman told me the lane keep assist (lane centering) had adjustable sensitivity. True or false?
Thanks much for your professionalism and sharing your product knowledge!
You may adjust the sensitivity of the lane keeping assist. I appreciate your kind words and endless support!
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18 Thanks for your reply! The Ridgeline centered nicely, the Passport we drove ping-ponged badly. Wasn't sure the salesman was correct, it was his "first day".
I wonder if I can get a black trim above the black grill and get rid of that chrome trim.
You can for a price, contact your local Honda Dealership for more information. Thanks for watching!!
Love the review, good job!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was outstanding information for a new 2023 owner! Well done better than the owners manual
Can you tell me the setting is called which when the vehicle veers off the side and shows yellow.. and the steering wheel chatters?
Can this be turned off?
What Gen is the 2023
Thanks for your great videos
Really helps
Here's my vehicle settings video to further assist th-cam.com/video/UvLzW7LTpbg/w-d-xo.html
great review, such detail provided!
Thank you for watching!
I wanna see the ambient lighting
Maybe during Winter when it gets dark out sooner I'll create a video. Never here during after hours. Thank you for watching and I appreciate your support!!
Another great review for sure. If possible please kindly showing night shots especially how those headlights, signal, dashboard, interior, bed light during night time. Thanks
That’s a great thought! Appreciate the support
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18 you ever do this yet? I'm interested in seeing you do this.
Please do a 2022 Black Edition with a Black HPD Package.
If I get one on the lot. Thank you for watching
What's the windshield button for on the left side of the steering wheel you failed to show us?
That’s the heated element for the wipers, sorry about that. Thank you for watching!
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18 no worries it's just everyone who's reviewed the RTL-E seems to skip this button and doesn't say anything about it.. Thanks because I needed to know I have this model coming for me this month.
@@bombidude congratulations on your new purchase!
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18 thanks
I have a 2019, love everything about it except for the suv looking front end.
Thank you for watching
I just purchased a 22 rtle the front parking sensors don't give a warning until I'm about six to eight inches to the vehicle in front of me way to close any suggestions.
The two parking sensor on the ridgeline are on the side corners, not directly pointing straight ahead. Here's a link that you can see the graph where for the sensors. Thank you for watching
th-cam.com/video/60pbdeORgZU/w-d-xo.html
“All Right”
Thanks for watching
Nice looking. The hood looks open though. Kind of odd but a wind deflector can make that look a little better.
Thank you for your support and watching! What color would you pick if you were getting the Ridgeline?
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18 probably metallic, silver, or red
Moon roof... does it open?
yes it does. Thank you for watching
Hey Chris, you did not explain what one of the buttons on the lower left side does. You clearly pressed it on at the 11:44 mark when pressing the heating steering wheel button on, but please explain what that button turns on or off. Thank you Crazy Honda Chris.
Thanks for watching, I believe that I shared where the heated steering wheel button is at. Appreciate your support!
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18 Not the heated steering wheel. The heated wiper blades button which you passed over in describing, but did in fact push, when you pushed the heated steering wheel button. I just found it odd that you didn' t describe or make mention of the heated wiper blade button which is a new add to the 2021 RTL E and Black Edition. That was all I was trying to bring attention to.
@@SerraChampaignJonathanKerr oh you’re correct.
Hi Chris. Thanks for the video. Does the red RTL-E come with choice of black or beige interior or just black? Thanks.
Why no ventilation seats on the USA model while the Canadian model has ventilation front seats on this model?
we just need Honda on speed dial. Appreciate your support and thank you for watching!
They really need to pay someone like VW to re-design their infotainment system. The number of times you had to double-press things or hunt around to know where to press to do simple things is indicative of the complete lack of intuituveness and laggy performance. There's 0 need for all the icon animations flying all over the place when you just want to click a freaking touch screen button when you're driving down the road. It needs a software update immediately. Physical buttons will always be superior than touch buttons with no tactile response. This is all from a guy who wants to love this truck and buy a Black Edition. Also, piano black interior trim in those Black Edition models is a terrible choice. What's with all the shooting of themselves in the foot?
Thank you for watching!!
excellent video
Thank you for your support and watching!!
Does the rear camera work in the rain.
Yes the rear camera work in the rain 🌧. Thank you for watching
Does this model have BRAKE HOLD? For constant stop and go traffic or slow speed follow? Does the park function work like brake hold, like hitting the button 20 times in a busy drive thru? or just switch to neutral dozens of times. I also use it a ton with traffic jams. A parking brake button would work as well as long as i can keep the truck in drive? I just love brake hold and need to know before committing to buy this trim level. Thanks
The Honda Ridgelines don't ha e the electric parking brake or the hold brake features. Thank you for watching!
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18 Thanks for responding to me. Great content.
@@duaneafields I appreciate your support and thank you
I have a 202 1 ridgeline the lower end one how do lock tail gate with key
Thank you for watching. Here's the link to my video showing you
th-cam.com/video/Crl26JaVh1I/w-d-xo.html
I have a question about the back end of the truck. I have a Great Dane and want this truck for her traveling area. With putting a canopy on the top of it is there a cooling mechanism for the backend of the truck? I way to keep the canapy area cool for my Dane?
There are no cooling mechanism for the bed of the truck. The rear seats fold up and to create room for your Great Dane while keeping the dog from destroying the seats. Thank you for watching
Does the passenger seat have electric controls?
Yes powered seats on the front passenger side
Great video. I am considering a Ridgeline. Does this vehicle have a compass display and outside temp. display?
Thanks!
Yes, both features are standard on the RTL-E and Black Edition. Thanks for watching
I don't understand why the sliding back window isn't standard. Honda needs to do a better job on sports trim it does t even have powers seats or lighted sun visors. It's 2021 bro
@@JayDaRockkstar the entry-level Ridgeline has came a long way with a great changes for the better 👍. Honda does an amazing job of hearing consumers feedback, well see what's next on the new generations of Hondas. Thank you for watching!
Hey folks is it possible to add recovery points to the front of the new Ridgeline also what about a winch ?
I like what you're thinking! Honda doesn't have these as options or accessories but we or your local dealership may explore third party vendors to assist. Thank you for watching
Nice review!
Thank you for your support and watching
2023 honda ridgeline hybrid would be sick.
Would be a great option. Thank you for watching
I need a camera at the back of a towed trailer. Is there a way to get input from an additional camera on the viewing screen?
American Honda doesn't have this on their accessory sheet. I would contact your local Honda Dealership Parts Department. Thank you for watching
Can we expect a hybrid option in 2022?
Haven't heard anything from Honda. Thank you for watching
Probably more American made content in this Ridgeline then the big 3 pickup truck garbage being produced.
Only negative is the infotainment system, looks outdated but this little pickup is what 99% of the truck owners would need.
Thank you for watching
Alright!
Thank you for your support and watching! I hope this video helps.
Is passenger seat powered?
Yes, power passenger seats on the RTL and Above trims. Thank you for watching 👍
You didn’t know about the heated windshield for wipers!
Theres an heated element for the wipers. After posting I have noticed that didn't mentioned them. Sorry and thank you for watching.
Will the new re design front fit or work on the 2020 ? Please reply thanks.
I would encourage contacting your local Honda service department or third party. Thanks for watching
No mention or rear leg room.
Legroom (front/rear)
40.9 in / 36.7 in
Thank you for watching
Living for that chrome
Appreciate your support and thank you for watching
I wish they weren't so expensive, even the older used ones are rare and expensive in my area
Its the same in Iowa. Thank you for your support and watching
I guess the back seats don't fold down.
They fold up. Appreciate your support and thank you for watching.
@@CrazyHondaChris-H18 But not down. Still a nice truck.
@@ren7ee correct, they don’t fold down.
I don't know why Honda sales is calling this a "redesign". All honda did was change the front end styling, dual tailpipes out of a single exhaust and add a volume knob. Other than that, everything on the inside is exactly the same functionally as the 2020 (or even the 2017 for that matter. Same gauge cluster, same shitty head unit. If they really wanted to call this even a mid cycle refresh, they would have brought the gauge/infotaintment systems from the Pilot/Passport/Odyssey. My daughters 2015 Fit has the same head unit software as this 45K truck.
I can understand and appreciate that but this mid cycle refresh was a huge thing for many people as we had a hard time keeping them on the lot during release. Thank you for watching and sharing.
Button shifters are overkill, give me a stick shift , those buttons suck ! No knock on you , your review was excellent & it is a great truck but I see no improvement going from a sitck to those goofy looking buttons.
I appreciate your support and thank you for watching!
Pretty sad the only thing that has really changed might have been grill and gear switch going from stick to buttons other then that nothing has changed I'm vary disappointed the steering wheel the same and well 95% of this truck is same as past generation but mostly stearing wheel, over priced and not much new, want one but prefer a few upgrades first
Thank you for watching!
Ugh, why doesn't this have an electric parking brake?
Thank you for watching! We'll see what's going to change for 2023 soon.
Exterior design and usability is great. Interior is a huge let down unfortunately.
Thank you for watching!
Suggestions, clean your throat and dont eat before recording. Thankyou
How do you clean your throat? I've never cleaned mine before.
Comment, thanks for watching. I never thought about eating before and during a video, thanks for the suggestions.
Suggestions, think before you comment something stupid.
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Honda Ridgeline is NOT a truck. It's Honda Pilot with a truck bed!!! it drive and ride like Honda Pilot.
This truck has have a smooth ride compared to other trucks in its class. That's due to the independent suspension and unibody.
Okay mark its a suv happy.
so much plastic on the interior and driver seat don't look comfortable. Acura needs to make a pickup
Thank you for watching
You do realize this is the same exact interior as Honda Pilot and Passport front
New 2023 Pilot has been redesigned expect Ridgeline to be also 2024 with new interior.
Ridgeline already expensive pickup Truck Acura variant wouldn't sell.
Ridgeline already gets IVTM4 AWD mechanically simular to ACURA Super Handling AWD System but tuned differently up until 2019.
How come Honda interiors are sooooo plain and full of bland plastics. No textures or high touch/feel like Mazda’s.
Thank you for watching and appreciate your support.
It's little whimpy for me
I can understand and appreciate that. The Ridgeline has the most smooth ride in the midsize truck segment. I appreciate your support and thank you for watching. 👍
Outdated style. Infotainment need upgrades. Not a fan of honda design.
Thank you for watching 🤛