I just bought a 2022 Ridgeline and am very impressed with how it rides and runs. Its a super solid ride and greatly functional. I drove all the midsize trucks and none of them came close. I dont do major off roading, I just travel old farm and gravel roads. It is more than capable of towing a camping trailer and a boat. That is all i need.
The "not a real truck" people are insecure snowflakes. What is the definition of a truck? is body-on-frame a requirement? WHY? Once upon a time, all cars were body-on-frame. Does that mean every single modern car is "not a real car??" LOL.
@@ScotWithOnet Trucks do have to be body-on-frame if you want to use them like a truck. Body-on-frame trucks have a higher towing capacity, higher payload, better off-road capability, and larger beds. My 20 year old F-150 can tow better than a new Ridgeline or Maverick. Unibody trucks are great for people who want to own a truck, but they don't need the capabilities of a truck.
The Ridgeline is hideous! And Japanese looking! That’s the main reason people hate it. I’d never buy one of those things, but the Maverick is good-looking. The Maverick is very affordable, which has many people excited for it.
Go Ridgeline! I have the 2021 Black Edition Ridgeline. I absolutely love it! Everyone who says that it is a car with a truck on top, is wrong. The new 2021 has changed completely. I had a 2020 Chevy Colorado Z71. I had the manufacture "buy it back" because it turned out to be a lemon. In the 7 months that I owned it, it was in the shop for a total of 94 days and it only had about 3K miles! I have now had my Ridgeline for 7 months, and it has been in the shop for "0" days! It now has over 5K miles. I am very happy with this purchase.
I have a 2019 Black as well with 105k km. Zero engine problems so far. Just had its timing belt replaced. Looking forward for more road adventures with it
Well I knew from the title before watching that the two fastest the Gm twins and the Ranger were not there, then be default the Ridgeline becomes the fastest, unless it is a trick question, I remember C&D saying the Frontier was the fastest of any truck, as in it had the highest top speed before the governor kicks in.
I love my Ridgeline. I checked out all the competition with the exception of the new Frontier and I am happy with my decision. It suits my family and I's everyday needs just fine!
I think it is perfect for most people who buy a truck. I just got my Ford Maverick and I will be honest it is a really neat little truck. I hope more companies make smaller trucks again.
I've had one for a few months and I love it. I really like how the back seats fold up and give you a nice flat area for storage. It's really great for groceries on a hot summer day when you don't want your frozen foods melted by the time you get home.
I saw one too. And I always think a midsize truck is a great option to replace my half ton, but then I see one in person and the bed is ridiculously tiny and the interior narrow. As for the Taco, have you sat in one? It's pretty awful, and that V6 needs to get replaced.
I test drove one of the new frontiers and it was great, except the brakes were not very good. Curious if anyone else had a similar experience? Compared to the tacoma feels like I'm trying to stop a heavy duty full sized truck
Gas prices are getting crazy again i hope the top auto makers start making small trucks again a real small compact 4x4 with a small v6 and 4 cyl options
I was surprised how 'slow' the Frontier was. But when you look into it, the Frontier is as heavy as a base model crew cab F150 lol. Even the now-segment old boy Colorado is over 300lbs lighter. Even the ZR2 is lighter and an SV crew cab 4x4 Frontier. The next closest curb weight is the Gladiator and it's 150lbs lighter too. I think Ridgelone is the lightest of them all. The Ridgeline update looks great, but they NEED to ditch those ridiculous fender flares haha. Scale them down to 50%. Same with the black plastic rockers. That plastic trick may work on a crossover to make it look 'rugged' but this is nasty
The curb weight makes the Tacoma the lightest per info available on Edmunds and the trucks' respective websites. The Tacoma has a curb weight range of 3915-4315lbs, to the Hondas 4436lbs. The Taco shown here should have a curb weight of about 4255lbs, depending on options, but even the heaviest Taco is still over 100lbs lighter than the Honda, which is the second lightest.
I think most of that weight is due to the fully boxed frame... which is "shared" with the full size titan (which is why titan swaps are so popular and easy to do)
Should've included the Chevy Colorado because it's actually the most powerful in class if you opt for the factory "power package", which is a cold air intake and catback exhaust (forum guys seem to estimate it'll add like 10-15HP). Seeing as this is an OEM, from-the-factory option, I think including it is valid.
That’s a dealer installed deal, just like Ford has a FP performance package and tune for the Ranger. I’m sure Jeep has a Mopar performance catalog too, probably also Toyota and soon to be Nissan for their trucks as wellz
I think they said somewhere else they were at an event and these were the manufacturers who agreed to participate. Ford, Chevy and Rivian declined to participate.
At the end, they did specify Ranger, Colorado, and Rivian (sp?) declined to participate at the showing. Would have been nice to see them in comparison, though.
He didn't state that the taco was the fastest truck. He said "We now know which of these four, (well, not the 4runner, the tacoma), is the fastest truck."
Yea I was thinking that too, I wouldn’t consider the Tacoma’s interior dated at all. My buddy has one and every time I get in it I can’t help but appreciate how nice I think it is
Id consider the ridgeline, but it has too many annoyances (adaptive cruise shuts off at 25 mph, bed depth under the tonneau cover is less than a foot and a half) and interior tech looks like it’s straight out of 2008. Honda can do better, and currently does in other vehicles, idk why they dont modernize the RL more
@@mct8888 I completely agree with tou on the wireless CarPlay, but I actually really like the arm rests. I have a lot of back issues after falling down a ladder in the Navy, and the arm rests help me take weight off my back when driving. Besides, our little ankle biter dog is able to sleep on the flat center console.
Parked next to an 90's Hardbody in my 2020 Ranger last week and it absolutely dwarfed it. Definitely a tighter fit down trails compared to 93 Hardbody I owned.
We’re you going downhill to get a 9 second 0-60 with that hardbody? I owned a 92 v6 hardbody and raced my wife in our 2020 Colorado with it and I felt like I wasn’t moving🤣 she didn’t even floor it. Fun truck none the less. Cornered like a car.
I love my ridgeline. And choose it over the a new tocoma because I needed a everyday diver that is comfortable on long trips with more room because I’m 6’3. Plus the interior is simple and easy to clean and just less to worry about. I also knew it’s faster then the tocoma having driven one. The Honda had me sold a long time ago and after the warranty expires I’m hopeful going to make a bad ass turner out of it with a twin turbo mod. I’ve bee man ahuge fan of Honda for decades and I want to show the world how they are different.
You guys keep driving the "ridgeline is not a truck" nonsense. Every ridgeline review you constantly tell viewers that it is not a truck! I own one, it's a truck. lol.
@@cup_and_cone I thought they were based on the Honda Passport or Pilot? If it is based on the Odyssey, then maybe they'll update the Odyssey to have AWD to compete with Toyota's Sienna.
I have a 2019 Ridgeline RTL, and I can attest that it accelerates FAST when not in Eco mode. Best truck that I have owned! And it is a truck, a special one . :-)
MY wife has a 2009 Ridgeline and I own a 1991 Bronco 5.8. The Ridgeline is quite impressive, rides really smooth and very comfortable. Has a somewhat effective 4wd but mainly good for getting caught on the way home from work type of system. Still handles very well in the snow. But like I tell my wife, when the shit hits the fan and you're in a Blizzard time to take the Bronco
Just got rid of my tundra, terrible gas mileage was getting 13-14 highest on the highway was 17. Harsh ride and way to hard leather seats. Felt like a major step backwards from the 4Runner I traded in on it.
@@henrybrar I cannot speak for the Tundra's econ, but my 2017 RTL-T Ridgeline got as high as 29 highway and routinely had 22mpg mixed (I measure routinely, not relying on the dash display). My 2021 I have only had a few weeks, but similar performance thus far after 700 miles. When towing a 3900lb travel trailer I still get 12-15 depending on hills. My results may be atypical with the travel trailer, as I have a bed cap which is reducing frontal wind load on the camper (a 2020 Coleman Lantern LT 17B for reference), as those towing with open beds have reported issues with wind loading. Flat trailers up to 5000lbs are no issue for it whatsoever and returns that 15mpg number with them. Don't take my word for it though, check this video from last week by Truck King, th-cam.com/video/7BQjZUivB9o/w-d-xo.html in which they test performance with a 5k trailer behind the Honda. Spoiler, with the 5k behind it, it still had a faster 0-60 than full-sized trucks with the same 5k behind them, despite their larger engines/hp and towing ratings.
I don't know why people say things like I have a 5000lb trailer and the Ridgeline wasn't enough truck.... Dude... that much weight and more, then you need a full size truck. Any midsize "might" advertise 5 or 6K towing but you need a longer, heavier vehicle or you're squirming all over the road... the trailer is towing you! Not saying you are, but others often compare the Ridgeline to a full size competitor.... not a fair judgement.
Honestly, I'm becoming a fan of the Ridgeline too. I'm a traditional truck guy. I own an old K1500 and a newer GMC Sierra. I've owned Fords and Rams too. What I like about the Ridgeline is Honda has managed to design a ton of utility into it. The payload is impressive. It has decent towing numbers. The Honda AWD system isn't as good as a traditional 4x4 system but it's good enough for the vast majority of applications. It gets decent fuel economy. I would not mind owning one as a daily driver that can do some work for me too.
Frontier beats the Tacoma in every important head to head. You name it. Yes including reliability, those C-channel frames in the Tacoma rust and rot, unlike the Frontiers fully boxed frame, which is nuke proof. -Frontier 310HP > Tacoma 278HP -Frontier Torque 281 lb-ft >Tacoma 265 lb ft -Frontier Full Boxed Frame >Tacoma C-Channel Frame -Frontier Disc Brakes > Tacoma Drum Brakes Frontier has a premium interior, ride, transmission, seating, head room, materials/fit & finish, more safety features, better crash test, spray-in bed liner, the list goes on and on…not to mention styling, especially in the Pro-4X.
The ridgeline is a practical but stylish truck that most people who are realistic can enjoy. It is great for homeowners who don’t tow super heavy items.
Why do you think? Hint, turbo loses less power. Its forced induction meaning a compressor is shoving air into the intake whereas a natural aspirated engine does not. More compressed air more fuel more power.
Just purchased 2020 Ridgeline with only 18000 miles, was on Mass Pike and was averaging 28 to 29 mpg, I travel 80 miles round trip to work, perfect for me, fits my commercial mower, tows my boat and I have plenty of room for the dog in back , tried Tacoma and frontier great trucks just like the room of Honda. I made a great choice.
You mean the Honda that is actually not the lightest truck here? The Tacoma ranges from 3915-4315lbs curb weight, the Honda starts at 4436lbs for the Sport and goes up from there. The Taco shown here should be around 4255lbs, so by far the lightest, but even if it had all the heaviest options, would still be over 100lbs lighter than the Honda's lightest variant. Honda is the second heaviest in this test, but the Nissan is within 100lbs of it. The Jeep is the fat boy in this test, I believe it starts at 4600lbs.
@@notasolution it's because unlike every mouth breather in here believes, the Honda actually does have a full frame. It's just welded to the body. It is plenty beefy for truck duty.
@@RyanKiefer Its a Unibody...I think they're all built that way the frame/body are all one unit rather than the body being bolted to a frame like other vehicles, Unibody vehicles the body/frame are basically molded together.
Yeah, the Honda will win that, too. Here is the Truck King video from last week where the Honda, with a 5000lb trailer behind it, got a faster 0-62 mph (0-100 kmh) than a Ram 1500 Tradesman, GMC Canyon AT4, and Ram 1500 Bighorn with the same trailer behind them. th-cam.com/video/7BQjZUivB9o/w-d-xo.html The 0-62 times were as follows (12m20s mark in the video) with the 5k trailer: Honda 14.2s, Ram Tradesman 17.8s, GMC 18s, and Ram Big Horn 21.4s. It is a full 3 or more seconds faster than full and mid-sized trucks with equal weight behind them. Yes, those others may have a higher tow ability, but they are not quick with a load.
I was always a Frontier fan boy, but now I find that my attention is turning towards Honda Ridgeline,.... Toyota's Tacoma would be my choice if only it had front seats that offered support and comfort, but it just doesn't!
@@FDNY101202 under body protection for what? I drove all midsize trucks and bought a Ridgeline but if I wanted to go bouldering I would have bought a Tacoma.
@@FDNY101202 Well, 99.9% of my driving is on-road so for the moment of time that I may venture off the roads, I can be very careful. ( I'd almost bet that I am NOT alone in my type of driving conditions )
Since 2016 till now car journalist have been bashing the Gen3 Tacoma AND yet it outsells all of the midsize truck by yards it’s not even close , goes to show you people are not stupid , they go out and drive the “competition “ if there is one ? And they end up buying the Tacoma , just like I did this year bought a 2021 TRD ORDC 4x4 and I love it , I absolutely love it !!!! the motor the automatic trans and rear drum brakes I WOULD NOT CHANGE A THING , about it , keep bashing the Tacoma LOL and it will keep setting sells records 👍🏻👍🏻
Roman it’s like calling a crossover a suv when it’s not. Truck is a body on frame SUV is a body on frame Crossover is a unibody The ridge line is a crossover with a bed. We need to stop changing the meaning of words and understand for what it is.
That is your personal definition of a truck to fit your narrative that unibody can't be named trucks. Especially when you find out that can do many things better than a equivalent body on frame
So I'd have the Ridgeline. I typically won't buy a car or SUV that takes longer than 6 seconds to hit 60. The Ridgeline looks good now and performance seems at least adequate. For the others it seems like there has been no performance improvement in over a decade.
The 4Runner/Tacoma are extremely sluggish for the bloated sizes they are, they get horrible fuel economy, and horrible ride quality and terrible comfort...wasn't impressed in the slightest bit with either. Haven't driven the new Nissan Frontier, but have always liked them even back when they were the old D21 Hard Body trucks, had an 89 D21 4x4 with the 3L V6 4x4 and 5 speed, would go anywhere, and the factory AC still worked at 389,000 miles.
I feel like if Honda takes the Ridgeline serious in the midsize truck market it would definitely kill it. Given the reliability and the brand recognition, with a proper muscular truck look redsign it would give the tacoma a run for its money.
I agree, the Ridgeline is actually on my list as a possible purchase in the near future. Well between the Ridgeline and now the new Nissan Frontier. Except whatever I get would have to replace my 2008 Explorer with the 4.6L V8...so not really sure the Frontier would do it as the Explorer was built as a people hauler, with good towing capacity, neither the Ridgeline or Frontier come close to the 7100lb towing capacity of the Explorer so kind of stuck right now as to what direction to go. Still need the towing capacity so it may end up being an F150 or the Nissan Titan since Toyota did away with the 5.7L V8 in the Tundra starting in 2022.
The gen 1 ridgeline (2006-2014)had a meaner look. It had something of a chevy avalanche look and did not share its front aesthetic with the Pilot as much. I have one and chose it over the gen 2 specifically cause it looks tougher. So yea if Honda made it a little more rugged an differentiated from the Pilot a bit more, and ramped up the marketing it could definitely be seen around more
13:31Oh would ya look at that!!! the car dressed in drag won against the trucks, cause it’s a car!! lol. No in all seriousness it can haul more than my challenger, but could it tow more?🤔
I think the most uncomfortable truck is the Toyota Andre said his head was against the ceiling I can't sit nothing without my neck crank over not to mention if you don't Duck low bang your head off of it very uncomfortable even for a short distance
@@Jv19979 like a lot of us you should wait till next year being bidens inflation is killing the truck and car industry , plus the chip thing . The new Ranger will be out soon. Also here in NJ we have costco wholesale stores witch have auto clubs so they help you get a good price and they have set prices and no back and forth, through you can talk the dealership down on the Warranty if you didn't know that, every penny helps !!
I would agree with both statements a Ranger with a new body because the current one is about the ugliest truck out there. Nissan is cool looking truck. I had a 16 Tacoma TRD Off-Road sold it off bought the Gladiator Rubicon and couldn't be happier. Better off the line low end torque. Much better seating and head room, more rear seat room. If you compare top of line to top of line the JBL system in my Tacoma isn't as nice as Jeep with Alpine System. The tech in the Jeep is better especially on the stereo screen better nav maps better interface. Off road the Tacoma is no slouch, but the Rubicon is well a Rubicon front rear lockers, sway bar disconnect, crawler transfer case. 2021 and above you can use rear locker in 4H. If you get the Mini Taser unit it will do like the new bronco where you can lock a rear wheel in a turn for tighter turning radius. ........Oh and the top comes off :)
Not surprising Rivian said "No" since they have only built like 12 trucks. I actually expected the Gladiator to be the slowest by a big margin based on its weight. But it was within 3 tenths of two others.
I had a 2013 Ridgeline Sport, it was a great vehicle. The only bad thing about the new Ridgeline is how shallow the bed is. Nobody mentions it during reviews. It is probably half the depth as the other midsize trucks. You can't haul very much in the bed, even though it has a higher weight capacity.
2” shallower than Tacoma. It is a bit shallower, but it looks worse than it is IMO, because it is significantly wider and has a flat floor. I haven’t found it to be an issue because most bulky stuff that is about the bed rail is either tied down, or under my OEM bed net (and would have to be secured in other midsize trucks as well. With super tall items, I don’t think it matters much because they also would be secured. The bed seems to be slightly deeper than a 1st Gen Tacoma.
I am not sure why you guys say that there are lots of choices for trucks. Literally no trucks on any lot. Like 2 silver 2wd taco's at my Toyota dealer for example. I think they live in dream land because they get press access.
That 3.6 Pentastar is terrible. Poor fuel economy made worse by placing it inside of an aerodynamic nightmare…those gladiators deserve either a proper i6 diesel or a V8.
Not too surprising, I'm sure the Ridgeline is the lightest. The most surprising is how close the others were to each other. I wonder what a Ranger or Colorado would do... Fun video!
😂 ridgeline is pretty heavy actually but that’s a typical excuse on why it’s quicker. Hondas power figures are always conservative. Meanwhile a 3.5 Tacoma has trouble putting 215 whp on a dyno
@@doublebackagain4311 do you think they are getting a snub because so many of Rivian employees come from Tesla and that seems to be their model. So unless your a fan boy you won’t get early access? Or do you think it isn’t as good as what people are saying?
The Ridgeline is the Accord 2.0 of trucks. Its a sleeper and surprises everyone. Honda over engineers and is always super conservative on their numbers and it shows. Maybe for Insurance purposes I don't know but no way its only 261 pounds of torque and 280 horsepower. It feels quicker than our Acura MDX.
@@Jv19979 it is AWD, that switches to FWD under normal driving conditions. It also represented what most people are going to need a truck for, was faster, reasonably priced, and had a better load capacity.
What do you mean by depends what octane is in it? ? The manual says 87 atleast but doesn't say anything else. If anyone knows for sure if you don't get the full 310 hp unless you run 93 octane then plz tell us
@@jimmyjackass1805 First off I typed fanboy and my phone changed it to fan boy. I would not call anyone a boy. Hopefully you were not triggered to badly. so you have owned one Honda and it was a car and your stating things as if they are facts about how wonderful a Honda truck is that you have never owned? So tommy it would appear you’re talking about something you have no experience on which is the Honda Ridgeline. This is only my third Ford truck and I only have 2,500 miles on it so In no way can I review this Ranger at this time My other two Ford F-150’s had minimal problems over the about 150k I put on each that I purchased new. Now my ford Escape which is not a truck was nothing but problems for first year it spent about 10 weeks out of a year in the shop having various things replaced which as it was purchased new was all covered under warranty. Does ford make the best vehicles that last for a long time nope but for sure they are not as bad as some claim and many people don’t even do the minimum required maintenance Anyway go buy a Honda Ridgeline and In 100k miles report back see if yours lasts better than mine did since you want one you should get it. it was first vehicle I have ever had that had a complete failure that soon and the computer was not the only thing wrong with it just the biggest thing But I did love many things about it The quietest truck down the road I have ever owned. It drive great and I loved the big under the truck bed secret cargo I so wished this Ranger had that.
@@jimmyjackass1805 you got rather defensive and that was very long winded. That is rather amazing that Nissan has that many miles and never been in the shop for anything at all. I do realize you’re not talking about normal maintenance etc Well gramps I wasn’t trolling you I wish you the best sir.
Based on my personal experience I had with my 17 Ridgeline and I still can't help to notice how many issues are popping up per month in the Honda Ridgeline group that extra speed will definitely be helpful for Ridgeline owners in getting to the dealer as quickly as possible LOL.
I've been a viewer for over a decade. I dont know how much $ you bring in from the spots, but I continue to hate them. As a TH-cam Premium sub and pateron sub it is very frustrating to see these and I dont like the experience. There are TH-cam channels I watch with the similar and with more subs and they do not do this. Please, stop this awful practice. It ruins the viewing experience.
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We’re is the Ford Ranger??
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I just bought a 2022 Ridgeline and am very impressed with how it rides and runs. Its a super solid ride and greatly functional. I drove all the midsize trucks and none of them came close. I dont do major off roading, I just travel old farm and gravel roads. It is more than capable of towing a camping trailer and a boat. That is all i need.
I went from a 19 ram hemi 4x4 to a 23 ridgeline and love it.
You had me at “beefy, mud ready, and ready to take your top off any time”
Describes my love life a little too accurately
"ready to go in for repair any time".
I just got the New Frontier Pro 4X, I say it's great 👍
Haha, Honda still not a truck for some people??? Looks like many flocking to get a Ford Merverick (suddenly a truck). 😆
The "not a real truck" people are insecure snowflakes. What is the definition of a truck? is body-on-frame a requirement? WHY? Once upon a time, all cars were body-on-frame. Does that mean every single modern car is "not a real car??" LOL.
Seriously! Such hypocrites.
@@ScotWithOnet Trucks do have to be body-on-frame if you want to use them like a truck. Body-on-frame trucks have a higher towing capacity, higher payload, better off-road capability, and larger beds. My 20 year old F-150 can tow better than a new Ridgeline or Maverick. Unibody trucks are great for people who want to own a truck, but they don't need the capabilities of a truck.
The Ridgeline is hideous! And Japanese looking! That’s the main reason people hate it. I’d never buy one of those things, but the Maverick is good-looking. The Maverick is very affordable, which has many people excited for it.
The Maverick is a Ute
Go Ridgeline! I have the 2021 Black Edition Ridgeline. I absolutely love it! Everyone who says that it is a car with a truck on top, is wrong. The new 2021 has changed completely. I had a 2020 Chevy Colorado Z71. I had the manufacture "buy it back" because it turned out to be a lemon. In the 7 months that I owned it, it was in the shop for a total of 94 days and it only had about 3K miles! I have now had my Ridgeline for 7 months, and it has been in the shop for "0" days! It now has over 5K miles. I am very happy with this purchase.
what failed on you? I had problems on a Colorado Z71, but it is 8 years old and has 125,000 miles
I have a 2019 Black as well with 105k km. Zero engine problems so far. Just had its timing belt replaced. Looking forward for more road adventures with it
I got Ridgeline 2022 , I love it. A lot of power , fun and very comfortable to drive.
Well I knew from the title before watching that the two fastest the Gm twins and the Ranger were not there, then be default the Ridgeline becomes the fastest, unless it is a trick question, I remember C&D saying the Frontier was the fastest of any truck, as in it had the highest top speed before the governor kicks in.
And the Ranger beat the crap out of the ridge line in another one of their videos
I love my Ridgeline. I checked out all the competition with the exception of the new Frontier and I am happy with my decision. It suits my family and I's everyday needs just fine!
I think it is perfect for most people who buy a truck. I just got my Ford Maverick and I will be honest it is a really neat little truck. I hope more companies make smaller trucks again.
@@SEVENTEENPOINT1 I agree. With the current prices of full size trucks, I'm sure more people will be looking at the midsize truck market.
I've had one for a few months and I love it. I really like how the back seats fold up and give you a nice flat area for storage. It's really great for groceries on a hot summer day when you don't want your frozen foods melted by the time you get home.
saw one of those frontiers. Really like it. Would buy the Toyota but the Nissan is a strong contender.
I saw one too. And I always think a midsize truck is a great option to replace my half ton, but then I see one in person and the bed is ridiculously tiny and the interior narrow.
As for the Taco, have you sat in one? It's pretty awful, and that V6 needs to get replaced.
I test drove one of the new frontiers and it was great, except the brakes were not very good. Curious if anyone else had a similar experience? Compared to the tacoma feels like I'm trying to stop a heavy duty full sized truck
Huh? Strong contender ? Lol always get the toytoa .. the fiat just isn't good enough
@@richardalfaro4933 Nissan, Fiat? What?! Always get the Toyota [Tacoma] is the mindset from 15 years ago and no longer relevant
@@andrewsbbq Current sales numbers say differently😂 id say it’s still the mindset, and the truck has earned its place on top of the midsize segment.
Gas prices are getting crazy again i hope the top auto makers start making small trucks again a real small compact 4x4 with a small v6 and 4 cyl options
May I introduce to you ... the Ford Maverick ... th-cam.com/video/BIbxCGBLle4/w-d-xo.html
The thing is, most full-size trucks today get the same if not better mileage than those old compact trucks of the eighties and nineties.
The maverick is ok id like to see all the big brands make one and regular cab 4x4 option
I was surprised how 'slow' the Frontier was. But when you look into it, the Frontier is as heavy as a base model crew cab F150 lol. Even the now-segment old boy Colorado is over 300lbs lighter. Even the ZR2 is lighter and an SV crew cab 4x4 Frontier. The next closest curb weight is the Gladiator and it's 150lbs lighter too. I think Ridgelone is the lightest of them all.
The Ridgeline update looks great, but they NEED to ditch those ridiculous fender flares haha. Scale them down to 50%. Same with the black plastic rockers. That plastic trick may work on a crossover to make it look 'rugged' but this is nasty
The curb weight makes the Tacoma the lightest per info available on Edmunds and the trucks' respective websites. The Tacoma has a curb weight range of 3915-4315lbs, to the Hondas 4436lbs. The Taco shown here should have a curb weight of about 4255lbs, depending on options, but even the heaviest Taco is still over 100lbs lighter than the Honda, which is the second lightest.
@@jg8263 They're very close, i think to be exact you'd have to look at the door stickers. Double Cab 4x4 TRD Pro looks to be 4465lbs
@@andrewsbbq yeah, I would say a horse apiece for this test.
The majority of the torque is at a higher RPM as that's what I noticed with my 2022 Frontier.
I think most of that weight is due to the fully boxed frame... which is "shared" with the full size titan (which is why titan swaps are so popular and easy to do)
Should've included the Chevy Colorado because it's actually the most powerful in class if you opt for the factory "power package", which is a cold air intake and catback exhaust (forum guys seem to estimate it'll add like 10-15HP). Seeing as this is an OEM, from-the-factory option, I think including it is valid.
That’s a dealer installed deal, just like Ford has a FP performance package and tune for the Ranger. I’m sure Jeep has a Mopar performance catalog too, probably also Toyota and soon to be Nissan for their trucks as wellz
4.0L Tacoma
I think they said somewhere else they were at an event and these were the manufacturers who agreed to participate. Ford, Chevy and Rivian declined to participate.
@@user-cr4se9yb7n yeah, it helps when people actually read what's going on
At the end, they did specify Ranger, Colorado, and Rivian (sp?) declined to participate at the showing. Would have been nice to see them in comparison, though.
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6am in western ky lol
You realize the releases are timed right?
@@ImOldGregg yeah and just pointed out what time i got the notification where im from
Like your channel, but I must say 0-60 time is about #47 on my list of concerns for a truck…
Yet, you watched the vid. Thanks for your support.
If you live where I do, our highway onramps are 0-60 or die.
At the end of the video you stated that the TACO was the fastest and the one that 90% won't call a truck. I think you meant Ridgeline. xD
He didn't state that the taco was the fastest truck. He said "We now know which of these four, (well, not the 4runner, the tacoma), is the fastest truck."
I Loved The Frontier.
Roman calling any vehicle that doesnt have a 15” screen dated..🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻
Yea I was thinking that too, I wouldn’t consider the Tacoma’s interior dated at all. My buddy has one and every time I get in it I can’t help but appreciate how nice I think it is
Everybody is obsessed with dumb screens these days
Id consider the ridgeline, but it has too many annoyances (adaptive cruise shuts off at 25 mph, bed depth under the tonneau cover is less than a foot and a half) and interior tech looks like it’s straight out of 2008. Honda can do better, and currently does in other vehicles, idk why they dont modernize the RL more
How about the dumb arm rests that Honda won’t give up on? No wireless CarPlay or 360 cam.
@@mct8888 I completely agree with tou on the wireless CarPlay, but I actually really like the arm rests. I have a lot of back issues after falling down a ladder in the Navy, and the arm rests help me take weight off my back when driving. Besides, our little ankle biter dog is able to sleep on the flat center console.
@@mct8888 i agree man, honda can do so much better but the ridgeline has been dealt the short end of the stick since 2017
@@jakes5530 I was ready to buy a 2021, but saw the infotainment glow red like a 2016 Civic. Ruined it for me.
My '95 Nissan hard body did it in 9 seconds with only 150 hp. Just shows you how much midsize trucks weigh now.
Parked next to an 90's Hardbody in my 2020 Ranger last week and it absolutely dwarfed it. Definitely a tighter fit down trails compared to 93 Hardbody I owned.
Yes. My '92 civic hatch was 800+ pounds lighter than a 2020 civic hatch. But the '20 is quicker, just as fuel efficient and much, MUCH safer.
We’re you going downhill to get a 9 second 0-60 with that hardbody? I owned a 92 v6 hardbody and raced my wife in our 2020 Colorado with it and I felt like I wasn’t moving🤣 she didn’t even floor it. Fun truck none the less. Cornered like a car.
I think you mean 18 seconds.
This is at elevation. That old truck in this same test would be like 12 seconds
What, no Colorado or Canyon? No Ranger? So you're actually testing to see which is the slowest vehicle then? Or the fastest slowest vehicle? ;)
Agree with this lol
Ya the ranger beats them all hands down!
@@victorgirouard1543 maybe in speed but not everything else
if you watch the video, they said that ford and chevy declined to participate.
@@noahrobinson5872 wrong
I love my ridgeline. And choose it over the a new tocoma because I needed a everyday diver that is comfortable on long trips with more room because I’m 6’3. Plus the interior is simple and easy to clean and just less to worry about. I also knew it’s faster then the tocoma having driven one. The Honda had me sold a long time ago and after the warranty expires I’m hopeful going to make a bad ass turner out of it with a twin turbo mod. I’ve bee man ahuge fan of Honda for decades and I want to show the world how they are different.
You guys keep driving the "ridgeline is not a truck" nonsense. Every ridgeline review you constantly tell viewers that it is not a truck! I own one, it's a truck. lol.
Nope, it's an SUV with a box. 😂
People buying those Ridgelines do more truck stuff with them than guys buying 3/4 ton and 1 ton diesel dually pickups will ever do.
What about the Ranger and Colorado?
They explain at the end of the video.
At 13:20 :-)
Honda could have had a whole lot more sales if it didn't looks so cross over-ish. Little more boxier and it would look nice in my opinion
It's a minivan underneath....
@@cup_and_cone I thought they were based on the Honda Passport or Pilot? If it is based on the Odyssey, then maybe they'll update the Odyssey to have AWD to compete with Toyota's Sienna.
@@wildbill23c It's still based on the Odyssey's platform. ACE or whatever Honda calls it.
@@cup_and_cone Ok, thanks for the clarification.
Really liking the ridgeline look😊
Ridgeline is GOATED
They should have a the ranger part of this video and the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon
ECT power, Toyota it’s like 1995
I have a 2019 Ridgeline RTL, and I can attest that it accelerates FAST when not in Eco mode. Best truck that I have owned! And it is a truck, a special one . :-)
MY wife has a 2009 Ridgeline and I own a 1991 Bronco 5.8. The Ridgeline is quite impressive, rides really smooth and very comfortable. Has a somewhat effective 4wd but mainly good for getting caught on the way home from work type of system. Still handles very well in the snow. But like I tell my wife, when the shit hits the fan and you're in a Blizzard time to take the Bronco
I had a Ridgeline a loved it. However I definitely needed more power for towing my 5000 Lb travel trailer. I now have a Toyota Tundra 5.7.
How is the fuel economy like? I am about to trade my Tacoma after 3 months of ownership and fuel economy sucks on this tiny truck.
Just got rid of my tundra, terrible gas mileage was getting 13-14 highest on the highway was 17. Harsh ride and way to hard leather seats. Felt like a major step backwards from the 4Runner I traded in on it.
@@henrybrar I cannot speak for the Tundra's econ, but my 2017 RTL-T Ridgeline got as high as 29 highway and routinely had 22mpg mixed (I measure routinely, not relying on the dash display). My 2021 I have only had a few weeks, but similar performance thus far after 700 miles. When towing a 3900lb travel trailer I still get 12-15 depending on hills. My results may be atypical with the travel trailer, as I have a bed cap which is reducing frontal wind load on the camper (a 2020 Coleman Lantern LT 17B for reference), as those towing with open beds have reported issues with wind loading. Flat trailers up to 5000lbs are no issue for it whatsoever and returns that 15mpg number with them. Don't take my word for it though, check this video from last week by Truck King, th-cam.com/video/7BQjZUivB9o/w-d-xo.html in which they test performance with a 5k trailer behind the Honda. Spoiler, with the 5k behind it, it still had a faster 0-60 than full-sized trucks with the same 5k behind them, despite their larger engines/hp and towing ratings.
I don't know why people say things like I have a 5000lb trailer and the Ridgeline wasn't enough truck.... Dude... that much weight and more, then you need a full size truck. Any midsize "might" advertise 5 or 6K towing but you need a longer, heavier vehicle or you're squirming all over the road... the trailer is towing you! Not saying you are, but others often compare the Ridgeline to a full size competitor.... not a fair judgement.
@@jg8263 Thanks buddy.
Honestly, I'm becoming a fan of the Ridgeline too. I'm a traditional truck guy. I own an old K1500 and a newer GMC Sierra. I've owned Fords and Rams too. What I like about the Ridgeline is Honda has managed to design a ton of utility into it. The payload is impressive. It has decent towing numbers. The Honda AWD system isn't as good as a traditional 4x4 system but it's good enough for the vast majority of applications. It gets decent fuel economy. I would not mind owning one as a daily driver that can do some work for me too.
Frontier beats the Tacoma in every important head to head. You name it. Yes including reliability, those C-channel frames in the Tacoma rust and rot, unlike the Frontiers fully boxed frame, which is nuke proof.
-Frontier 310HP > Tacoma 278HP
-Frontier Torque 281 lb-ft >Tacoma 265 lb ft
-Frontier Full Boxed Frame >Tacoma C-Channel Frame
-Frontier Disc Brakes > Tacoma Drum Brakes
Frontier has a premium interior, ride, transmission, seating, head room, materials/fit & finish, more safety features, better crash test, spray-in bed liner, the list goes on and on…not to mention styling, especially in the Pro-4X.
They'll be passing out free snow cones in Hell before I take hair loss advice from some young kid with a full head of hair.
The ridgeline is a practical but stylish truck that most people who are realistic can enjoy. It is great for homeowners who don’t tow super heavy items.
The fastest mid-size is the Ranger. This is even more true at altitude.
Fastest not fastest to recall or leave you stranded
Why do you think? Hint, turbo loses less power. Its forced induction meaning a compressor is shoving air into the intake whereas a natural aspirated engine does not. More compressed air more fuel more power.
why comparing a turbo to a normally aspirated ICE?
& the fast to to junkyard 😜😜😜
The Ridgeline is an Accord with a bed.
Nope Odyssey
Accord without trunk lid.
😆🤣😂😹
Haters gonna Hate!
@@Jv19979 neither.
Others are getting the frontier in the high 6 second mark for 0-60 .you can find it on youtube
Just purchased 2020 Ridgeline with only 18000 miles, was on Mass Pike and was averaging 28 to 29 mpg, I travel 80 miles round trip to work, perfect for me, fits my commercial mower, tows my boat and I have plenty of room for the dog in back , tried Tacoma and frontier great trucks just like the room of Honda. I made a great choice.
"cool sticker package" words that should never be said again.
Says the guy with Z71 or FX4 slapped on the side of his truck.
The ridge line better win it’s the only one not hauling around a huge frame it’s got a massive advantage
You mean the Honda that is actually not the lightest truck here? The Tacoma ranges from 3915-4315lbs curb weight, the Honda starts at 4436lbs for the Sport and goes up from there. The Taco shown here should be around 4255lbs, so by far the lightest, but even if it had all the heaviest options, would still be over 100lbs lighter than the Honda's lightest variant. Honda is the second heaviest in this test, but the Nissan is within 100lbs of it. The Jeep is the fat boy in this test, I believe it starts at 4600lbs.
@@jg8263 sounds like hondas problem, they started with advantage
@@notasolution and won with a truck that was not the lightest.
@@notasolution it's because unlike every mouth breather in here believes, the Honda actually does have a full frame. It's just welded to the body. It is plenty beefy for truck duty.
@@RyanKiefer Its a Unibody...I think they're all built that way the frame/body are all one unit rather than the body being bolted to a frame like other vehicles, Unibody vehicles the body/frame are basically molded together.
Trick question! It's technically the Ranger!
An old Mazda back before the new body style Ranger
What happened to the Ford Ranger
Maybe a 0-60 with a 3-4000 lb trailer?
Yeah, the Honda will win that, too. Here is the Truck King video from last week where the Honda, with a 5000lb trailer behind it, got a faster 0-62 mph (0-100 kmh) than a Ram 1500 Tradesman, GMC Canyon AT4, and Ram 1500 Bighorn with the same trailer behind them. th-cam.com/video/7BQjZUivB9o/w-d-xo.html The 0-62 times were as follows (12m20s mark in the video) with the 5k trailer: Honda 14.2s, Ram Tradesman 17.8s, GMC 18s, and Ram Big Horn 21.4s. It is a full 3 or more seconds faster than full and mid-sized trucks with equal weight behind them. Yes, those others may have a higher tow ability, but they are not quick with a load.
@@jg8263 those are with the 3.6L V6 pentastar of course they were slower they are like 1500 pounds heavier and were stuck with a weaker engine
It would be more interesting to have a graphics tee-shirt contest. :)
I was always a Frontier fan boy, but now I find that my attention is turning towards Honda Ridgeline,.... Toyota's Tacoma would be my choice if only it had front seats that
offered support and comfort, but it just doesn't!
The Ridgeline needs underbody protection which I don't believe you can get without going aftermarket. Last I heard.
@@FDNY101202 under body protection for what?
I drove all midsize trucks and bought a Ridgeline but if I wanted to go bouldering I would have bought a Tacoma.
@@FDNY101202 Well, 99.9% of my driving is on-road so for the moment of time that I may venture off the roads, I can be very careful. ( I'd almost bet that I am NOT alone in my type of driving conditions )
@@regsparkes6507 but I mean it's not like it harms the car to protect the under bits...
@@regsparkes6507 like I'm sure roman and his son didn't mean to shred 2 tires on the land Rover but it happened
Since 2016 till now car journalist have been bashing the Gen3 Tacoma AND yet it outsells all of the midsize truck by yards it’s not even close , goes to show you people are not stupid , they go out and drive the “competition “ if there is one ? And they end up buying the Tacoma , just like I did this year bought a 2021 TRD ORDC 4x4 and I love it , I absolutely love it !!!! the motor the automatic trans and rear drum brakes I WOULD NOT CHANGE A THING , about it , keep bashing the Tacoma LOL and it will keep setting sells records 👍🏻👍🏻
Roman it’s like calling a crossover a suv when it’s not.
Truck is a body on frame
SUV is a body on frame
Crossover is a unibody
The ridge line is a crossover with a bed.
We need to stop changing the meaning of words and understand for what it is.
That is your personal definition of a truck to fit your narrative that unibody can't be named trucks.
Especially when you find out that can do many things better than a equivalent body on frame
I have the pro x 2wd and I believe I Cam do less time.
I am using royal purple oil with k&n oil filter and k&n air filter.
The world needs a GMC Syclone come back with its 4.3 sec on a 0-60. Just saying. Nice job guys
Driven one multiple times as my best friend bought one in 1992. He paid 21k for it back then... how would you like to buy one for that now?
@@TheAdventureKean 21k in today's market. It's a low down payment 😁
Tacoma is the best truck out there period
So I'd have the Ridgeline. I typically won't buy a car or SUV that takes longer than 6 seconds to hit 60. The Ridgeline looks good now and performance seems at least adequate. For the others it seems like there has been no performance improvement in over a decade.
The 4Runner/Tacoma are extremely sluggish for the bloated sizes they are, they get horrible fuel economy, and horrible ride quality and terrible comfort...wasn't impressed in the slightest bit with either. Haven't driven the new Nissan Frontier, but have always liked them even back when they were the old D21 Hard Body trucks, had an 89 D21 4x4 with the 3L V6 4x4 and 5 speed, would go anywhere, and the factory AC still worked at 389,000 miles.
I feel like if Honda takes the Ridgeline serious in the midsize truck market it would definitely kill it. Given the reliability and the brand recognition, with a proper muscular truck look redsign it would give the tacoma a run for its money.
I agree, the Ridgeline is actually on my list as a possible purchase in the near future. Well between the Ridgeline and now the new Nissan Frontier. Except whatever I get would have to replace my 2008 Explorer with the 4.6L V8...so not really sure the Frontier would do it as the Explorer was built as a people hauler, with good towing capacity, neither the Ridgeline or Frontier come close to the 7100lb towing capacity of the Explorer so kind of stuck right now as to what direction to go. Still need the towing capacity so it may end up being an F150 or the Nissan Titan since Toyota did away with the 5.7L V8 in the Tundra starting in 2022.
The gen 1 ridgeline (2006-2014)had a meaner look. It had something of a chevy avalanche look and did not share its front aesthetic with the Pilot as much. I have one and chose it over the gen 2 specifically cause it looks tougher.
So yea if Honda made it a little more rugged an differentiated from the Pilot a bit more, and ramped up the marketing it could definitely be seen around more
You should try the 0-60 times on a Tacoma SR5 4x4 DC; I bet its quicker then any TRD due to a reduction in weight and smaller tires.
SR5 is the best all around toyota.does a bit of everything
now take them all to Moab for a test!
Roman LOVES his bad shoe analogies.
No diesel colorado or canyon?!?? Please
My thoughts exactly!
So you guys just forgot about the ranger?
13:31Oh would ya look at that!!!
the car dressed in drag won against the trucks,
cause it’s a car!! lol.
No in all seriousness it can haul more than my challenger, but could it tow more?🤔
What is the tow rating on the challenger? 😂
@@kylechrestman6955 camel !!!
Lol
Boom
@@kylechrestman6955 1,000lbs. Not even class II hitch worthy.
I think the most uncomfortable truck is the Toyota Andre said his head was against the ceiling I can't sit nothing without my neck crank over not to mention if you don't Duck low bang your head off of it very uncomfortable even for a short distance
No Ranger?
Andre keep your top on !!!! This is a family channel
Tacoma was going down hill come on!!
Only youtube but if u see them on street, wow what a beauty with all those aftermarket stuff on it 😂
I have 2021 Tacoma TRD Offroad. I’m not a huge fan for obvious reasons. What should I trade it in for?
A ranger. But wait for the updated body
Frontier
@@Jv19979 like a lot of us you should wait till next year being bidens inflation is killing the truck and car industry , plus the chip thing .
The new Ranger will be out soon.
Also here in NJ we have costco wholesale stores witch have auto clubs so they help you get a good price and they have set prices and no back and forth, through you can talk the dealership down on the Warranty if you didn't know that, every penny helps !!
I would agree with both statements a Ranger with a new body because the current one is about the ugliest truck out there. Nissan is cool looking truck. I had a 16 Tacoma TRD Off-Road sold it off bought the Gladiator Rubicon and couldn't be happier. Better off the line low end torque. Much better seating and head room, more rear seat room. If you compare top of line to top of line the JBL system in my Tacoma isn't as nice as Jeep with Alpine System. The tech in the Jeep is better especially on the stereo screen better nav maps better interface. Off road the Tacoma is no slouch, but the Rubicon is well a Rubicon front rear lockers, sway bar disconnect, crawler transfer case. 2021 and above you can use rear locker in 4H. If you get the Mini Taser unit it will do like the new bronco where you can lock a rear wheel in a turn for tighter turning radius. ........Oh and the top comes off :)
Not surprising Rivian said "No" since they have only built like 12 trucks. I actually expected the Gladiator to be the slowest by a big margin based on its weight. But it was within 3 tenths of two others.
Not 3 tenths, it was within 4 or 5 one-hundredths of the other two.
Compare the Ridgeline to the Subaru Outback as they are comparable.
i like faster but more mpg always wins for me... as a contractor, more mpg means more profit and we need to choose the most efficient means to A and B
It’s the same truck, Honda Ridgeline has best fuel economy, I believe.
Nope wrong ranger is faster and better mpg
Ranger?
Ranger would take them all down…, especially at elevation
Exactly!! Fluff piece
Naturally aspirated > Turbo Charged
@@mblake0420 Ranger has the most torque Guy
Well we won't know because they were scared.
@@TheMehlvin for longevity and reliability, yes. For fastest mid size truck 0-60, no.
Why did the Honda surprise you guys? VTech yo! 😂
Nissan has finally updated their truck. Nice!
I had a 2013 Ridgeline Sport, it was a great vehicle. The only bad thing about the new Ridgeline is how shallow the bed is. Nobody mentions it during reviews. It is probably half the depth as the other midsize trucks. You can't haul very much in the bed, even though it has a higher weight capacity.
2” shallower than Tacoma. It is a bit shallower, but it looks worse than it is IMO, because it is significantly wider and has a flat floor.
I haven’t found it to be an issue because most bulky stuff that is about the bed rail is either tied down, or under my OEM bed net (and would have to be secured in other midsize trucks as well. With super tall items, I don’t think it matters much because they also would be secured. The bed seems to be slightly deeper than a 1st Gen Tacoma.
I prefer the tacoma and getting one in august. I will say the ridge line has a pretty good sized trunk under the bed ass well.
Mega Ike gauntlet
I am not sure why you guys say that there are lots of choices for trucks. Literally no trucks on any lot. Like 2 silver 2wd taco's at my Toyota dealer for example. I think they live in dream land because they get press access.
That 3.6 Pentastar is terrible. Poor fuel economy made worse by placing it inside of an aerodynamic nightmare…those gladiators deserve either a proper i6 diesel or a V8.
Not too surprising, I'm sure the Ridgeline is the lightest. The most surprising is how close the others were to each other. I wonder what a Ranger or Colorado would do... Fun video!
Ridgeline sits in the average weight of the group at 4500lbs minus the 5000lb gladiator, it will however feel the lightest on its feet.
Hoda suck!
@@ashleybellino4193 use your words Hodor 😂
😂 ridgeline is pretty heavy actually but that’s a typical excuse on why it’s quicker. Hondas power figures are always conservative. Meanwhile a 3.5 Tacoma has trouble putting 215 whp on a dyno
Guessing they knew the ranger would smoke them why they didn’t invite to that challenge
The Ranger, in any configuration, would smoke all of these!
That is 100 percent true!
Why didn’t you include a stock ranger?
I think 4 wheel independent suspension is the future in light duty full size trucks and midsized but with body on frame for most brands.
The Glladiator was so noisy I could bearly hear you guys talking plus its a Chrysler so...
Relentless in trying to get a rivian even if it’s just for a 0-60
Interesting that Rivian continues to snub TFL...
@@doublebackagain4311 They probably don't want them to do towing tests and report the range.
@@doublebackagain4311 do you think they are getting a snub because so many of Rivian employees come from Tesla and that seems to be their model. So unless your a fan boy you won’t get early access? Or do you think it isn’t as good as what people are saying?
The Ridgeline is the Accord 2.0 of trucks. Its a sleeper and surprises everyone. Honda over engineers and is always super conservative on their numbers and it shows. Maybe for Insurance purposes I don't know but no way its only 261 pounds of torque and 280 horsepower. It feels quicker than our Acura MDX.
I went to the track with my Ridgeline for fun and surprised me. I’m not a good drag racer and did it 15.39 at 88mph.
The ridgeline is a minivan with a mullet
If your not JEEP . . . . .
Your last.
Ranger would have won the drag race
Listened to the ending numerous times and he said the Tacoma was the fastest truck. In actuality the Ridgeline was the fastest truck!
As the owner of a Gladiator, I can say this with 100% conviction.... its the worst of the bunch. Definitely.
The Ridgeline is definitely a truck due to the utility it offers…. Which I admit is pretty awesome
What is funny is that suddenly those people that said the RL isn’t a truck started calling the maverick a truck.
Where’s the Ranger and Colorado!?
Bruh... Watch the video... They literally say why.
Tuned Ranger?
Love the Ridgeline!!!! I want one!!!!
It's front wheel drive
@@Jv19979 it's only available in all wheel drive for 2021. AWD was optional in previous years.
@@BigRedtheGinger when a vehicle is AWD it front wheel drive till you start spinning and maybe one back wheel will spin. It's dumb
@@Jv19979 it is AWD, that switches to FWD under normal driving conditions. It also represented what most people are going to need a truck for, was faster, reasonably priced, and had a better load capacity.
@@Bevo_Baker it's not a truck because it's FWD and it's basically a Honda Odyssey
My frontier ia about 5 sec 0 to 60. Here in new mexico 7000 ft elevation
Haters! Honda ROCKS!!!!!
Didn’t test the ranger because it is the fastest 😂
Tfl said the engine lights came on lol
@@teedee7157 the quickest also
@@freedomisntfree_44 i mean the taco is sexiest 😂
@@teedee7157 I’ve got an 03 taco 🤙🏽 best one made in my opinion before al the electric crap
What do you mean by depends what octane is in it? ? The manual says 87 atleast but doesn't say anything else. If anyone knows for sure if you don't get the full 310 hp unless you run 93 octane then plz tell us
Why are we doing this again you know it's the Honda.
LoL no the Ranger beat the crap out of it in another of their videos
@@jimmyjackass1805 I had a Honda Ridgeline at 70,000 miles the computer system completely failed Honda wanted 4K to fix it
So think again fanboy
@@jimmyjackass1805
First off I typed fanboy and my phone changed it to fan boy. I would not call anyone a boy. Hopefully you were not triggered to badly.
so you have owned one Honda and it was a car and your stating things as if they are facts about how wonderful a Honda truck is that you have never owned?
So tommy it would appear you’re talking about something you have no experience on which is the Honda Ridgeline.
This is only my third Ford truck and I only have 2,500 miles on it so In no way can I review this Ranger at this time
My other two Ford F-150’s had minimal problems over the about 150k I put on each that I purchased new.
Now my ford Escape which is not a truck was nothing but problems for first year it spent about 10 weeks out of a year in the shop having various things replaced which as it was purchased new was all covered under warranty.
Does ford make the best vehicles that last for a long time nope but for sure they are not as bad as some claim and many people don’t even do the minimum required maintenance
Anyway go buy a Honda Ridgeline and In 100k miles report back see if yours lasts better than mine did since you want one you should get it.
it was first vehicle I have ever had that had a complete failure that soon and the computer was not the only thing wrong with it just the biggest thing
But I did love many things about it
The quietest truck down the road I have ever owned. It drive great and I loved the big under the truck bed secret cargo I so wished this Ranger had that.
@@jimmyjackass1805 you got rather defensive and that was very long winded. That is rather amazing that Nissan has that many miles and never been in the shop for anything at all.
I do realize you’re not talking about normal maintenance etc
Well gramps I wasn’t trolling you
I wish you the best sir.
Based on my personal experience I had with my 17 Ridgeline and I still can't help to notice how many issues are popping up per month in the Honda Ridgeline group that extra speed will definitely be helpful for Ridgeline owners in getting to the dealer as quickly as possible LOL.
Honda seems the nicest
I've been a viewer for over a decade. I dont know how much $ you bring in from the spots, but I continue to hate them. As a TH-cam Premium sub and pateron sub it is very frustrating to see these and I dont like the experience. There are TH-cam channels I watch with the similar and with more subs and they do not do this. Please, stop this awful practice. It ruins the viewing experience.