2021 Honda Ridgeline VS. 2021 Toyota Tacoma - Which is The Best Reliable Truck?
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- 2021 Honda Ridgeline VS. 2021 Toyota Tacoma comparison review. We compare the 2021 Honda Ridgeline and 2021 Toyota Tacoma in design, features, safety, reliability, and value for money to find out which one is the better truck. If you are thinking about buying a Honda Ridgeline or Toyota Tacoma, make sure to watch this review.
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Have owned both trucks and put 100k on both. Everyday driving the Ridgeline wins. More room and better ride quality. Tacoma was better off road and rock solid! Never had a mechanical issue with either truck. Both towed 3000# about the same for me.
Thanks for sharing! I feel the same way.
Same here. Owned the Tacoma when I was 25 years old. Bulletproof!
Now with 2 kids and daily driving to work which involves moderate truck use, I couldn't imagine a better truck than the ridgeline
How's resale on the Ridgeline?
Compared both and for my body height the Tacoma felt a bit cramped. Had to duck my head getting in and out of the Tacoma back seats. Ridgeline has more head, leg and shoulder room. Bought the Ridgeline due to overall superior utility and ergonomics.
Good stuff! What is your height?
@@richarde1355 Only 1.8 meters or 6'1".
The question isn't "which is the best", the question is which is the best for YOU. Oh yeah, I like 'em both, but I'm getting a new Ridgeline this spring.
Well stated! This type of video can get people in an uproar lol. But you’re absolutely right, depends on each individual
Yeah, well said Chris! I own a 2012 Ridgeline; it's great for me.
well said mate
i pray to god you dont get a truck that ugly im begging you save your communities eyes and get like a ranger or Colorado
@@commie_slayer4287
Taco is beautiful 😻
I had a 2013 Ridgeline for 9 years until someone rear-ended me and totaled it.
After doing my diligence of research, I concluded that my replacement vehicle was another Ridgeline.
I now have a 2023 Ridgeline Black Edition and it's absolutely awesome!
If I actually needed an "Off-Road" vehicle, I would consider other options, but in regards to a midsized daily driver pickup truck, nothing compares to the Ridgeline!
In my opinion of course.
Cheers!
Since the vast majority of my driving is not hard core off-roading it just made sense to go with the Ridgeline.
As a 2019 Ridgeline RTL-E, I will say the Tacoma is better for off-road, ground clearance, and rock-climbing. I want the comfort, the truck storage, roomy interior, and quiet ride. Ridgeline!
Yap. I bought an 17 RTL-T. 5k towing is more than enough for me. I dont go off-road at all and I love all the space you get. I also used to own a ram 1500 long time ago and Honda Ridgeline makes a lot more sense and fits my lifestyle more.
@@letsbehonest6311 What do you think of the new 2021's? Have you seen the new 2022 Nissan Frontiers?
@@letsbehonest6311 0
@@rondail5675 i love the look of the new frontier. HavE they announced the price tag?
@@letsbehonest6311 No. I am also waiting some real live test drives and reviews.
I've had 2 Honda ridgelines A 2008 And it had 230000 miles When I Sold it Great truck And I have Now a 2018 It's a great truck. I Would recommend to anyone To buy one Your love it . Before the Honda I owned a Chevy Silverado And I consider that To be an OK truck Can't compare to the Honda The Honda is a superior Truck Better ride More comfort Better Engine👍
With fuel prices shooting north I dumped my 15 mpg daily driver ‘19 Ram Longhorn for a ‘21 Pearl White Black Edition. I bought it on Saturday and drove it 550 miles the next day through The Ozarks (Hwy 65). The truck had plenty of power through the hills and in passing lanes it was a breeze to sail on bye slower vehicles. At the end of the day I averaged right at 24 mpg without romping on it since she literally had 15 miles at the journeys start, but still overall great/promising mpgs!
The ride is stellar! I’m coming from a loaded up Ram and those ride great, the Ridgeline rides even better! It’s better planted in the corners and over bumps thanks to the independent rear suspension. The truck is very solid with little to no wind noise while traveling 70-80 mph. It’s just a great package which I hope tows my boat half way decent, but the power is definitely there. Time will tell if I made the right choice, but so far so good, and this is coming from a person that called the Ridgeline a poser and wanna be truck in the past. I think the updated front end gave it a much overdue beefier look that may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I guarantee it’ll sell good. Again, I’m glad I gave the Ridgeline a chance, it’s worth the look!
Yup! Traded my loaded 18’ Tahoe for the 2021 black edition also
Honda Ridgeline is the best daily driver I ever bought. Big and wide enough for two kids and an adult in the backseat behind me, yet easily parks everywhere.
Such a versatile truck isn't it?
Own a 2007 RTX Ridgeline.Bought new. 160,000 miles, nothing has every broke. Fantastic truck.
2007 RTX Ridgeline 250,000 miles just changed the shocks, power steering pump and compressor this month. They just keep going.
Agreed...Ridgeline is a modern Midsize and unless you're doing hardcore off-road, a much better all-rounder.
100% agree
Tacoma's price is high because Toyota invests so much into their off-roading technology, even though most people don't need it lol.
@@PlymouthNeon not just offroading, their price tag also reflects research and development which is time consuming hence why they take longer for new redesigns.
@@Boltdriver70 yup and I hate how people criticize the Tacoma for being too pricey or outdated. that's why people need to take car reviewers, like US News, with a grain of salt.
Ridgeline is a car!
It's tacoma for me. That 6-speed MT is hard to pass up.
Just bought a 2021 Ridgeline today! Hooray for me...too bad I have to wait a few more weeks for it to come in. Great review and thanks for validating my thoughts on the Ridgeline as well
Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy it!
You won't regret it my friend (owner of 2020 RTL-E in White).
@@tl4633 opted for the Pacific pewter but my other option was that magnificent white.
I have the 2020 Black Edition, great vehicle, very comfortable and versatile... congrats on your purchase. So far, I will up grade for another Ridgeline when is the time lol...
What model? Sport\RTL-E\Black-Edition\HPD ?
Tacoma for mudding, rock climbing, and if you need to tow and haul a tad bit more weight, the ridgeline for literally everything else
Well put!
Tacoma is build to survive the apocalypse.
@@PlymouthNeon .....which unfortunately, is where we're headed.
The Tacoma does more than haul a tad bit more weight. My GMC Acadia SUV has a 5,000 lb tow rating like the Ridgeline. Lol. The Tacoma can tow 30% more. That’s substantial. You can buy a super reliable Tacoma that rides nice but still has the 6,500 tow rating and rides better than their serious off road models. I know. I drove several different pickup configurations and the TRD Sport package rides nice and still allows good off road fun with a 9.4=inch ground clearance. My 2021 Toyota TRD Sport pickup has 8,000 miles and I love it!
@@lc7192 this biggest problem, is that government door tags are only required to list “base/stock” model payload and towing. Which means accessory packages aren’t taken into an account for additional weight/height against payload and towing figures.
Once the center of gravity for payload or towing worsens from an (OHV) Off-Highway Vehicle package; almost none of the midsized pickups can tow over 4K lbs.
The Ridgeline is marketing on their ability to perform light off-road towing (gravel or maintained forestry service dirt roads) without having to reduce their 5k towing or 1.5k payload.
The Overland trim on Gladiator is the best compromise in midsized pickups, by using the lightest version of their Trail Rated accessories and ground clearance above stock (Sport) but less than Rubicon/Mojave. This enables it to offer both the Trail Rated Badge and 6k towing at the same time.
Rubicon/Mojave add so much weight in heavier duty suspension packaging, and top heaviness; that each can barely tow 4K lbs.
That’s why it’s important to use the manufactures’ website (not dealers’) to use their Comparison Tool. You’ll notice a stock Tacoma vs a TRD Pro have substantially different payload and towing figures. At the manufacturer’s website they must legally post the SAE rating achieved or recommended during testing.
I have a Tacoma TRD off-rod but this Ridgeline is sweet! I love the thought that went into creating additional storage.
Two years later with our Ridgeline .. we'd buy it again .. without reservation. Unless the competition raise their bars to at least come close, it'll be Ridgelines for us for a long time. Ridgeline is unquestionably the best .. by a mile. By a lot of miles.
I've owned several pickup trucks over the past 30 years. The most recent truck I sold was a Ford F350 diesel 4x4 that I used to tow a heavy fifth wheel camper. Each vehicle I've owned was a tool to do a job. I only bought that diesel, for example, because it was big, heavy, and had massive torque. Those are things you want when towing a big trailer and it performed that specific job flawlessly. Because that's what it was designed for. When I wasn't towing the fifth wheel the truck wasn't doing what it was really designed for and it was terrible at everything else. Terrible at driving without a full load due to the stiff suspension, terrible at parking, terrible on forest roads, terrible in the snow, terrible ride quality on bumpy dirt roads, and very expensive to work on when things broke.
My Tacoma was far more reliable and easier to park in the city but it rode like a brick too. But hey, it was also a tool that I needed because I wanted to do some hard-core wheeling on the weekends. This truck is regarded by most people as the best off-road pickup there is and with good reason. IF you want to do serious off-roading. I didn't mind the fact that it had a terrible factory stereo, didn't ride very well, had a cramped interior, no storage, somewhat dated looks, (though not as bad as the Frontier), and had a lot of road noise. These days I have ATV's and dirt bikes to go off-road with and the Ridgeline tows my 4,000-pound trailer full of toys like butter thanks to the nearly 300 HP and 9-speed transmission. So now all I care about is having a truck bed to get stuff at the local hardware store once a month (like most people) and one with a quiet interior, a really nice stereo, a plush ride like a Cadillac, great passing power, reliability, and really good gas mileage. All of those boxes were ticked when I test drove the 2020 Ridgeline. I bought this truck after test driving the 2020 Ranger, Colorado, and Tacoma. I felt the Ridgeline interior was substantially wider (it is, by 4") and the overall ride quality and road noise were FAR better than the competition. (no contest) But the truck "trunk" was the number one selling point for me though because I like to carry a lot of gear in the truck and don't want to worry about it getting stolen. We all know thieves will break in if they see any gear in the backseat. They'll also break into truck toolboxes really easily. But most people don't even know the Ridgeline truck trunk exists. It's under the bed by the tailgate, and it's massive. I keep 2 motorcycle helmets, a pair of jackets, 2 pairs of gloves, riding boots, tie-down straps, a hiking backpack full of gear, 4 hiking poles, a tackle box, and 2 fishing rods in that trunk and lock it then close the tailgate. People walk by the truck, see nothing in the bed, nothing in the seats, and move on. Call it a truck, call it a car with a bed, I don't care. I wouldn't attempt to do any serious off-roading in this vehicle but I can say it handles snow and mud on forest roads and mountain trails really well and I've never gotten stuck. As far as what I want from a truck nowadays, there's just nothing else on the road that comes close to this Ridgeline. It does everything it was designed to do VERY well. Do like I did, right before you buy the truck you think you want, test drive the Ridgeline. It will change your mind. That's what happened to me. LOL
I just got my 2021 rtle last week. I also have a 2020 ram, that I absolutely love. Such a neat truck. The RL aint got a hemi but paddle shifters? Geeze. it is a hoot to drive ,corners very well and the AWD system Honda uses is spectacular, better than the Ram.. First fillup was 25.5 mpg, thats in the Ozarks where there aint a straight road to be found. Good purchase, very comfy also
Good info. Is your Ridgeline easy to maneuver in traffic? Easy to park? 25 mpg is fantastic.
Hello Richard
Yes sir wife and I bought one on 10/16/21 Ridgeline, likes cruising around in it. Breaking in period, my first fuel refilled- --got 25 mpg. I do still have my tundra 5.7 liter 07 truck just to pull my boat, 22 ft fishing boat. My best high way mpg on my tundra is 17.5 with out towing anything.
Here the thing the Ridgeline is not small by a stretch of my imagination, it's approx 4500 lbs. Oh yeah am just a tad over 50 yr old. She will be a keeper for the wife and me. Stay safe thanks.
Just picked up a 23 Ridgeline. What a great truck so far. Had a Tacoma about 6 years ago and that was a great truck too, but the Ridgeline just seems so much more comfortable and does everything I need a truck for and more.
As a full size owner of a silverado I will be going smaller in 18 months. Ridgeline, Tacoma and 4runner are at the top of my list!
Great comparison and right on!!!!
Thanks! You will love any of them!
I read a similar review and spent probably 6 months reviewing both... in the end, I chose the Ridgeline for the same reasons. I've never had a desire to go off-roading, but I needed something to replace my 96' Windstart that did ALL the hauling, from lumber, dirt, manuer, tile, plumbing... just your normal home owner stuff... and garbage to the dumps 2x a year. The test drive sold me and after just 1 week+1 day, I've never been happier. It will do everything I'll ask of it for being simply a city-use pickup truck. I know that at my age, a Toyota would eventually have me wishing I had a more comfortable truck. If I was 30-40 again, it would of been a Tacoma TRD Sport. Maybe I would of toyed with the off-road adventures at that age. Good review.
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you picked the perfect truck!
Just purchased my 2021 Honda Ridgeline, you are correct the ride and build quality are amazing. Glad I purchased my first Honda.
Yep you can’t go wrong with a Honda
Had a 1988 Tacoma xtra cab V6 6 speed, then a 2009 Tacoma V6 double cab TRD Sport auto, and then bought a 2018 V6 double cab TRD Sport auto. Loved the first 2 trucks and didn't like the newer model. Ride was harsher, sight lines were worse, and it shifted all the time. There was more road noise also. I had it for 2 months before I traded it on a 2019 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E. The Honda is so much nicer of an everyday driving vehicle with much more comfort. Tows my 3700 pound ski boat and trailer easily. Lots more bells and whistles. Goes great in the snow. Glad I made the trade.
Honda Ridgeline is the way to go if you want a great riding truck that you can haul with when needed or hook up your utility trailer. The in bed trunk and multi opening tail gate is great.
I looked at both but once I sat and drove the Ridgeline, decision was made very easily... Ridgeline for me, not to mention that trunk in bed. It’s very useful when I do grocery shopping.
Yeah that's such a great feature. The trunk alone sells many people on the Ridgeline.
Tacoma isn't a grocery getter like the Ridgeline. It's a work truck.
Yes, the Ridgeline can be both a grocery getter and a work truck....makes it more fumctional than the Tacoma.
@@crusherman96 Search 2021 Honda Ridgeline vs 2021 Toyota Tacoma bed comparison loading 4x8 sheets of plywood in bed. Car and Driver did comparison Ridgeline Lay-Flat Truck Bed was designed for this. The Ridgeline bed was easier to load plywood or drywall into bed compared to Tacoma that it wouldn't lay flat.
I would consider that something a worker or DIY person would do get some sheets of 4x8 plywood or drywall.
The Tacoma didn't do so well in this work related task.
Have my Ridgeline since April 20. It such a comfortable ride. I owned a Tacoma and loved it too, but the Ridgeline is my new favorite. Just one thing that the Tacoma has over the Ridgeline is that the Toyota has a timing chain versus a timing belt that’s used on the Honda. Both engines are kickass but you got to bite the timing belt bullet at 100k miles with the Ridgeline.
Have a 2020 Ridgeline not even 3000 miles on it so far I just love it. Had a 99 B3000 Mazda for 21 years and loved that too. Still haven’t figured out why the volume control seems to be such a big deal it’s on the steering wheel to so I don’t have to reach over to tap it on the dash. It’s the smoothest and quietest vehicle I’ve ever had just love getting in and going for a drive. Hope this lasts me 20 year’s don’t know if I will so hopefully this is my last truck. Have 2009 Honda Fit and don’t plan on getting rid of it any time soon. Honda has been good to me so far.
The Volume knob thing was just because people couldn't find anything else to whine about.... once you get used to it you realize how much more sensible it is to have it on the steering wheel 😎👍.... it is a great Truck.
My sentiments exactly! 👍🏻
I just traded my 2013 Ridgeline for a 2020. I find that for someone like me that uses it as just transportation 95% of the time and hauling stuff only 5% it suits my priorities. I've compared it to the Toyota (which I agree is a very capable, well-built truck) but find the Toyota is not nearly as comfortable. I'm not a big guy but there just isn't as much room and once you've shoehorned yourself in it's a harsh ride. The Ridgeline on the other hand is quite "civilized" in comparison, and feels and handles like a car or maybe a SUV. Most people just don't need the giant, garage-filling trucks that are typical today. Either one of these will do the job but you'll be a lot more comfortable in the Honda. Just my opinion.
Totally agree. Thanks for sharing!
how has the reliability been ? i love my 2013 RL but thinking about buying a 19 with 6sd over 2020 9spd, any regrets? or what you would different ?
@@guillermoortiz1492 Having spent years driving both I have no regrets with the 9 speed and really like getting another 5+ mpg. Other than regular scheduled maintenance I've had no issues. If I had to replace my Ridgeline today I'd go with Ridgeline again.
I never thought about the Ridgeline but after checking out the new Frontier and Ranger... the saw a Ridgeline being delivered next to the Ford dealer and gave it a ride, then brought it home. I have a Sierra 1500 already and the Honda was super comfortable and very very well equipped at the base "sport" trim. So far I love it. Its great in snow and rough dirts roads where I live.
I put 90,000 miles on my 2008 Tacoma, and it was a great truck. As I've gotten older, I like the smoother ride better. That's why I bought a new Ridgeline yesterday. Hopefully it's as a good a vehicle as my previous Honda's have been.
Great choice. Hope you enjoy it!
Good review...pointing out the strong suits of both vehicles...and making fair points for each reason.. good luck
Choose Tacoma if you planning to do mods and go off road
Choose Ridgeline for everything else
Both are very very reliable
Honda not relaible. They did a hill climb test with all the mid size trucks. Tacoma and Frontier kicked Ridgline's ass because of Honda's infamous overheating problems.
@@v10moped for every day use. Honda Ridgeline is king
@@v10moped Not sure about new vehicles. I have two Honda, 2004 Accord and 2016 HRV. Both are great and solid. Still running great. The only issue I have for the 2004 Accord is the paint is getting worse and ugly.
one thing that i love about these two Car Manufacturers is the quality 0f their engines and cars in general. toyotas and hondas are bullet proof. they can run forever if you take care of them. you don't believe me? ask Scotty Kilmer.
Honda makes the best engines. Toyota the best Transmissions. But really, its too close to call, on either one.
Still running my 06 Ridgeline. Nothing has ever went wrong with it.
Same still running my 06 and still looks great
How many miles on it ?
Sameee 06 ridge line 💪🏾
@@Joshdifferent yessirrrr still going strong with 158,000 miles even imma have mine for a life time because they don’t make them like that no more and I’ll just put another motor in it when the day comes
@@wavythedon1766 that’s fire bro. Mine has 180. Still runs good no problems
I really do love my 2018 Ridgeline RTL-E. I'm seriously thinking about trading it in for the 2021. It only has 40k miles on it so it seems a little foolish to do it but I like the new look. BTW, my first Ridgeline was a 2008 and it had over 200,000 miles when we traded it in. If you don't need a full size truck and this will be your daily vehicle you will love it.
The new look is nice but I'm not sure I'd trade in a perfectly good 2018 for it. Rack that one up to 200,000 miles like the first one!
I have a 2019 RTL-E, 7900miles, and was thinking the same. I found a left-over 2020 but they wanted $9k with trade-in. That is crazy. I will check on a 2021 trade-in. I am also going to check out the new Nissan Frontier, see how it rides.
@@rondail5675 I'd only upgrade to the 2021 if the cost to do so is well under $10k with your trade in. Otherwise keep your truck and enjoy it. You already own it so might as well get your money's worth!
@@rondail5675 I understand. You take a depreciation beating the first 2 years even with the low mileage.
@@michaelg3911 Thanks, maybe I will check on trade in at the end of the year with left-over 2021's. When I do decide and if Honda screws me, I am liking what I see and hear about the new 2022 Nissan Frontier.
I own a 2020 Ridgeline which I bought new a year and a half ago. Best truck I have ever had and would buy another one in a heartbeat.
Yup the Ridgeline is awesome!
The ridgeline isn’t a truck. It’s a minivan with a bed. Lol
Showing the moto ramp fits under the seat got me sold! Only if you plan do to serious rock climbing needing rims with beadlocks then Taco. Otherwise the Ridgeline is more practical.
Both are great trucks and feel the tacoma is more off road worthy being a body on frame and solid rear axle. Definitely more of a work truck but for a daily driver and utility purposes the Ridgeline wins every time. The mpg on the Ridgeline is better but as far as reliability the tacoma may have the edge. My buddy has a Ridgeline and we drove from Delaware to NC and I couldn't get over the mpg and the car like ride. If your a cyclist you could fit a bike in the cab of the Ridgeline because of those magic seats and that for me is a huge selling point. Plus, you have a trunk in the bed of the truck. Pretty hard to beat.
Not enough is said about the voluminous back seat in the Ridgeline.
Current Ridgeline pricing is ridiculous....45K for this vehicle is way out of line !!!
Look at the 60+k full sizers. It’s all ridiculous.
I'm not a soccer mom, Just a old guy who would like a nice riding vehicle that has a open bed for hauling stuff. Right now I have a 2011 Tacoma 4x4 Reg cab base model and I hate it. It does what I need it to do, but dam It's rough riding! If I wasn't such a tight wad I'd get a Ridgeline.
That's exactly what makes the Ridgeline so great. Deep down I think even the haters know how good it is.
My 2021 Tacoma trd off road rides way better and is a lot quieter inside than my 2014
@@carhelpcorner Some guys cannot get over the idea that driving a Ridgeline would somehow reflect negatively on their manhood. Total nonsense! What you drive is not what makes a man!
@@IamGroot786 I agree. The outdated gender stereotypes need to end. If anything, if you NEED to drive an enormous monster truck to feel "manly" then there's something wrong.
Can't take it with you and your kids probably don't deserve any inheritance..... Do it
I certainly like the new front end of the 2021 Honda Ridgeline. When the time comes to trade in my 2016 Ford F150 I would definitely consider the Ridgeline.
I NEEDED this review!
Happy to help!
Just bought one and I love it I trade in a full size Chevrolet with 8-ft bed now I got this new truck and it is awesome the gas mileage but it is a little expensive but if you look into long term durability this is a way to go versus the prices on full size pickup trucks
I picked the Tacoma, i use it for exploring off road, going to hiking/fishing spots and geo caching. I had a wrangler prior to the Tacoma, i wanted a more reliable off road capable vehicle. The Ridgeline cant take me where i want to go. You cant go wrong with a Toyota or Honda, just pick the one that suit your needs.
I recently bought (1 week ago) the 2021 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition. This is my THIRD Ridgeline because I love them so much! Most recently I was looking for a new Tacoma to purchase but every place was sold out. I was on the waitlist at a few Toyota dealers here in Denver, CO when I went to my local Honda dealer just for kicks. They had a 2017 Tacoma Off-Road and that was the first vehicle I looked at even though I was there to look at Ridgelines. I looked at the price ($52k) for a used 2017 Tacoma with 500+ miles on it and I said “NO THANKS!” As soon as I walked up to the Ridgeline I was in love. When I found out it had exterior speakers in the bed, I was sold. Best decision I could’ve made. This truck is everything I wanted!!
Great review! Thanks for posting
Thank you!
I find that most people are very aspirational about their truck choice. For many people, it is more about image and what they dream they will do with their truck then what they actually end up doing with their truck. If you are truly into hard core off roading, for sure, Tacoma is the choice. Otherwise, the Honda Ridgeline really makes a lot of sense since it will do so many things very well and do them with more comfort, convenience, fuel economy, and room. And, with the 2021 redesign, it starts to make some in roads on the image side of things as well. It's a great looking truck.
Agreed!
If you go offroad often then it's an easy decision, the Tacoma! If you want comfort on road, do some light offroading and need a bed, Ridgeline all the way! If you have long legs, the Ridgeline is way more comfortable. Also, the added ground clearance you have with the Tacoma, you lose it in the cabin.
I think both vehicles are great but it all comes down to your life style. For me i use my car for daily driving and use my Taco for weekend overland.
I have owned two Ridgeline’s. Currently driving a 2017 Ridgeline! Awesome trucks for for my usage! Love the Toyota Tacoma trucks too! If I was going off-road just to play or towing bigger loads I would have gotten the Tacoma! I drive around 100 miles a day for work and the Ridgeline was a better option for me. I have had it on a rough mountain path towing a motorcycle trailer up a steep hill and it got me there. If was doing a lot of that stuff that’s where I believe the Tacoma shines! Believe these are the two best midsize trucks on the market! It will be interesting to see what Nissan does with the new Frontier. I used to be a big Chey fan until I got tired of paying the repair bills! I don’t believe you can beat this two brands!
Honda truck is not a real truck
@@Drsuessmusic you just said “Honda truck” 🤦🏻
Current owner of a 20 RTL-E and with snow tires on all four corners it’s almost unstoppable in upstate NY winters. Rides like a dream and gets 24 mpg most all the time. Build quality and overall smoothness is why I choose the Ridgeline. I’ve done the off-road stuff with Jeep’s and even a 1986 Toyota Extracab. Wish I still had that because I could sell it now for what paid for it new. The point is for what I need a truck for the Ridgeline covers 99% of it.
I need a good, practical solution to pull my motorcycles. I also wanted to add a second vehicle in the family inventory. In reality, most people use any vehicle on the hard top. Enthusiasts want a vehicle for the dirt, and that's your demographic for what a Tacoma can be good at. But, most people are on the hard top, most of the time. That makes a Ridgeline most practical, all the time. Again, i NEED a bike trailer hauler, and it sounds like, the Ridgeline can execute this task with ease..... 5,000 lb. tow capability. I considered Tacomas. Heck. I had an '07 4x4 double cab. Had it a year and some change. It wasn't practical for the family. It was just alot of truck, waste, for practical, everyday, hard top life (MOST people). Plus, with the oil market so unpredictable, i choose better gas mileage over impractical vehicle ownership. Great video brother.
I like them both, but the Honda Ridgeline fit my needs better! I really liked my Toyota dealer, but my Honda dealer is also a very good & helpful Dealer! I liked the Chevy Colorado, & the Ford Ranger, too! Lot of great vehicles for us to choose from, but I’m really impressed with my decision!
Great choice! Hope you enjoy it!
The more I drive it, the more I love it, especially in the snow.
Nice video. I currently have an F-150 and am looking for a midsize truck as a secondary, more all around vehicle. Ridgeline here I come.
Sounds like the perfect truck for you!
Hoping to upgrade to a Ridgeline someday
same here; looking forward to picking up a lightly used one in a couple years.
@@entertained... yep same
i like my Frontier 2016 with 35k miles... its paid for.
I bought a 2020 Passport Sport AWD for 30,400. I don’t need a truck bed and I like the extra 1/2 inch of ground clearance. I’ll eventually buy some Ridgeline Rims and put some beefier tires on it for when I go hiking at some of the more remote areas at the state park.
Gotta say that new front end is great!
How you like that? Debating between passport and Ridgeline but not sure if I really need or want the bed.
@@nickruscitto2912 I like it a lot! You can’t go wrong with either or.
Bought a Ridgeline back in 2006 with every option they had at the time when they first came out. Still have it at 250,000 km. No issues yet, just regular maintenance as per Honda- oil changes, brakes, timing belt spark plugs, tires etc. Expecting another 10 years out of it.
Just got my ‘23 Ridgeline yesterday! Hands down the best in its class… it’s more like a class of its own! Thanks for
the video!
Thanks for the nice review! You chose wisely 😊
I have a 2011 ridgeline I have replaced the breaks 3 times, a starter and an ac condenser. I have 112k miles. I like my truck.
What happened to ac condenser to need a replacement?
@@TheHardatoenail My mechanic "whom I have been to his house" said that it was fried. of course it was the hottest day that day.
“. . . true off road capability, which is something you don’t get with the Ridgeline.” Dang, I wish you had told me sooner. I’ve driven nothing but Ridgelines in my timber and land business since 2005 and always thought they served me well offroad. Now I know better.
Ridgeline my pick waiting til I could get one
He mentioned the ridgeline 4 wheel drive, it has a AWD not 4 wheel drive.
I have one also, I'm convinced that AWD is better than 4X4. You have more control of traction. The sand mode is awesome.
@@luetner awd is not better then 4 wd… awd is not nearly as rugged in off road situations as 4wd
@@doylee469 I would disagree, in the vast majority of situations, awd is much more effective.
The AWD in the ridgeline has torque management while the tacoma's 4x4 is basically an all around open diff that uses the brake system for traction, I seen a 4x4 Tacoma start to one wheel peel up a gravel driveway......driveway...maybe if he stayed on it the brakes would have kicked in. The only upside of that is low trans and diff temps vs the AWD, but the 4x4 just doesn't grab and hook as good. Better for rock crawling yes more practical no.
HONDA is a good (probably the best) choice. HONDA is also challenging Mercedes in F1 racing. I love it!
2:20 It’s cool that plywood can lay flat in the ridgeline. That’s becoming a really nice thing to have for me as I get deeper into my woodworking hobby and nearer to the end of my lease on my current 🚙. I’ll really have to get a close look at one of them.
I thought that was a cool feature as well. Very handy!
Nice review Sir!!
Thank you!
With the addition of the HRD line of Ridgeline having 3.5" lift it's as good off-road especially having 4 wheel independent suspension similar to rally off road vehicles.
Ditching my model 3 for a new black edition 2021 . Will be at the dealer in 2 weeks... I looked a lot of options. this just seems like the perfect blend of drive, cargo hauling, etc. Its the practical choice, and for once in my life, im listening to the practical side of my brain.
I did the very same thing. I couldn’t get anything inside the Model 3 except for grocery bags. To haul my tool chest, I needed a truck bed, but I didn’t need to tow 15,000lbs or put 6000lbs in the bed. The Ridgeline is the perfect vehicle for me, regardless of what the wife says.
This review strongly infulenced me. I bought a 2021 Ridgeline Sport HPD. The dealer had installed a lift kit. It is an awesome truck. The ride and drive excel - much better than what I normally expect from a truck. For so many reasons it makes perfect sense for an urbanite like myself: better mpg, more room in the cabin, storage options and AWD. It just checks all my boxes. Thanks
Happy to help!
Just don’t crash in a unibody vehicle
Hi Crash, I am looking to get 2022 or 2023 Sport HPD and curious on your feedback after having it over a year now:
1. Having lift kit installed, what's you MPG currently and issues with tires or mechanical wear.
2. I hate leather so looking into Sport option with Bronse HPD - was it a good trim option or you feel getting Black Edition would be worth additional 10K.
Any additional feedback is greatly appreciated.
@@milandakic8599 So far I haven't had any problems related to the lift kit. The tires are more off road oriented than OEM. That results in a bit more road noise. Handling, wear and performance are uneffected. Mpg since my last oil change (approximately 7K miles) is 20.5. Thats about 75/25 in town/highway. The truck offers fantastic utility: enough room to comfortably seat 4, terrific back seat space with the seats up and I really dig the in bed trunk. I keep a stash of camping and fishing gear in the trunk. I think the bed itself is bigger than all the other mid size trucks (especially the Frontier - that bed is tiny). I added an OEM bed cover and like the looks as well as the added security when travelling. The only negative I have, besides the so so gas mileage, is the limited selection of bed racks, as I'd like one for a roof top tent. Lastly, black or bronze is personal. I like my red body over bronze wheels. I've gotten lots of compliments on the truck. Good luck with your new truck - which ever you choose.
@@shj2000 I am sure I will be getting Rodgeline, coming from F150 Limited, since I use it for Fishing, hunting, camping, and biking. Thank you so much for honest and quick respond. I am in Wisconsin so hopefully it will be better coated vs F150 that was a rust magnet. Might even undercoate it but will have to do research on good quality petroleum coating. Thanks again
If I lived in Wyoming and lived off granola I would go Tacoma. That being said, I gotta go with the RIDGY. I CURRENTLY OWN A GEN 1 AND LOVE IT!
The first gens were great trucks!
Lol. I think you mean Colorado.
Currently living in Wyoming, still got the ridgeline...
@@kevinfox9857 I live in Cheyenne, WY. I'm looking at replacing my 2004 Chevy Z71 Silverado, which has 226,000 miles on it, with a Honda Ridgeline. I don't tow or have a trailer and when I do haul, it's mainly to help someone move, take things to my storage or to the dump. How do you like your Honda Ridgeline.
@@garyflores8696 I live in Laramie I have an 11 I just bought used with 105,000 and my dad has an 08 with 215,000 if you are looking at the new ones it seems like they are similar but better interior (tech wise) and more fuel efficient I love mine but I believe part of that is because my dad had one before I knew what I was getting. All I use it for is taking my dirt bike to the trail head so I don’t have any hauling needs either. Handling is closer to a crossover than any other truck and the waterproof trunk in the bed is amazing. Downsides to it is no full size spare...but you can fit a full size spare where the non full size spare sits it in the space ( at least 1st gens) many people have done so.
I just picked up my 2021 Ridgeline Touring Edition on 02/06/21.
Congrats! Hope you enjoy it
How is the ride?
@@SuperGabrielMorales it is an amazing ride. Comfortable, pickup and go when needed, smooth and I am in Northern Alberta Canada and it handles the ice and snow perfectly. Lots of cab room for a smaller truck, easily just as much as the Titan I traded for it. Absolutely no complaints thus far. Honestly kinda brings back the joy of driving.
Thank you for you sharing your experience, I'm currently in Texas and didn't realize how much an AWD or 4X4 vehicle makes a difference. I definitely did not like the feeling of being stuck when we got hit with all that ice and snow this week. Really liking this new design so might just go ahead and get it! Plus all this talk of it being comfortable ride really sells me.
@@SuperGabrielMorales ya, up here we get about 7 months of winter. We just got out of a deep freeze where we were hitting temperatures of -53°C with the wind. And I am a bigger guy, 5'10" 370lbs and it is plenty roomy. I have joked in the past when looking at vehicles that "i try them on" lol. I really don't think you'd be disappointed if this was your choice. Later this week it's going in to get some of the accessories installed ie: running boards, hood deflector, sun roof deflector, fender guards, tonneau cover, as well as get the paint protection done. Then just wait for the window deflectors and the roof rails ro come in.
Another great comparo from Shari!😊
Thank you!
That downhill clip of the tacoma... I would probably soil my pants in my own Tacoma.
Take it from me, I’m a die hard Toyota fan and I love the Tacoma’s. But was sadly disappointed when test driving a 2020 v6 Tacoma. I enjoy responsive throttle input and something that could zip around quickly. The Tacoma is not that. If I were using it as a overland vehicle or strictly for a weekend off-road getaway vehicle I would have gotten the Tacoma though.
I was never a Honda fan but.. I ended up getting the Honda Ridgeline and I have no regrets.
Speakers in the bed with the trunk in the bed, and the bed being really wide. Add that with the great flat storage space in the cab when folding up the back seats. It’s the perfect daily truck for a carpenter/construction worker (me).
The Honda Ridgeline has quick responsive throttle that’s an eye opener and it’s rather fun to mash on the throttle, I’d compare it’s peppy-ness to my Nissan s14 that’s lightly tuned with the Japan motor (SR20DET) putting around 245hp (224hp to the wheels). The Honda is no slowpoke, it’s actually best in class besides the Ford ranger.
All in all, if you’re looking for something to go off-roading with, get the Tacoma. If you’re looking for a great utility vehicle, daily driver, something sporty in the mid size truck range, the perfect tailgating truck, or even a camping truck that is also capable of some light to moderate off-roading, then the Ridgeline is for you.
you had me at the perfect tailgating truck. Sold!
I have owned my 2013 Tacoma V-6 4WD Access cab since new. I only drive about 8,000 miles a year, but its long term reliability has not been stellar. The AC compressor blew up at 45k miles (Dealership repair was $2,800!) and the muffler recently rotted out at 74k miles (Dealership OEM replacement cost was $890!). I am in Massachusetts. My Tacoma currently has 75k miles, and I am thinking about buying a new Ridgeline. I typically keep my vehicles for at least 10 years, and I have had much better long term reliability with Honda's.
Reliability? Toyota win. Hands down. I got both ...after 5 years my Honda start giving me problems while Toyota has zero problem.
Is that because you've only driven the Honda and never drove the Toyota? 🤣
@@mig50cc maybe there is reason why Toyota truck holding their value so well. Try to look for older Tacoma. Then you will see why people still looking for one. Honda is better when they were new. But as it age...Honda just don’t age well like Toyota.
Actually I have a 07 Honda that has been ultra reliable...Your 5 year comment is valid on some other brands, but not Honda’s.
@@robertr4715 my cousin got brand new 2015 Odyssey while I got 2012 used Toyota SE. after over 6 years I still have my Toyota Sienna with not a single issue except window seal start to crack. Today my sienna has over 165,000 miles . While my cousin got all kinds of problem like auto sliding doors($2500 fix and warranty do not cover that) and various electrical problems. She traded her odyssey in for a three row Volvo. My dad also got CRV while my step mom got RAV4. I know everyone in my family now would pick the RAV4 because after it gets old it just keep on running. I used to have Honda CRV that one of the piston in the engine went bad. Not that I don’t have experience with Honda. I have plenty of Honda since 1987. Honda rides better , often more power and has a lot of bell and whistles more than Toyota. But once it gets old nothing beats Toyota. There are reason why Toyota reliable rating are higher than any automakers for a long time. Also Toyota do not have interfere engine like Honda. Once your timing belt broke on Honda while you driving you more likely to have to have to replace your engine while all you have to do is replace belt on Toyota.
Nice video clip and thanks
I love Hondas, however, I just purchased a new Tacoma for the towing power & the off-road capability. I have to give props to Honda for dumping the old-style Ridgeline, I couldn't even look at it without wondering what Honda design was trying to accomplish. I'd say flip a coin & go for either one they are both great rides.
Both are winners in different ways
The Ridgeline’s focus is comfort and convenience over capability. If you want a crossover SUV with a bed it will suite you just fine, but if you need a truck for truck things you’re going to want to look at the body on frame pickups.
At the moment I am leasing a 2019 Toyota Tacoma, but when the lease is over on 2022, if I don’t get a Ford F-150, I will definitely get a Ridgeline. One aspect you maybe should have added to your video is the customization you can do to the Tacoma, that you cannot really do on the Ridgeline, at least in my opinion. Great video though!!
Thank you! Great suggestion on covering customization that didn't occur to me!
Straight that trunk trunk makes me want that honda more then anything it can be a great place for groceries or keep it beer cold on a trip
I test drove both and personally like the Tacoma better and bought one last week
i love both of these amazing vehicles
I’m older with a broken back. I believe I will be get the ridge line for a few reasons. But most of all it has independent rear suspension. I need that . Tacoma. Is a nice truck also. Real nice
Just got my 21 white black edition .. can’t beat it .. best midsize truck 🛻👍🏽
Do a video on the type r focus rs and sti
You do it lol
Just totalled my Telluride, & I ended up buying a 2021 Ridgeline, & I gotta say it's pretty nice! (I will admit, I really miss my Telluride, but I wanted a Truck, & this one is fun & getting tons of compliments!)
You gonna total this one because it’s not body on frame
@Therealestrunnerluda it's honestly not even in the same league as that Telluride. There's no area it can compete with it (except that it's kinda, sort of a truck) but I really do wish I would have gotten something else.
I have Ridgline RTL 22 , my son Tacoma V6 2019 , both are amazing vehicles. I decided the Ridgeline because the smooth drive, very comfortable interior and its the perfect vehicle for for long drives. My son which is his late 20s love his Tacoma more "character" vehicle .
Good video. Subbed.
Thank you!
I am in the market for mid-size truck. Having hard time deciding between the Taco and Ridgeline. I have 16ft aluminum fishing boat that I need to tow. Checking used truck resale price on CL, 2017 Tacos are selling close to $40K (TRD Off-Road) while Ridgeline is mid-$20K (RTL-E). Huge price dropped on Ridgeline. I don't plan to do any off-road, just towing the boat to fising trips and mostly on highway roads. I love 2021 Ridgeline and was very sure going to buy one. But seeing the re-sale values, now I'm not so sure. Any thoughts?
Ridgeline is best.. can’t wait for my RTLE delivery straight from the factory..
I like traditional shifter. Also, Tacoma uses timing chain ⛓️ maintenance free.
Yeah the marketing department would like to tell you that the timing chains are maintenance free but that’s not really true if you do ever have to fix it get your wallet out
@@DCSPORTSTER Well as along as you change your oil every 5,000 miles with synthetic oil Toyota vehicles can last years with any maintenance in the chain. My Camry is pushing 12 years with no issues to anything at this time. Many Taco's and 4 Runners, Sequoias as I see with well over 250k are still running fine with the original chain. At some point these things might fail not all will though. The point is that Toyota vehicles require less maintenance.
I've had both go bad. The belt left me stranded along the highway. The chain started slipping and the engine ran rough. But it still ran until I could get it checked out. I'll take a chain any day.
How is the sound system? My wife has a 2017 CRV Touring and the audio is not that great. Wondering if the Ridgeline RTL-E and Black Edition sound better.
Just bought a 2022 black edition this week, and I have to say both the sound and the image quality on the screen are way lacking. But that's the only complaint I have so far. I traded in my Tacoma TRD Off-Road for it and I'm way happier with the Ridgeline.
Love my Ridgeline...Waiting for 2021 92,000 mi on 2017 no problems..Hammers in snow in sand mode..Took me awile to figure it out But, sand mode defeats limited slip
Not an off-roader/overlander. I chose my TRD Sport 2WD over the Honda due to ease of spare tire access, full size spare vs donut, and I felt more comfortable in the Taco.
I have owned both. The Taco was a heavy duty truck, but was constantly in the dealership for recalls and/ or problems( think unintended acceleration) among other problems. The ridgy rode like a dream and is more truck than most need. It’s only problem is the cost of maintenance and repairs once it is out of warranty. It was designed as a one-and-done vehicle. For example, the struts cost over $1200 buying the parts from rock auto (plus a 4 wheel alignment)and doing it yourself( almost $3500 at the dealership). Another is the timing belt replacement recommended at 120k.
You mentioned 25-30 mpg for the Honda Ridgeline. I have not seen those numbers anywhere, more like 18/24 maybe 18/25. Where did you get those statistics?
Yes they do get 25 plus mpg on highway. 22 mpg on short trips. I have a 2010 ridgeline and I’m sure the new ones do better on fuel mileage
I have not drive much highway with my 2021 Ridgeline but after breakin period get about 20 miles per gallon mostly around town driving.
@@myemail3829 yeah he was using the mpg against toyota and they are legit the same lol
I love my Tacoma!
They are amazing trucks!
Looking at a White 2021 Black Edition trim Ridgeline in New Hampshire. Couple dealerships said they have them coming in a few weeks😍
Nice you should love it!
@@carhelpcorner 1st time in 2021 they have White BE in USA like Canada had last year. I like the black crome and the red stitching and seat .
Just ordered the 2021 Black Edition in white in western Ma.
They said it could be 4-6 weeks out
Had my share of high mileage Toyota trucks; 13 Tacoma, 15 4Runner Limited, 17 Tundra Limited, 19 Runner TRD Pro; Just went for a 22 Ridgeline Black Edition.
The Ridgeline is the truck for people who say they need a truck to tow or offroad, but do neither and spend 95% of their time on the highway, gravel and dirt roads.
No one "Off-Roads" or "Overlands" in a 60k+ truck.