Farewell, Honda Ridgeline: It's time to say good-bye to our long-termer
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the Ridgeline is do underrated. people don't know what they're missing!
so true. mostly bc ppl don't know what they actually need. Ridgeline is a great family truck but many guys want the manly truck to show off to their buddies even if they end up costing way more gas or less long-term reliable
I don't evem own one but I did test drive one... ahh I keep dreaming about to this day. Also my wife wants me to get one and she 99.9% right. The 1% is because I love wagons.
🤮🤮🤮🤮that’s what I think of it..enjoy your city nerd 4x4
@@683carl
I will say this if your not towing anything and you live in the suburbs yhen do you really need a full size truck
@@subninja8069 I live in the burbs, tow a boat and a utility trailer on a regular basis, and my Ridgeline does the job with no issues. It also rides like a car, gets 26 mpg highway and fits nicely in my garage.
Bought the 2018 Ridgeline back in September 2017 and it fit my needs just fine here in southern Wisconsin. Smooth handling, sophisticated AWD system, power, comfort, fuel economy and capabilities made the Ridgeline the ONLY logical choice for me. It's a heavy duty Pilot without the 3rd row seats with a nice size composite bed and a big lockable trunk. Thank you Honda for the unibody Ridgeline otherwise I wouldn't even buy a pickup.
I'm with ya there. Incredibly versatile vehicle and I get amazing gas mileage. Best vehicle I've owned in years.
I own an '18 RTL-E. After an F150 and 4 Tundras (all of them wayyyyy more truck than I needed) I couldn't be more satisfied with my purchase. The quiet ride is better than our '14 Lexus GS350 and it tows our 4500lb. travel trailer with relative ease here in the flatlands of Ohio. It's all the truck Most of us need....which is the reason Honda builds it but Honda didn't take the male testosterone factor into account when they designed it. At 66 I'm way past that criteria. I just need something easy to get in and out of, is comfortable, efficient and able to tow 5000lbs.
62 and totally agree. I never did look at popularity in vehicles. Minivans, a beloved 2005 Ford Focus, and multiple Suzuki Burgman mega scooters have dominated my driveway for decades. The Ridgeline fits my M.O.
I have a 2020 ridgeline. Like some other commentators, I’m 65 and beyond caring what someone else thinks. It’s my truck and I like it!
Good video, great perspectives. Bought a '19 Sport 6 months ago. $6600 discount got me to sign. Love it. Very comfortable ride. First time *real* truck owner.
Although it's not on my shopping list, but every time I see one on the road, I just stare at it with a smile. Good truck.
I own the same truck as the one in the video - down to the trim level and to the exterior and interior colors - very happy with it. As for the suspensions breaking up, Edmunds took a Ridgeline, a Tacoma and a Frontier over the same washboard road Emme mentioned and demonstrated that the damage on the Ridgeline shocks was lower compared to Taco's and with Frontier's. Also, the Ridgeline is not a Pilot with a bed , it actually drives better, it's more agile and more enjoyable than a Pilot.
cbalano Actually it was a Titan XD Pro4x model. The Nissan had the worst damage.
@@mayurbhakta9104 ...
Rear shocks blew up in Death Valley? Well, it also happened to a Tacoma TRD and a Titan, both of them with Off Road package... So, it is totally normal, not a Ridgeline problem...
Exactly, I saw the video
“Death Valley “ is what they call it.
You need to keep in mind that this review was done by someone that has no idea what a truck is.
Like this ridge line..
Think it's a perfect fit for my ACTUAL NEEDS..
I have the 2019 Ridgeline for 6 months now. Drives like a luxury car. Seriously, that's not an exaggeration. Like the Jeep Gladiator being a Wrangler with a 5' bed, the Ridgeline is somewhat like a Pilot with a bed but with light off road capabilities. If you don't plan on climbing mountains but still need to tow or haul things, then you really need to test drive the Ridgeline. It will surprise you.
Well said.
I love my Ridgeline! It is what the average city guy needs to ride in comfort (wife says it rides quite, more so than her Lexus RX 350). We both love this unit, does everything we want. We don't haul heavy, we don't pull big, we just enjoy this truck more every time we run to get "something'. It is the best!
Hi RoadShow, great report on the Ridgeline.
Regarding the rear door limited openings, you can add 5 inches to the opening by replacing the rear door checkers with the OEM front door checkers. I did it to my 17 RTL-T and it works great, doors open an additional 5 inches.
See the Hack from U-Tuber “Drivers Only”.
after doing my due diligence it came down between this and the Tacoma for me. I don't do off-roading nor do I travel over rought terrain. I ended up choosing the Ridgeline because it drove more like a SUV rather than a Truck.
That is certainly a pro for many people.
There really is no such thing as an SUV. That term was created to encourage women to buy a truck to help out with sales.
Yet it will still outlast all the other models over the years.
Besides the Tacoma, naturally.
Because it cant clear a curb let lone do truck tasks
@@jeffkirk6202 what? My Honda Element can off-road pretty well and it's got an inch less ground clearance than this. Just because it doesn't have 388383 inches of ground clearance doesn't mean it can't do some off-roading
@@BeefHandlesInc But it will outdrive the tacoma on anything that isn't rugged off road trails. Ridgeline AWD and performance is amazing and much easier to drive than the tacoma RWD.
Would really like to have one, but just to expensive for me.
One word. Image. This world is so hung up on image that most people can't make sensible decisions because it won't look good to the neighbours...
Allow me to add a comment about Ridgeline’s in general. I own a 2006 base model that I purchased in 2009 with 33,000 miles on it. I paid about $13,500 for it (I don’t think the dealer knew what he had!). It is the only vehicle I’ve owned that was worth more after six years than what I paid for it! The Ridgeline has been fantastic and I have 155,000 miles. I still have the original brakes (don’t freak out, I’ve done panic stops and they work just fine) and the original struts. The only major expenses have been the 100,000 mile service, a new radiator and four sets of tires. I meticulously change oil (Mobile 1) and all fluids on recommended intervals.
For the first four years I owned it, I regularly towed a 4300 lb travel trailer, I did have anti-sway hitch and it towed like a dream. The only downside was mileage, it dropped to about 11 mpg. I’ve hauled wood, dirt, tons of camping equipment and even my motorcycle, all with no problems. While I have not run the RL in Baja, I do live in Montana and have driven my share of nasty off road conditions and in tons of snow, only got stuck once in all this time.
I can’t say enough about the comfort, convenience and reliability of the RL. The in-bed trunk is one of the coolest features ever. While Honda could "macho" it up a little, there is enough aftermarket accessories to take care of that urge. Unfortunately, Honda has probably priced the G2 RL out of this loyalists price range. I guess I’ll just keep my '06 past 250,000 and beyond!
For 2020, Honda did fix the opening angle of the rear doors... almost 90 degrees now.
I completely agree with the perspective on the Ridgeline. Great truck, but most truck buyers won't consider it because their number one priority is making sure everyone knows how "tough" and "rugged" they are.
VTECheart Bullshit the Ridgeline looks tough. Why would I buy it? I am a fanboy!
VTECheart it’s because it’s ugly.
AND IT'S BECAUSE YOU ARE A BULLSHIT!
Thank God for the Ridgeline. I would not buy a truck - any truck, I would not buy a Pilot, but I would buy a Ridgeline again for sure.
Well most people that buy a truck actually need it for work.
With that tiny bed and low ground clearance, you wont be able to load big heavy material without maxing the leaf springs and maybe even damaging the chassy
This truck is for 90% of families who "need" a crew cab truck for walmart visits
Dont judge truck drivers, i would rather drive a corvette, but we dont all have the luxury of driving what we want for work
The biggest obstacle for this truck is the looks. If it were only a little butch I think the consumer would choose this over a Tacoma or a the GM twins. It also need a "leveling" kit from the factory allowing for larger offroad tires and better ground clearance. Perhaps offer an "offroad" trim with these attributes.
J Fazzuoli AND YOU ARE A BULLSHIT!
Levelling kits are available and dirt cheap. You can put a 265/60R18 tire on it (with stock height) and the majority won't rub. Some have slight rubbing at full lock depending on the tire. Either way, it really makes this truck look much better than the stock firestones they put on it. But yea, Honda definitely missed out on some easy sales by not offering an off-road variant.
I own one, if you accesorize it well it looks great. The "black"edition looks kinda washed out IMHO. I got black with tons of Chrome accents, the more attractive optional wheel, and roof rails. Looks neato. Here's the thing about the Ridgeline and the other mid sizes, and why I think Honda zagged left while Toyota, Chevy and Nissan (TCN) zigged right:
If you look at the TCN midsizes, the more you spend you get more off-road options. Thats great, I like the Tacoma, I helped my brother pick his out last year. Honda is different, the more you spend, the more you get drive-ability options, like speed matching cruise control, a lane-keep assist that is close to autonomous steering, speakers in your bed, an acoustic windscreen that keeps it insanely quiet at 70 MPH. I am absolutely terrified of taking my new truck over boulders in the middle of nowhere, and it does just fine with 8" of clearance and AWD on virtually any conceivable road or trail. I'd rather pay for the cool cruise control I use every day than a rock-crawling system on the ceiling. Thats me though, my brother wanted the rock-thing; and I think his truck is pretty cool too. It just depends where you want your money to go.
You can buy leveling kits. Here's the thing to understand: Honda is not trying to compete with Toyota or GM. It's really in a segment of it's own because of the creature comforts you won't find in the others. If you use the truck primarily to haul things around town and not rock climbing, the Ridgeline is the best choice. If you're into rocks, then buy one of the other less comfortable choices.
Love my new 2019 RTL-E. If fits my towing requirements and will be great for our upcoming 2019 two month winter trip. The interior is so nice...wife loves it.
I have a feeling Honda will “macho up”
the front end of the Ridgeline in the next year or two,since that seems to be the main sticking point with many potential buyers.I’d buy it regardless,as it ticks all the boxes for me as it is.
Funny cause a similar comparison Ridgy..Tacoma..Titan on a several miles of washboard roads the Truck that came through in the best shape regarding the Shocks was the Ridgeline...Tacoma (with upgraded shocks) were blown..Titan too.
Saw another video on TH-cam where Edmund's took two other trucks and a Ridgeline over some washboard roads in Death Valley. The "real" trucks shocks had blown as well. The Ridgeline had the least damage.
Emme's haircut tells me to call my supervisor immediately.
I have one. I love it!!
This is the kind of truck 90% of truck buyers actually need. Unfortunately for Honda, too many people are hung up on it being "not manly enough". That's OK though- Ridgeline owners will still be driving these things when their odometer passes 250k miles while Ford/Chevy/Ram/etc owners are on their 2nd or even 3rd trucks in the same span because their previous "real trucks" fell apart after 100k miles.
Ock Su the Big 3 make long lasting trucks. My ‘02 Silverado is at 240k miles. The big problem with the Ridgeline is cost and no discounts. If I can get a truck that has double the tow rating and it’s more roomy than the Ridgeline for the same price due to the big discounts, it only makes sense why they’re not selling.
Sure, the big 3 have made some good vehicles- they have also made duds. I've owned good Chevys and Fords but my only Dodge experience was a piece of junk that was falling apart before 110k miles. I haven't had any bad experiences with Hondas yet, though. Anyway, like I said- 90% of truck buyers do not need anything beyond what the Ridgeline offers. Living in rural GA, I can't sling a dead cat without hitting a $40K + truck from the big 3 that has never, nor will ever see anything more extreme than a dirt road and picking up some things from Home depot.... People just like driving big trucks for the sake of driving big trucks. I do agree with you about the price though- that is the biggest hurdle when it comes down to getting people to choose the Ridgeline over its direct competition. I mean, sure, the Ridgeline is probably a better vehicle than the Frontier... but is it $10k+ better? I dunno. Tough call.
That’s just bullshit because any car can last over 200k miles if it’s taken care of. Honda or dodge. Also, my dad’s work truck (a 2005 f150) is almost at 300k hard, construction, delivery, and towing miles, so your comment is completely irrelevant. This ‘truck’ is not good at certain truck things like off roading.
I could write a long reply, but you lost any credibility with the "any car can last over 200k miles if it's taken care of" comment. Some vehicles are just shitty and some manufacturers make a lot more lemons than others.
Ock Su I have been working on cars for over 14 years just about any car if you do the maintenance can last 200,000 miles without any major repair.
Note... Video states the 2 way tail gate in fold down mode is preferred. The point of the swing out tail gate is allowing you better access to the items in the bed trunk. If you just fold the tailgate down it makes its pretty are to load and unload the trunk.
I bought a brand new 2017 Ridgeline last year (2017) knowing that it will be versatile truck with a smooth ride for me to drive between a metropolitan area and a country. It is easy to transport stuff back and forth and I no longer need to beg/borrow friend's truck. I have been very happy with it. It was hard to get my truck as I waited for close to three months! My local dealer had to trade (a Pilot) with another dealer out of the region to get the truck I wanted. Honda was behind fulfilling customer orders for this new baby in 2017, believe me.
You will be missed Honda Ridgeline You were the best rest in peace ill make you in the future for you too be review as the Honda Ridgeline 2.0
Nothing was said about this trucks excellent safety rating, far superior to any other pickup. Most truck buyers may not look at this first but some of us moms need a truck not a van or suv. It’s a relief to know it is close to the safety ratings of many traditional kid haulers.
I want one of these so bad, sadly I had to settle for a use Ford Edge Sport AWD. Though this will be my next vehicle, Black Edition of course.
Probably the most underrated vehicle in the market today.
I would own one if it had these two items:
1) Cooled seats like the Pilot
2) A locking tailgate & bed cover
It does have cooled and ventilated front seats (in higher trims)
@@AndreiKisel only the Canadian version has cooled seats..... sorry USA. Canadian version also gets CD player...so we can show our kids how old people used to listen to music ..lol.
I dont know why Honda put cooled seats in the Cold Canadian climate version but it did. I put on a box cover and installed a power lockable tailgate.... about 600 bucks and its a great truck.
I paid $29k for my new 2015 F-150. It obviously wasn't a loaded out model, but it is a full size truck with tons of cab room. The gas mileage is amazing on it. That is why the Ridgeline hasn't sold as well. You would think a smaller truck would be less than $30k.
Miss emme...there u are. I was wondering where u went after leaving TFL. Glad ur doin well.
Funny, I got here after watching the two Roadshow videos on taking the Honda to Death Valley. I don't think this lady watched those videos, nor talked to the guys that made the drive. She seemed to imply that the Ridgeline blowing a shock was a bad thing and didn't bode well for it's offroad chops. She failed to mention the Toyota Tacoma TRD offroad blew TWO shocks, as did a Nissan Titan off road. I.e. the Ridgeline held up better...
Been using the 2018 RTL-E since October last year. Logged 15K miles. That included some long haul trips from Florida to North Carolina and Oklahoma. Hauled 800Lb Pallets on the bed still having the feel of driving an SUV. Hauled 600Lb skid mounted mechanical equipment 6ft tall well tethered and strapped on the Florida Turnpike cruising at 75mph and the truck does anything within the performance parameters of a mid size truck. Weighed all my options on the decision making process. Test drove an F-150, Tacoma, Colorado and a Tundra. Comfort, gas mileage and moving mid size loads was the criteria. I don't have the need to tow trailers. But did receive positive points from a company who use 3 Ridgeline's for their landscaping company. Driver assisted Adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist systems do a great job. I myself logged 260K miles on a 2001 stick shift Nissan Frontier. To me the Ridgeline has performed above and beyond my expectations. Oh! The pricy figure by the way is closing the gap benefitting on gas mileage. I agree that it isn't a heavy work and muzzle truck. But for mid size loads the Ridgeline indeed is a great asset.
Really good and quick review and I think you nailed it! Also noted good camera work and audio so very nicely produced video. Waiting for the 2020 and I think I will pull the trigger. Thanks for posting this video.
I love this concept but don’t seem like Honda took it serious. I almost wish other manufacturers would create a concept like this cause I’m sure they would put more heart into it.
A nice pleasant review- thanks for that.
I no longer need a F350 in my life but the HR has one strike against it- the MSRP is too high.
I'm not an elcheapo but the price is what's killing sales.
You get what you pay for. This vehicle will last twice as long as a Ford, Chevy or Chrysler. I have a Honda CRV with 250,000 on it and it drives like new still.
My friend drove it and said wow this thing drives incredible. These will outlast a 50,000$ or even 60,000$ American made truck.
Ironic part these are manufactured in the USA. All parts are made in US and Canada.
The best bang for the buck for people hauling a boat on the weekend or a camper. This is a real truck. It has a bed that is wider with no tire well intrusion.
Loved this review by the way👍❤
@@maxwellmaxter
Not really. I have been driving Honda and Acura vehicles since 1986 AND the quality today is nowhere what it used to be.
I have had over a dozen.
Old Honda hype and no longer reality.
Seriously, the first MACK dump truck was a chain drive with a 50 hp motor. ( MACK ). Honda will do anything a 1/2 pick up will do and better ! I have own every brand except Honda, but I have faith it will do the job.
30K to start is why these are overlooked quickly.
I bought a 2008 with 95,000 miles on it 140,000 on it now drives absolutely perfect not one single rattle. Tons of dump runs Does not squat down like most small trucks with the load. Way tougher than you think. Goes through snow like no other. I used to laugh at these rigs now I'm a fanboy. Lol
The biggest obstacle is the looks. There is nothing about the look of the Gen 2 that says this truck is unique. I have stayed with the Gen 1 because I think it looks a bit more rugged and doesn't look like all the other trucks. I have seen a few Gen 2 owners add the 2" lift kit and it does look much better. That being said I really wish Honda would design an offroad package for the RL but Honda isn't about to go down that road. I just don't see Honda taking any risks with something new and different like Gen 1 was when it was released.
I agree with you. But I almost like that it doesn't have the tough look right out of the gate because then it makes yours that much more unique on the road and you can add the tougher look yourself. Like you said, you can put a small lift and that already makes it look better. If you do that, add chunkier tires, running boards, roof rails, wrap the chrome pieces and get it in black then it starts to look the part and is comparable to any other tough looking mid-size truck IMO.
I wondered where Emme went after TFL. I'm glad I found her (and in my SoCal 'hood).
She's actually in San Francisco which wouldn't be considered SoCal anymore. It would be NorCal
Good simple pickups. Normally we go Nissan or Toyota when buying trucks. My father got a 2010 Honda ridgeline this year. He is getting older so his real heavy duty working days are over. He can haul his trash, pull a trailer, pick some stuff up from home depot etc. If your not needinga heavy duty truck then this will be a decent vehicle for you. This would accomplish most peoples needs. But hey when you live in the city you need those F250s or Ram 3500s that are lifted and 4wd... even if you never take them off road because you scared of a scratch.
The perfect truck for people who hate trucks. Nice ride, flat bed, Honda quality. Surprised it's not more popular.
One of the nicest vehicles les I've ever owned.
I wonder how many haters have actually driven a new Ridgeline? Most likely 'NONE" For the life of me...I don't understand how people on TH-cam speak negatively of a vehicle they have never seen up close or driven. I own a 2017 RTL T and love it, I get far more compliments on my Ridgeline than anything negative about it. So all you haters that don't like the front end or keep saying it's not a truck....I respectfully say....have a great day!
I agree, I absolutely love mine too. The folks that call it "Japanese crap" clearly, don't realize that it's built in Alabama!
I love my 2019 RL is all I need
great review! I wouldn't feel to bad about low sales. r&d to make this thing is i assume pennies compared to actually making a traditional truck. I think they never meant to be segment leader, just to steal a piece of the pie.
I agree with Ock Su. I am not a contractor nor do I tow a heavy trailer, so my 07 RL fits all my pickup truck needs. The back doors open wider than the newer models and the bed trunk is innovative. The one big deficit is that, for a 5000 pound towing capacity, Honda should have supplied an engine with more torque.
"Why not get something a little more comfortable?" Because it looks like two different teams designed two different halfs. Up front, is it a Pilot? Is it an Odyssey? Those aren't two vehicles you want to be confused with when driving your truck. Out back, yes that storage is cool, but the tailgate seems a little gimmicky. But atleast it looks like a truck, done the Honda way. If they could engineer a extended cab (to have options).. fire the front designers and re-do that.. I bet it'd sell better.
Nice truck I would consider purchasing one 👍👍
Owned a ‘12 for two years. Was excellent except for electrical gremlins on really cold days in the Canadian prairies. Can’t get past the look of the front end in the redesign. Not sure why the first version took on so much negativity. Personally I loved the styling.
We are turning in our Toyota Sienna soon and are looking for a new lease. The Ridgeline looks enticing although it is expensive. More So than the Subaru Ascent which is better equipped, with AWD, and lower price.
We are uncertain which way to go on this.
I think the Ridgeline might be the only pickup on the market without a frame. The prior version didn't look as much like a pickup truck. I would call it a 'SUT' for Sport Utility Truck. Most people don't need to haul or pull large loads and don't need rock-crawling capability either, so I tend to agree with the reviewer. I've driven a couple of my past vehicles down jeep trails in my region and I wonder how well it would stand up to that sort of use. There's a woman down the road from me who owns one, which I think is about a 2010 model. It is white and has substantial rust on the doors on both sides as well as the tail gate. That surprised me.
love it but too f'in expensive
1:04 That is easily fixable.
This is the best review anyone has done for the ridgeline, most of the reviewers don't even realize this thing is no match in comparison when you try to drive up simple sand dunes and slippery surfaces and she knows that all of the short comings is really due to it's AWD system... many reviewers have it very wrong, and they do not tell the real truth that she has mentioned
A mention to the blow out on the rear shocks on the wash board. Two other channels have done the same test against a Tacoma TRD offroad and a Nissan Titan XD Pro-4x as the gear truck. Guess whose shocks lasted the longest? Ridgeline. The Taco blew first, both of them. In fact the same thing happened to my 2017 TRD off road hauling a Honda 420 rancher ATV. Sold that weak excuse of a truck fast. The six speed paired with their 3.5 is useless. Garbage compared to the previous gen. Then the Titan XD blew its rear shocks next. The Ridgeline had slight leakage, but did not have a complete failure. So keep that 2 cents in mind when comparing.
The price includes the technology and comfort features the other dont offer... I think is OK.
And for those asking for a tougher face, just put an aftermarket Push Bar in the front, it change radically...
love her boots
You blew up the shocks or the guys at Edmunds blew up the shocks in the death valley test with the toyota and nissan?
Those guys blew a schock. Actually all three trucks did.
I have this truck - its a pretty awesome little truck.
Dave Sampson
Nice midsize truck but why doesn't anyone make a small compact anymore?
Because people would rather buy an SUV if they are doing that.
You must be commifornia!
Base 2wd is 27,650 AWD its 1700$ more
In Canada they don't even offer the 2wd. and base model is 42,000
I will be purchasing the sport AWD trim soon. Perfect truck for my needs.
......which, is the bottom line. I've got a Ram 1/2 ton to pull a 5400 lb travel trailer. If we didn't need to haul along a bathroom to go camping, this Honda would be a perfect contender.
But still very well appointed. It is the best bang for the buck.
This truck is probably what I need for 80% of the time, the rest of the time I need my truck to tow my trailer which would max this little guy out. Sadly there is not an in between.
I liked the old body style.
They ruined it!! It looks like a Chevy Colorado now. Definitely won't be getting rid of my 2011 Ridgeline that's for sure.
JRadical looks nothing like a Colorado
JRad I love everything about the Ridgeline except the new body style. I'm looking for a 2014. Every person I've spoken to with Ridgeline will never buy any thing less. Their uniqueness in comfort set them apart the competition. If hauling really matters, they can drive a dump truck like my neighbor.
What. Wasnt she on TFL a few years ago?
I talked to a salesman at a Honda dealership. He told me he can’t keep a Ridgeline on his lot.
Not manly looking enough, so says my wife and 2 daughters.
I am the proud owner of a 2020 Ridgeline RTL-E and love it.
The ride, the versatility, the fuel mileage, the on and on and on.
This crunk is more than most real men will ever and I do mean will ever need.
Who cares what others say. If you are thinking of buying this you won’t regret it.
There are two kinds of trucks these days... Pick-up trucks and Off-road trucks.
Where's your mascot Krypton from TFL? Hope you're doing well!
It simply cost too much and I never see Honda pushing incentives off sticker price. Alot of people these days want to tow travel trailers, and things like that this truck is simply not meant for that. It's meant to be your everyday driver you can throw things in the back of instead of folding your seats down in your Honda Pilot.
Great, and for that reason it will do just fine. There is a niche and Honda is filling it. If it doesn't work for you there are plenty of other trucks to choose from. We live in wonderful times, don't we?
The Ridgeline is the truck America needs... NOT what it deserves.
My in-laws just bought a new one and they love it and so do I . What a marvelous truck! Really, an ear-ring in the nose? Gross!
you ask why people don't consider the Ridgeline compared to toyota or chevy, it's because honda does not advertise it like the competition does...many people ask me "what kind of truck is that?"... when i tell them they say "i never knew honda made a truck!"... that has happened on several multi-state trips ... that's gotta tell you something, yes?
the only downside is the price , Honda needs to put some special so it can go mainstream
Scare me, I thought they discontinues this lovely ute
Like she said, "people still see it as a Pilot with a bed". I believe, if they made it look more like a 'conventional' pick-up, it would probably sell better. People don't want to buy a 'truck' that doesn't 'look' like a 'truck'. It has many redeeming qualities, but it doesn't quite 'look' like a truck. And, that is important to many people. Just look at how many people own trucks.
There used to be Subaru 80's car with bed and it was a small vehicle, so how that would be classified ?
Does this really only have a 6 speed transmission? Rare
The 2020's bumped it up to 9
For the same price, u get a diesel Colorado that can be used for actual work. Ridgeline only pulls up 5000lbs, the Colorado does 7700lbs and gets 24 city (ect) and 30 hw (avg). I was really disappointed in the Ridgeland. (Test drove both plus many more trucks)
Like a honda el camino looks nice
Cracks me up when people say, that's not a truck, it shows society has been fed a diet of ignorance. Furthermore, the prices consumers are willing to pay for a vehicle, also reflect ignorance. Manipulated by dealers and manufacturers, a vehicle is transportation, not some social trophy of success. Borrowed up to your ears on a depreciating purchase is quite silly. I like nice cars but good god get a perspective.
Pretty good review except you didn't answer the question that everybody wants to know when they buy a truck. What happens when you get in over your head? Is there a little something extra in the design that will get you back home or do we have a ton of expenses and a wrecker bill? Of course we know there's going to be trade-offs when the cruck has the creature comforts of a car.
If they dont sell more discounts and rebates will be in the not too distant future
Cool powerwheels for my kids to play in the back yard.
You can easily fix the rear doors not opening enough by just replacing the sway bar with a longer one
Yup, door checker. $10 each side, very easy to replace.
Dear Honda please build in right hand drive and introduce to the Australian , New Zealand market
$41k easily gets you a well equipped F150 with the 2.7 ecoboost and 4wd.
An F150 is massive and more than a lot of people need, but there's just so much more value there than in a $41k Ridgeline.
Needless to say the F150 will also drive like a boat compared to the Ridgeline, So driving quality, material quality and driving dynamics are no where near the Ridgeline. So less value in my book.
No one buys a pickup truck for ride quality.
People have different needs and set different values to different features.. Ride quality should not be a compromise in 2018, Yet modern pick ups still drive horribly compared to the rest of the industry.. So the Ridgeline Ride Quality is much appreciated in its segment.
they ride firmer because when you put a trailer on the back you don't want it to go full scrape mode.
The Ride quality is inherently based on the solid axle, high sprung rear axle, high center of gravity and overall chassis flex.. Trucks are not capable of good ride quality because of their very nature.
The Ridgeline brake the mold by going full unibody, full independent suspension with coilovers and low center of gravity. This is what makes the Ridgeline "Truck" ride so damn good hovering into Car handling... Yet it has its clear drawbacks.. Low cargo volume, pronounced rear axle droop when towing, low ground clearance.
So the Ridgeline as capable as it is, is not a jack of all trades.
For 100% Work Duty I would never buy one!.. But the sad reality is a lot of Pick Up buyers just buy them as Accessories with very low work duty so the Ridgeline is a match made in heaven for those people.
I think their prices are way overrated to a Truck that's has not 4x4 capabilities.. if I'm going to get a truck this are my 3 picks..1.Tacoma 2. Ford F-150 3.Chevy Colorado
How many truck owners actually need 4-wheel drive to commute to work and back.
Needs more clearance.
I have a 2017 Honda Pilot, the shock is no good, I don't know if its the tire, because its goodyear.
I have problem with goodrige tire before on my Honda civic, its too noisy. Some friend of mine too
have problem on their Honda 2017 Accord, goodridge tire, when they change it the noise disappear.
Why can't Honda make all their tire like Michelin, that's what I got when I bought my Accord in
the 90s.. Tell me is your Honda Pilot have shock problem, Pilot User ?
I will never what I “actually need” because Anyone says so. Lastly, where is the option for a RWD v8 powered model?
After dealer discounts the Colorado is a much better deal.
The discounts are for repairs lol.
This Truck looks more attractive than the upcoming Ford Ranger
Is it not a real truck because it's front wheel drive?
I thought they would be discontinued