The 2024 Honda Ridgeline Finally Gets the TrailSport Treatment! But Is It a Game Changer?
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Had a 2019 RTL-E and now have a 2022 Black Edition. I like the V6 powertrain. I don't want a 4cyl-turbo.
Love the quiet, smooth ride. Hauling and towering capacity are just fine. I also have a 2015 Civic and a 2024 Corvette. The Ridgeline is my comfort ride.
I loved Hondas individual armrests. I can’t believe they got rid of them. That’s what truly set this vehicle apart.
Same here...love the captain's seats!
Same here. But I guess that's that and will be the same on the 3rd gen. When or if it arrives. C'mon Honda, you're way behind now in the midsize...
Those arm rests suck Unless your a little person
Great review as always. Like you mentioned, they missed out on not including a full skid plate and height lift. I wouldn't mind owning one.
This seems to be more of a cosmetic package rather than a real off-road trim. No skid plate, lift or 360 view cameras. Honda is really trying to milk out the second gen Ridgeline. We need a Ridgeline based on the Pilot platform.
no sked plate on this one?
The color of the model in this video is fantastic! I have a 2023 Ridgeline and I'm very happy with it. While it would have been nice to get some of the tech upgrades seen here, I needed a vehicle at the time and couldn't wait.
I guess all terrain tires, retuned suspension and a single skid plate
are better than nothing but would have been nice to see Honda give it a lift over the other trims and the trail cam setup from the Pilot. Hopefully a gen 3 Ridgeline will get a more robust Trailsport model.
This new "refresh", which started in 2021, feels like it's getting one last makeover before they move on to a Gen 3 Ridge. Lot of improvements here, but for a true off road Ridgeline, I would wait for the Gen 3 truck, which will probably be around 2025-2028.
Honda needs to watch a couple of CampingRandy or jonDZ ADVENTURING videos for the next Ridgeline Trail Sport redesign.
@@rabd3721it can't come soon enough. My 17 RTL-E is ready for a trade in.
@@TermlessHGWhow do you rated it, since you have it for 5/6 years? I'm looking to get a smaller truck, had a GMC Sierra 1500 SLT, lost it due to a head on colission, and I realy don't need big truck anymore.
@PoisonShot20
I have a 2027 RTL . still ride way more comfortable than other comparable midsize trucks such Colorado, or Taco. Couple worrisome issues: The 6 speed tranny. At 100k it starts to become a bit jittery. The CVM is a unecessary soreness, I hated so much I just disabled it.
I owned a 06 Ridgeline and sold it in 23. I bought an AT4 Duramax, thinking it’s time to go bigger, a nice truck, love the Duramax, but man, I miss my Ridgeline. Just ordered a 24 Black Edition, I pick it up this week.
I for one am excited for this refreshed Ridgeline! I’m coming from a 2018 Frontier which I recently sold due to some issues. I don’t go off-road outside of some camping trails during the summer months so this will be perfect for me I think all year round. Having a more comfortable on-road driving experience will be appreciated I think.
I have a 2022 Sport which I love. Not enough upgrades for me to trade up just yet. Thanks for the review.
Thank you, Tommy, good review. when I think off rugged offroad, dominated by Jeep and Toyota TRD, I'd rarely think crossover or Honda
Have a 2020 Ridgeline and I love it except it was last year without a volume knob. It is a lease and is due to be turned in. Just hope the 2024s come out soon! This truck is awesome and has all the capabilities that most people need. I don't tow a boat or camper so it's perfect for me. It is so comfortable and great road trip vehicle.
Nice review. I own a 2021 Ridgeline RTL-E and love it. One of the best vehicles I have ever owned!
Worked hard to get a Ridgeline. Could never get a price I thought was reasonable.
The updates to the interior on the ‘24s look great!
I ended up going with a ‘19 Titan. I love it so far. BUT…I definitely did not need a full-size truck.
If it is a 4WD truck, at least you will be able to actually go off road without being scared to death of body or under body damage. So, good move!
@@BillyBobTup According to Edmunds the ridgeline has an advantage being independed suspension all around, the took it a tacoma and titan offroad in 2017, the ridgeline was the only one not to have blown out shocks
@@marklion315 I watched that Edmunds trip out to the desert. That washboard road they were on was crazy.
As of now, I don’t do any off-road stuff anyway.
Would’ve preferred the Ridgeline’s AWD system of for the winter driving though!
What Fool would spend 50k to jump ditches or climb rocks?? @@BillyBobTup
I wish they had a cheaper version. I looked to buy one a few years ago but couldn’t get past that it’s was the same price as the Tundra I ended up buying. If it was less I think I could have gotten my head around it.
0:33 my favorite part. Iconic Tommy. Yas
Nice truck, love the storage under the bed. ! If it just had a little more clearance.
I have a 21 black edition with a 2” leveling kit and one inch taller wildpeak tires. 10” ground clearance. I’ve gone places you wouldn’t believe. Very capable truck and easily tows my other 84 720. 12:43
Which brand of 2" lift did you use?
@@Monkeyseemonkey79 traxda
Very nice looking truck. I really like the tech upgardes and the new armrest. I have a 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport and I am going to trade it in for a 2024 Black Edition as soon as it is available.
I just bought one of these, and I am starting to feel like the "Trailsport" edition could have brought more to the table, like the new Pilot. I like the visual improvements, but the oil pan skid plate lookes like something they found out back and slapped it on. It should have came with (at least) a 1" lift. It does however have a tow point in the front just like the older Ridgelines, it's just in a very bad spot. It's down under the engine bay on the right hand side inbetween the oil pan and the drivers side A-arm, and also doesn't look super beefy, but it's there.. I think you could probably rig up and exstension strap and mount it somewhere on the grill to gain easy access when you might be stuck in deep mud/snow/sand...etc. (Just don't rip your grill off by snagging it on something lol. As much as I'm a little disapointed that the 24' Ridgeline didn't get the 24' Pilot treatment, I'm still extremely impressed with the power, handling, functionality, ride quality and looks of this truck. A lot of it's short comings can be fixed with aftermarket parts, but I would just like to see it from the factory.
Ground clearance is way too low. No skid plates? So that makes it a street only truck to me. It’s a good vehicle, but Honda dropped the ball again. They make sweet atv’s & utv’s with high ground clearance, 4 wheel independent suspension. How in the hell can they not figure out how to do it for their truck & suvs? 🙄
Really nice Honda Accord with a cargo bed.
The 2024 Ridgeline is looking really good to me. Comparing the TrailSport and the Sport model. The pricing the issue for me, These new trucks are outside of the comfort zone for this Senior Retired customer.
Less ground clearance than a FWD hybrid Maverick. Enough said.
What do you think is the actual % of vehicles that get damaged because they have 7" of ground clearance rather than 8"? Unless you are going over sharp rocks and boulders it is a moot point.
@@Kopernicus67 don't know, probably ot many. But this is supposedly the more capable off-road version...and the ground clearance is still a joke. I'm sitting at 8.8" in my Maverick and wish I had another inch or so for when I'm on forest service roads. The Ridgeline has a longer wheelbase than it and also less ground clearance.
Exactly. Ground clearance, angles and protection are very disappointing. Even the new TS Pilot, while not great, is better than this.
For the money these things costs it makes way more sense to get a tacoma or frontier. Built a lot tougher with actual frames, 4wd hi/lo, and solid rear axle. If these ridgelines were like 30grand for the offroad they might have my attention but not in the 40 grand territory. Only area the ridgeline really wins is fuel economy. Gas is back down to $2.72 where I live so I really don't care about a few mpg difference. The ridgeline has more payload but thats because I have the long wheel base for the 6ft bed, crew cab, and 4wd. If I need to haul heavy stuff i'll use a trailer and it tows it more than the ridgeline to at 6100 pounds for my model. The 23 tacoma is bulletproofed by this point and you can't beat the resale value.
It really depends on the use case. I've driven almost every midsize truck and the Ridgeline is so much more comfortable and better handling than a Tacoma or Frontier. Roadtripping in a Tacoma is horrible, but it's so comfortable in a Ridgeline. If you are doing more serious trails, yeah I'd maybe go with a Tacoma, but for general forest roads and snowy/winter conditions - I'd go with the AWD Ridgeline any day.
I've owned six vehicles in the last 20 years with "4-lo". Used it never. Also quickly learned that a CUV or car AWD system has far, far more grip on public roads and ability to think on the fly than any of the transfer case jobs. Throw a set of snows on a AWD Forester or Highlander and they will out brake, accelerate and corner any pickup on snow or ice.
@@Kopernicus67 Ive used mine 4 times in the last year.A Lot of these work sites I go to are up steep inclines. Gone through some nasty muddy terrain. It only snows once or twice a year here. And a tacoma on snow rated all terrains has plenty of capability in the snow. Ive had my 6ft bed filled up plenty of times front to back. If you don't need it I understand going for the comfort but it doesn't make sense for me. I really don't think the tacomas that bad comfort wise anyways. I am 5'11". If I didn't need a truck I would still be driving my 2016 Camry le. That car was comfortable.
The Ridgeline also drives and rides way better than the Tacoma and frontier and has more space inside
Can't even compare them as the ridgeline isn't a truck. It's just a cheap Civic with a bed.
Bed is 60"x 64". Its more than 4' wide, and the wheel wells dont intrude. In some short bed mid sized trucks, the wheels kill the bed space.
Still waiting for a proper compact 4x4, truck or otherwise. People make em overseas, but the smallest thing is probably a 2 door bronco or wrangler still.
This even in the softroader category has a pretty poor approach angle, not much height, and is pretty long, so still not very competitive
Nice video
If I didnt have to tow my camper I would definitely be looking at the Colorado or Ridgeline. They are both impressive in their own rights and great trucks.
Will it be unobtainium.
Excellent review, When I read last year that Honda was updating the model there was one thing I didn't see. The rear bumper, did they ever affix it (weld it) to the unibody? Co-worker has one (2021), and it actually tore out/off of it's plastic housing/clips. Honestly, never seen a rear (fake) step bumper on anything classified as a small truck. and my buddy is like 160 lbs . Cheapest thing I'd ever seen on $45k truck. I'm in the market and really like the Honda line, I'd strongly consider it, but not with that bumper. If they can put a tow bar/hitch on that thing surely they should have addressed that fake step bumper by now. Thanks
Great video and great analysis.
Why is the 2024 still on the old platform? Why not build on the new Pilot? Fingers crossed that the '25 will be an all new platform. I'll wait.
A'int that the truth?
Have they updated the adaptive cruise control in these? I drove a 2020 model and the cruise control was very jerky - which was a dealbreaker for me.
Not sure if this has the new system but I can say the newer Honda system is much better than the older one in terms of smoothness
No 360 degree camera, weak underbody protection, no improved ground clearance no full size spare. Honda is wasting the TrailSport branding by sticking it on anything painted sky blue.
N its still a better truck than the tacoma 😂
Why is this vehicle so polarizing? I really like the Ridgeline, for what it is. To me it is kind of in it’s own category, and not much else really can match it for what it is. But this comment is valid - Calling this “Trailsport” is almost misleading for the reasons mentioned
@@chevyss934 Wrong emoji for sarcasm.
@@allentoyokawa9068 No, you are. Go look at what Subaru is doing with wilderness branding
@@chevyss934 not even close
Very nice. A smooth N/A V6, and a proper gear lever. 👌
Love the new TrailSport edition but cannot believe they didn't upgrade to the 285hp V6 with the 10 speed automatic.
I like the Ridge Line .
Looks like a lot more room in the back seat than the taco
Nice car
7:36 Tommy!
I want to see the 24 ridgeline black edition.
I have a ridgeline... if you want to hardcore off-road go get a toyota taco, gladiator, ranger, or a colorado. If you already have a ridgline get yourself after market parts. Traxda & HRG are great.
This, I have had a 2017 and currently a 2021 Ridgeline. I have equipped both with a set of 17 inch Steelies mounted with AT tires (Wildpeaks AT3Ws on the 17 in stock size, Nomad Grapplers on the 21 now that are sized at 265/70/17, 2" over stock size) and the off-road capability was more than adequate for anything other than rock crawling.
@jg8263 thats the way to do it. We off road a lot with the ridgeline, just nothing too hard. I dont think this trailsport is necessary.
@@jg8263Yup. Tires are the best upgrade for just about everything. Off roading, towing, track, efficiency, etc.
I wish they would make a 4 x 4 model
Came for the Ridgeline disappointment, stayed for the picturesque background
I would like to to have a ridge line (Maybe not this particular one). But with the cost of anything now days I know that it will never happen. 😢
The number of TH-cam journalists walking around this blue ridgeline on this stage is becoming hilarious. We’re
Really like this truck and the color. Still love my Gladiator despite the issues I have had with it.
Usable bed ? 😂 you can tell Tommy was going hard for Honda here.
Somehow, as a 43 year old dad, who is also a mechanic, this is the vehicle I find myself wanting most. Unexpectedly complete, thought-out and well executed engineering.
As a 37 year-old mechanic who owns one: They're great. Unless it doesn't meet your towing needs or you do a lot of off-roading, there's no reason not to get one of these. Honda reliability and thoughtful engineering combined with, as Tommy said, the most comfortable interior in its class. This trim level is a bit of a whiff, I think. But the RTL has everything you could need.
Definitely rethinking the ridgeline.Have a f150 pickup 12 years old too big ,wide turning radius,never bought a towing reciever .Still has a 6 cylinder.4 cylinder turbo charged engine burns lots of fuel if you have a slightly heavy foot.
So what im hearing is wait for the next gen Ridgeline Trailsport :)
That's what I heard.
I wish Honda would just make a Street performance model instead. Like how Toyota is thinking about bringing the X-Runner back.
Ridgeline Type-R with their turbo V6, adjustable steering, suspension, exhaust, and SH-AWD woild be preem.
Also is that new bose system gonna be in the update?
The cup holders. Lol
1 - needs at least a 1" suspension lift / not blocks or body lift
2 - should have went to a 17" wheel and thus a larger side profile tire
3 - love the way the rear seat folds up and all that floor space - I have a large dog that rides with me all the time and this is one of the first things I check - new Tundra?? huge truck but that's where they store the battery/under the rear seat. Tacoma? nope Ranger? nope Frontier? nope.....it's a TRUCK why can't they make more USABLE space like Honda did here. Well done, Honda.
They did the Trailsport right with the Pilot- which is a minivan substitute, but really missed with the Ridgeline and Passport.
My goodness the reason why Honda Ridgeline isn’t respected because Honda doesn’t give what people are asking for. Give this baby a lift with real ground clearance. Some sturdy underground protection, and an option for a v8 or v6 turbo.
Also their entertainment system sucks… it‘s a pain in the a… the software system always has these delays just to switch from radio to media, ohh and don’t get me started on connecting your phone to it.
You are spot-on; the only thing missing from the infotainment is the Windows '95 startup sound when you start the truck. We had a '19 RTL-E, and yeah, sometimes when we plugged the phone in, it froze.
$455 for the paint. Thanks a lot.
Are we sure they didn’t lift it does it say anywhere ground clearance ? It does say revised suspension
Well this is a disappointing offering to say the least. its another Trailsport appearance pkg on sky blue like the Passport except for tires and a skid plate. Still has the older engine and 9 sp. Maybe they gave it the pilot awd system?, but wo that and a lift its just a regular ridgeline w all terrain tires. Plus the tires are too small at 29.5". The pilot has 265/60/18s(30.5s) on all trims i think, it really needs 65s on the TS. This should have 65s min too but really it should have 245/70/18s or 265/65/18s both 31.5s with a lift, not to mention the rest of the pilot ts stuff like tow hooks and full size spare. at least they give you a tow hitch but you dont get alot with Honda these days except for the name and reliability. I suppose thats enough for Honda but i guess the bean counters decided the pilot ts has more off road buyers. strange you would think the opposite but the 3 row suv still has a shorter wb. at4 and zr2 are way better off roaders. id like to see side steps and roof rails also. I wish the spare was underneath bc there is no way a full size spare would fit in the bed trunk. side tailgate is a must and was a class exclusive but now full size trucks have followed suit and so should the rest. No 110v inside or the bed, no usb in 2nd row? shame w the roomiest in class. the rear under seat storage needs refinement and its still not a flat load floor w seats up. id still take one over a tacoma anyday(as tommy said, way more comfortable) except for the all black interior, but well see if they improve the seats on the new tacos. In which case id still rather have a ridgeline bc if one thing Honda does right its ease of use, comfort, and practicality. Its a good driving cross truck for us old folks over 50 but for off road the pilot ts is better and so are most other midsize trucks.
I just brought a 2024 ridgeline trailsport to much wind noise they gotta a address that problem
Wilderness Outback / CrossTrek have 9+ inches of ground clearance ...come on Honda.
Post holes in the bed rails is the one thing missing from the Ridgeline. Would be nice to have them to put racks on or even if you wanted to make your own slip in side barriers to raise the bed height to keep taller items contained.
Wow nice but what a missed opportunity! I think many were waiting on the fence. But with Honda not really doing enough??? No lift by an inch, no increased towing, no tow hooks, no real underbody protection…. Uuugh. I think Honda just missed out on a lot of sales! It’s good start but why would people wait and wait and wait and wait for Honda to produce what we need and want.
Well said.
So funny because so few people use even a small percentage of their trucks offroad capability.
The vast majority of people will use a SXS or ATV to actually offroad.
My two biggest problems with Honda Ridgeline are: intrusive safety brake constantly banging on your left foot (pedal? in 2024?), and no stop-and-go adaptive cruise control. In addition, it appears that the seats were modified to not include an armrest towards the center anymore. In other words, they force you now to use an arm rest. As a larger driver, I prefer driving with my right hand arm rest up, to have more room. Can't do that anymore.
I agree about the armrests.
Better off road tires than what came on my Tacoma TRD Off Road.
But how are you going to put them to use with no or poor under body protection, low ground clearance and terrible angles?
What year is your taco ? And what tires come with it ?
@@9663mu 2022, they come with Wrangler Territory AT
@@ChrisRash ok. So what makes these street Generals better ? I call them street because it’s not a true AT tire. Compare those generals to the ones that comes on F150 tremor.
Same ground clearance is a big negative for me
I have the 2022 Black Edition. I have owned many trucks in the past and this truck is by far my favorite. Great on road trips.
I have a 2021 RL Sport and it's been my favorite vehicle ever. I got tired of the size of my half ton and how body-on frame vehicles drive in general. It's such a great daily driver for those who can check their egos.
I am disappointed with this Trailsport variant. They could have at least given a modest increase in ride height. The improvements made are decent, but they didn't go far enough.
I do like the older fold up armrests with the "roll top" center console, but they at least made a decent set of cupholders on the new one. I could adapt, though. Glad to see some tech updates, even if the interior is still looking a bit dated.
Overall, it's a decent minor update. I suspect an all new one is coming as a 2027 model. Watch the Pilot for a possible hybrid drivetrain in the next couple years to potentially preview what might be in store for the next-gen RL.
Yeah, I really like my 23' HPD Ridgeline. It's very luxurious and also kinds of moves out. 100% the best vehicle I've owned.
Still waiting for the real offroad package. Needs a lot more clearance, real underbody armor and 360 cameras to be worthy of the “trail” label.
I’m sorry I disagree on the tires. Nothing is beefy but I get it he’s trying to make the Honda look good. The TRD and other models come with the GY Territory that are also bigger and have more protection. This don’t even look like the Grabber that comes on the Tremor.
I really like the suppression of chrome trim on the Trail Sport, it brings a more modern look that today's buyers are looking for.
Love the Ridgeline. But I don't understand why they didn't lifted a bit the TrailSport model. It has the same ground clearance than the other trims. Why? Honda missed a good opportunity there.
it needs a lift that all
Not fan of baby blue , the orange doesn’t make sense on the grill with exterior color . My concerns it’s still too low to the ground. Test when get a chance ❤ no lift hurts off road package . 8 inches isn’t great. Looks like they have little more protection to do some flat road off roading. Would work in CA in most areas though the bed is still best part of the truck
The Ridgeline is a great truck but this package isn't worth it imo
Disappointed. I was hoping for a face lift similar to the new pilot.
If this had two extra inches of ground clearance and more undercarriage protection, I would highly consider trading my 23 Nissan frontier for one.
Check your history. Check the 1972 El Camino had a trunk in yhe bed.
Power tailgate was a big missed opportunity.
The backdrop did have me fooled for the first few seconds 😯😄 hahah😅
No change to ground clearance, approach or departure angles, no update to the iVTM4 software to match the capabilities of the Pilot TrailSport…. Basically some upgraded tires and new badges to accomplish TrailSport name. LOL.
Another model year, no styling update (to the excellent design language the new Honda SUV are wearing) for the Ridgeline. Maybe '25 for the updated styling and 10speed.
Dang. Guess that confirms we’re not gonna see a new ridgeline for quite a while, if ever.
Bummer, the bones of the new pilot looked so promising for the Ridgeline.
The Ridgeline could be a beast off road, instead it continues to disappoint…
"Aftermarket" means what, incomplete design?
Since I have owned an 08 and now own a 21, and sense I hate the lack of off road ability of the 21 even more than the 08(but love my 21 on road), what about buying the cheapest available new RL(it does have a lower gear ratio than my 08), which would have an identical drive train to this Trail model, and modified it? With a lift and slightly bigger tires and skid plates and recovery points? That wold work but I assume it would void my new vehicle warranty. And I do NOT want to do that. So better to just get a 4Runner. Even the most basic 4Runner would be far better off road than this so called trail model RL. (but sadly, not as good on road) Dang Honda, I thought you might get er done with this new model! Another disappointment!
I agree. I was so hoping so bad for THE NEW RIDGELINE.. but minor changes, just like apple with their iphones. 😂
Great alternative but the only thing that hold me back is no real gear shift... a deal breaker at least for me other than that I love that is a 6cyl no turbo 👍IMPO
I miss the column shifter that the first generation Ridgeline, Pilot and CR-V had, but I guess we'll have to live with the fact that due to the gradual move to EVs and electrified vehicles, those aren't coming back.
A comment on the button shifter. I own a 2023 Passport Trailsport, the smarts that the by wire shifter has are both good and bad. Good - can't do anything to destroy the trans, like putting in reverse while moving forward or park while moving. Don't need to manually put vehicle in park, just hit enging stop button.
Bad - have to look to shift it, if you open a door to check your parking, it goes into park! Have to have seat belt on if you want to move vehicle with door open. No way to put in reverse and get out of vehicle (I wanted to check my new LED reverse lights😢).
all vehicles in the past 15-20 years don't actually have cable actuated gear levers anymore, it's all electronic so even ones with a shift lever it's basically just a weird tall button. I'd rather the shift buttons be a smaller even less obtrusive control on the driver's instrument panel somewhere easy to reach but not easy to accidentally bumb and then give me the center console strictly for storage.
Right, and RAM trucks have a dial shifter, my dad's chevy is electrically controlled the physical lever is just there to make him think he is doing something. The F150 is so electrically controlled the lever can electrically fold out of the way in some models. Your comment is the most banal reason to find and excuse not to like it I have ever seen, and truck bros are really good and coming up with excuses for hating the Ridgeline.
My favorites are always the "Real trucks are 4x4s" which begs the question of what are all the 4x2/RWD trucks selling in the 100s of thousands each year, not real trucks by that measure? or the perennial "It only tows 5000lbs" which is more than the 3500lb base towing of every other midsized truck (example, the best-selling Tacoma is 3500 max in any 4 cyclinder, the advertised max is 6800lbs and only in the RWD 6 cylinder access cab, and the 4x4s are maxed at 6400 with a v6, more than a Honda, but not exactly earth shattering even in its segment, with RWD models of the others going up to 7700lbs, yet doesn't hurt sales), and remember that the max tow ratings on those competitors often only come on the 4x2 single cab models, so there is that. Also, the base F150 XL also maxes at 5000lbs, despite being a "real truck" and costing nearly 10 grand more than the base Ridgeline, which is significantly better equipped.
The other hard to explain thing for truck bros is how the Ford Maverick is second only to the Tacoma in sales for the under half ton segment, and it is a unibody with a 4000lb max towing capacity (AWD non-hybrid model), selling well more than every Body on Frame truck with a non-toyota sticker.
@@larryjohns8823My F150 does pretty much the same thing, for safety, guess yo many have hurt or died by accident.
But i dont want to go off road , i want a faster highway truck . Bigger brakes , and a manual would be sweet. I wouldn't know how to even find dirt or know a farmer to let me go riding around his farm .
Wont follow my TRD PRO off road even if I leave it in 2wd.
Why all the interest in off-roading??? best all round mid-size
@@chiefman8316 Off roading is my life. Hard to explain. The time is coming when this truck will work for me. Just not yet.
I was really hoping Honda would give it the Pilot Trailsport treatment with a lift, tow hooks, and proper skiplates. I would have bought that in a second. I'm very disappointed with what amounts to wheel and tire package with light blue paint. Sorry Honda....you dropped the ball here.
Honda, back to the drawing board
I miss my Ridgeline. Gave it to my son and bought a Jeep Gladiator Mojave. The Gladiator is a nice convertible truck for my place down in Florida but it rides like s--t on the highway. The steering is light and unresponsive, completely opposite of the Ridgeline. I also have a Jeep Grand Cherokee up North that I may trade in for Ridgeline TrailSport. The blue color is ok but a bit feminine looking imo. The TrailSport is cool as hell and the ride is second to none. Great job Honda!
Honda makes good vehicles, but Honda needs to ditch the push button transmission shift it does not save any more room than a compact gear shift and it is out of place in a Truck same goes for the Passport. Also they need to make the Ridgeline tow 6000 lbs this gives more room to carry cargo and tow a small camper without worrying about being at the max capability. They also need to make the exterior of the Ridgeline more aggressive and truck like along with the long in the tooth interior design whoever is in charge of design at Honda is way too conservative. Literally if you meet a Passport, Ridgeline, or Pilot on the road you cant tell them apart - give each one of them some character of their own.
what's the diffference between the HPD vs Trailsport?
HPD isn’t a trim, theyre accessories. But honestly. I think Honda is confused on what they want to do with HPD.
HPD was just looks, zero functionality. Trailsport has slight functional improvements: all terrain stock tires, alleged change to suspension for off road (but no details about what that means) and underbody protection for oil pan. Otherwise trailsport is just a bunch of appearance differences (badges and orange stitching on leather interior).
HPD is an appearance pkg found on pilot exl, and poss others. it looks off roady or rally, but its not. no extra performance but specifically unique 18" wheels, larger rocker panels or diff style and color, larger fender flares, and a sticker decal that says hpd. thats it, confused is right. i think they should turn it into a turbo street pkg to compete w explorer st and put the oversize flares on the TS trims. pilot ts is much improved for offroad in 23. the TS trim is mostly appearance as well on the RL and PP mainly bc they are older platforms, practically same as hpd except for interior.
Let WhistlinDiesel durability test it!
Great suburban vehicle. Don't get this if you're an off road junkie.
No real recovery points?
$48k for some extra stickers on a truck with a 2012 interior…
These trucks have, and have always had, car-transmissions; they are notorious for overheating. And I bet the motor still uses a timing-belt. There's no way these things can be trail-rugged, even with that chewing-gum foil skid plate.
It's a heavily modded Pilot with a goofy price-point, people can see right through it.
And all these crazy recalls... clearly there's some folks at HoA asleep at the wheel.
Anyone taking this thing anywhere off road is taking a major risk of damage. This is far from off road ready. I dont think the honda developers really understand whats needed for true off road capability.