2024 Honda Ridgeline NOT SELLING - They Blew It
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Today, I’m diving into a surprising and somewhat disappointing story: the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. Once a promising
midsize truck, the Ridgeline has taken a nosedive, finding itself in last place among its peers.
Honda had a golden opportunity to capitalize on a unique segment of the truck market. With its spacious cabin, car-like ride quality, the Ridgeline was poised to attract a niche group of buyers looking for a blend of comfort and utility. However, Honda's conservative approach and failure to evolve with the demands of truck enthusiasts have turned this potential success story into a cautionary tale.
From lackluster updates to a failure to embrace the REAL off-road features and beefier aesthetics that have driven competitors' success, the 2024 Ridgeline feels like a misstep. While rivals like the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, and Chevrolet Colorado have pushed the envelope with aggressive redesigns and advanced tech, the Ridgeline has remained largely stagnant.
Honda's reluctance to innovate has turned what could have been a unique market stronghold into a sales flop. Stick around to find out what this means for the future of Honda's truck ambitions and what they could have done differently to capture the hearts of midsize truck buyers.
AND IT’S WAY TOO EXPENSIVE
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It’s not a farm truck. It’s not a contractor truck. It’s a great truck for dads who commute to work every day and need a truck bed once in a while. It’s actually great for that market segment.
Do farmers need 4 wheel drive, or would All Wheel Drive work?
@gooser__43 I don't know. My dad farmed for 50 years and never had a four-wheel drive truck.
Not when it costs the same as a full size body on frame truck.
@kisong1960 I'd argue with you, but we'd probably never agree. We'd probably go on and on.
Of course, I'd be arguing about my original Ridgeline with 300,000 plus miles, and you'd be arguing about your 3rd replacement Ranger, Sierra, etc.
Idk what prices youve been looking at. But you can get a Ridgeline trialsport w/ heated seats, leather, etc for 44k. You're not touching a crew cab f150, silverado, or ram with the same features like heated seats, leather, etc for under 50k. The mid size american trucks are also no cheaper once you spec them out to match @kisong1960
It’s not a contractor truck.
But, it’s a great home owner truck.
Why not? It can do everything that other trucks can do. Honda is underrated while Toyota and Ford is overrated.
@@realnapster1522 yep. 3/4 ton payload. 4 ft+ BETWEEN wheel wells. She be plenty contractor. You will feel too comfortable and guilty.
The Honda Ridgeline is the best pickup truck for people that don't need a pickup truck
Id just get a older midsize pickup.... horrible lol
@crisikingful true my self I just got a Colorado ZR2 a week ago but my brother in law go a ridgeline he seems to be happy with it
Like the majority of people
I think I get what you are saying, but if so I’d say it’s more like - people who get this need certain aspects of a truck (a bed for hauling something occasionally, maybe need to haul something that is less than 5,000 lbs now and then), and other than that don’t need a pickup. I would certainly say this is not a “real truck”, but for what it is (given the roomy backseat for a midsize, Honda reliability, ride is almost like a luxury sedan), nothing else really compares. I will never understand the styling tho.
@@AlowisciousMahoney 💯 percent
This is a good vehicle overall, but the price and interest rates hurt its sales big time.
I'm a man and I love the truck. I just bought the HPD Trailsport. It rides smooth, gets great gas mileage. As far as expensive, have you priced other trucks? There is not a truck out there that isn't expensive. Some trucks are a 100,000 dollars. Truck market is crazy right now.
I agree. I have a '24 RTL. I don't know why anyone would consider the lowest trim when it is completely bare. The top 3 trims go way beyond the lowest one.
Nobody has money period. And those who might buy one are conflicted about what to buy: hybrid, electric, gas or just wait. Nobody knows what is reliable or trustworthy these days.
Naturally aspirated is the most reliable. Turbos and hybrids have the potential to break down or have technical issues. Turbos produce extra power, but they also put extra stress on your engine. If the Turbo itself has a mechanical issue, your engine loses significant power. Hybrids are subject to potential electrical issues. Naturally aspirated engines are subject to potential mechanical failure, but they don't have additional components that can fail, like turbos or electric engines.
I'm have money
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Economy keeps on a chugging. Lots of people have money.
Not like the new Toyota Tacoma is flying off the lots either. The T4 motor and high prices are killing sales.
Really because it's the opposite what I'm seeing also just the loyal fan boys buying it. At that dumb of a price any fan boy will pay for one.
Honda is way better in the quality and expected cost of ownership that those new Tacos made in Mexico.
Honda's downfall is solely due to pricing vs what it offers.
@@crisikingful Not me , Got a Ridgeline over the 24 Taco, no remorse.
No one is buying a new $50k Mexican made Tacoma.
I was interested in a Prerunner but have yet to see one. I'm seriously considering a Ridgeline now since I tired of Toyota's games, but will likely wait for the 2025 model.
I couldn't afford a new Ridgeline, so I bought a used '22 Ridgeline with 25k miles on it. Really happy with it.
Considering doing this as well. How much for such low miles? And what trim?
@@falcorzed It was still pricey at $34k almost 39K out the door for a RTL-E. Bought it in winnetka, Ca.
@@frank000333congrats. Seems like a great deal to get 10K off of what they went for previously
@@falcorzed bought a 23 sport with 6800 miles for $32k
@@edradergreat info
Just traded in my 2017 for a 2024. Got a great deal on the trade. Pretty big discount on the new one and it is the fully loaded black edition. It’s perfect truck for someone who doesn’t want to drive a truck. Comfortable ride, decent fuel economy, and lots of upgrades vs 2017. You have some valid points but also think you are a little off base with your take on it. Did you drive one? If you didn’t, suggest you do and have a follow up video. See if it changes your opinion.
Went to Honda dealership the other day, got them to knock off $1800 off sticker, no adds but window tint but think I can beat them up more! How much did they discount sticker?
@@d.r.penkert1429 I just bought a 2024 TrailSport MSRP $46830(no add ons) paid $42500. Go for at least $4000 off MSRP. If they balk just walk. They'll call you back.
@@d.r.penkert1429I got a 2025 pilot trailsport for $47,500 plus tax. It also had “5k of useless dealer added accessories” for free. Hope that helps. I wanted a specific color so had to drive 5 hours for the best deal
put my bike 🚲 on it all the time on the highway 80 miles. doesn’t fall off at all
We Really like our 2020 Black Edition, 90% of the people wineing about them never even test drove one.😅
I bought a Ridgeline in 21 and I LOVE IT. I downsized my landscaping business and didn't need a second full size truck and wanted something convenient for personal use as well. It tow well, is excellent in snow. The cabin room is much more comfortable than my F 150 was. While you rag on the Japanese platform, they built a great vehicle and don't OVER produce which is why you don't see the discounts as much.
Just traded in our 2018 CRV and bought a new 2024 Ridgeline Black Edition, Red. I didn't need to see an ad on the TV, but I see them around town. AAA got me a $3,500 discount off the MSPR for the top-of-the-line model. I don't need a full size truck. I believe it will meet my needs for a very long time.
its a cool cruiser truck you can tow stuff with. Should be better off with a camper shell since the bed is compromised with that shelf underneath cutting the depth
@@slumy8195 Thanks for the reply. I think we will go with a flat cover (tonneau?).
@@1973TJM The steel ones with hydraulic lifts. Ive seen the plastic ones fly off trucks in socal with 30mph wind gusts
Wait wait wait...how did you get 3500 off with AAA? I'm actually in the market for one and have AAA.
@@MeltingRubberZ28 I went through AAA car buying site and a dealer in a nearby county offered me that, here in CALIF.
benefits of a Ridgeline over full size: in-bed trunk and cooler, swing out tailgate, can fit in a normal garage, easier to park and maneuver, slightly better mpg, has a drain bolt to change the transmission fluid yourself instead of paying a dealer $500, 4 wheel independent suspension gives a much smoother ride. benefits of a full size: Much more roomy cabin and some can seat 6, can tow about double, better ground clearance for easier maintenance underneath and for trails, larger gas tank, slightly larger bed (short bed crew cab comparison), more aggressive looking and just more appealing overall. You can get a fully loaded Ridgeline used with under 10k miles for 36-39k. For a comparable full size, it's around 10k more. Both vehicles have their purpose and I don't think one is better than the other when it comes to value. I know so many people that own a full size truck, averaging 16 mpg so they can haul 500 pounds of firewood a couple times a year. At the same time, I know people who've bought a midsize only to have to go buy a full size months later because they bought a camper that their midsize just couldn't tow that great. Buy what fits your needs and wants. I personally enjoy both aspects of midsize and full size and I'm glad we have options.
Too expensive
Should be under 40k for fully equipped.
@@rayreeves7870..All trucks are overpriced.
The roomy cab was really what sold me on it over a Tacoma. The seating position and head height in the Tacoma really makes you feel like your in a sports car. The ridgeline is much more comfortable for everyday use.
Oh yeah. Have you sat in a Toyota truck? The interior? It’s plastic crap. Horrendously tacky.
I paid $39,000 for a new 24 ridgeline today. Good time to deal since the 26s are coming out soon.
2019 RTLE owner. For me the most impressive thing about it is that in almost 6 years of ownership I’ve had zero problems with it. It has only ever been to a shop for maintenance or recall fixes. Now with the factory powertrain warranty up I’m a little nervous about the longevity of the 6-speed. I hear it can be a nightmare if it goes bad. I probably shouldn’t read any more about it but it’s in my head now. I may consider something new. That new Frontier looks nice but no option in this segment is cheap.
I just bought a Trailsport a few weeks ago. I got OTD for $43k with the $2000 cashback incentive from Honda and the dealership and 1.9% financing for 36mos. I LOVE it. It does everything I need it to do, plus it has every fancy feature under the sun. It gets 26 mpg on the highway and driving around with all the windows down and sunroof open is a BLAST! It's also pretty fast, mat the gas pedal and you can pretty much beat anyone at a light. I don't tow anything and I don't haul much. This truck works perfectly for me! Plus it doesn't have a troublesome turbo like the Toyotas and Ford Ecojunks do!
It's either gonna be this or Frontier for V6 midsize truck. Hopefully Honda will offer some incentives for buyers.
Not sure why they're so expensive.
@markj9544 Greed brother.
@@markj9544 Big ole reliable V6, big comfy seats, bed with a trunk in it, tailgate goes up and down or side to side, Trailsport and up trims have premium sound with subwoofer, all time AWD, made in the USA. Honda quality. Compared to a 50k tacoma with a 4 banger made in Mexico seems like a good deal to me.
Not sure if you care about space in the backseat but ridgeline is better than frontier.
I'll stick to my frontier.
It's a very nice truck, but the majority of the Honda dealerships are adding additional cost to the MSRP. As with their cars most dealerships are averaging 3k of add on's.
It’s a very nice car with an open trunk. SUVs can do more truck stuff than this thing
@@jimsteinway695 Dump about a bed load of grass cuttings from the yard in an SUV? Ever try to fit a bike in an SUV? How about a load of mulch? I've used pickups for years and can tell you with only a few inches lower on the sides, it can haul 99-44/100% of everything I hauled in the five trucks I've had since 1980 with the exception of being able to close the tail gate on the 4x8 sheets of building materials in the bed or when carrying the motorcycles. Granted I can't haul as much mulch with the lower bed, but I don't do that. Might be a bit of hassle when moving stuff, but now I have an enclosed trailer for that.
Really well thought out comment there.
@@MK-hb3xc Jim must be dropping concrete blocks into the bed from 20ft or pulling a couple of rail cars like they do on those "real truck" commercials. 🤣Personally, I seldom do that.
@@jimsteinway695 i guess you missed the hidden trunk? it's huge
I'm contemplating a Ridgeline. I currently have a CRV. Looking to move up for something bigger; but midsized, V6, AWD or 4x4, four doors, either pickup or SUV.
Ridgeline, Passport, 4runner or Tacoma. New or CPO. I don't tow, I don't off-road, but looking to have more cargo room and HP than what I have now, for bicycles, luggage, bicycle trailer, shooting sports, etc. I do work for a hospital, I can't stay home on inclement weather; AWD or 4x4 is important.
Basically just have more cargo room, and horsepower (especially when I go to the Poconos mountains for travel) than what I have; so this looks good for me.
You have.lost your mind. Ive owned every truck out there seriously f150 f250 f350 ram 1500 exodiesel ram 2500 ram 3500 chevy 3500 (current) suburban
My 2017 ridgeline was the best truck ive ever owned! My daughter has it now. The bed is amazing i can unload or.load from the side.tailgate amazing and patented. Best driving truck on road ever..it got better mpg towing my bass boat (15mpg) than my chevy 3500 (12-14mpg) or my suburban (12mpg).
And pulled that boat with ease. If u dont need to pull a huge load (or haul) its best truck out there but in need of a refresh. My ecodeisel ram is only truck that beats it on mpg (a great truck as well). The bed features and the ride make it standout. If the refresh fo 2025 is significant thats what ill buy if not im going with nissan pro4x. I still have my dually for towing! YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH A HONDA RIDGELINE!
Coming from a 2011 Subaru Impreza hatchback and looking to get a Ridgeline next year. Use as a Daily driver and haul my 9.6 foot fishing kayak + poles.
I went wayyy wrong with my 2017.
It’s the best truck for everyone who wants a truck except those who are towing for commercial purposes.
I love my Ridgeline. It rides soo much better than a truck. The storage area in the trunk and rear cargo capacity is unmatched. I get great gas mileage and the superhandling awd makes this thing CARVE like my old HONDA PRELUDE.
I WISH IT HAD A HYBRID, A BETTER INFOTAINMENT, AND LOOKED MORE BOXY
I agree with the boxiness! I think it would look much nicer if it had a more boxy appearance!👌
That 1500 payload capacity and 5000 lbs towing capacity means you don’t need a real truck. Those are Toyota Camry numbers. It’d get stuck anywhere in Idaho . But I bet it has a mean look at the mall.
@@jimsteinway695lol 1500 pounds is a higher payload than a lot of “real” trucks. It also has 48 inches between the wheel wells which means you can just slide sheet goods in without playing games like most other midsize trucks
I am with you. They are the best damn midsize ever. The suspension is amazing on the Black edition, so quiet, everything. Put 265 Michelin Defender Ltx m/s2 on. You wont regret it.
It's not a truck. It's a thing
I considered the Ridgeline but the price was the deal breaker, Honda can keep them.
buy these used. They are unreal
ok, thanks will keep an eye on them@@defender714
I. Bought a like new 2022 RTL low miles. The Arizona honda dealer can enter last 8 digits of vin #and I could see every WO or service Even flat tire repair that was done to vehicle. I plan to take care of the truck and just sit back and put 200,000 +smooth miles on it.
The video failed to mention the 5 star crash safety test for the honda.Not so much on the old 2 rail frame trucks that are used and designed to get the HIGHER load pounds that 50% of buyers never tow, haul or off road with their trucks
I wouldn't even considering purchasing one if the price was in the mid 20K's especially considering the engine's VCM technology.
@@locknload4691 that must be why people are getting 200,000 trouble free miles out of them.
I like the Ridgeline, but way to expensive.
buy a used black edition, put 265/60r18 michelin defender ltx m/s2 on. Check out the Ridgeline owners group.
buy a used one. put 265 michelin ltx 265/60 r18 on and be superior to every damn midsize out there
have you priced a tacoma lately?
@@chuckspooner6942 Ya, no kidding or anything else but the Frontier. I dont get this video on that for the Honda, other than i think he says they are all too expensive, and I agree there.
In my area the Honda dealers are starting to lower their advertised prices but the Toyotas I have looked at all have dealer added stickers that jack the prices up 10 -15%. 2 wd Tacomas are 4+ K more than Ridgeline Trailsports. TRD Offroads are 60K. That is ridiculous.
Love my 2021 . I’ve had them all, Ford,Chevy and Dodge. Unless you’re towing a house or building them, this truck is enough and drives like a luxury car.
Yep I’ve got a 21 also and have a small door and hardware company I just need to get my self and tools to the job it’s comfortable and has storage everywhere plus great gas mileage I love it
Most campers that aren’t pop ups are over 5000lbs. Hardly a house . A F150 can almost triple its towing capacity at 14,000 lbs but can tow a 7000 lb trailer easily.
Most SUVs can do more than this car
Its an Accord with a very small bed, It is not in any way luxurious.
The ridgeline just doesn’t look good. It looks like every Honda suv with a little shallow bed.
Where I am, a new Maverick with all of the bells and whistles is within $1k of a similarly optioned Ridgeline. I test drove every midsize truck before settling on a Ridgeline.
I tow a boat, tow a trailer with a side by side, and haul an ATV in the bed. This truck fits my needs in the tow/haul department.
I travel a lot for work and all of the other midsize trucks I test drove got about the same gas mileage as a half ton truck. When gas prices swing up again after elections I will be even happier with my choice.
We just purchased our new 2024 Honda Ridgeline BE and LOVE it! We struggled with our regular passenger car for large item pickups at the store and fully embraced the in-bed trunk/cooler!
The ride is impeccable. I do not miss our Ram and its 11MPG rating.
Just buy a slightly used one for $30k. They’re fine trucks for the suburban weekend warrior. They’re comfy and the awd system is great. I don’t own one but I really like them. Plus they’re gonna be way better long term than any American midsize especially with resale
I reside in a mid sized city located in the Southwest, and Ridgelines are essentially non-existent. Over the years, I've observed more Nissan Frontiers and Titans verses Honda's wannabe Subaru Brat, and those Nissans have abysmal resale values in my area.
@@locknload4691 same! I drove an F150 for a few years and always thought the ridgelines were awesome. There’s just a dumb stigma around them not being a “real truck” lol people and their fragile egos lol
Best truck I’ve ever owned period I’ve owned pretty much all brands Honda still the best
Nissan Frontier nails it, people just do not know it. Ridgeline if you demand a car like ride.
Let's see in 10 years which one has stood the test of time. Plenty of high mileage ridgelines with 200k plus still out there.
Nissan of today won’t last long tomorrow. You get what you pay for. Nissan is doing poorly.
@@Jvcxov9stop lying big time lying
@Jvcxov9 Nissan pickups have always been reliable. Nissans are only poor when it comes to their CVT transmissions, other than that they're pretty solid and Frontiers have always had a better reputation than Ridgelines.
@@Jvcxov9 😂 love seeing these dumb comments
After 3 months of ownership I have nothing but, to say that I made a right choice for the money. Yes it is a truck
Wrong.. 3:11. Ridgeline is not the worst in the segment and not the only uni-body. There is the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. The Ridgeline out tows and also has a larger cargo capacity 1500lbs. Neither Ford or Hyundai has that or the 6k towing capacity. The Ridgeline also has larger cabin space. The reason Honda isn’t marking the Truck down and making deals like Ford or Hyundai is because it will reduce the return value of the vehicle. I do agree, they do need to advertise the Truck.
To get all the options that the Ridgeline offers as standard you would easily pay the same price for a Tacoma, Ranger or Canyon. I looked at all mid-sized trucks and the Ridgeline ended up being the cheapest lease by far. Right now the Ridgeline money factor is crazy low, with a good residual value as well. $479 a month on a truck lease is unheard of these days. I have the Trailsport version and love it. My friend liked it so much he went and bought one with cash. He paid 45k out the door for his Trailsport. They came down 4k on the price.
So by leasing it you are still under their rules....you don't actually own the truck but you are absolutely correct the truck market is outrageously stupid over priced.
I was a over twenty-year Toyota truck owner both Tacoma and Tundra and I needed the size when I was young to haul and tow heavy loads. My Wife was always afraid to drive the big trucks at least for a small woman it was big and when I was gone it was an issue. We are 75 years young and felt we needed something she could drive and we don't haul or tow heavy loads. We looked at the new Tacomas first then we looked and drove everything else in mid-size pickup and the Ridgeline she just loved since it drove like a car. We bought the 2024 Ridgeline Black Edition and so far love it. I was one of those guys that always put down the "toy trucks" but now I am a believer at the stage of my life. I always thought the tailgate opening was a gimmick but it is one of the best features and we use it more than the other drop down opening. Outstanding review as always but the Black Edition would have shown all the bells and whistles available. I was a mechanic (old school) for cars, trucks, heavy equipment both gas and diesel as well as a shop owner for a few years. The trade wasn't very well respected as some of the other trades which never sat well with me. I am happy to see that skilled, knowledgeable and articulate technicians like yourself are doing TH-cam videos to change that frame of mind. Many folks do not realize the complexity of auto maintenance and repair. You have to be an expert in so many different fields mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, air conditioning, structural and computers. To be a Master Technician like yourself takes many hours of study and hands on experience along with cuts, bruises and burns. The training and learning never stops since the manufacturers are changing design, functionality and parts almost every year.
The Ridgeline is in the middle of a STOP SALE because of a wiring harness issue. That is why they are not selling. Check it out.
they also got released very late -- my local dealer didnt get the 2024 until the end of jan. since then tho they have been hard to keep on the lot they usually sell within a week or two based on me watching for one i liked. (I hate the mocha interior and thats all my local spot had and now stop sale lol)
Stellantis has the same issue in their Lincoln Navigator and Ram trucks. Wonder of they are sourcing from the same supplier.
@@rxonmymind8362Lincoln is Ford....
If a maverick is 30k these should be 60k. 2 maverick cannot outlast 1 ridgeline
The Maverick is a winner too but a class smaller and it should be cheaper. Sit in them both and tell me otherwise. And hybridized 4 banger Ford vs Honda VTEC V6...in my book that's a no brainer.
They're about the same vehicle. Maveric is probably better.
@@chrisfrank8413😂😂
@@chrisfrank8413 no way they r the same ! maverick is made in mexico & ridgeline is made in usa & a whopping 70 % of parts are from usa, inc engine & tranny,,,,,, HRL is a nice choice over a maverick
@@chrisfrank8413 rofl you haven't been in or driven both that is for sure.
Still, no small cab 6' bed option. Honda is fully capable of making a long bed Ridgeline. I'll never need rear seating in something called a truck. Room for more stuff in the bed and or the ability to put on a camper shell and lay down in it on road and camping trips would be far more useful. I get this obsession and new norm of almost all vehicles now coming with seating for 5. But to only offer that option in a truck is a big miss.
Just picked up the 25 Black Edition. Love it. I only tow a motorcycle. But for bicycles, skis, bulky stuff, it’s awesome. The under bed storage is super handy as well. It’s quiet, the stereo sounds amazing. My $.02
You need to do your research. I just bought a 2024 TrailSport MSRP $46830 for $42000. Discounts are everywhere unless you have no bargaining skills.
That was with no trade in?
@@MeltingRubberZ28discounts, yes, bargain.
I bought a 2024 last month. RTL AWD with Tonneau hard cover and weather mats. TTT out the door price was $41,500. Great truck for my needs. The trunk in the bed is genius. Very comfortable ride. They improved the buttons/switches on the steering wheel (2023 was way too busy) and improved the console storage. Great truck. My brother-in-law wants one now that he's seen mine.
Personally I think you can say midsize pickup trucks sales are down across the board…no one is buying the Tacoma (over priced now a 4 turbo), Nissan Frontier always lags behind (perhaps it shouldn’t), and the Ridgeline. I think we can probably start considering that no one wants to take on loans that are at 7% for new vehicles and 10% for used vehicles. And that was designed to lower inflation and STOP people from spending. Perhaps that’s actually working? Not sure. It appears to keep people from spending but not keep these companies locally and globally from lowering their prices. IMO.
I bought one new in 2017. The dealer keeps asking me to trade it in for a new one. But the exterior is exactly the same as my 2017. So that’s a non-starter. Maybe a style refresh? Maybe a hybrid? Maybe give me $10k off MSRP?
No other truck handles like the Ridgeline it follows the Honda DNA of fun to drive.
But you cannot tow your 35ft cabin cruiser with it!
@@cbotten106no sh*t...
@@TermlessHGW I think he was joking.
L😂L
Every Honda I've ever driven has driver's-car DNA. Even my humble old CR-V makes our Tahoe feel like a pig on the road.
Well I'm doing an overland build with my 24 trail sport I was really hoping they would do more with it to be more trail sporty but they did not of course like you're saying. But that said I added 800 lb per square inch springs to the rear put a 3 1/2 inch lift on it with a subframe drop and with the in bed storage and a tune camper on the back it really rocks! When you pull the spare donut out you have even more storage and when you seal it up no dirt gets in. So far it has more room than any other vehicle the payload is more than sufficient
Love them can't wait to get one, the 1 yr old used market is hot, why spend $40K+ for a new one when you can get a 1 year old with low miles for $35K, we own a 2019 passport exl and is the nicest suv we've ever owned. They don't sell well I see them sit on dealer lots for months which is great for buyers.
I just bought a 2024 black edition and just love the ride and all the safety features. It tows my 20 ft. deep V effortlessly and I am able to haul all the necessary building supplies for my many projects. I think this truck is perfect for most people that just need a truck for everyday projects and aren't mainly everyday construction workers. It is a superb truck with great features that I highly recommend. I also really like the look of the vehicle.
I thought the Honda might be ok for some people, but now that they use cylinder deactivation, no way would I want one of these. They ruined any chance it had of ever selling very well.
You can eliminate the cylinder deactivation with software, then you're good to go. But the Nissan Frontier is a solid V6 and cheaper, so I'd go with that (and I'm a Honda guy).
My 06 Odyssey has over 117kmiles. The VCM hasn't hurt anything. Mobil 1 every 5000 miles.
@@rebeltvr6046 worse payload though. Just depends what you want to do with it most often. Ridgeline actually has a higher payload rating than most full size Tundras
@@RSTX1836 I didn't know this. Surprising. Ridgeline always came across as a soft car-based pickup to me.
@@rebeltvr6046 yes Im in the market and you basically have to look at the payload sticker on the door jam to confirm.
I live in the Midwest and grew up on a farm/ranch. I love the ridgeline and have been around them since they came out years ago. They were kind of weird to me at first but kind of reminded me of the old ranchero in a way. I had a friend who had one and after borrowing his for a weekend , I was hooked.
I have never owned one myself but always have wanted to own one. Unfortunately they just can't quite do what I need a truck to do but I may buy one as a second vehicle to use as a runner.
I use a truck as a tool and I cannot get buy with anything less than a half ton rated truck minimum and I usually abuse the ones I have if I am using them. I have only owned 4 - 1/2 ton trucks in the past. 3 with large v 8 motors and the last 1 I traded off was a 2021 Silverado with the 4 cylinder turbo. I almost kept that truck but my camper and car hauler was just a little bit too much for it in the hills and mountains. The engine could not hold back the loads going downhill and I had to use the brakes too much.
I am now running a 2500 HD Ram for work and play. I may eventually buy a newer used Ridgeline for my everyday driver and to extend the my life ownership of the Ram.
I love everything about the ridgeline and wish it was a little bit closer to 1/2 ton territory.
of course it may lose some of the comfort and ride if that happens.
I see the modern ridgeline as the new Dodge Dakota from the past. I was the first guy in the area to buy a new Dakota as a runner and worked it like a 1/2 ton truck. I caught hell from everybody until they saw what I could do with it. When a neighbor saw me haul 36 bundles of 75 lb asphalt shingles home to reroof a building with it , he was shocked.
He decided maybe it was a real truck. I feel the same way about the ridgeline. In my opinion it is more truck than most midsized trucks and even some new 1/2 ton trucks. A 4 foot pickup bed is not a useful truck.
I would have a new ridgeline if it could tow what I tow all of the time but that is not it's slot.
The ridgeline would serve 75 % of people and I think they just don't know it yet.
It's a shame the Ridgeline isn't rated for more towing. It's a great truck for day to day. That is quite the list you’ve had. You’ll be more informed than most when you go to buy one. Like I always state in my vids, don’t hate the truck, but there are drawbacks for sure.
I agree, it is a truck. I had considered buying one but the price is a deal breaker. For that price, you could get a dang Colorado ZR1
Yep
That colorado will be rusting in a junkyard in 10 years. GM junk
@@Jeff-sp7bg nah not if you take care of it, maintain it.
It’s not a truck. It’s a car. Most SUVs are more truck than this. A BMW X5 can tow 2000 more lbs than this thing and has more clearance
I have a 17 and I'm trading it in for a 24. Handles like a sports car, fairly fast acceleration, and good gas mileage. Best midsize truck ever, for what most people do with trucks.
You have to shop around , I got $3000 off MSRP on my RTL , last summer
I bought a new 2017 it's its now coming up on 8 years old. Not one problem since new. It's a really good truck comfortable and smooth.
I've had two. An 06 and a 21 RTLE. Love it. Totally dependable.
I was thrilled to sell my F150 @ 12 mpg and move into a Ridgeline @ 22/23 mpg, 29 on hwy. It has the biggest cabin of all mid size trucks and a useful bed with 50" between wheel wells, a trunk and the trick tailgate. Ride quality is great for road trips. It fails on off road use and towing capacity, two things I never do in my truck, even when I had an FX4 F150. To each his own, but it works for me.
My 2024 Ridgeline tows my 19 ft fiberglass Larson I/O speed boat just fine. I was a little worried at first but it had no problem towing it 3 hours to the place I store it for the winter. My boat and trailer weighs 4,000 to 5,000 lbs. Not exactly sure on the weight but close to the tow limit. I had to keep checking if it was still behind me, I was tempted to keep up with the speeders on the freeway. I don't live near mountains so I don't know how it would handle a long uphill pull like in Colorado. I would guess it can handle it. I would never try to pull a 35 ft camper with it, that's what the full size trucks are for.
Let's talk in 10 years we'll see whether or not all those 4 cylinders are worth a damn. A lot of truck sales are down. My last and final comment is you get what you pay for.
One thing i agree with is that they dont market it well and they should be pushing to have a Sport package or off-road package which would sell great, but for some reason, Honda isnt putting much effort into it.
I agree with you on shallow truck bed, it is only 17” which is one reason im holding off buying one. I like most everything else.
Yeah that’s a huge factor for many
Hey Good video and you're right about it being too shallow of a bed and also it have been great if they had a option for a 6-foot bed I understand many people don't need it but for those of us who are contractors I need a 6-foot bed. My first car back in the day was a Honda Civic and I love that thing so I really was interested to get the Ridgeline as my Toyota Tacoma's got more than 250,000 mi on it and I thought well maybe it's time for a new truck but I guess I'll just keep running the truck I got.
Good opinion, that I just have to agree with. That sales number is just for Ridgeline? I’m thinking about buying one, but they haven’t really addressed the pricing issues yet (high supply, low demand = lower prices) PS. I worked with the Japanese automotive supply chain for 23 yrs, and then FOR a major Japanese automotive tier supplier for my last 12 yrs in my career. Your description of the Japanese auto mfrs as “arrogant” is spot on !!
Bought a Ridgeline. It’s a truck that drives like an SUV and keeps it small and good for downtown Dallas. I am a superintendent. I haul materials, tools, equipment, ATVs, Motorcycles, and a bass boat. She does it all without worry. Handled pikes peak so well I didn’t have to stop for anything. (Sorry dodge and Chevy guys your breaks suck)
It’s a truck for people who don’t do long haul towing.
Want a V8? What about a towing package? Bet get a full sized but for the same as a Ridgeline you get all the tech and leather for the same price.
Also I get compliments from people who own a truck on the looks.
People who don’t own a truck give the most hate
I personally like the ridgeline But they have to come down on the price. The reason I didn't buy the 2024 version is because I'm waiting on the 2025 to see if it gets a facelift. If not, I'm gonna be looking at the Ford Maverick.
For around the same money, you can get a full sized F150 XL 4WD with a 5L V8. 400 Hp and 410 Pound Feet of Torque! Apples and oranges for about the same cash...
Yep, I can get a GMC Sierra, Silverado, Ram and every midsize truck for less than this crappy trailsport. Well, except the new Tacoma which is an even bigger ripoff.
It's always been this way. Honda has always been proud of the Ridgeline. I've wanted one for years and finally bought one last year. Figured what the heck. Have had it a year and a half and not one hiccup. If you're looking to tow or go offroading, then it's not the truck for you. If you like to cruise in comfort with big comfy seats, quiet interior, good stereo, it's hard to beat. The unibody soaks up all the bumps.
I bought a ridgeline because I didn’t need an f150. The ride quality is better for me, it fits in my garage, is quieter, etc. Full size trucks are better at some things, Ridgelines are better at some things. All about what the consumer needs.
@@revnation_autoSorry buddy, but PLEASE tell us where you can find a Ram, Silverado, or Sierra for less than this.
Right. Last I checked, full-sized pickups were in the $80,000- $100,000 range.
yesterday i went to buy a 2024 and the dealer would not come down on price and when i said no and was walking out they said how about we take off $500 to help out?? i just kept walking.....i felt they should be taking off at lest $4000???
They are overpriced by at least 15% Plenty of other dealers that’ll like to have your business.
I can tell you what the Honda dealership told me. If you're going to tow anything more than 1 jet ski, don't get the Ridgeline. It's not meant for towing or hauling anything serious.
Your dealership must be a gang of idiots. It can do more than some full size trucks in carrying capacity over 15,00 lb. It will be no problem towing the limits they place on it.
Sounds like sensible advice. A jetski, the trailer and other gear to use it sounds just about right.
Tows my 16' enclosed M/C trailer just fine......
I have a 2006 Ridgline and it’s been towing a 20 ft bass boat for 15 years
@@Moonmission1212 I hear 20 and now I'd like a 25 . Do I have anybody out there in TH-cam land towing a twenty-five foot long boat (or enclosed trailer) with a Honda Ridgeline picky yup truck?
I bought a 2017 ridgeline and don't feel like I am missing out on the brand new off the lot one, smaller private dealership that was closing down in a couple months and they were ready to move everything off the lot on a good deal so it was good timing
I love my Ridgeline 2020 30k and no single issue!
My wife's 2021 Highlander has 23,000 miles with no issues!
Love my 2024 Ridgeline 3k miles no issues.
Owned multiple '06-'14 Ridgelines and LOVED them, then got a '23 and hated it. They shrunk the rear seat area, put a car like shift gate up front, and the transmission and electronic suite is horrible and at times unsafe. Aside from the more normal looking bed there is NOTHING I prefer over the original, Thankfully I held onto my '14 and I ditched the '23.
42k for a truck I didn't even know they were still making??? No thanks...
Honda had a golden opportunity to make an awesome truck
@@Jeff-sp7bg yep, but they had to do things the American way....
buy a used one, they are great
@@Jeff-sp7bg and owning one I can tell you they did. Just not awesome to you and some others.
@@MK-hb3xchave my 17 RTL-E at 63k miles and still enjoying it. Just wish they'd hurry up with the 3rd gen.
$2500 off in Altoona PA plus 1.9% 36 month financing. I plan on picking one up next week
What a sucky channel this is!!! I just bought a 24RL...................Expensive? Compared to Tacoma, Canyon, Ranager... it is a great deal for the money.
Excellent comment and you are right on the owner of this TH-cam video does not know what he’s talking about!
Better ride in its segment. Tows and hauls enough for the majority .
It's just the guy's opinion. Can't we give that much without the harshness? 😊
@@587G he's a hater
I'm a long time Ford F250 guy, loved my 7.3's, but for everyday driving, it's hard to beat the comfort of the Ridgeline. I have a '23 and it is just a great truck. I'm building a cabin on the East side of Mt Hood and it hauls everything I need. I have a trailer for long lumber & for my quad. The trunk is an amazing feature! I travel on dirt roads to the cabin and fly fishing in Central Oregon and it goes everywhere I need to. Last winter we had a fair bit of snow, full time all wheel drive made running around a breeze. I do wish it had more ground clearance, but for me that's the only knock. I drove a new Tacoma back to back with the Ridgeline before buying, night and day. It was like they were from two different decades. If you're not a kid into all the mods and daydreams of rock crawling, you should give one a test drive.
All truck sales are down. All trucks are out of control expensive, and this still being one of the best values in trucks. Your take is awful though. Trucks are going to terribly unreliable hybrids and turbo charged 4 bangers. Do you even research anything or just mostly blow hot air? Almost everything you said was the simpletons take.
Honda's on par to sell the same number of Ridgelines they sold last year and the year before. At the moment the sales are not down for Honda's Ridgeline.
To me, it’s a perfect family mid size city truck. To me, it’s worth it if only in the fact that it will outlast any of the competition. Why would I buy a Colorado, Ranger, Tacoma turbo, or any other truck when they all will start having problems. My Ridgeline will last me 300K easy
I've looked at them. A bunch of stuff I like. I just wish it were on a frame. Maybe if it were priced about 8 or 10 grand less. I've looked at pretty much all the little trucks and I think when the time comes it's gunna be the Nissan for me.
Lol. I commented before watching your video. Sorry about the frame comment. I consider it a truck though. A bit of a yuppie one, but still a truck.
I love my 2019. The bed is shallow and things blow out easily if not tied securely. I have the hard cover that I like.
We’re in a recession and people are broke. RTL is going for 37k in my area.
That’s a fair price
Recession means low inflation low prices are you sure about that?
We are not in a recession stop buying into the bull 😂 companies just raising prices cause they can for money in their own pockets
Recession means the economy is shrinking
@@revnation_auto Fair price for a slightly dated (but very nice) truck. I'd agree.
Im in the market for a midsize truck.
I'm not going to go up a mountain with the truck. Seems 48k is out of my price range.
I don't need all the bell's and whistle which most do so-called trucks come with.
I will definitely refuse to get a turbo. A V6 4x4 is just find for my use. Thanks for your video.
Toyota and Honda both have their noses so high in the air that they can’t see the competition moving right in to sweep them to the curb. I bought an Accord after owning 35 German cars. I’ve regretted since the day I bought it. Reliable, yes. Build quality is horrible, handling and driving is borderline unsafe compared to the same or lesser German stuff I’ve owned. What do people see in the Honda brand that I’m missing?
They don’t want to have to spend money on repairs more often. Which is what you get with vw
They don’t cost a fortune to maintain unlike German cars, especially BMWs (Bavarian Money wasters). European cars will never be able to compete with Japanese or even American auto makers because of price alone. Do I want a German car that costs a fortune to buy and maintain or do I want the same thing for half the price. I don’t understand why people like Euro stuff.
And how did the price of those German cars compare to the Honda? How about any replacement parts and shop labor. My brother is a BMW guy, so I do know a bit about some of that stuff. They ain't cheap. Maybe you're talking VW? Every time I see their advertisements about "Drivers Wanted" I think, "yeah, most who have them aren't."
That is a cultural thing according to the legendary Bob Lutz, he said the Japanese are arrogant and think they have all the answers. They simply don't listen well...meaning with an open mind to outside ideas. He said Koreans both listen and compromise to input from outside. Perhaps, some things stay the same.
German cars are piles of &^*%. Something will go wrong and it will be more expensive than its worth. What you men to say about Toyota and Honda is that they are boring to drive. Nothing goes wrong and nothing to improve except for sound deadening, but then you'd fall asleep driving it more than two blocks.
I have the 2022 Black Edition and I really dislike the responsiveness of the engine and transmission. I really have to kill the pedal to get it to move. This is especially true during rolling take off. It takes forever to downshift and go. I also can't get used to not having a shifter. I have an 07 Pilot and this thing can really accelerate. I bought the Ridgeline thinking it would have the same responsiveness but not the case.
Nothing is selling right now! Bidenomics
My 2020 black edition has been great. Like a sport ute on hwy and city, smooths out washboard unlike my old Silverado, and a quad fits in the bed. Perfect vehicle for someone like me. Recommend a leveling kit as a basic upgrade.
Too shallow??? Strap it in. Way easier to throw crap.in the side than having giant sidewalls that i need a ladder for.
I had a 2017, had nothing but trouble with it. Torque converter, navi, fuel pump, 2 sets of injectors, catalytic converter. Got rid of it at 95,000 miles, right before needing a timing belt replacement. I actually loved the truck. The quality just isn't there anymore.
Sounds like a pile of garbage.
This vehicle competes with the concept of the El Camino and Ranchero. So if you compare with those for features then where does it stand? And of course you can do a price comparison vs those as well!
I have a 06 an love it lots of room nice mpg just in my opinion needs more chrome lots more
I have renovated 3 homes, did cross country moves for me and family members in this amazing pickup. Mine is 2017 and I had it since new. It’s sensible, spacious and well designed and built. It’s been superb in snow and mountains in Colorado. I hauled dirt, rocks, logs, chunks of concrete, construction debris, furniture, including mattresses - you name it. People have no idea how great these cars are, there is absolutely nothing that an average person needs above this. It fits in regular park spaces and my wife has no problems backing this into tight spaces. I already seen few mavericks left on side of the road. Honda charges more because they are top quality, unlike eco-boost f150’s.
One of the big positives about the Ridgeline is the Super Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). NO full size truck can match the capability of AWD with torque vectoring. Best AWD system out there.
Depends on your negotiation skills and finding the willing dealer. Got mine 2023 BE in Jan 2023 5K off MSRP. Love the ride quality. Only wish they raised ground clearance by 2", add bird eye view and bring back shift knob.
I think the problem is, why do they cost as much as a full size 4x4 truck
I have a 2022 Ridgeline, Black edition and I love it. I must say, I'm a retired homeowner and not a contractor but for me its perfect. I just saw another video that was about low Tacoma sales. Perhaps the reason sales are down is the overall state of the economy and nothing to do with the design of the truck. I do see a fair number of Ridgeline on the road, but like mine, almost none of them are 2024. So its not that they are unknown but perhaps a little too pricey for today's market.
Where did you find this many Ridgelines in 1 place? The local dealer near me when they get a new Ridgeline, it rarely stays on their lot a week. Most of the time a Ridgeline will be sold in a few days and a Pilot or Passport will sell in MINUTES (when you see something in their inventory, you better reserve it immediately)! I was looking for a 2019 or 2020 Passport, found a 2019 on their inventory that sold 5 minutes before I called them at 8:05am!! Luckily, the salesman I deal with remembered I would buy a Passport the next time I needed a vehicle and he called later with another Passport to look at, I told him "Hold that Passport!"
I saw the Priority Honda plates.
I looked at all the smaller trucks. This is the ONLY truck that has 48"+ between the wheel wells, which allows you to to set a sheet of drywall between the wheel wells, others are 44". They also have a huge trunk in the bed. It also has a LOT of options in the entry model. I made a headache rack with 6" higher sides from aluminum which ads a whole lot of utility. The bed is THE best of the all the smaller pickups. Yes you pay more for it, once. Aftermarket parts are rare. The ride is excellent. It has car seat room for the grandkids, fold up the seats for the tools and dog. The adaptive cruise control is wonderful in traffic. It's a Honda Pilot SUV with a truck bed, perfected for over two decades. It's a "Trar" (truck/car).
It's for home owners. How hard is that? Love mine.
Maverick is nice but Ford’s reliability has been terrible as of late. Toyota Tacoma is reliable and better overall but with the 2024 sticker price and concerns of the new Turbo model, good luck with that. Ridgeline is good for everyday driving and gives you the basic truck features when you need it.
Have a first-gen 2010 that I bought new for hauling toys.
I do like the deeper bed on the originals.
The lower sales isn't unique to the Ridgeline. High prices, high interest rates, and lack of cost of living increases nationwide contribute more to the lack of sales than this specific model - and in this economy, a purchase might not be a truck along with a ridgeline being a not so popular model to begin with. This is a great vehicle for most people. seats 4 reasonably comfortably, drives and rides well (it is unibody after all), and it has An bed that can be used for most peoples day to day use and occasional loading up stuff use. It really is the silver bullet one stop shop for most people. My suggestion is: buy one that is 3-4 years old just coming off a lease.
The Ridgeline is a good looking vehicle and Honda motors have a great reputation. Change the oil and rotate the tires they should last 100 k miles with no problems.
I just leased a 24 RTL. Their lease deals are killer on the ridgeline
I have a 2019 passport which I think is basically the same frame. I like it. They should advertise it put a little more height on it maybe some bigger tires and a longer bed.
I just bought one. I still have my 2011 Ranger 4.0 l. It served me well for 13 years. How many people really need one of those monster trucks? The ones that do don't buy a midsize. Why do these videos knock them for being what they are made for? Keep your hybrid stuff away too please!.They break long before my Honda will.This truck is best in class IMO
I had an 06 that I bought used with 155000 on it. That's the reason I bought a 23 brand new to replace it. Awesome vehicle.
Really like my 2024 Ridgeline. Always driven cars, so this is my 1st truck. Purchased to haul a small boat.
I'm glad I saw your observations! They looked too pricey for me before knowing the shortcomings you and others cited.
I'll be buying one this summer. It's a modern day El Camino. Prices will come down now that Nissan is telling dealers to sell below invioce due to sales of Frontiers.
The market is changing right in front of us .. probably July time frame and Honda will be just like Nissan.
Yep the frontier is dropping 10% soon
I have a 22 Ridgeline and I have hauled 8 4x8 sheets of vantec subfloor with ease and I live in mountainous terrain. The subfloor lies flat also as the bed is wider. It has been able to haul anything I have loaded it with and tows very well also. It does anything as well as trucks I have owned in the past ( Ford, Chevy and Toyota ) yeah I call it my truck because that is what it is, don’t have an inferiority complex at my age ( 80 ) either
I really liked the ride and handling on the Ridgeline I owned. But no more Honduh for me. The cruise control can’t maintain speeds on hills and speeds up going downhill which makes using CC a pain with any other traffic around. The cylinder deactivation was annoying and I bypassed that. What made me sell it is I lightly bumped the corner of the rear bumper and it took $2K to fix it. As you notice the rear bumper, if you can call it that, attaches to the bed side. So you need to repaint the whole bedside to fix it if you just touch the bumper corner. The audio system was laughably bad in a vehicle that expensive.
I like my 2022. Wish it had a tow/haul mode but it does pull my 6X12 trailer fine. Ride quality and reliability is why I went with it.
All good reasons