2024 Honda Ridgeline NOT SELLING - They Blew It
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 พ.ค. 2024
- 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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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.
All dealers are down. High prices, high interest rAtes and people are maxed out
True
Exactly....
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.
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.
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 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 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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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....
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
@@izwideopen9126 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?
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 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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You have to shop around , I got $3000 off MSRP on my RTL , last summer
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.
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.
Is it a front Wheel Drive 1st then is a secondary all wheel drive 👨🏻🤘🏻🏎️🚩🌲⛰️🧗🏻
$2500 off in Altoona PA plus 1.9% 36 month financing. I plan on picking one up next week
I recently purchased a 2023 Ridgeline, and the only issue I have encountered thus far is that the windows tend to fog up. I bought it a year ago, just 3000 miles. You don't buy a truck for fuel economy😅.
sure you do.
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 need to do your research. I just bought a 2024 TrailSport MSRP $46830 for $42000. Discounts are everywhere unless you have no bargaining skills.
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.
I've had two. An 06 and a 21 RTLE. Love it. Totally dependable.
Geez, never thought this would seem cheap compared to the new Tacoma... I'd buy this WAY before that disaster.
I had a 2021 Tacoma, it drove and road like a tank. Terrible gas milage, and really cramped. It wouldn't hold my plywood or drwall. The deaper side didn't compensate for with of the Bed. I have a 2022 Ridgline that I traded in the a 2023 Maverick Hybrid last year. After driving the Maverick for 3 days I took it back to the dealership, and got my 2022 Ridgline back. The 2023 Maverick brand new. On my ride home the front dash board started to rattle, poor seam gap. The engine bay was cheap and a mess. It was so uncomfortable, thes driver seat was shorter on the leg part. the seats where stiff and cheap. The suspension was much stiffer. The back seat didn't have an armrest or any room for 3 adults, the truck bed was deaper, but it couldn't hold half as much stuff or longer boards, dresses matresses etc. My Ridgline has the Flip up seats in the back I used all the time. We use the Truck trunk everyday. I have the dividers and a Milk crate back their for milk, toe straps, emergeny gear, gloves, etc. I drove a 2024 Tacoma 3 times, and its to small and stiff. I've driven the GMC Canyon, to small. The deeper beds in these truck doesn't hold enough in the bed as my Ridgeline. I have 4 retracable staps that work great. for talker items... IF I wanted to tow a nice big 20+ Foot Camping trailer/RV, then I'd by a GMC Sierra. However my wife books a VRBO or AirBNB for much cheaper than pulling an RV around. I am certainly be keeping my 2022 RTL-E. Plus I like the captains chairs over the air rest. My 3 boys are all about 6 Ft and they sit in the back seat and we travel to ID and AZ with me all the time. I've owned F150. F250 7.3 Diesel, a Tacoma, a Durango, and GMC Sierra. I'm still sticking with this Ridgleline: nice sounding engine, and smoth transmition, and smooth ride for next 250,000 Miles. If you've not driven the Ridgline around for a day or owned one, then you really should be commenting. Yes, I've even driven the 2024 Ridgline Trail sport. But not I'm not impressed. They should have put a factory lift, and metal skid plates. I also loose my captains chairs. Have a good day!
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
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.
I bought a 2023 RTL-E in January 2024. Compared to the Nissan Frontier (SL vs. RTL-E) this was a better choice for me. Bigger interior, more features, seating comfort, better build quality, very quiet and the ride is splendid. I got 3.5K off (no markups) on the RL whereas the Nissan was not discounted. I'm getting an average of 24.5 mpg which is far better than the 17-18 mpg I was getting in my 2014 F-150 King Ranch that was totaled and replaced by the RL. The Honda Sensing has some annoying features that can be turned off but must be done every time you start the vehicle. Time will tell if it holds up.
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.
Have a 2020 myself. If Honda throws 0% APR at me, I’d highly consider trading up.
The bed is too shallow. This is because they have a small "trunk" underneath it. I was excited for this, until I saw the shallow and useless bed.
The trunk, bed lights, 8 tie downs, the 400W power outlet and the dual action tailgate are all worth it.
I have real world experience with this. I had a 96 Ford Ranger. Mowing my yard would fill the bed almost full with grass clippings. That's a six foot bed. I find the added width of the Honda even with the shallower interior will hold all that and more. We also hauled a bedroom suite in the bed. I could haul my motorcycles in it, but I do a trailer because I can ride them on the trailer and roll them off alone. The shallow bed is only a problem in rare occasions. I would bet the wider bed would haul as much mulch as the taller bed of a Maverick or Ranger.
Only problem for me was if I wanted the tonneau cover to cover up over something a bit tall, like my jobsite collapsible table saw. So I just roll the cover up and leave it. The saw ties down easily with the bed tie down mounts. The trunk doesn't interfere with the bed to any extent and carries an incredible amount of stuff. The bed is one thing that sold me. A locking trunk that holds all kinds of stuff. and a tail gate that can swing out of the way to allow easier access to the bed, like when I have to get a big bag of grass up in the bed.
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
I love my Ridgeline 2020 30k and no single issue!
My wife's 2021 Highlander has 23,000 miles with no issues!
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 was looking at one but engine ticking at 20k miles and a active cylinder deactivation turned me off of getting one.
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.
Ford could not predict the success of the Maverick. Toyota couldn’t predict the current Taco backlash either. The market is the market and the economy has put a wet blanket on most sectors.
I think overall, the Ridgeline has sold well for Honda. All makes are down in 2024 except for a few notable models.
For 2025, we’ll see a refreshed Ridgeline. Safely predictable. Just look at its sibling the Pilot.
If all stays the same in the marketplace, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Ridgeline does better sales than you think. People are getting them below MSRP now.
I would agree they are too expensive. I own a 23 RTL-E. I paid 43k and sticker was 46k. A trailsport should be 40-42k IMO. It's the most comfortable truck in the segment. Fuel economy is ok. I'm averaging 20.4 mpg. The back seat space is the best in segment too. The honda V6 is known to last 200k and beyond pretty easily. It's a good commuter truck for people like me that don't use a truck as a truck very often. I'm not worried about bed size because I have a 12ft long trailer I use for big home depot runs or carrying my small John Deere tractor.
I get 22.9mpg in my 6.2L V8 Camaro with 455hp driving like I stole it 90% of the time. Honda engineers can do better with the engine and transmission, they are choosing not to.
GM can do better to and build a car that isnt a creacking hunk of trash by 50k miles. That camaro will grenade by 90k miles guaranteed 100%
@@revnation_auto GM hahaha no wonder you are hating driving that garbage
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
you aren't seeing the forest for the tress. sales are down across the board.
Last year I wanted to purchase a 2023 Ridgeline Black Edition and could never get a decent price on one. I've owned over 40 new vehicles over the years and I've never owned a Honda because the dealerships I went to in the DC Metropolitan area and now in Central PA just won't deal or they jerk you around all day long and you still walk out without one.
No such thing as a "decent price" anymore. That ship has sailed
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.
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.
The only thing- - - and I mean the ONLY THING--- that is keeping me from buying this truck is the lack of a longer bed option. This is now a trend in the mid-size truck world, apparently, because the Ford Ranger and the Chevy Colorado have both dropped this option. WHY?!?!
I really want a ridgeline, I just can’t afford to trade in on one with the ridiculously high interest rates. It’s actually the best midsize truck option for me because I don’t do truck stuff often, but when I do it’s not heavy duty. Just hauling stuff that wouldn’t fit in a normal suv like furniture, plants, and mulch. Plus it would have to serve as my primary transportation. I appreciate that the ridgeline can do practical work stuff, and not have to get 14 mpgs while doing it. Once the economy improves I’ll very likely be buying one. I’m also looking at the passport as an option if I decide not to get a mid sized truck.
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!
In my area I have been seeing lease deals, 6k down and 400 a month. IMO that’s a great deal, I just need a work truck to be able to do a write off this is perfect for now. Ima just pay the whole 2 year lease this year to write it all off this year.
I thought the Ridgeline was the Truck for me. Then I looked at them in person. Too low to the ground. Bed too short. Bed too shallow. Tires and wheels were small. Only tows 5000 lbs. But it was the price...ugh...it is way too high for an SUV wearing a pickup truck bed.
You just changed my mind on buying the Ridgeline I keep watching reviews and came down to Frontier & Ridgeline
My local Honda dealerships are selling these at $2000 under msrp, I suspect even better deals are coming. I really like these trucks, they are extremely practical and the truck most suburbanites actually need. Just a little too expensive imo.
Whatchu talkin boit. The Honda Ridgeline is selling in my area, especially the Black Edition.
I honestly wish they'd compromise more. While this is the biggest feeling backseat in a midsize truck, it's still cramped. I'd rather take 8-12 inches away from the bed and add it to the cab. If the second row was as roomy as a Pilot's and it gave me the exterior bed area to throw large items, dirt, tools, & sports equipment without dirtying up my cab, I'd buy this in a heartbeat. As someone who doesn't "need" a traditional truck, the full size truck is still the most appealing simply due to passenger room while keeping the cargo area totally separate.
They should have kept the RTLE version with chrome. Not everyone likes black editions and that's all they offer unless just a plain RTL..and I agree they need a hybrid, PHEV is even better!
Sweet truck well thought out. I like the depth of the bed on the new Taco👍. I’m sure deals to be had. Gotta be willing to get up and walk away. If you can get that trail sport for around $40k doing pretty good.
My 2019 Honda Ridgeline is on its fourth recall. I have lost faith in the Honda brand.
Bought a 2023 base model last year brand new for 37k at 2.9% for 5 years. Good luck finding that on another truck half as capable
Bought a certified 22 Rtl-E with 8k miles for $12k less than the msrp from 2 years ago. Buy them used, they haven't changed in the last 5-6 years.
I believe there's a lot of trucks that aren't selling well...
I love the Ridgeline!!! If you need a big payload or serious pulling power it ain’t for you. But if you only have small pickup needs, it’s awesome.
People also won't get serious pulling numbers or big payload with low prices. How much any of the body on frame trucks can tow will depend on how it is equipped. Seems some combinations are at the same 5000 lb as the Honda.
I've had 4 Ridgelines (08, 12,13 and currently a 23), love them. I bought a 23 Toyota 4runner but at my age hated the ride, it beat the Hell out of me, so I traded it on the 23 Ridgeline and never looked back. This vehicle isn't for the person that hauls heavy items, it's not for off roading, it's for trips to the hardware stores or gravel roads to go fishing. It did really well in the snow this past winter, had one storm that laid 12" of snow and it was like driving on a dry road... seriously.
Had mine for 3 months, put 5500 miles on it including off-road and pulling my 5000 lb RV …I absolutely love this truck bro, not sure where you’re coming from…only gripe is the gas mileage but not terrible at 20 mpg …
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.
It honestly looks better than the competition. And I like that unlike Toyota they went with a proven drivetrain. But it’s to expensive for what it is. If I buy one it’ll be used, after some poor bastard buys it new and pays half of the cost off for me.
I’ve owned the ridgeline from 2006 to 2023.
The truck hasn’t really changed other than body. I loved that truck and it never failed me in 225,000 miles until my son totaled it. He was safe with airbags going off and the truck protected him.
This truck went extremely well in the snow and mud. It will also hold more than most trucks. With the trunk space for tools and all your stuff, you didn’t need to take up back seat space, if you have 5 people. Being able to lock everything in the trunk was awesome. The tailgate was cool as well. Being able to reach tools ect, without crawling into the bed was very nice. Flip the tailgate down and haul Sheetrock and you name it, I carried it in this truck.
I think a hybrid for more power and economy would be nice.
They need to make it look cool and more aggressive. I agree they need to make a real change and offer other engines. Also add low range gearing for off roading. Crawl mode would be nice. I love the truck for 90% of what we do with our trucks.
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
So you didn't say anything inaccurate in this video, but I have one gripe. They're not trying to play to the tradition truck market. They never have at all. It's a truck for the people who are honest with themselves about what they actually will be using it for. The design philosophy has always been give the people something in the middle between car and traditional truck, that's not an SUV. And they hit that nail on the head. I definitely think they COULD HAVE done as you said and steal the customers who want something slightly bigger than the Maverick, but I think that should be saved until the full refresh next year. Doing that during a partial refresh would just be a lot of unnecessary change when they've already announced their plans to do it all next year.
The fuel mileage that you listed seems low. I bought a 2017 RTL with AWD. With the original street tires I got as high as 31mpg on long distance highway cruising at 70-75mpg. After I got larger all terrain tires the mpgs droppped to 25mpg highway per the dash but more like 26mpg since it has larger tires that cover more distance with each rotation. And this is with the 6 speed transmission,. With the 9 speed and factory size tires that truck should be getting 30mpg or high 20s.
I bought one last year. I love it, it drives great, rides great, and its a naturally aspirated 6cyl with a real transmission. Its the roomiest cabin in the class. Go buy your chevy and ford and revisit all 3 in 8 years, the ridgeline will be relevant and will book for more than the others. Honda is not trying to compete with the others. Drive a taco for 200 miles and you will see
I wonder if Honda still installing a cam timing belt w hydraulic tensioner in an interference engine to save $50? If either belt or tensioner fails, the engine is toast. Fatal engineering flaw.
Yes, the 2024 has a timing belt.
Sounds like you need a HD truck, the Ridgeline is a great mid sized truck for someone that does not need a big truck.
I do agree. I did buy a 2022 and a big thing for me was dependability rating and the car like ride at my age. I used it to relocate a couple months ago which included renting and towing a trailer and it did everything I needed. It saved me a lot of hassle. The rear seats folding up to pack in more "stufffff" was another big plus. Sure, I could levy criticisms also agreeing with most you put forth BUT so far I like it and would probably make the same decision again. BTW,, had a 22 year old Nissan 4X that I replaced with this Honda. 👍
The only thing that i agree with you thats right ..pricing i think is way up there for what it offers .Although .i’m still considering buying one at the end of day you ‘d buy it for what that is and what is capable of …not for what is not!
I like it and am thinking of leasing one as a second vehicle but daily driver. I like the red RTL with brown leather interior. I need to find a dealer that isn't adding $1500 worth of useless addons.
Where I live they are discounting it by $2500. Most Tacomas (95%) are being offered with similar features and at the same and higher prices. Two things never pointed out is that the Ridgeline bed is 4" longer and a full 12" WIDER!! Also never pointed out is that the wheel wells intrude only about 2" whereas the Tacoma is around 10" or more! This can make a huge usability difference. I own a Ridgeline and a Tacoma prior to it.
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.
The ridgeline is just inadequated the payload and towing is unsuitable for a truck.
Better off getting a Maverick if non-truck trucking is your thing.
@@revnation_auto never would choose ford over honda lmao
I have. 23 RTL Ridgeline. I leased it for under $400/month or otherwise couldnt have afforded it. They are overpriced and Honda could sell a couple thousand more per month if they cut the price to $35-40k instead of $40-50k. Mostly I want a hybrid powertrain to get over 30 mpg. The truck is NOT feminine. I don’t need aggressive design to feel secure in my manliness. If people laugh at me, f ‘em. Passport sales are even worse than Ridgeline which surprises me. I would buy one again if it was discounted. The $4000 in dealer add-ons are a deal breaker.