I've owned my 2013 Ridgeline for 8 years now. 165k miles on it and it starts and runs as well as the day I bought it. It's flat out the best vehicle I've owned!
I have a 2021 RTLE White, basically the same as the back edition. Went with RTLE cause i wanted the beige interior and saved a few bucks doing so :) To anyone who says its not a truck. Just ignorant. Trucks and all vehicles for that matter are like hammers, or ladders etc... you buy what you need. I love my RTLE. Came from a 2020 Tundra Crewcab Limited, Great Truck!! But i dnt tow 10k and very rarely have 5 passengers. So the Gas Savings and ride quality works better for me. Plus it fits in my garage :)
It's been said over and over again... it's all the truck MOST of us will ever need. Unless you're towing a tool trailer or somehow have your livelihood tied to a truck, the Ridgeline is a really great option, that covers a lot of bases. I bought a '21 Black Edition, I've put 24K trouble free miles, and managed to haul or tow anything that has come up. Mission accomplished!
I think there is just SO much "baggage" associated with it, people judge it prematurely. But straight up I bet if you could time travel, pull in a focus group from 20+ years ago, don't let them see any branding, and ask them which modern truck looks the best, the Ridgeline would rank higher than most if not all "real" trucks. Or maybe grandpas have good tastes 🙂
My Dad is a grandpa (8 grandkids). He mentioned wanting the Ridgeline because he thinks it was the quietist truck and most room in the mid-size class. He picks up his RTL trim level in 2 weeks.
@@AustinApologue I don’t like the looks of the 2023 Ridgeline compared to the 2023 Nissan Frontier or the Toyota Tacoma. But Ridgeline features like the trunk and the rear seats folding up more neater with more room than the others is starting to grow on me. I see more real world usage with the Ridgeline than a Tacoma. I’m not trying to crawl over rock boulders. “Off road” for me is a country dirt road with a few ruts or a forest graveled road.
It’s called needs over wants. Sensibility says you don’t usually need more than a RL unless you are towing heavy trailers. Grandpas know this because of their experiences in life.
Yeah really - looks super sharp, just seems like a couple of details were missed. I didn't realize until this video that even the "infotainment" colors are changed on the Black Edition ... seems like they would have prioritized a couple of chrome add-on badges as a super easy "upgrade". But overall love the look of the BE!
Exactly. But not something that can’t be done fairly inexpensively. Shorten up the over long chrome tips with some flat black ones and a can of plastidip for the badges.
Great review! You have the best car/truck reviews on RUclips hands down. I like that you mentioned turning radius (a specification that most reviewers overlook). I'm hoping that Honda incorporates many of the 2023 Pilot interior features into the new 2024 Ridgeline. In particular, the dash and center console. More color choices and nicer looking rims would be nice to see on the 2024 model as well.
I’m on my 2nd Ridgeline. My 1st was a 2017 RTL-T, it had 20K miles when a distracted driver blew past a stop sign and totaled the truck. I now own a 2022 RTL - Lunar Silver Metallic and love it. Only thing I’m not a fan of is the push button shifting.
My plan is to replace my 2009 Kia Borrego V8 (midsize SUV) in late 2024 with a pickup truck to tow our Casita travel trailer (2,900 lbs loaded). Considering a 1/2 ton truck, but prefer a mid-size truck. Impressed with the RL’s payload, reliability, safety, features, ride, and performance. AWD will handle all of our needs. The 5,000 tow rating is adequate. Also, considering other traditional body on frame mid-size trucks as well. The new Frontier is a fine truck, but payload is not as good. I have camping friends that love their Tacomas (many of them) and Rangers. Grew up driving a 1968 Jeep J10 Gladiator pickup (it was a beast). Will look at Gladiators as well, but probably too pricey for the features that I value the most. Hard to beat the RL for my needs. Interested in what the 2024 RL will offer. Would like to see a Trail Edition version of the RL. Also, the Black Edition is my favorite, but needs ALL black trim work. Still too much chrome.
I have a 2019 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E (lunar silver/black wheels). This vehicle is so much fun to drive on everyday trips or long road trips. I also like the fact that it has a shifter instead of punch button. Other than that and tailpipes and 3 more gears it is the same as the 3rd gen.
I love the look of the 2023 Gray Ridgeline with the color matching wheels. When my 2008 Blackcherry Ridgeline wears I'll be looking for one like yours.
1:39 for a moment I thought that was a *RAIDERS* shield sticker on the window. Go Raiders! Reason why I wanna buy a black edition and Raider it out 🏴☠️🇺🇲🇵🇼🏈☠️🖤💯🤘
hybrid drive train, some updated tech and a panoramic sun roof and this truck would be absolutely huge in sales around the world. As someone that had work trucks my whole life i will always choose Japanese trucks over American if the price isn't outrageous
I really like the Ridgeline. It’s a good size, Honda reliability, looks way better than the older ones and the bed trunk is really cool. I HATE where the spare tire is though. Think about getting a flat on a dump run or on the way to a camping trip and having to empty the bed to get at the spare. Huge miss in my opinion.
Thanks for the tip re: sliding the spare tire out. I'll check mine right now. Lastly, why does Canada get extra stuff on their cars? In Ridgeline: Cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and power folding mirrors. Maddening 😞
I have a 2021 Honda Passport Elite AWD and it has the power mirrors, heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats. I don't have any clue why they cannot do it on the Ridgeline also. They have it as an option on the Pilot for the same options I have on the Passport. The advantage the Ridgeline has over both of those is the factory 5,000 lb. towing package. I did put it on my Passport a few months ago since I do tow a little "teardrop" style camper when fully loaded is about 3,000 lbs. I just wanted to have that piece of mind.
3 points, real truck owners like a gear shift, push button don't fit, woube nice if mirrors automatically fold up when you lot vehicle up, air conditioning seats are so nice
Hi Tom. Question: Is the 2023 Ridgeline front passenger seat powered? Also, does any of its competitors front passenger seat(s) powered? Thanks, Darryll
I wish Honda would offer a hybrid engine, or even better, a full size truck option!!! Electric!?!? I’m a dreamer. I have a white 22 black edition, and I love this truck.
Would it be possible for you to get a video of the red ambient lighting at night? Swear there is no video of that on youtube since everyone only takes videos in the day :( I am curious how the red lighting is inside the truck at night!
I agree with you and wish for the same thing, however it is what it is I just replaced my timing belt at 100k miles, nothing wrong with the belt but the hydraulic tensioners were almost toast and would have caused the same damage, other than that I love my ridgeline
Good job. You hit on the blind spot video. Ridgeline is not your fathers truck. What I'd like to see is a torbo charge stuff in the engine. Like the the sporty Civic R. Thanks again for doing a good job explaining the feature of the Truck. ✌
There is no official word from Honda right now but it would be a wise idea. I feel certain a redesign will come for 2024 based on the numerous other Honda models that have been redesigned recently.
SUGGESTION: DROP AND TUNE THE SUSPENSION. PUT IT ON A CARBON FIBER DIET. AND DROP IN YOUR TYPE R RACING MOTOR WITH A MANUAL TRANS. NEW NAME: RIDGELINE TYPE R. THAT WOULD BE ONE BADASS FAMILY HAULER!!!!
I've owned my 2013 Ridgeline for 8 years now. 165k miles on it and it starts and runs as well as the day I bought it. It's flat out the best vehicle I've owned!
2 reasons I traded my F150 for a 2023 Ridgeline: I like the utilities of a truck and a ride of an SUV. It fits in my garage.
I have a 2021 RTLE White, basically the same as the back edition. Went with RTLE cause i wanted the beige interior and saved a few bucks doing so :) To anyone who says its not a truck. Just ignorant. Trucks and all vehicles for that matter are like hammers, or ladders etc... you buy what you need. I love my RTLE. Came from a 2020 Tundra Crewcab Limited, Great Truck!! But i dnt tow 10k and very rarely have 5 passengers. So the Gas Savings and ride quality works better for me. Plus it fits in my garage :)
Yes, not a fan of the black leather seats.
Hi there, just looked at an rtle yesterday. Do you think you made any compromises otherwise by going with the rtle over the black?
It's been said over and over again... it's all the truck MOST of us will ever need. Unless you're towing a tool trailer or somehow have your livelihood tied to a truck, the Ridgeline is a really great option, that covers a lot of bases. I bought a '21 Black Edition, I've put 24K trouble free miles, and managed to haul or tow anything that has come up. Mission accomplished!
Brought a new one yesterday. Buying a small camper Tomm. Just the right size
I love the Ridgeline and want one very badly. I don't understand why so many call it a grandpa truck. It really is a premium product.
I think there is just SO much "baggage" associated with it, people judge it prematurely. But straight up I bet if you could time travel, pull in a focus group from 20+ years ago, don't let them see any branding, and ask them which modern truck looks the best, the Ridgeline would rank higher than most if not all "real" trucks. Or maybe grandpas have good tastes 🙂
My Dad is a grandpa (8 grandkids). He mentioned wanting the Ridgeline because he thinks it was the quietist truck and most room in the mid-size class. He picks up his RTL trim level in 2 weeks.
@@AustinApologue I don’t like the looks of the 2023 Ridgeline compared to the 2023 Nissan Frontier or the Toyota Tacoma. But Ridgeline features like the trunk and the rear seats folding up more neater with more room than the others is starting to grow on me. I see more real world usage with the Ridgeline than a Tacoma. I’m not trying to crawl over rock boulders. “Off road” for me is a country dirt road with a few ruts or a forest graveled road.
It’s called needs over wants. Sensibility says you don’t usually need more than a RL unless you are towing heavy trailers.
Grandpas know this because of their experiences in life.
If anything is a grandpa truck gets a Chevy or a Ford😂
The Black Edition should come with black tailgate badging and black exhaust tips right from the factory!
No kidding, it's not the Black/Chrome Edition
Yeah really - looks super sharp, just seems like a couple of details were missed. I didn't realize until this video that even the "infotainment" colors are changed on the Black Edition ... seems like they would have prioritized a couple of chrome add-on badges as a super easy "upgrade". But overall love the look of the BE!
Exactly. But not something that can’t be done fairly inexpensively.
Shorten up the over long chrome tips with some flat black ones and a can of plastidip for the badges.
Makes complete sense!
Beautiful truck, white with Black Edition cosmetics looks really sharp. Great walk-through. This will likely be my next vehicle.
Great review! You have the best car/truck reviews on RUclips hands down. I like that you mentioned turning radius (a specification that most reviewers overlook). I'm hoping that Honda incorporates many of the 2023 Pilot interior features into the new 2024 Ridgeline. In particular, the dash and center console. More color choices and nicer looking rims would be nice to see on the 2024 model as well.
I’m on my 2nd Ridgeline. My 1st was a 2017 RTL-T, it had 20K miles when a distracted driver blew past a stop sign and totaled the truck. I now own a 2022 RTL - Lunar Silver Metallic and love it. Only thing I’m not a fan of is the push button shifting.
Thank you for taking the time to share!
My plan is to replace my 2009 Kia Borrego V8 (midsize SUV) in late 2024 with a pickup truck to tow our Casita travel trailer (2,900 lbs loaded). Considering a 1/2 ton truck, but prefer a mid-size truck. Impressed with the RL’s payload, reliability, safety, features, ride, and performance. AWD will handle all of our needs. The 5,000 tow rating is adequate. Also, considering other traditional body on frame mid-size trucks as well. The new Frontier is a fine truck, but payload is not as good. I have camping friends that love their Tacomas (many of them) and Rangers. Grew up driving a 1968 Jeep J10 Gladiator pickup (it was a beast). Will look at Gladiators as well, but probably too pricey for the features that I value the most. Hard to beat the RL for my needs. Interested in what the 2024 RL will offer. Would like to see a Trail Edition version of the RL. Also, the Black Edition is my favorite, but needs ALL black trim work. Still too much chrome.
I have a 2019 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E (lunar silver/black wheels). This vehicle is so much fun to drive on everyday trips or long road trips. I also like the fact that it has a shifter instead of punch button. Other than that and tailpipes and 3 more gears it is the same as the 3rd gen.
Hoping to convince the Boss that the Ridgeline is the CR-V that does everything...
Currently have the 2015 CR-V.
I brought one yesterday. I’m happy
Congratulations on your purchase!
I have a 2022 white Black Edition. I change the emblem on tailgate to black and put black tips on 😍
Nice move! That’s the way it should have come from the dealership.
Awesome, where did you find them? I just bought my 2022 Black Edition... PS: Great Reviews as always from this channel.
good review ty im considering this Ridgeline or a 23 Frontier I like them both , have u reviewed a Frontier?
I have the 2023 gray version. I got lots of compliments on it.
I love the look of the 2023 Gray Ridgeline with the color matching wheels.
When my 2008 Blackcherry Ridgeline wears I'll be looking for one like yours.
What are you complaints? That is a brand new vehicle? Damit!
Love my 2020 but still hate the shifter.
1:39 for a moment I thought that was a *RAIDERS* shield sticker on the window. Go Raiders! Reason why I wanna buy a black edition and Raider it out 🏴☠️🇺🇲🇵🇼🏈☠️🖤💯🤘
I think you should include liters per 100 km when you give mileage. So the rest of the world has better a understanding.
hybrid drive train, some updated tech and a panoramic sun roof and this truck would be absolutely huge in sales around the world. As someone that had work trucks my whole life i will always choose Japanese trucks over American if the price isn't outrageous
I have that ex act same vehicle and it’s sweet it’s much quieter than my tundra and a perfect city truck
I really like the Ridgeline.
It’s a good size, Honda reliability, looks way better than the older ones and the bed trunk is really cool.
I HATE where the spare tire is though. Think about getting a flat on a dump run or on the way to a camping trip and having to empty the bed to get at the spare. Huge miss in my opinion.
Thanks for the tip re: sliding the spare tire out.
I'll check mine right now.
Lastly, why does Canada get extra stuff on their cars? In Ridgeline: Cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and power folding mirrors. Maddening 😞
Good question! I have never understood why Canada gets features the U.S. does not.
I have a 2021 Honda Passport Elite AWD and it has the power mirrors, heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats. I don't have any clue why they cannot do it on the Ridgeline also. They have it as an option on the Pilot for the same options I have on the Passport. The advantage the Ridgeline has over both of those is the factory 5,000 lb. towing package. I did put it on my Passport a few months ago since I do tow a little "teardrop" style camper when fully loaded is about 3,000 lbs. I just wanted to have that piece of mind.
Just went and put a deposit on one today. It comes in next week.
How did the cluster and head unit not get updated?
I agree... but adding cost to the overall output of production must have been why.
3 points, real truck owners like a gear shift, push button don't fit, woube nice if mirrors automatically fold up when you lot vehicle up, air conditioning seats are so nice
Sun Roof. An expensive option that on my 3 year old car that I have used zero times.
No keep the regular sunroof optional panoramic
Tom thanks for this nicely done video!
Thank you, Scott! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a comment.
Brought one yesterday
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! TOTALLY AWESOME VIDEO AND EDUCATION. THANKS FOR SHARING!!!! A MUST-WATCH!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING!!!!
Thank you, John!
Hi Tom. Question: Is the 2023 Ridgeline front passenger seat powered? Also, does any of its competitors front passenger seat(s) powered?
Thanks,
Darryll
The black edition has 10 way powered drivers seat, and 4 way powered passenger seat. Both are heated, but not cooled. Hope this helps.
I wish Honda would offer a hybrid engine, or even better, a full size truck option!!! Electric!?!? I’m a dreamer. I have a white 22 black edition, and I love this truck.
You forgot about the heated steering wheel 🤣
Does it have heated steering wheel?
Yes
when will the 2024 version hit the market?
does this trim have WIRELESS Apple CarPlay?
Yes
I have a 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport that I am planning on trading in for this truck.
Would it be possible for you to get a video of the red ambient lighting at night? Swear there is no video of that on youtube since everyone only takes videos in the day :( I am curious how the red lighting is inside the truck at night!
It glows all around the drink center holder. There are other places but I don't recall them all.
I would make one just for you
@@OmarM.Garcia please! I would appreciate it!
@@firewolf171 is ready on my yt channel let me know if there’s something else I can help you
@@OmarM.Garcia Thank you! You're the best!
Awesome review, awesome truck and I miss my 2017
Thank you!
Love my Ridgey!
I still dont get why Honda didnt put the J37 in the Ridgeline?
But how could we contact with you?Thank you.
the only problem with the 3.5 engine its still a timeing belt n not a chain if that belt breaks kiss your valves n pistons goodbye
I agree with you and wish for the same thing, however it is what it is I just replaced my timing belt at 100k miles, nothing wrong with the belt but the hydraulic tensioners were almost toast and would have caused the same damage, other than that I love my ridgeline
Looks like it would bang on speed bumps.
Turbo v6 more power for towing, trailer brake
Good job. You hit on the blind spot video. Ridgeline is not your fathers truck. What I'd like to see is a torbo charge stuff in the engine. Like the the sporty Civic R. Thanks again for doing a good job explaining the feature of the Truck. ✌
That interior really needs updated
Agreed.
They made a slight mod to the design didn't they? I am not sure one can call this a truck as it's on a SUV/Car Chasis, not a truck Chasis.
It’s time to make a full size version of this truck
Isn’t there a style change coming in 2024?
There is no official word from Honda right now but it would be a wise idea. I feel certain a redesign will come for 2024 based on the numerous other Honda models that have been redesigned recently.
awesome 😀
Need a hybrid!
buy a prius
The problem is replacing those expensive batteries
does have blind spot
Yes, the Ridgeline Black Edition comes with what Honda calls Blind Sport Information System.
I getting me one that the Bottom line 🤪
SUGGESTION: DROP AND TUNE THE SUSPENSION. PUT IT ON A CARBON FIBER DIET. AND DROP IN YOUR TYPE R RACING MOTOR WITH A MANUAL TRANS. NEW NAME: RIDGELINE TYPE R. THAT WOULD BE ONE BADASS FAMILY HAULER!!!!
I like the way you think, John!
black edition... has chrome badges 🤦🏽♂
I wish they would make a 6' bed.
This one is 5'4" long, or 89% of a 6-footer...isn't that close enough?
The fit and finish on the rear vent area is trash.
It lease it has one, other mid-sized does not have any
My 2011 ridgeline tach looks way better. The 2023 should have a full screen with personalize options or at least more depth and detail