I've owned Toyota trucks since 1982, and when I sold my 2000 Tundra last year (which never gave me any problems), I had my heart set on purchasing a smaller Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4 Long Bed. After test driving it, and a 2018 Ridgeline, it was a no brainier to purchase the Ridgeline. The price was about the same for an RTL-E out the door. More comfortable seating. More safety features (the only 5 star NHTSB truck to receive that high a rating). Better handling (it's a Honda!). Better acceleration with V-Tech (Tacoma felt like I had the parking brake on). Better braking (4 disc). Better storage. Better ride (4 wheel independent suspension). Significantly quieter in the cab. The only thing that the Tacoma was better at was the ground clearance, huge library of aftermarket parts and crawl assist for the female drivers.
This is a huge surprise to hear from a Toyota owner. Glad to hear that you went with the Honda Ridgeline. Thanks for stopping by our channel and leaving your input on the pros and cons of both!
I will be scaling back from my full size truck in another 18 to 24 months and I know it's early but I'm window shopping now. I don't offroad and I only occasionally pull an atv trailer with 2 atvs or just take the one in the truck bed. I really like to look and thought of owning a Tacoma double cab 4x4 but it's just plain weird to sit in. The Ridgeline is enough truck for my current needs, it has a way better interior, more features and it's easier on fuel. I know the Ridgeline doesn't have a chassis but the only reason for a chassis is for towing capacity and offroad capability. A JD Power article indicates the current model Tacoma is less reliable than even the GM twins which is unsettling. It's good to know that a Toyota guy like yourself has high praise for the Ridgeline.
I did same thing, traded in 2014 Tacoma and 2015 4Runner for 2 Ridgeline's (2017 RTL-E first and then 2019 RTL - T). Didn't buy Ridgeline years ago because I just didn't like the wing style sides. Still Have a 1995 Civic EX. Love Them All (:
I just test drove a Ridgeline with my wife. It rode smoother and quieter than her new Cadillac SUV. Also more comfortable seating! She was not amused that she says she just bought the wrong vehicle! I don’t need off road capabilities like low range etcetera as I seldom use it on my Ford so this is the truck for me. AWD, unibody and 4 wheel independent suspension all add up to smooth, quiet and safe. Plus the innovative truck bed and back seat storage coupled with a huge compartment between the front seats add up to a real winner. Saving my pennies 😎😎
I sell cars for a living at a major used car dealership. I've driven every truck on the market, and I can tell you there's not many I would own except this new Ridgeline. Never thought I'd be interested in a Japanese pickup. There are always going to be gimmicky features that come and go for trucks, but you can't fake build quality. Thats something I really like in these new trucks.
A fantastic truck provided you don’t have unrealistic expectations of it.This is a unibody vehicle,not a body on frame vehicle.It was not designed for,nor could it ever do serious off roading.It was not designed for that in the first place.
Great Little Truck. Downgraded from a half ton work truck because I no longer needed it. If You need a work truck, buy a work truck, otherwise this little truck is perfect. Test drove all the other small trucks out there and the Ridgeline was the best all around.
Nice vid. With the rear seats up, is it easy to put a bike in the back? A lot of people complain about the rear doors not opening far enough so I wasn’t sure.
The clearance of the rear doors are a problem, but this can be fixed by replacing the stock door checkers with longer ones (i.e., a set designed for the front doors).
I bought a new Ridgeline in 2017 and have been happy with it. It has served me well, except (1) I wish the back doors could open wider, and (2) the truck body sit higher.
I just bought the RTL 2018 ridgeline month ago, I wished the dealer had been as knowledgeable as you. I would have stepped up I thank. very good explanation
What I love about this truck from a utilitarian standpoint is the fact of how low the bed actually is which makes it real easy to load and unload stuff from the bed of the truck. Especially with the side opening tailgate which every other truck can't do because they're too high for the possibility to even be worth considering. When most people like me don't even need a big huge truck like a 1500 Chevy/Dodge or even the F-150. Dont get me wrong I like em all just this has a more utilitarian standpoint.
You have the nerve to draw attention to the big back door LOL one of the worst failures of this manufacturer is that back door not opening wide enough for someone to just put a box in the backseat.
Decent city type trucks or light duty. My father owns a Ridgeland now that he is older and it does him well. It is comfortable riding, can haul small loads or pull a decent sized trailer with his animals he is taking to the auction. It isn't no dodge 2500 or f250 but not a bad little truck.
Great information from a Honda Dealership. Most dealers don’t even want to discuss the product. All you hear is “The Deal, Our Deal, Buy Here and Become a Member of Our Family, You’ll Always Save the Most Here”. Oh, you had a question about the vehicle? I think you can get it in brown. I’ll have to check on that.
Perfect truck for many of us that don't need heavy trucks. What are the overall dimensions compared to a Pilot? I think the stereo in the bed is stupid can you a lower trim level that doesn't have this and then add AWD? How much of an upgrade in $ is AWD?
Great Thorough review! I have a 2013 Ridgeline RT-L. I thought about getting the new one because there are features that I really love and the gas mileage and the connectivity (tech stuff) is such an improvement but, I can't get past the new body style. I love my 2013 and its honestly the best car I have ever owned in just about every way. The New Ridgeline style is so bland. Thank you for sharing the review and hopefully they will change the body style in the next few years back to a more unique one.....
You can lift the front and back but no more than 2in on the front. Traxda, truxx, and jsport has a kit. If it's dealer installed, i think they hold their warranties but youd have to ask.
I loved the ride and rigid power of the 1st gen. Ridgline....and the current model is surely awesome, but it could use a rack and roll bar to help the awkward 90 degree back window.
The perfect truck for people who don't really need a truck (like me). But Honda needs to up their engineering a little. It could be so much better. Start with having the rear doors open few more degrees. Integrate the latches for the bottom of the rear seats into the floor so it can truly be a flat floor, or design the seats so they don't need to have the folding legs.
@@susancarpentieri2935 2017 owners had it solved already!!! They replaced the rear door stop with a front door stop which made it open wider without issue. Look it up, it's all over the ridgeline forum. Good luck.
I had a 2006 Ridgeline for 10 years (100k miles) and was very happy.. my brother has had a 2008 for 10 years (175k Miles) and he too has been very happy. A friend has a 2007 for 11 years (180k Miles) and he loves his too... but none of us would buy the new body style. Bed is too shallow, wheels are too thin, too Pilot like, rear door entry sucks.. just our opinion..
Thomas Rossi I own a 2007 Ridgeline since new. Test drove the 2018 and was extremely disappointed. Back doors don’t open wide enough, bed too shallow and driver armrest sucks, and don’t get me started on the knobless stereo either. Luckily my 2007 is still going strong with no signs trouble.
I love my 2006 Ridgeline. I bought it new and have had no issues. My only gripe for the gen 1 was that the bed was not scratch resistant. First haul scratched it. I test drove the gen 2 and think it is more refined and more powerful. At the end of the day I like mine better. It's got more visual flare.
I owned the 2011 and loved every moment. I traded it in for the 2017 because they gave me a screaming deal. I do love my 17 but miss my 11. Now I wish I kept both. The 17 looks a little soft but I got used to that. The extra four miles to the gallon eased the pain.
Have you opinion, BUT I see and know why you DID NOT MEANTION GAS MILEAGE, because on the old ones, MPG sucks! In 201, I tried out a Ridgeline, drove it to my house and back to dealer....20 miles, according to the mpg meter on the vehicle, it showed about 13 mpg! OUCH! Needless to say, I passed on that one. I have drove more than a few of the new ones, and have got in the mid 20s or better. I also drove many of the old ones doing dealer trades and you were lucky to get 20mpg. Mpg kept me from the old Ridgelines. Actually, I ended up buying a 2014 tacoma, I have averaged around 18mpg on it, with 21 on the road. I am looking to get a new vehicle, and am undecided on a Tacom or Ridgeline. I want the sensing/safety features but no available in anything but a AWD RTL-E or black edition. Tacoma on the other hand, has them on all models! Probably going with a Tacoma as I do not want a awd or four wheel drive as it knocks around 2mpg off your mpg.
There's a lot of people complaining about the rear doors not opening enough. There's a simple fix for this, an inexpensive pair of front door detent will allow the rear doors to open much more without any clearance issues or wiring damage. Perhaps honda will fix this in the mid cycle refresh but it's a small complaint for such a great vehicle.
I feel that if they kept the 1st generation nose and wider opening doors(like the first generation again..)with the second generation bed it would be a better look/design
Just to clarify....truck bed does not contain any speakers ...there are exciters installed behind the truck bed that turn the bed itself into the speaker "cone" surface...works really well....but there are no actual speakers in there.
It's nice but it needs manual controls added to touch pad and the back doors don't open wide enough. Also, it would be ideal to have a couple more inches of ground clearance. Otherwise, awesome !
I really don't like the look at all. I own a 2009 and the one thing I did like about it was it did not look like another truck. This one just looks like a cut up van. Everyone has different taste but the tough look is gone, the unique look is gone. I like the extra features and spme refinements but overall I just don't like the look. Honda is a great product but I am really disappointed in this look.
Just bought a tocoma 2018 model still looks like a real truck I think Honda should have made it look more like the Tacoma this new Honda does not look like a real truck it’s to low trucks need ground clearance and the front looks like the Chevy truck needs to look more like the Tacoma to get more people to buy it I hope sales will be good only time will tell
As a former Honda owner who had excellent service (100 k + on all of them ).with minimal repair cost the only thing I don't like is the COST. I know they're a quality vehicle but they aren't the value they once were.
The truck bed comes "pre-coated"? Please do some research on the vehicles you sell. The truck bed is not "coated", pre or post. It is an extruded composite truck bed.
Darin Pearson pre coated is easy enough for most people to get the idea. Usually not necessary to get that technical. But thanks for the technical wording.
I know this is not related to my other post, but 2 questions that I need to know that are a must for me 1 a selling point and one not so much for me. Anyhow is there Android auto? I've always been an android user never liked Apple. Now the second question is there anyway to get it without the piano black trim? Just I hate the glossy look of it and the fact of it getting fingerprints on it easily...
I have exact Ridgeline, but 2017. Everything single thing is identical, except it looks like the back doors may open about 5-10 more degrees on the newer year. That's really my only complaint.. it's great that the seats fold up, but it's hard to fit larger objects due to doors not opening wide enough.
It's a little issue but can be fixed according to the Ridgeline blog site . After paying top dollar for a new truck I know I don't want to pay more money to have the doors open wider in the backseat .
Since this is a front wheel powertrain bias truck. This should be great platform for like a turbo diesel. More like a 2.5 liter inline four or something.
Believe me, I really really really wanted to like this as a pickup truck but it's simply not a pickup truck in straight term's. I'm a great Honda fan. Don't get me wrong.
I have the 2018 and one thing I wish Honda offers is a lock on the tail gate. I have a cover on my truck bed. Since there is no lock on the tail gate I can't store anything in the truck bed over night. The small trunk space in the back has lock but it is too small to store anything bigger like luggages and such when I travel.
No full size spare tire fits in the trunk like the 1st gen. Epic fail! I got a matching 5th wheel on my 2014. Don't plan on any out of state trips in the new Ridgeline.
I sold my Ford trac 2004 loved that truck ! Bought the 2019 Ridgeline I call it my Lexus of trucks .It's also worth noting I drove several Ford's including 4x4 ..I like the Ridgeline it also fits into my smaller 2 car Garage . The only off roading I have done is out in the washboard Backcountry sand roads in South Florida it did well !
I have the 2017 RTL-e model. Love it. Bought the custom front end for it, which looks nicer, IMO. www.flickr.com/photos/psychlist1972/albums/72157672451046593 I like the side-opening tailgate, but I do wish it could be locked open. If you are on anything short of perfectly flat ground, it tends to close on you. The collision warning system is also a bit sensitive, going off on tight corners. The only other place this falls down compared to other new trucks is the infotainment system. I rent a *lot* of vehicles when I travel, and Honda's infotainment system is behind all but the most spartan low-end systems. I've never used the truck bed speaker. The only thing I've had connected to the tow hitch is a support bar for 12' construction lumber. I used to have a Pilot. Like the Pilot, I love that I can park this anywhere, including the lowest level of the airport garage (with very limited clearance height), where this actually spends a fair bit of time. It also fits in the office garages in DC where a full-size truck can't due to either height or the tight turns. Unlike the pilot, I can take this on trips to the dump or to Home Depot without ruining the interior. I do flip the passenger-side rear seat up for interior storage. It's usually up, unless I have the kids in the truck with me. I've also driven it on long-distance trips including New England and Toronto (from the DC area), and numerous trips into DC, to the beach, and more. No problems in the two years I've had it (bought in late 2016), except for crashing the infotainment system hard once due to something strange with Apple CarPlay.
This is a 2019 model shown in May 2018 .. It is now Sep. 2019 and no 2020 model on the horizon .. Are sales that flat? I went to a dealership in Aug 2017 and wanted the green (Forest Mist) color .. Dealer (Austin, TX) said it was not available .. I could not even order it online at that time .. Present (Sep. '19) the manufacture website has not changed and still doesn't work fully .. (features don't load) I have my eyes on the Ram 1500 (2019/2020) right now .. Honda needs to pay attention .. www.carsdirect.com/2020/honda/ridgeline Honda's current website still showing to build a 2019 model (build functions not working well) .. automobiles.honda.com/tools/build-and-price-result?modelid=YK3F7KKNW&modelseries=ridgeline&modelyear=2019&extcolorcode=NH-797M#build-price
My local honda dealer didnt have the color I wanted. They went out their way to get me one but had to wait for a week. I told the salesman, if he's gonna get me one from other dealerships, he'd better put it on a flatbed cause i dont want any miles driven. Had it new with only 7mi on it.
CERTAINLY NOT THE GAS MILEAGE! Fixed in the new models! I drove a 2wd one on a 115 miles trip and it said it was getting almost 29mpg and another trip in a AWD one 250 miles, showed over 25 miles per gallon. Try that in the old models, wont happen.
They don't do fleet sales for large companies. They have a target market. These are not service vehicles for the masses. What they do better than the others is their parts content, which is 78.5% made in USA or Canada. Only the Ford F-150 beats it at 85%. Most of the others are in the 50% range.
I drove past a Ridgeline on my 2018 Tacoma test drive and it looked pathetic next to the Toyota Tacoma. Why not make the Ridgeline more truck like than SUV? No wonder why sales for the Ridgeline are rock bottom. Ford will come out with Ranger soon and Honda soon will be forgotten. Honda has a long way to go in this market.
90% of trucks are driven by people who do NOT use them for work trucks..only to get back and forth to WORK, and as a grocery getter or soccer & hockey mom transport. So, it fits the bill for those who buy them. DUH!
Oh, I forgot to ad...go take a look at aTacoma bed and then a Ridgeline(new model) and you will see that you have to let a sheet of plywood hang half in the truck over the top of closed tailgate, on the Honda, a sheet of plywood can lay flat in the truck with the tailgate down, with room to stack a lot of lumber. i have a 14 Tacoma and know this. i am looking to get a Ridgeline for a better ride, more power and better use of bed when I need it. Both will be my daily driver. Oh did i not mention better mileage.
What a joke the older ridgeline was much better it at least it looked tough that thing looks whimpy nothing more than a pilot with a bed we waited for this design what a joke let down by honda
wouldn't be the first time Honda screwed the pooch , Just look back at the 2012 ish Civics , Honda made a about face on that thing. They should do the same here.
Did you just completely judge it based on looks it was there something specific you had in mind? There's other videos which go into the differences between the parts shared between the platforms. Quite a large upgrade in the size of suspension components alone.
Common man. Your screename "iron eagle" is from one of the best movies ever made and your dissing the Ridgeline. I recently purchased one, and I think you got to drive one to appreciate it. It is not a traditional truck, but hey, you dont get truck problems either.
ironeagle2526 I feel the exact same way about generation 1. I never even considered a Honda Truck until gen 2 came out. Gen 1 is the ugliest truck on the road, even worse than Avalanche. And when I look at a gen 1 Pilot and a gen 1 Ridgeline they both look the same to me, butt ugly.
"Lockers " don`t make them a "real truck."That`s talk of a boy trying to be man. Yes I know what they are. Grow up. Next time some one asks a question keep a civil tongue or stay off here.
I've owned Toyota trucks since 1982, and when I sold my 2000 Tundra last year (which never gave me any problems), I had my heart set on purchasing a smaller Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4 Long Bed. After test driving it, and a 2018 Ridgeline, it was a no brainier to purchase the Ridgeline. The price was about the same for an RTL-E out the door. More comfortable seating. More safety features (the only 5 star NHTSB truck to receive that high a rating). Better handling (it's a Honda!). Better acceleration with V-Tech (Tacoma felt like I had the parking brake on). Better braking (4 disc). Better storage. Better ride (4 wheel independent suspension). Significantly quieter in the cab. The only thing that the Tacoma was better at was the ground clearance, huge library of aftermarket parts and crawl assist for the female drivers.
This is a huge surprise to hear from a Toyota owner. Glad to hear that you went with the Honda Ridgeline. Thanks for stopping by our channel and leaving your input on the pros and cons of both!
I will be scaling back from my full size truck in another 18 to 24 months and I know it's early but I'm window shopping now. I don't offroad and I only occasionally pull an atv trailer with 2 atvs or just take the one in the truck bed. I really like to look and thought of owning a Tacoma double cab 4x4 but it's just plain weird to sit in. The Ridgeline is enough truck for my current needs, it has a way better interior, more features and it's easier on fuel. I know the Ridgeline doesn't have a chassis but the only reason for a chassis is for towing capacity and offroad capability. A JD Power article indicates the current model Tacoma is less reliable than even the GM twins which is unsettling. It's good to know that a Toyota guy like yourself has high praise for the Ridgeline.
I did same thing, traded in 2014 Tacoma and 2015 4Runner for 2 Ridgeline's (2017 RTL-E first and then 2019 RTL - T). Didn't buy Ridgeline years ago because I just didn't like the wing style sides. Still Have a 1995 Civic EX. Love Them All (:
I just test drove a Ridgeline with my wife. It rode smoother and quieter than her new Cadillac SUV. Also more comfortable seating!
She was not amused that she says she just bought the wrong vehicle!
I don’t need off road capabilities like low range etcetera as I seldom use it on my Ford so this is the truck for me. AWD, unibody and 4 wheel independent suspension all add up to smooth, quiet and safe. Plus the innovative truck bed and back seat storage coupled with a huge compartment between the front seats add up to a real winner. Saving my pennies 😎😎
Did you get one?
I sell cars for a living at a major used car dealership. I've driven every truck on the market, and I can tell you there's not many I would own except this new Ridgeline. Never thought I'd be interested in a Japanese pickup. There are always going to be gimmicky features that come and go for trucks, but you can't fake build quality. Thats something I really like in these new trucks.
Nice thorough review. This truck just moved up the top of the list. Thumbs up!
I recently test drove this truck and omg it was so nice!! Well done Honda 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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A fantastic truck provided you don’t have unrealistic expectations of it.This is a unibody vehicle,not a body on frame vehicle.It was not designed for,nor could it ever do serious off roading.It was not designed for that in the first place.
The lockable trunk and 2-way tailgate are amazing!
Great Little Truck. Downgraded from a half ton work truck because I no longer needed it. If You need a work truck, buy a work truck, otherwise this little truck is perfect. Test drove all the other small trucks out there and the Ridgeline was the best all around.
Nice vid. With the rear seats up, is it easy to put a bike in the back? A lot of people complain about the rear doors not opening far enough so I wasn’t sure.
The clearance of the rear doors are a problem, but this can be fixed by replacing the stock door checkers with longer ones (i.e., a set designed for the front doors).
I bought a new Ridgeline in 2017 and have been happy with it. It has served me well, except (1) I wish the back doors could open wider, and (2) the truck body sit higher.
I just bought the RTL 2018 ridgeline month ago, I wished the dealer had been as knowledgeable as you. I would have stepped up I thank. very good explanation
Thank you! You can always refer back to this channel or email me with questions.
What I love about this truck from a utilitarian standpoint is the fact of how low the bed actually is which makes it real easy to load and unload stuff from the bed of the truck. Especially with the side opening tailgate which every other truck can't do because they're too high for the possibility to even be worth considering. When most people like me don't even need a big huge truck like a 1500 Chevy/Dodge or even the F-150. Dont get me wrong I like em all just this has a more utilitarian standpoint.
You have the nerve to draw attention to the big back door LOL one of the worst failures of this manufacturer is that back door not opening wide enough for someone to just put a box in the backseat.
Decent city type trucks or light duty. My father owns a Ridgeland now that he is older and it does him well. It is comfortable riding, can haul small loads or pull a decent sized trailer with his animals he is taking to the auction. It isn't no dodge 2500 or f250 but not a bad little truck.
Great information from a Honda Dealership. Most dealers don’t even want to discuss the product. All you hear is “The Deal, Our Deal, Buy Here and Become a Member of Our Family, You’ll Always Save the Most Here”.
Oh, you had a question about the vehicle? I think you can get it in brown. I’ll have to check on that.
I was about to buy a jeep wrangler. But second toughts. this trucks looks awesome.. Honda never fail me.I have the civic 2016
Perfect truck for many of us that don't need heavy trucks. What are the overall dimensions compared to a Pilot? I think the stereo in the bed is stupid can you a lower trim level that doesn't have this and then add AWD? How much of an upgrade in $ is AWD?
you did a great job with this review, keep it up!
Does it come in blue?
Great Thorough review! I have a 2013 Ridgeline RT-L. I thought about getting the new one because there are features that I really love and the gas mileage and the connectivity (tech stuff) is such an improvement but, I can't get past the new body style. I love my 2013 and its honestly the best car I have ever owned in just about every way. The New Ridgeline style is so bland. Thank you for sharing the review and hopefully they will change the body style in the next few years back to a more unique one.....
Is it possible to add a lift to the front ? And doing so does it void any warranties?
You can lift the front and back but no more than 2in on the front. Traxda, truxx, and jsport has a kit. If it's dealer installed, i think they hold their warranties but youd have to ask.
I loved the ride and rigid power of the 1st gen. Ridgline....and the current model is surely awesome, but it could use a rack and roll bar to help the awkward 90 degree back window.
I just bought the RTL yesterday. I'll let you know how I like driving.
That it's built like a tank and has more room then the new ones I seen at the NYC car show
Does your lab ride in the back with the seat up or down?
The perfect truck for people who don't really need a truck (like me). But Honda needs to up their engineering a little. It could be so much better. Start with having the rear doors open few more degrees. Integrate the latches for the bottom of the rear seats into the floor so it can truly be a flat floor, or design the seats so they don't need to have the folding legs.
that is our only complaint of our 2019 Ridgeline is the rear doors..they do need to redesign them to open more
@@susancarpentieri2935 2017 owners had it solved already!!! They replaced the rear door stop with a front door stop which made it open wider without issue. Look it up, it's all over the ridgeline forum. Good luck.
Watching your review from Saudi Arabia , we hope to see this car in our market.
I believe the front turn signal is also located in the same height as the fog lights which is very very low
I had a 2006 Ridgeline for 10 years (100k miles) and was very happy.. my brother has had a 2008 for 10 years (175k Miles) and he too has been very happy. A friend has a 2007 for 11 years (180k Miles) and he loves his too... but none of us would buy the new body style. Bed is too shallow, wheels are too thin, too Pilot like, rear door entry sucks.. just our opinion..
Thomas Rossi I own a 2007 Ridgeline since new. Test drove the 2018 and was extremely disappointed. Back doors don’t open wide enough, bed too shallow and driver armrest sucks, and don’t get me started on the knobless stereo either. Luckily my 2007 is still going strong with no signs trouble.
I love my 2006 Ridgeline. I bought it new and have had no issues. My only gripe for the gen 1 was that the bed was not scratch resistant. First haul scratched it. I test drove the gen 2 and think it is more refined and more powerful. At the end of the day I like mine better. It's got more visual flare.
I owned the 2011 and loved every moment. I traded it in for the 2017 because they gave me a screaming deal. I do love my 17 but miss my 11. Now I wish I kept both. The 17 looks a little soft but I got used to that. The extra four miles to the gallon eased the pain.
Have you opinion, BUT I see and know why you DID NOT MEANTION GAS MILEAGE, because on the old ones, MPG sucks! In 201, I tried out a Ridgeline, drove it to my house and back to dealer....20 miles, according to the mpg meter on the vehicle, it showed about 13 mpg! OUCH! Needless to say, I passed on that one. I have drove more than a few of the new ones, and have got in the mid 20s or better. I also drove many of the old ones doing dealer trades and you were lucky to get 20mpg. Mpg kept me from the old Ridgelines. Actually, I ended up buying a 2014 tacoma, I have averaged around 18mpg on it, with 21 on the road. I am looking to get a new vehicle, and am undecided on a Tacom or Ridgeline. I want the sensing/safety features but no available in anything but a AWD RTL-E or black edition. Tacoma on the other hand, has them on all models! Probably going with a Tacoma as I do not want a awd or four wheel drive as it knocks around 2mpg off your mpg.
How much the price?
There's a lot of people complaining about the rear doors not opening enough. There's a simple fix for this, an inexpensive pair of front door detent will allow the rear doors to open much more without any clearance issues or wiring damage. Perhaps honda will fix this in the mid cycle refresh but it's a small complaint for such a great vehicle.
Clever. Good idea!
I feel that if they kept the 1st generation nose and wider opening doors(like the first generation again..)with the second generation bed it would be a better look/design
I Like The Honda Ridgeline.
Just to clarify....truck bed does not contain any speakers ...there are exciters installed behind the truck bed that turn the bed itself into the speaker "cone" surface...works really well....but there are no actual speakers in there.
It's nice but it needs manual controls added to touch pad and the back doors don't open wide enough. Also, it would be ideal to have a couple more inches of ground clearance. Otherwise, awesome !
You could always put a lift on it! Thanks for watching!
This truck is not as impressive as it’s previous generation.
You can buy a set of the front door openers and swap them onto the back doors in about 10 mins and $20-$30 bucks
I love everything besides the front it looks like a pilot
No Hybrid option for 2019? I understand that would boost both the torque and gas mileage.
Oops! Forgot to thank you for the review!
I really don't like the look at all. I own a 2009 and the one thing I did like about it was it did not look like another truck. This one just looks like a cut up van. Everyone has different taste but the tough look is gone, the unique look is gone. I like the extra features and spme refinements but overall I just don't like the look. Honda is a great product but I am really disappointed in this look.
Just bought a tocoma 2018 model still looks like a real truck I think Honda should have made it look more like the Tacoma this new Honda does not look like a real truck it’s to low trucks need ground clearance and the front looks like the Chevy truck needs to look more like the Tacoma to get more people to buy it I hope sales will be good only time will tell
Who would want a Honda Tacoma lol. Not everyone is like you who only buy for looks. The Taco sucks on mpg and it's cramp.
the look is not my style but the features are very practical IMO.
As a former Honda owner who had excellent service (100 k + on all of them ).with minimal repair cost the only thing I don't like is the COST. I know they're a quality vehicle but they aren't the value they once were.
Very nice review. I'm sold!
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Canadian models with the higher trim level got the front seat ventilated . Can we see this coming to US?
No word on that yet. Great question. What's your favorite feature of the current version of the Ridgeline?
I would love to see the AC seats. I keep hoping Honda will add them by the time I am ready to buy.
Great review.
The truck bed comes "pre-coated"? Please do some research on the vehicles you sell. The truck bed is not "coated", pre or post. It is an extruded composite truck bed.
Darin Pearson pre coated is easy enough for most people to get the idea. Usually not necessary to get that technical. But thanks for the technical wording.
Beautiful truck sold 👍👍
I know this is not related to my other post, but 2 questions that I need to know that are a must for me 1 a selling point and one not so much for me. Anyhow is there Android auto? I've always been an android user never liked Apple. Now the second question is there anyway to get it without the piano black trim? Just I hate the glossy look of it and the fact of it getting fingerprints on it easily...
Whats the difference from the 2017-18 model?
There is no difference since the new body style that was released in 2017
C I not much of difference! I got a 2018 Ridgeline and it’s great!
a 2nd usb port and a power sliding rear window and moonroof on certain trim levels
I have a 2018 RTL-E and I did not see a single difference between mine and this one.
I have exact Ridgeline, but 2017. Everything single thing is identical, except it looks like the back doors may open about 5-10 more degrees on the newer year.
That's really my only complaint.. it's great that the seats fold up, but it's hard to fit larger objects due to doors not opening wide enough.
I seen this truck and auto show I like it a lot but the one thing I don’t like is just the way how the back door opens
Do you mean the opening angle of the rear doors? Not the tailgate right?
It's a little issue but can be fixed according to the Ridgeline blog site . After paying top dollar for a new truck I know I don't want to pay more money to have the doors open wider in the backseat .
Since this is a front wheel powertrain bias truck. This should be great platform for like a turbo diesel. More like a 2.5 liter inline four or something.
That would be really interesting to see!
10 way power driver seat, 4 way passenger on this model, right? You said 8 and 6.
Dear Honda. Are you going to do a right hand drive vergen
Believe me, I really really really wanted to like this as a pickup truck but it's simply not a pickup truck in straight term's. I'm a great Honda fan. Don't get me wrong.
Personally prefer the 2007 + body models, SUV TRUCK LOOK.
Thanks for watching! There is definitely a divide between old vs. new.
why this is not available in Europe?
I have the 2018 and one thing I wish Honda offers is a lock on the tail gate. I have a cover on my truck bed. Since there is no lock on the tail gate I can't store anything in the truck bed over night. The small trunk space in the back has lock but it is too small to store anything bigger like luggages and such when I travel.
This is true. You could put your things in the in bed storage compartment and lock that though, just a thought.
Aftermarket tailgate lock available at most truck accessory shops. Uses your key fob and cost about $200
Daniel Kieng you can buy a lock for it
penz oner can you send me a link to buy the lock please
No full size spare tire fits in the trunk like the 1st gen. Epic fail! I got a matching 5th wheel on my 2014. Don't plan on any out of state trips in the new Ridgeline.
Engine?
Dean Hudson 3.5 v6 i vtec
I sold my Ford trac 2004 loved that truck ! Bought the 2019 Ridgeline I call it my Lexus of trucks .It's also worth noting I drove several Ford's including 4x4 ..I like the Ridgeline it also fits into my smaller 2 car Garage . The only off roading I have done is out in the washboard Backcountry sand roads in South Florida it did well !
Honda please build in right hand drive for the aus and New Zealand market.
Everybody misses the tow button on the shifter
dwf dwf can you explain?
so how much will it tow? My Jeep grand Cherokee will tow 7000 lbs!
rhshel, in the video he said 5k but no mention of payload.
5000 lbs, but do you have a truck bed?
Should have did the black edition so you could have showed the heated and cooled seat plus the heat whipper blades and CD player
Man. Why doesn't it have a third seating in the front if so I would sssooooo buy it
I’ve had my 2017 two years, great Caruck . Perfect for my needs.
When is that avaible
Bertil Moller
That’s what I wanted to know..
They are available now! We have several in stock right now.
2019 model year Radio/Navigation controls nicely omitted ... WTF? .. Honda has made no change to the flawed radio/navigation control. Too bad Honda.
Here we have a Honda dealer offering a video review of a Ridgeline truck. How is this any different than an infomercial?
You forgot the new updates and screen size of the new infotainment center from last year.
No heated steering wheel?
I know right!
Mine has heated steering wheel not needed in Miami though !
This should have made it into Australia.
great intro
I will never get rid of my 2006 ridgeline (rtl)
I will buy a new create engine before I buy the new ridgeline....
Wow THAT'S loyalty! Good to hear.
$25k yes?
Harganya berapaaaa atuh broooo
Dammit it looks like the perfect truck save for the fact that it's absolutely terrible on the eyes. What is that front end...
Australia misses out as usual 😢😢
That's a bummer. At least you got to see it here!
only if salesmen don't have to direct a concert with their hands!
one liter of gasoline is equivalent of how many kilometer?
I have the 2017 RTL-e model. Love it. Bought the custom front end for it, which looks nicer, IMO.
www.flickr.com/photos/psychlist1972/albums/72157672451046593
I like the side-opening tailgate, but I do wish it could be locked open. If you are on anything short of perfectly flat ground, it tends to close on you. The collision warning system is also a bit sensitive, going off on tight corners. The only other place this falls down compared to other new trucks is the infotainment system. I rent a *lot* of vehicles when I travel, and Honda's infotainment system is behind all but the most spartan low-end systems.
I've never used the truck bed speaker. The only thing I've had connected to the tow hitch is a support bar for 12' construction lumber.
I used to have a Pilot. Like the Pilot, I love that I can park this anywhere, including the lowest level of the airport garage (with very limited clearance height), where this actually spends a fair bit of time. It also fits in the office garages in DC where a full-size truck can't due to either height or the tight turns.
Unlike the pilot, I can take this on trips to the dump or to Home Depot without ruining the interior. I do flip the passenger-side rear seat up for interior storage. It's usually up, unless I have the kids in the truck with me.
I've also driven it on long-distance trips including New England and Toronto (from the DC area), and numerous trips into DC, to the beach, and more.
No problems in the two years I've had it (bought in late 2016), except for crashing the infotainment system hard once due to something strange with Apple CarPlay.
Muy Bonita me gusta Muchisima !!!!!!!!!!
I love it so much 🌷👌👍🚘
Older was better. Don’t like the new design
This is a 2019 model shown in May 2018 ..
It is now Sep. 2019 and no 2020 model on the horizon ..
Are sales that flat?
I went to a dealership in Aug 2017 and wanted the green (Forest Mist) color ..
Dealer (Austin, TX) said it was not available ..
I could not even order it online at that time ..
Present (Sep. '19) the manufacture website has not changed and still doesn't work fully .. (features don't load)
I have my eyes on the Ram 1500 (2019/2020) right now ..
Honda needs to pay attention ..
www.carsdirect.com/2020/honda/ridgeline
Honda's current website still showing to build a 2019 model (build functions not working well) ..
automobiles.honda.com/tools/build-and-price-result?modelid=YK3F7KKNW&modelseries=ridgeline&modelyear=2019&extcolorcode=NH-797M#build-price
My local honda dealer didnt have the color I wanted. They went out their way to get me one but had to wait for a week. I told the salesman, if he's gonna get me one from other dealerships, he'd better put it on a flatbed cause i dont want any miles driven. Had it new with only 7mi on it.
First gen was too square to live in a round world..... second gen is too round to live in a square world....
That's a great place to put the mother inlaw
Too many drabbbed grey trucks on yards. Grey is not the only color in the world.
Which do you like?
I had to pay for my free oil change. Don't fall for that one, very LAME. If they promise that when buying, don't believe it.
Obviously this guy plays golf...lol
not enough buttons
It's NOT a "full" review unless you drive it.
To tell u the truth the new ridgeline looks like a toy I would put my 06 RTL against that toy not worth the money
What's your favorite feature on the 2006 Ridgeline?
CERTAINLY NOT THE GAS MILEAGE! Fixed in the new models! I drove a 2wd one on a 115 miles trip and it said it was getting almost 29mpg and another trip in a AWD one 250 miles, showed over 25 miles per gallon. Try that in the old models, wont happen.
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Ever wonder why the Ridgeline is the worst selling truck in it's class? Check the sales figures and see for yourself.
They don't do fleet sales for large companies. They have a target market. These are not service vehicles for the masses. What they do better than the others is their parts content, which is 78.5% made in USA or Canada. Only the Ford F-150 beats it at 85%. Most of the others are in the 50% range.
I drove past a Ridgeline on my 2018 Tacoma test drive and it looked pathetic next to the Toyota Tacoma. Why not make the Ridgeline more truck like than SUV? No wonder why sales for the Ridgeline are rock bottom. Ford will come out with Ranger soon and Honda soon will be forgotten. Honda has a long way to go in this market.
J H I guess I better hurry and buy a Ridgeline before they don’t make them I definitely wouldn’t buy one of the other trucks I like keeping my money
Yeah but the Ranger will be in the shop numerous times and have multiple recalls!
Jim P, your comment wins !!
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only problem looks like a lady truck and no manual transmission!
Nice, but it's a family grocery getter or a soccer & hockey mom transport not a real work truck.
Really tiny truck bed.
Tiny truck bed? Check out a Tacoma. Talk about tiny. It's almost useless. The RL can hold full sheet goods, plus has that trunk.
90% of trucks are driven by people who do NOT use them for work trucks..only to get back and forth to WORK, and as a grocery getter or soccer & hockey mom transport. So, it fits the bill for those who buy them. DUH!
Oh, I forgot to ad...go take a look at aTacoma bed and then a Ridgeline(new model) and you will see that you have to let a sheet of plywood hang half in the truck over the top of closed tailgate, on the Honda, a sheet of plywood can lay flat in the truck with the tailgate down, with room to stack a lot of lumber. i have a 14 Tacoma and know this. i am looking to get a Ridgeline for a better ride, more power and better use of bed when I need it. Both will be my daily driver. Oh did i not mention better mileage.
What a piece of shit. A sedan with a bed. I just bought a 2017 ram 2500 Cummins for a similar price....
jook13 cummins, great engine, Ram shit built trucks, but I like the way they look.
@@nathankoroush7918 Well said, same with me.
What a joke the older ridgeline was much better it at least it looked tough that thing looks whimpy nothing more than a pilot with a bed we waited for this design what a joke let down by honda
Thanks for watching. What's your ideal truck?
wouldn't be the first time Honda screwed the pooch , Just look back at the 2012 ish Civics , Honda made a about face on that thing. They should do the same here.
Did you just completely judge it based on looks it was there something specific you had in mind?
There's other videos which go into the differences between the parts shared between the platforms. Quite a large upgrade in the size of suspension components alone.
Common man. Your screename "iron eagle" is from one of the best movies ever made and your dissing the Ridgeline. I recently purchased one, and I think you got to drive one to appreciate it. It is not a traditional truck, but hey, you dont get truck problems either.
ironeagle2526 I feel the exact same way about generation 1. I never even considered a Honda Truck until gen 2 came out. Gen 1 is the ugliest truck on the road, even worse than Avalanche. And when I look at a gen 1 Pilot and a gen 1 Ridgeline they both look the same to me, butt ugly.
Chick truck. Garbage.
Real trucks have RWD.
Glen W. Ford
and lockers
Lockers?
"Lockers " don`t make them a "real truck."That`s talk of a boy trying to be man. Yes I know what they are. Grow up. Next time some one asks a question keep a civil tongue or stay off here.
Real trucks don't have dampened tailgates for girly arms.
Are you talking about a new Tacoma with the dampened tailgate? LOL!