Honda Ridgeline is NOT SELLING for These 6 Shocking Reasons!
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Honda Ridgeline is NOT SELLING for These 6 Shocking Reasons! The Honda Ridgeline has consistently been a good choice among mid-size pickup trucks, yet it appears Ridgeline dominance may be in jeopardy. Before you decide to purchase a Honda Ridgeline, consider viewing this video. Can we rely on the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
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I love mine, it’s been one of the better trucks that I have had. The two way tailgate, under bed trunk, and spacious interior sold me on it. It’s great on snowy roads. It’s a 2021 Sport at 52k miles, hope to get at least a decade out of it.
I bought mine in 2017 and love it, but it needs a complete redesign. More power and more ground clearance is a must!
Price Price Price Price Price it's the Price.
I’ve been looking at the Ridgeline. The one thing I can say is when I ask somebody that owns one how they like it the response is always the same. I love it!
@@miketindol1679 I own one and I agree. I’ve had an RTL and a TrailSport. Very good truck of a little pricey. You can also find almost new ones with 2-10000 off list price.
I love my 2021 Black Edition that I got for $42k. Vastly superior handling and ride compared to other mid-size trucks. VTM-4 all wheel drive system is fantastic, huge back seat, nice in bed trunk. I get 26 mpg on highway in summer. It is not a rock crawler and only tows 5000 pounds, but is unbeatable blasting down gravel roads at high speed.
There’s only one reason it’s not selling. It’s too expensive.
I paid 37 k for my 2023 and I'm surprised it doesn't cost more because it's so nice... way nicer ride in better build quality and more roomy than the other guys
@ I test drove one and it was great. I bought a Maverick for 15k less that’s pretty nice too. It also averaged 42 mpg in the past year.
Exactly
Price is not the issue. With the new Tacoma and Colorado meeting the insane demand for more tech and complexity it leaves the Ridgeline as an outdated or lesser option. I personally would rather have the Ridgeline for its simplicity and J series V6 but the average new car buyer wants their car loaded with tech, and gimmicks which the Ridgeline can’t compete with. The Tacoma and Colorado can be optioned out to $65k which is a lot more than the top trim Ridgeline.
I think Honda would sell twice as many Ridgelines if it sold for $5000 less. That would still only be 8500-9000 trucks per month but it is on the price is high end for what it is. The Passport and Pilot are even more expensive. ALL mid-size trucks are too much. I love my 25 Trailsport Ridgeline very much but in Hindsight it was more expensive than I could afford.
I'm one of the few that like it alot but I won't buy one because of the price...just like all of the truck market
@@chrislitw3911 I’ve seen several priced around 35000 with just 1-5000 miles that apparently didn’t suit the buyer. Those are a steal.
What other comparable truck is cheaper?
I bought one mid September of 2024. I got a substantial discount, or I would not purchased it. It has become the favorite vehicle in our life. The other cars we own are premium vehicles. I would absolutely buy it again if I needed a new vehicle. The dealer experience with Honda has also been premium, that is always a plus. The entertainment system is also great and the interior improvements are very nice.
Love my Ridgeline! I put 180,000 miles on my 2007 before I sold it and bought a 2017 model that I still drive today! Love it as well!
Love my 2024 Trailsport. Better ride, more room, more storage.
This truck is too expensive and the body and base colors are boring. I don't care about off roading and VERY VERY few people take their pickups off roading.
If this was around $34-$35k, it would be sitting in my driveway.
But until then..
My spec ordered ‘24 Subaru forester sits just pretty in my driveway.
I have a 23' RTL. Excellent vehicle. Does not ride like a truck at all. Smoooooth ride. Interest rates and prices are killing a LOT OF VEHICLES.
I love my 2025 ridgeline Black edition. Just like my 24 pilot elite,with a big hole in the back. Small enough for the wife to drive. Prefer all wheel drive over 4 wheel drive any day. It's quiet road noise is minimal,whereas you can hear a big tuck with lugged tires coming a mile away. Love all the storage space in the bed and under back seats. Nice and quick according to the ticket I got the first week I had it, so smooth didn't realize I was doing 75 in a 55. Cop was decent gave ma a ticket for wasting finite resources. $80 and no points, did not even blink an eye when I told him I had a loaded 45 in the console.
TWO reasons I do not own one of the latest Ridgelines....PRICE and LACK OF INVENTORY. Price has gotten to high and I could not find one to buy during the pandemic. Even now, the one I want is never available at a dealer nearby. Even used, finding a 22-24 spec'd the way I want is very hard. I looked the other day, only 2 on the eastern seaboard.
Maverick is beating in sales because of Price. There is nothing on the market close to the Ridgeline for what it is. Maverick and Santa Cruz are the Cheesesteaks to the Ridgelines Ribeye. I looked at them. They were so cheap...and sad. My mechanic would love for me to buy a GM, Ford, or Dodge truck as it would keep him busy. With the new Toyota trucks being problem vehicles, that leaves a Ridgeline...if I could find one.
@tomdfrog If you come to Columbus Ohio we have a couple hundred Ridgelines on the market that have been very slow to sell. Dealers will drop 2-3000 off the price to move them. All trims in good supply here.
La Crosse Wisconsin has a ton of them. All over the state here tons of them at the dealers. 2 on the entire east coast?
@@drn13355 He must want some weird spec because my local dealer where I bought my 21 has 8.....
Best truck I ever bought. 😊😊
I have a 2017 Ridgeline Touring and I absolutely love it! It is now 8 years old and still like new. It is my second Ridgeline (had a 2007 Ridgeline for 10 years) and if Honda ever comes out with a plugin hybrid, Ridgeline, I will upgrade again. Other wise I will be keeping this Ridgeline for the foreseeable future.
PS: The Ridgeline was not designed to be an off road vehicle so it is a bit silly to be constantly dishing it because, it is not what, it was not, designed to be. What it is, is an exceptional pickup truck that will meet the needs of the vast majority of buyers of pickup trucks. If someone needs an off road vehicle, or to tow very heavy trailers, then why would they consider a Ridgeline?
I bought one in November it does everything I wanted to do and more surprised it won’t pull over 5000 pounds but it’s not necessary with what I do for a living
It is all the truck most people I know need, but I don't find the exterior of the truck attractive.
Comparing starting price is irrelevant. What you get for the price is key. A top end Tacoma can go over $60k while the Ridgeline Black Edition is in the low $50k range (but can be found for less).
They call it mid sized but it’s closer to full size especially when you look at the frontier,Tacoma, ranger etc
I do not want a four-cylinder turbo engine at the beginning of 2025. I’m looking to purchase a new midsize truck. The Honda Ridgeline and the Nissan frontier were the only two I was going to consider and then I found out Honda Ridgeline has the cylinder deactivationand that took it off the list for me Nissan it is
Nissan is going bankrupt
Thats easy to defeat, S-VCM
That's an easy fix for $14 off amazon
What is deactivation?
@@thomaskirk9546 at cruising speed the engine shuts off 3 of the 6 cylinders if the power isn’t needed. There’s also a DOT required engine shutoff at idle stops. Both have aftermarket shutoffs if you want them.
Yeah it's not flashy or fast but it does have some nice features and for those sitting in back it's better imo than others in its class. the two way tailgate is nice as well as the trunk in the bed.
The lane assist is well almost useful but I'm not a fan. The sound system on the black edition is meh once again imo. Ive got just over 30,000 miles on mine and had no issues so far. all maintenance is done on or ahead of schedule. Sorry but wasn't "shocked" by any of the reasons listed. I picked it as I wanted something that was reliable which seems to be missing in many competitor models.
My 2007 first edition was 40k.
2021 was 45k ...all RTL E.
Bought new a 23 RTL for $41K now have 80K miles. Tow a 3500 lb trailer on weekends and have grown to love this Truck. Oh yeah forgot about how well it handles Snow/Ice!
It could look a little tougher looking, maybe 2 inches more ground clearance with 20-inch tires and How about a real shifter? Sales would probably double!
They're not bad vehicles, it's just not enough features to justify the price.
SUGGESTION: STARTING PRICE FOR BASIC TRUCK AT 30K.
@@johnbehneman1546 The Ridgeline is not basic. For starters this comes standard with Torque Vectorng AWD System. It comes standard with lockable watertight in-bed trunk.
Nobody mentioned the rear seat flat-floor storage space compared to other midsized pickup trucks.
@@fredmoss4540 I have a 21 sport. Features it's missing from the RTL and up are: Rear sliding window. Sunroof. LED DRLs, adjustable arm rests(yes I know that is gone in the 25) Rear seat USB port. The upper trims are 5-7k more. That's a lot of cut corners from the base for very little more money comparatively. The new starting price of 42k is just not reasonable with the missing features.
the average customer NEVER off roads their truck but that really has nothing to do with the sales of the ridgeline. trucks are all about image. they are a status symbol. the young guys who wear camo hats , and have a big bushy beard want their diesel trucks. middle age dads want their 75k fully loaded f-150 or silverado to look cool parked in their subdivision driveway. the ridgeline never had a big market share, and is really only popular with those that know what the truck is about.
I see them everywhere in San Diego.
Well made, Honda Ridgeline great
The front end reminds me of a dated Buick. I'd buy another one but I just think it looks boring. No way would I pay more than $40 grand for a loaded one, no way!
This truck was never meant for off-road use. And let’s face it most truck owners keep it on the pavement.
When things don't sell, just watch, the prices will drop. Dealerships pay for the vehicles to sit there day after day, if they've sat there for quite awhile they'll gladly give you the buyers incentives so that vehicle moves and gets sold. Haggle, Haggle, Haggle.
Bull --, my local dealers can’t keep them..
You are close but miles away. It's not just the price but lack of value for that price. A truck buyer is looking for versatility. That's why the Ford Maverick is dominating this segment.
Better fuel economy
Equipped to tow 4000 lbs legally with a brake controller and a hitch that doesn't reduce departure angles.
Higher ground clearance up to 9.4 inches with the Tremor
A full size spare tire availability
Able to access the spare tire with the bed loaded
Having an engine that produces high HP and torque at a lower RPM
Not having an engine that shuts cylinders off creating cold spots.
Keeping the load height low by not making a trunk that is ergonomically incorrect and it's an accident waiting to happen.
Keep in mind most states towing 3000lbs or more require brakes on the trailer.
25 Ford offering hitch assist and trailer backup assist.
Also to increase the versatility of the trucks bed on the Ford Maverick is flex bed allowing several configurations to reduce items rolling and accommodating longer and larger items safely with tie downs.
So yes the Honda Ridgeline needs a complete overhaul to be competitive. I heard rumors they are thinking of discontinuing it. That's before the merger with Nissan. Hopefully they can make a vehicle truck owners are looking for.
@@HuronRiver-ke8xn With the new Passport just about to release it would be a shame to discontinue the Ridgeline instead of upgrading with the new Passport platform. They could still sell 4-5000 a month which isn’t chicken feed.
@@tomhockman6267😅Exactly
See the thing is you are looking at the Ridge as if its supposed to be a truck and do truck things. This is not that vehicle. It can tow 5k, but that 5k is meant to be small campers, jetski's, lawnmower trailers, things of that nature. It still beats all the others in that it can lay flat 4x8 sheets of sheetrock and plywood, exactly what the average homeowner needs.
@joefratianni8693 It is suppose to be a truck that's why it's titled and registered as a truck. You are correct though it's definitely not a truck and can not do truck things unless modified by lifts, larger tires, trailer brake controller etc and other things that has to be modified by the consumer or owner after the fact. There are also many other things that can not be modified as well or to costly. Only way 4x8 sheets fit if angled which compromises it's integrity. Ever try laying 1/4 inch laminate or drywall with a destroyed edge. Also any tie downs in the bed. The information you post is misleading.
@HuronRiver-ke8xn 4×8 sheets of plywood or drywall lay-flat bed design in 2nd Generation Ridgeline 2017-2025 bed.
The other midsized trucks have problems. Ridgeline also has most rear seat lay-flat floor storage.
They might be great vehicles,but they shouldn't be priced with the full size 4x4 pickups.more like a compact truck
The price!
Best little truck I've ever owned.
So the majority of the listed shortcomings have existed for years. The only one that truly has any impact is the lower cost competition from Ford and Hyndai cutting into the Ridgelines market segment. That being said, keep in mind that the automobile market as a whole is taking a dump. The industry overproduced due to the overreaction to higher sales post COVID. To make matters worse auto manufacturers have been taking a bath on their multi billion dollar EV investments. Ford for example is losing tens of thousands on every EV they sell. To somewhat make up for these loses they raised the prices on ICE vehicles. So you have the combination of overstock, high prices along with significant inflation to deal with.
Don't care about the unibody construction, but I do care about the sideways engine layout. Honda had an opportunity to develop a traditional longitudinal engine/ transmission layout but they didn't. Consequently, the left side space for the driver's foot is a bit cramped to make room for the transmission. How do I know? I own a 2024 RTL.
Very small sales and you expect them to create a completely unique motor AND transmission for it>>? ......
Your number one should’ve been cylinder deactivation
@@Lets-do-this- The cylinder deactivation is only a potential problem years into ownership and 150,000 miles or more. You will never notice it while driving. The idle stop IS noticeable but easy to disable with an aftermarket switch.
SUGGESTION: PLEASE DO YOUR HOMEWORK. ON THIS TRUCK.
SUGGESTION: WORK TRUCK OPTION.
no one will buy them
The reason it isn’t selling is………….wait for it…………..price. A midsized pickup should cost $25-30k maximum.
@@BruceWayne-vs4mz I’m afraid those days are gone forever. Even the Maverick quickly went from mid 20’s to mid 30’s in 2 years.
One ground clearance ain't great for a truck. It won't attract hardcore enthusiasts. And most importantly. It dont look like a truck. It's a good vehicle though.
Everyone loves it.
Priced too high. Greed.
Unibody construction should bring a unibody price. Greed
Just buy a Nissan frontier
Lower the price by $10k and I will buy one today. Otherwise, nope
Too expensive no updated tech
Crazy
Grandpa’s truck 😂
Useless towing capacity.. would love to, but no…
SUGGESTION: DROP THE NSX V6 I. WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. NEW NAME: HONDA RIDGELINE NSX.
For me its the motor. 30 year old engine with comparatively low power and with a timing belt to replace every few years. Add the MPG and it's a no brainer. Needs a small v6 w/turbo or a hybrid powertrain.
Cylinder deactivation.
Thus is a glorified Honda Accord. It's not even a truck anymore, the older design was much better.
Well if full redesign Ridgeline coming. Expect it to get some 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport treatment.
parking foot brake is so obsolete!! damn change it honda all trucks rear seats is so dam cramped wtf