2023 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition - The ULTIMATE Gentleman's Truck
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- čas přidán 4. 05. 2023
- When it comes to the mid-size truck market, many overlook the Honda Ridgeline. However, while the Ridgeline is not a typical mid-size truck, when you read through the comments section of any Ridgeline video you are sure to see owners signing the praises of their truck. What makes this truck special? Discover the answer in today’s Vehicle Visionary video!
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nice review this truck is worth considering , what are your thoughts so far on the 2024 Tacoma?
One aspect of this truck that is overlooked is how great of a work truck it is. I'm a residential remodeler and am on my 2nd Ridgeline. I plan on getting another. The trunk is a great toolbox and the swinging tailgate makes the bed super accessible. It is the only mid-size pickup wide enough to accommodate 4 x 8 sheet goods. That width translates to a much more roomy and comfortable interior than other mid-size trucks. Being nearly as wide as full-sized truck also contributes to the outstanding handling. Since it is not as long as full-sized trucks I can load and unload it in my 24 x 36 heated garage. With a wall of 2 foot deep shelves holding my tools along the back of the garage, I would have to open the garage and pull out some with a larger truck. Living in Minnesota that is a deal breaker. The only reason I'm considering getting a full-sized truck when I retire from construction is to get more towing capacity and maybe the ability to go through deeper snow. I find it ironic that other construction workers mock this truck when it really is the ultimate rolling toolbox.
You're right. I rarely see one in the parking lot of my local Home Depot. I've used my 2007 as a DIY apartment building owner in SF since it was new. Have hauled Numerous 100gal water heaters, lumber, closet doors, sheet rock, plywood, cement boards, etc. Looking to upgrade to a 2023 by the end of the year.
yes it is intelligently designed truck
Every mid sized truck today can accomodate 4x8 sheets, either above or below the wheel wells.
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Я бы сказал, что это швейцарский нож среди пикапов!
Can't put sheet rock/dry wall on top of wheel wells with no support underneath!@@henryfam58
I've owned this truck for 3 weeks and I love it. This is the first new vehicle I've purchased in 15 years so the technology is more advanced than my 2007 Civic, although some ppl may think its not techy enough. Visibility is great, no blind spots like the 2023 Civic I tested. Very quiet, camera system is panoramic, lots of space. I can't say anything negative about it at all. My husband backed it down the steep gravel driveway at the lake house, solid he said. Love it...and love that's its a reliable Honda.
my first new vehicle in 12 years love it traden in a 2012 VW TDI diesel
Two months into ownership of my new black 2023 Ridgeline Black Edition and really enjoying it. It is a lot of truck, for the buck. Looking forward to a long time utilizing the dependability and versatility that it brings.
I'm very satisfied with my 2021 Black Edition, which is my daily driver and used around a horse farm. On-road performance is better than with "real trucks", and I get higher mileage than reported. The wide bed is great for moving sheet products, furniture, etc. My off-roading doesn't include rock-hopping, but I do go on sand and dirt with no issue. Higher ground clearance would raise the center of gravity and detract from cornering ability - that's a trade off that doesn't work for my use and is over-valued for most people. The AWD system is designed to avoid getting stuck in the first place, while a conventional 4WD is more meant to power you out once you're stuck. Those stuck on the supposed body-on-frame's superior design show limited perspective. Honda was simply ahead of the curve with its unibody truck design. Just look at the success of the Santa Cruz and Maverick.
Yeah, I don't get the "real truck" slur either. In my life, a real pickup truck was usually two wheel drive and hauled stuff in the back bed, and had a beefier suspension. Bouncy bouncy ride. I get that some deer hunters need a 4 wheel drive pickup with a bed to bring back a deer. I had a friend that had a 1973 GMC Jimmy complete with big all-terrain tires and a Warn winch and we did some hellatious off roading in it in the early to mid 70s. It wasn't a "real truck" either. I guess it was probably the first "SUV" except the back part of the roof could be removed and that made it look sort of like a pickup. Good old days.
I have a 2022 Black “black edition” and love the truck. My 1st brand new vehicle purchase. I average 25 mpg but mostly highway driving. 25k miles and no issues at all.
I love my 21 RTLE. Its the most comfortable highway vehicle I have ever had. Its utility is unmatched. I've had full size and other compact trucks but this thing is in another league. It has a few faults but not enough to undermine its livability. It's a joy to drive every single day
2024 Ridgeline owner. Traded away Tacoma. RL better by far. Ridgeline is the most misunderstood vehicle on the market.
im sold! That trunk in the box! yes please!!
I have the OG 5.7 Tundra, I would buy this truck as my secondary everyday truck....it is much smoother and more comfortable to drive than a full size truck...
My daily is a GX460 built for off-roading. It’s just a bit too much for a daily driver at this point; I would definitely drive one of these as a daily.
Very good job on the review! I like that you took on board a suggestion from a Viewer to drive in left lane as well. Allowing Viewers to listen to actual cabin noise is a first in any review I’ve ever watched. BTW, I really liked that you took the extra time to show the partitions in the trunk, the drain port and the spare tire tray. 👍👍👍👍👍
Loving my 2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E. However, the wireless charger is worthless. Works approximately 10% of the time. Other than that, it’s an awesome truck!
Been looking at midsized trucks and totally forgot about Honda. After this video its been my Favorite to get so far.
I have a 2008 original version. Traveled for work a lot. Didn’t do any heavy work but I wanted something for my big frame that rode more like a car and could still haul a bit. Also loved the in bed trunk so I could keep the back seat open and be able to lock things up that couldn’t be seen through the windows. I’m nearly at 395,000 miles with minimal maintenance and repairs needed. And the engine is still strong. I’m pleased with it.
Personally I love the irrational hate that this truck gets from insecure body-on-frame owners. That means there will be less demand and therefore no price markups to deal with.
Yes! Every Toyota within driving distance has a dealer sticker next to the one from Toyota jacking the price up 10 to 15% or more plus added on (unwanted or useless) accessories that can be another 5 to 10%. I have not seen this on any of the Honda dealer lots.
Love my 2023 Black edition. Comfy as heck and I LIKE the interior despite it being old because I've used some new ones and there is something to be said for more "traditional" interior controls. Visibility is excellent and the sound system on the top trims is fantastic. Android auto works great. I like the push-button shifter! The handling is so great for a big car thanks to the torque vectoring... Wish we had ventilated seats! Added the OEM tonneau cover and window deflectors. Also OEM mud guards. Averaging just over 18mpg after 1200 miles - mostly non-highway for me.
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Posted this as a reply below about bed depth, but I wanted it to be general info in here, so reposting and edited version as a primary comment as well:
The Honda has the largest cubic feet of capacity (before you factor in the trunk, which will add an additional 7.3 cubic feet) of any crew cab mid-size (except the Ranger), as its bed is 4 inches longer and 3-5 inches wider than the competition, which adds up.
The Honda is THE ONLY mid-size that can flat-haul 4x8 material and fit an ATV between the wheel wells (again bed depth doesn't help with wide materials). Not to mention Honda had the best payload of Crew Cab 4x4 trucks in the mid-size class until the 2019 introduction of the Ranger and Gladiator and still maintains 3rd to them since, and is only a little under them in payload, meaning it has more bed capacity in both cubic feet and overall lbs of payload than the Colorado/Canyon, Frontier, and Tacoma 4x4 crew cabs.
Let's break it down for comparison with 3 of its competitors, using 4x4 (since truck bros say that defines the Honda as not a truck, so 4x2 configs of others need not apply either since they are not real trucks, but more seriously because 4x4s represent a majority of sales in the segment) and Crew Cab/Short box configs since the Honda and the Gladiator are only offered in Crew Cab (and again because crew cabs represent a majority of sales in segment):
Baseline: Honda Ridgeline: Depth 18.5", Width 60", Tailgate 50", Wheel Well 50", Length 64", Cubic Feet 34 (plus additional 7.3 in the trunk), Payload 1508-1583lbs.
Ford Ranger Crew Cab 4x4: Depth 20.8", Width 60", Tailgate 46", Wheel Well 45", Length 60", Cubic feet 43, Payload 1300-1696lbs, best in class in depth/cubic feet and max payload, yet only beats Honda by 100lbs at best (base trim coupled with max tow package) and in other configurations is 200-300lbs less capable.
Jeep Gladiator: Depth 18", Width 57", Tailgate 45", Wheel Well 45", Length 60", Cubic feet 33.5, Payload 1100-1300 on all trims (Max Payload/Tow package on base trim gets to 1600, so at best 17-92lbs better than the Honda, and usually worse by 200-300lbs).
Tacoma Crew Cab 4x4 (best-selling midsized truck at ~40% market share, fun fact #2 is the Ford Maverick): Depth 19.1", Width 56", Tailgate 44", Wheel Well 41" (comical), Length 60", Cubic feet 27 (even more comical), Payload 1095-1155lbs (absurdly comical). Clearly actual work capability matters less to mid-sized truck buyers than projecting the image that you go off-road, because that is almost the only thing the best-selling Taco is better at than the Honda.
So, we see the Honda is pretty standard for bed depth, has the longest and widest short box in segment and second largest overall capacity (whether or not you count the trunk), is the only one that can flat-haul common building materials, and its most-capable competition is only 100lbs or less higher in payload (and then only in their base trims), with the higher trims actually dropping below the Honda's WORST payload.
It seems like the competition can only beat Honda in towing (actually this is also a caveat, as the max towing numbers they have are for 4x2 single or extended cabs with a max tow package, most of the competitions towing numbers are about equal or less than Honda's when looking at the commonly sold crew cab 4x4) and off-roading. In fact, using the Colorado as an example, it tows 3500 lbs, unless you get the Duramax and/or max trailer package, which achieves the 7000-7700lbs advertised value, the ZR2 off-road package matches the Honda's 5000lbs. Ranger is only 3500lbs unless you get the max tow package for 7500lbs (admittedly most do since it is cheap on the Ford, not so on the others, good job Ford). Tacoma 3500 (I sense a theme here) up to 6500.
It is amazing that when one looks at facts, and not advertising and "truck bro" opinions, the Honda is actually average to above average in its capability compared to the most commonly sold configurations of its competitors. As is commonly stated in forums, it is the truck 90% of truck buyers actually need in terms of capability. If you go off-road a lot, it isn't the truck you need, if you daily drive and haul materials, it is actually just about the best option. As for the competitions max trailer values, well anyone who actually tows enough knows that putting a 7k lb trailer behind a 4500lb mid-size truck is not a wise move, no matter what the ratings say. Plus, 5000lbs in the Honda will pull all of the following (I literally did so myself and weighed them all), with room to spare: 21ft Lund Pro-V with 250hp motor (4200lbs), 21ft bunkhouse camper (or 25ft expandable camper) (4200lbs gross, as towed less than 4000 since I only tow with empty tanks, dry weights are approx 3k lbs), 4 Polaris Sportsman 570s on a 20ft Aluma trailer (~4500lbs), 16ft UHaul enclosed trailer with max load, 2 horses in a 2-horse trailer. The list could go on, but I don't see many people in mid-sized trucks towing much larger loads than I just demonstrated.
Thank you …it helps on my decision to buy one👍🏼
Благодарю за ваш труд. Полностью согласен с вашими фактами тем, что это лучший пикап. Швейцарский нож среди пикапов. Вот бы его выставляли в качестве главного приза в различных лотереях или конкурсах.😊
I’m looking for a truck to drive 400 miles on I 15 from Vegas to Utah, then use in snowy Utah conditions. Never if road, just snow and ice. Is this what I need?
@@VegasSki absolutely, especially if you equip with all weather tires like a Firestone weather grip or similar tire. You can run them year round and they provide snow tire performance. I use this combo (OK I have Falken Wildpeak trail tires, same just more gravel oriented) here in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Great snow and ice performance compared to a rwd/4x4 truck, and better ride in all conditions.
This is a year later but I just saw this today. One of the things I don't see people mention is the fact that the Honda has AWD in place all the time whereas a part time 4WD must be shifted into 4H manually (except on pretty expensive trucks with4A) which can be potentially serious on winter roads (or rainy) that can go from dry to snow or ice in a matter of feet. Just a safety factor to think about (or one you don't HAVE to think about in the Honda). The payload of a recent Tacoma TRD Pro I test drove was only 995 lbs. Wow, compare that to 1500+ on the Ridge. Talk about which is a better work truck.
The Ridgeline is a great truck, but the current interior/electronics are a bit long in the tooth. And yes, I am a Ridgeline owner, my fourth one is a 2021 Black Edition in white.
yes the interior is why I can't bring myself to buy one. I'm hopeful it improves for 2024.
I’d keep the interior as is if I knew they wouldn’t screw up a refresh with a turbo 4 and hybrid. 🤦♂️
I'd rather have a boring and outdated interior over an unergonomical interior with capacitive crap (like in the Santa Cruz and many VW vehicles) any day
I am also a 2022 Ridgeline Black Edition in White owner. We also just purchased a new CRV Hybrid Sport for a family car. I really hope the new ridgeline gains a little towing capacity and the new infotainment system from the new CRV. It is night and day better than the one we have in our trucks currently. Plus the wireless android auto Apple car play is so nice.
Worthless without a 6ft box. Tacoma you can get the 6ft box with 4 doors in a mid size.
I love mine and we are changing the paint anyways. this is a keeper
The CANADIAN TOURING Ridgeline is the ultimate "gentleman's truck." We should have THAT trim line here in the U.S.
That is so true! I have a 2017 Touring Edition and it has multiple standard options that are still not available on US models. It makes no sense to me that the Canadian model is so much better equipped. My 2017 Ridgeline is now 7 years old and it still looks and drives like a new vehicle. It appears that on the new 2024 Ridgeline, Honda has decided to remove most of the extras from the Canadian model rather then up grade the American model. However, it seems that American model now did get the side mirror signal lights and the HVAC controls on the back of the centre console for the rear passengers. Not sure what other changes were made.
My dream 😴 truck.
Very useful vid! -Thank you!
You're welcome, Emil! Thank you for watching!
Nice 1 Honda I've owned this truck for 1weeks and I ilove it the performance is 👍
My mom has the same model I like it. 23 mpg overall
I compared this too a ford xlt 4 door, 64,592. I have seen these for 46 to 48k, way more reasonable and definitely a nice style. I know its not a full sized truck but this will suit most buyers very well.
Great job. Love the Ridgeline
Thank you, Stephen!
i Love my 2017 Ridgeline !
Amazing
Honda went to hell in a handbag when Honda started manufacturing in the United States!
You do such a good job. Could you do one on the upcoming 2024 Sport model? I don't want to pay $50 grand for a vehicle with the extra bells and whistles. The Sport is going to end up well over $40G anyway.
Hope they make a hybrid with a little longer bed and bench optional bench front seat with heat3d anf cooled seats and heated steering wheel to the ridgeline, that would be great!
If Honda could add a little bed length, or at least a couple inches of bed depth, I'd be in one.
Hi, I'm the owner of a 2023 Ridgeline Black edition. I'll get right to the point. Can the in bed trunk lid lock with the remote? I was told by a dealership mechanic and service advisor that, Honda design the truck lid not to lock. I know about the switch in the glove box but that locks the tail gate at the same time. I know there has to be a way to lock the trunk lid with the remote. By the way you can open the unlocked trunk lid by reaching under the tail gate. 🤔
My only concern is the ground clearance. Living in the Midwest I drive a full size Ram and don’t want to get high centered in the winter.
TM what are you getting high centered on snow?
TM-, minor concern, took mine over the Grand Mesa, western Colorado, over two feet of snow, 10,000 feet elevation, eight foot snow banks on both sides of the road, never missed a beat.
I have a 22 Sonic Grey RTL with side steps. It’s my first truck (yes, I said it).
If Honda redesigns it, they should include the power outlet on all the trims and (I’m not an off-road guy) but I would like to see Honda dip a toe into building a serious off-road capable truck. Or even better yet, a badass sport truck.
Just got one yesterday love it. I'm 6tf5 280 big brother.. I fit way Better inside then the 🌮 😅😅
LOL Thank you for the laugh and congratulations on your purchase!
Put physical buttons on the radio and heated seats and im sold!
They added a volume knob to the display. heated seat buttons
I love this truck but it needs to come in a 4 cylinder option and better gas mileage. I think the Maverick truck from Ford is what most people need but I want the reliability of Honda.
i wanna keep my 2017 RL but so want a new front end!!!
Hopefully Honda does redesign the Ridgeline to have a more '23 Pilot-like front end. I'd probably buy it then. The front end looks is the only thing holding me back from the Ridgeline. I really can't get over that it looks like a soccer mom vehicle from the front.
Army green would be a nice color
I just got my 2023 Ridgeline RTL-E in Pacific Pewter what other options does the black edition have over the RTL-E
Im pretty sure it's these 3 things... 1 Black RTL-E wheels. 2. Blacked out window trim, just like the Sport model trim. 3. The Interior. a. Black piano trim pieces on dash and shift surround, b. Two tone black/red leather. No other difference as far as equipment. IMHO as a Black Edition owner ( 2 years, 30K miles) , it's usually 1 element of the BE that makes it the reason you wanted it or not. For me, it's the blacked out window trim. I would've been perfectly happy with an RTL-E, just couldn't stomach the chrome.
Also, I think the Sport wheels are the best looking wheel and was very tempted to swap them when I purchased. The interior, I probably would've rather had the plain black, but it's fine. The piano black looks good clean, but it looks awful dirty and dusty which is about all the time unless you wipe it down everyday.
I have driven a lot of full size and even some mid size trucks over the last 40 plus years in the construction industry. As i get ready for retirement. Im looking and hoping the 2024 has a upgraded infotainment System, I love to see a factory front level kit.. but over all it's a nice truck. Combind the new 2023, Pilot Elite and the ridgeline black edition and ill be first in line to purchase one. I also agree with you I would call it gentleman's truck as well.
Love your videos.. its nice to watch a real guy, give honest evaluations.
Real life, no bull. 0:31
The best Honda speedometer is BACK
That isn’t a bed liner……the bed in composite so that it the actual bed
On the Honda Ridgeline pickup truck map view, can the map screen be configured to have "north up", or is "track up" the only option?
Nevermind, I found the answer in the 2024 Honda Ridgeline Navigation manual from Honda's website under: Map Operation -> View (Map Orientation). There are 3 options: north up, heading up, and 3D map. Answered my own question. Thanks!
What about gentlewomen? Will they like this too?
still has the same software infotainment system as the 2017. It should get updated for the '24
It’s definitely a truck
It looks like it would be difficult to enter and exit the rear seat because of the limited area at the feet. It appears you would have to turn your feet sideways. I havent heard anyone say this though. 7:23
I love the look of the Ridgeline. Did I hear you say it is going to be redesigned in 2024?
No, I wish we knew for sure if it is going to be redesigned for 2024. Still waiting for Honda to give us some details.
@@VehicleVisionary Thanks for the reply. Hope Honda will redesign the Ridgeline for 2024. Enjoyed your video!
We don't know for sure. But they just redesign Pilot 2023 and if following last cycle Ridgeline is next. The Passport was reintroduce after current Ridgeline. The Odyssey minivan was also redesign after Ridgeline.
So being Honda has been redesigning its lineup 1 of those 3 vehicles will definitely soon.
@@fredmoss4540 Sure hope they redesign the Ridgeline for 2024.
@Martin Stockel Yes I already picked my color combo based on Pilot. But knowing Honda they will screw that up.
The Modern Steel color with Brown interior offered on Pilot Elite.
So it's unknown how they will spec a Ridgeline this time. They skimped on USA spec RTL-E Ridgeline. The didn't have ventilated front seats. They didn't have power folding mirrors. The didn't have Rain Sensing Wipers. No Rear Heated Outboard seats. No separate HVAC controls in rear. They skimped on the gave Ridgeline dated instrument cluster.
So I don't think Ridgeline is getting Panoramic Roof. Bose I guess would do in-bed speakers. Will yhey continue these Black Editions?
You can get ventilated seats in Canada, but not in Texas.
I can’t wait to get mine. I’m actually selling my sti for this hahaha
This is not a work truck but is more of a family use suv truck
I’m a little bit worried about the six speed on some of the ridge lines. I found my way to a few places where people were complaining about issues with the six speed. Does anyone know if the 2022 black ed. & the 2022 RTL-E have the 9 speed or the 6 speed? Same question RE 2021 models? Thx fellas ;-)
Since 2020 all Ridgelines have the ZF 9-speed. 2021 was when they facelifted it. Coming from a 5-speed auto civic, the transmission is smooth and I don't notice the "reluctant shifting" that other people describe.
As Ginga stated, 9 speed zf in the 2020+ models, and is the same ZF transmission used in a variety of Jeep products for many years, so proven track record on and off road.
The 2024 will have the newest 10 speed transmission that has already been proven for years in the Pilot and Odyssey.
I have a 2007. Want to trade it in for a new Ridgeline, but I hate those arm rest! Prefer the center armrest in my 2007. I may still get a new one or may opt for a Pilot. Haven’t made up my mind.
I'm the opposite - we had those arm rests in our 2005 Odyssey and I LOVED them - wife hated them though. I liked the steering posture much more than my center console (my 2011 Ram 3500 has a large center console and it's great, but I still like the armrest)
you can get wider after market arm rests that are very OEM looking if you want to mod it.
Its nice but not paying $50k for a midsize truck!
Honda has a diesel engine super efficient they only sell it in the Philippines 56 mpg🤔
Love the truck except fuel economy, gets the same mpg as my Silverado
Your getting 25-25mpg in your Silverado?
Why Honda doesn't update the infotainment system is beyond me. The Ridgeline should have the same software as the Pilot.
Because Honda is waiting until they finalize the 3rd gen Ridgeline
@@Blank00 but they could use the Pilot head unit and the software on it is light years ahead of what they've been using in the Ridgeline.
Why does the speedo keeping going off and on?
Hi could you verify where is the location of the oil filter? is it inside or between stabilizing bar/arm? has anyone reported issues regarding the odd location of the oil filter?
i saw that tub in the rear with drain and instantly thought "oh wow a bath" 🤣
worth mentioning that the lack of sidesteps or a.k.a rock sliders is bad. They are critical for any off road excursions you might have.
Thats not true. Sidesteps reduce ground clearance. for a low truck, you need that clearance.
Are they made in Japan or the USA?
The Ridgeline is built in Alabama.
The bed depth on the Ridgeline has to be the worst in it's class , maybe the next generation will fix this.
*edited for more facts to back-up*: And yet the Honda has the largest cubic feet of capacity (before you factor in the trunk, which will add an additional 7.3 cubic feet) of any crew cab mid-size (except the Ranger), as its bed is 4 inches longer and 3-5 inches wider than the competition, which adds up. Also, it is 18.5" deep, vs the best-selling mid-size Tacoma at 19.1" deep, so yeah it's *sooooo* much less depth than the most popular competitor (that represents ~40% of all mid-sized truck sales), so a lot of people must be ok with that depth. I will concede the Ranger has a 20.8" depth giving it the largest capacity in segment for a short bed (see below), but it is the deepest in class, and has trailed the Honda in sales since 2022 (In fact the Honda is the 3rd best-selling mid-sized truck since mid-2022) so that extra depth clearly isn't a selling point. As for extra depth, while I can use stakes and straps/nets/tarps to secure cargo that is taller than the sides in any truck, Honda or otherwise, I cannot magically make the truck wider for materials, so given the Honda having more or equal cubic feet of capacity and payload (again see below) than all but the Ranger (comparing crew cab short boxes), I would rather have the extra 3-5" of width, than a very small amount of extra height.
The Honda is THE ONLY mid-size that can flat-haul 4x8 material and fit an ATV between the wheel wells (again bed depth doesn't help with wide materials). Not to mention Honda had the best payload of Crew Cab 4x4 trucks in the mid-size class until the 2019 introduction of the Ranger and Gladiator and still maintains 3rd to them since, and is only a little under them in payload, meaning it has more bed capacity in both cubic feet and overall lbs of payload than the Colorado/Canyon, Frontier, and Tacoma 4x4 crew cabs.
Let's break it down for comparison with 3 of its competitors, using 4x4 (since truck bros say that defines the Honda as not a truck, so 4x2 configs of others need not apply either since they are not real trucks, but more seriously because 4x4s represent a majority of sales in the segment) and Crew Cab/Short box configs since the Honda and the Gladiator are only offered in Crew Cab (and again because crew cabs represent a majority of sales in segment):
Baseline: Honda Ridgeline: Depth 18.5", Width 60", Tailgate 50", Wheel Well 50", Length 64", Cubic Feet 34 (plus additional 7.3 in the trunk), Payload 1508-1583lbs.
Ford Ranger Crew Cab 4x4: Depth 20.8", Width 60", Tailgate 46", Wheel Well 45", Length 60", Cubic feet 43, Payload 1300-1696lbs, best in class in depth/cubic feet and max payload, yet only beats Honda by 100lbs at best (base trim coupled with max tow package) and in other configurations is 200-300lbs less capable.
Jeep Gladiator: Depth 18", Width 57", Tailgate 45", Wheel Well 45", Length 60", Cubic feet 33.5, Payload 1100-1300 on all trims (Max Payload/Tow package on base trim gets to 1600, so at best 17-92lbs better than the Honda, and usually worse by 200-300lbs).
Tacoma Crew Cab 4x4 (best-selling midsized truck at ~40% market share, fun fact #2 is the puny Ford Maverick): Depth 19.1", Width 56", Tailgate 44", Wheel Well 41" (comical), Length 60", Cubic feet 27 (even more comical), Payload 1095-1155lbs (absurdly comical). Clearly actual work capability matters less to mid-sized truck buyers than projecting the image that you go off-road, because that is almost the only thing the best-selling Taco is better at than the Honda.
So, we see the Honda is pretty standard for bed depth, has the longest and widest short box in segment and second largest overall capacity (whether or not you count the trunk), is the only one that can flat-haul common building materials, and its most-capable competition is only 100lbs or less higher in payload (and then only in their base trims), with the higher trims actually dropping below the Honda's WORST payload.
It seems like the competition can only beat Honda in towing (actually this is also a caveat, as the max towing numbers they have are for 4x2 single or extended cabs with a max tow package, most of the competitions towing numbers are about equal or less than Honda's when looking at the commonly sold crew cab 4x4) and off-roading. In fact, using the Colorado as an example, it tows 3500 lbs, unless you get the Duramax and/or max trailer package, which achieves the 7000-7700lbs advertised value, the ZR2 off-road package matches the Honda's 5000lbs. Ranger is only 3500lbs unless you get the max tow package for 7500lbs (admittedly most do since it is cheap on the Ford, not so on the others, good job Ford). Tacoma 3500 (I sense a theme here) up to 6500.
It is amazing that when one looks at facts, and not advertising and "truck bro" opinions, the Honda is actually average to above average in its capability compared to the most commonly sold configurations of its competitors. As is commonly stated in forums, it is the truck 90% of truck buyers actually need in terms of capability.
@@jg8263 this is an amazing and comprehensive response! You should try the math with the 6' 1-3/4" long bed Taco. The width of the Ridgeline still makes it nearly equal, until you factor the in-bed trunk. Ridgeline wins again!
Everyone loves the J35 V6 but it's disapointing how long its been around and basically Honda answer to any bigger SUV platform. The gas mileage is pretty bad compared to others.
I'm OK with it. Reliable and getting 24-25 mpg overall with 25% city. Can't complain.
The Honda J35 is the most reliable, longest lasting, smoothest, and quietest 6 cylinder ever made. Until they added variable cylinder management to it, it was. If you muzzle the VCM it still is. I wouldn't have a turbocharged 4 cylinder engine if it was given to me.
The cooler in the bed brought me here, but everything else was either average or below average.. bummer.
I'd bet that cooler thing was an afterthought. The trunk is really for storage of "stuff", and the drain is to let out any water (rain or wash) that might leak in. You know how hot a vehicle gets underneath. It's gonna melt that ice right out of there. Better off with a big ol' Igloo ice chest! It'll keep that ice all day!
The worst thing about this truck is the volume knob. It's very uncomfortable; I wish it had a rubber casing; the metal isn't great.
Best in class midsize work truck but the worst midsize off road pickup truck. So this truck is owned by people who use it on the road 99% of the time and its pretty comfortable and its not an SUV cus of the unibody and its an MUV (multi utility vehicle)
How much can you tow
5000 lbs
Finally starting to look like a truck, 2024 , raise a little and more horsepower, everyone else is going to 4 cylinder turbo
Yeah, and a full size spare, though the donuts have always done the job for me to get home or to the tire store. I don't have a problem at all installing a VCM Tuner II muzzler. I have one on my 2011 Odyssey with no problems at all. Smooth running on 6 cylinders all the time. That Ridgeline engine will probably last well over 200,000 miles with no engine ring jobs or mounts replaced if it's muzzled.
Please send me one to give you an opinion. Thank you, Sir.
You don’t buy a truck for gas mileage lma😂. Who cares it’s a truck you want gas mileage buy a 4 banger or hybrid.
What is the cost implication?
No one wants to pay for a new ruined design. Americans were crazy about the popular design of 2010-14. America's often-breaking Chevy, Ford, and Ram trucks stopped being bought, and they got the new fucked-up Ridgeline design everyone turned their backs on.
And again they promise to make a better engine and a better design in 2024. We'll see. In two and a half years, the promises have not been kept, so far - only the Pilot has been improved.
48k for this ???
Lol
I don’t want a “gentleman’s” truck, I want a Good Ole Boy Truck.
then get a chevvy
They should have lifted it an inch and a half
10 mpg 😂
Great truck however $50K for a midsize truck?? MEGA-OUCH. Yeah I'm good for now will wait about a year and pick one up for like $38k
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Why not turbo and 6 speed? 4 cylinder ? Be better than that v6
Definitely NOT the Honda, piece of junk and the dealer does not even know how to maintain. If I stop one person from buying a Ridgeline I have helped somebody.
This primer gray flat color is going to age like milk in a few years Audi did it first, it was cool, and then almost every car company has a version of it, do yourself a favor and don't order this color it'll be like that light in green of the mid-to-late 90s. CringeAF
0 to by next Friday. Wimpy engine. Unresponsive. Last one off the red light except if a Chevy spark is next to you
Actually its a ladies truck 😊
You mean as opposed to a "gentleman's' truck?" I get it. Rock on Honda lady.
Too much money for what ur getting!
Find me a mid size truck that has 4x4 crew cab, leather, moon roof, heated seats, power rear glass, mart cruise control, lane keep, towing package, keyless ignition,1500lbs for layload for 41k for a RTL. Tacoma, rangers and frontier, and Colorado all cost closer to 50k speced the same. The black edition and rtl-e brings a questionable value the rtle, charges another 4k for back usb ports, a cheap 400w inverter and nicer speakers.
Its a woman’s truck.
lame
Ugly design.