Honda's new features on the 2021 Ridgeline vs the 17-20
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- čas přidán 11. 03. 2021
- I finally got my hands on Honda's new 2021 White "Black Edition" trim Ridgeline redesign. There are some things I noticed that were updated on the Ridgeline, some published, some not. So glad to get into a non black vehicle too!
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Looking at mid size pickups I've test driven them all. For most people the Ridgeline is all he "truck' you need. Like some have said unless you are a farmer or rancher, or in construction this is all you need. Comfortable, AWD standard, decent gas mileage, good payload, adequate towing, and excellent handling. This by far outperforms any mid size truck currently on the market.
Good informative video but could do without the techno background music
Noted
Nice looking ride. About time you got a new rig!
Was at my 6 month timeline 😂
Can’t wait to see the update on the wheels you get
Nice video. This truck is so beautiful. I’ve been eyeballing it for months and finally ordered mine. Waiting on it to arrive at the dealership now. Impatiently waiting haha.
Right on! I know how delayed things are, it'll be worth it!
@@503pdxCars I got it about two weeks ago. Never knew I could love a truck so much.
Last week, I traded my 2018 Chevy Colorado ZR2 for a new 2021 White "Black Edition" Honda Ridgeline. My last Honda was a new 1984 CRX and it was a great car; I'm hoping the Ridgeline lives up to the standard set by the CRX. I'm still learning the features and hadn't noticed the partially heated windshield. Great news though. From my Honda dealership, I purchased the following accessories: black wheel locks, trunk dividers, All-Season Floor Mats, & In-Cabin Cargo Tray. Honda skimmed on those carpeted floor mats; they're thin like communion wafers without rubber backing to prevent water from reaching the truck's carpet. The All-Season Mats & In-Cabin Cargo Tray fit like a glove & improve the interior look. Enjoyed your video Ira !!!
Congrats on the pick up and welcome back to the Honda family! I agree, the floor mats are like cardboard... which is a bummer but industry standard now. Most of the accessories are a solid score! I have the trunk dividers too and love them... but in very cold conditions they can break if stressed. Found that out the hard way with cramming too much junk in there one winter camping trip
Hi can you tell us why you traded in your ZR2? I’m on the fence between the Honda and a diesel ZR2.. Thanks!
@@503pdxCars Thanks & Congrats to you. Also, thanks for the tip on the dividers. I'll make a set of winter dividers out of plywood using the plastic dividers as templates, and avoid camping/cramming. Lol.
@@krisw8597 The front seats are too narrow with aggressive side bolstering to shape them into bucket seats. I sit with my legs apart so that left (hard) bolster jabbed the back of my thigh. The ZR2 was the most uncomfortable vehicle I've owned. Unfortunately, I failed to notice this during my test drive. Hope this helps you over the fence.
Overall this is surely an amazing vehicle, I wish Honda would have blacked out Door handle and blacked out Honda emblem. They did black side mirrors, looks great.
I was glad to hear your thoughts on the brake pedal feel. I don't like my 2019 soft pedal.
You can fix that by changing your brakes to Big Breaks that's what I did and it fixed the issue also I dropped my Ridgeline Black Edition 2019 4 inches back and 3 n half front with 22 inches wheels and very low profile tires 275/30/22
Picking up my white Black Edition Monday!
Congratulations! You’ll love it!
Yes congratulations 👏😜my black white edition lol
What should have been added was power folding mirrors and cooled seats as well, both canadian options.
They already have the cooled seats.... In Canada...
@@tbm275 but not in US. That's what is still missing
Yep, that is a deal-breaker for me. No other color other than black on the interior. No ventilated seats on a vehicle in the US where it gets hot in the summer. What an idiot marketing choice. I know it's not offered on most mid-sized trucks, but thought if you have it CN why not all of North America. It is built in the States.
@@tbm275 LOL i just bought one in southern california W/O ventilated seats, but it does have heated thank god. for those days it dips below 60
Does the upgraded stereo system come standard on the Black edition, like on the RTL-E?
Yep!
THAT truck is BEAUTIFUL. Great video. It's difficult to hear you even with the audio turned up. The background music is louder than your vocal.
Thanks for the tip
Looks very good that white black edition! Congrats! You changed it after you put all those nice accessories on the black one? Very good looking Ridgeline!
Haha yep! Thanks!!
@@503pdxCars hey man, I’m still trying to decide if I should get the fasken tires... now you had more time with them, any negative impact in your driving? Gas mileage, any contact when turning, any noise, etc? How do you rate those fasken tires?
@@juanfernandez9492 I love them. So much I re bought them for this truck. They do worsen MPG by a few miles per gallon but they are not noticeably louder or a more harsh ride. I am very pleased with them
@@503pdxCars thank you!!! I will give them a try!!! Thanks
Greetings from just north of you in the Couve! Adding any OEM accessories? I tend to tick all the boxes when it comes to that. It's a disease. Also, why the tire switch? That much different?
Sounds like your vehicles get outfitted nicely! Yes it already has the jsport accessories, lift this weekend. I simply want an all terrain tire for when I’m off road
@@503pdxCars I switched out the tires as well on my 2019 touring model. Needed a snowflake symbol for Canadian winter driving so decided to go with Nokian Tyres WRG4. Amazing tire! Not an off road setup but give complete control in winter and wet driving conditions.
@@billball5385 very nice!
@@billball5385 Hey Bill. I did exactly the same on DAY 1 of my 2019 BE but switched size to 255 55 18, lower / wider / more fun. Them crappy Goodyears, can't even sell them.... I too have, not a disease but an ADDICTION which we could all probably get treated for ya, NO this is my #18 "upgrade" oh ya, to a 2021, Like Ira.... WHITE Black Edition! wanted a 2020 right off the bat....so Glad I waited? Love the New Front end and especially.... DUAL EXHAUST.... almost put in my own on the 2019....Procrastination pays off always....don't let them brown nosers yell ya different..... BTW... I am WAY North, in the Great White North of CANADA.... Calgary, Alberta to be exact... YES, a Canadian White, Black Edition.....
Damn. That's a good looking truck!
Did you include undercoating when you bought that? My ridgeline sports edition will arrive 3months from now, thats what the dealer said here in manitoba.
No, it's not really an option here, especially in Oregon. We don't use salt on our roads (much) so rust/undercoating concerns are minimal
Well Done!!!! Been wondering about that windshield wiper defroster. Toyota has that too! Wonder if it is on the Sport Model?? TY
Just RTL-E and the Black Edition for 2021.
A Black Edition in White. Nice.
Beautiful truck man.. congrats.. I can’t wait mine to get here RTLE.. nothing comes close to ridgeline when it comes to mid size truck..
Congratulations!
I work in pipeline industry and my RL does very very well.
It's a great truck!
Very nice truck! Wish they weren't so damn expensive though lol
Don't forget about the auto dimming side mirrors now available on the 2021s. Also, the IIHS gave the new RL an unfavorable rating on the new LED headlights, worse than the 2017-2020. Ira, did you notice any difference between your old RL and new RL in terms of the quality of the headlights?
Yeah I saw the report. It was interesting, I’ve seen no noticeable drop off from my 2017 or 2020 BE to this one. I imagine real world situations differs from lab testing honestly.
I like the wheels on the RTLE better. Also, Honda should move the push button gear shifter to the dash like the Dodge Ram and clear up all that valuable real estate on the floor. My wife has big purses.
It is also vulnerable to spills
Concerning the Canadian Ridgelines, the US models
Only have heated seats for the upper trims. The Canadian ones have heated and ventilated in front and heated for the rear seats. Can you option that for the American ones?
Nope!
I have a 2018 and am looking at a 2021. It's nice that the power and volume on the audio/nav is physical on the 2021. Pressing the power "button" is a pain. I'm never sure if I really hit it or not.
Agreed. You can tell the knob is an afterthought, when you turn it up or down, there is a small delay in the headunit like back in the day when you had aftermarket steering controls and they used IR technology to control the head unit wirelessly. hard to explain but there is a noticeable lag vs the steering controls
How is the sound system? My wife has a 2017 CRV Touring and the audio is not that great. Wondering if the Ridgeline RTL-E and Black Edition sound better.
The speaker quality is likely going to be better with any aftermarket replacement to be honest. The RTL-E and Black Edition certainly does sound better than the lower trims but I'm not sure if that's because of the acoustic glass in the cabin or not.
Can you recommend a leveling kit manufacturer for the 2021 Ridgeline ?
Hey Randy, the names that come to mind are JSport, Truxxx and Traxda
I'm close to purchasing the exact same ridgeline, when I was checking it out at the dealer I noticed a strong chemical smell in the bed trunk, did you notice an odor in yours? Smells like body seam glue or bondo
Yes, this is normal and gradually gets better. You can expedite this with leaving it open from time to time in the early months after purchase
@@503pdxCars Thanks, I purchased the truck yesterday, I don't really mind the smell I just wanted to make sure it wasn't something out of the ordinary.
@@djmoore250 yep! I thought the same thing at first but it’s totally normal. It does go away!
what are the tires you have on the truck in the video? is it firestone destination AT2?
Falken Wildpeak AT3w in 265/60 18
I saw a 2021 Ridgeline video with ventilated seats...is this a Canada-only feature? And, does that parking brake pedal get in your way? It seems kind of low and too close to your shin.
Yes it is a Canadian only feature. That’s a good question, but no it doesn’t. At least for me
@@503pdxCars ah, too bad about the seats, would love to have that in the states. I'm probably going to get this after my least runs out or gets closer.
Do you know if they make a level kit for the 2021?
It’s all the same for the 2nd Generation Honda Ridgeline from the 2017’ to 2021’. Just need to decide 1.5in to 2in leveling kit from JSport, Traxda, or Truxxx or the 3.5in lift kit from Traxda.
@@yardbird253 I’m installing the 1.5” from Truxxx this weekend!
@@503pdxCars I also have the 1.5in front leveling kit from Truxxx! Been almost 3yrs and so far everything has been good! It does rub but it’s because I’m running aftermarket wheels, wheel spacers, and wider all-terrain tires.
I've noticed the discontinuity between the front of the hood, and the top of the grill, in other videos. Sort of annoys me. Is it something you've noticed, or given a second though about? Just seems like the leading edge of the hood would be a prime target for rock chips. Maybe just need some clear film to protect. Nit picking, because i like the look much better than previous years.
Honestly I haven’t given it much thought. You’re probably right it will end up getting some rock chips on that leading edge
Did the horrible driver assist stuff like the radar Cruise, lane keep, and frontal collision improve any?
Ha. The adaptive cruise software is noticeably better from the 2017-2020 Ridgeline. The LKAS feels about the same
Defined horrible compared to what?
I don’t have any issues with my Pilot 2019 or 2022 Ridgeline
From San Francisco to Orlando and no issues
@@reyperez3424 I have a 2020 ridgeline and compared to my cheaper KIA. the Honda reaction times with their assist systems is just behind and very sluggish to react it also reacts to cars that are not directly in it's path of travel, in other words it sees oncoming traffic as a threat and engages kills cruise, engages brakes, etc.. what the hell is it trying to mitigate?? (and yes I have it adjusted to a narrower path in hopes to eliminate the false triggering) maybe the Honda system is designed more for the faint hearted or the severely cautious?? I can tell you the KIA's algorithms are more in line with natural human interaction (as if you were in control of the vehicle hands free).. i.e when radar cruise is on it's so quick to react when it senses a car but never abruptly (never in the opposite lane, just the one you're in) and when a car departs your lane she immediately gets back to speed.. The Honda on the other hand will immediately slow down when it detects a car in your lane including the oncoming lane where the only thing between the opposing travel is a double solid yellow line... then when the car departs and gives you clear lane the Honda will take (No joke) 10 seconds to realize nothing is in front of it and will gradually bring you back to speed... in total 15-20 seconds to get you back to your setpoint speed..depending if it pick up another car in the oncoming lane.. The lane keep assist is just unreliable (I understand it's not an autonomous car) The KIA although not perfect, however it will not not let me run off the road and actually can somewhat depend on it as if it was autopilot.. the KIA will take long and fairly deep sweepers on the highway and stay true to the track as long as it senses your hand on the wheel (Unfortunately it will not do 90 degree turns in urban settings) During snow storms the KIA's radar and all assist systems work as if it was a sunny day, The Honda on the other hand..once that badge gets caked with even a thin coat of ice or slush, the system goes into error... Comparing the 2 systems The KIA is highly reliable, predictable, quick reaction times which to me = better safety also to add the KIA will basically slow down to a crawl (like when going through toll lanes) then once it clears it gets back to the setpoint speed without hesitation. (however the system will cancel itself when the crawl exceeds, I believe 15 seconds) Truly a great experience with the KIA especially on longer highway runs....and actually thought to myself if this is a preview of full auto pilot. then I'm in. The expensive Honda, unfortunately not so much, it requires me to constantly provide corrective inputs 50% of the time, between giving it gas, cancelling itself at 40 mph, actually having to correct steering the car with the assist on is just frustrating..just have everything disabled and use standard cruise control on longer runs....sorry for the long winded reply,, but this is my experience. I also asked other Honda owners that drives accords to the odyssey they all say the same about the sluggish assist systems... compared to NIssan, VW, Audi
Can you use the Falken wild peek 265/60/r18 without the lift kit being installed?
Yes!
@@503pdxCars No rubbing?
@@BengLang84
Only when turning tires all the way but very minimal from what I have seen
I’m a fan of Yokohama G015 which I have used in 3 different FWD vehicles and have performed great
Ira, thanks for the review! I was considering the 2020 RL, but the wife was NOT a fan of the sloped front-end. She has now changed her mind and like me loves the changes the mid-cycle refresh brought. This is the exact configuration I am looking at (Black Edition in White). A dealer by me (College Hills Honda) is also big on those front-end leveling kits ( czcams.com/video/IAw5pIKKg0o/video.html ) and I was thinking about that as an after-purchase upgrade to further improve the looks. If you get the lift done, please post some pics (before & after), details on which kit you went with, why you chose one or the other, and any handling differences you may notice after install. I know it is only a 1-1/2" lift, but I wonder if there are any discernible changes to the front-end geometry (caster/camber). Great looking ride!!!
Great feedback. I will post an update on it when it’s complete and any differences I notice. Good luck on your pick up!
Can you provide how much is it? So we have an idea not ripped off by the dealer? Thanks
I paid less than MSRP
If you buy the black edition, is it possible to get the hpd package?
Yep! That's available on all trim levels
I just bought a 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL E and I think that is heated wipers not windshield.
It’s the lower portion of the windshield (the black area) the wipers themselves do not have a heating element in them. My girlfriends MDX has it and always complained I wanted one so was happy to see that little button! If you turn yours on and rest your hand on the black portion of the lower windshield you’ll feel it get warm too
@@503pdxCars I will have to check that out Thanks.
My wish list for the car would be 19-inch wheels, 2 inches of ground clearance, and a regular electrical outlet in the back seat so my kids can charge their stuff. Yes I know there are plugs but 2.5 watts is completely useless. My phone charger is 30. Congrats on the truck though.
Ok good review but..that music at times was high and had trouble understanding you
Thanks for the feedback!
Is the front seat headrest tilt adjustable?
No, it doesn’t have any adjustment besides height
If you’re like me, and can’t stand these headrests that tilt forward, I just flipped mine around so i can sit up straight with my head in a comfortable position.
When I test drove a couple I put the headrest from the rear on the front seat lol. Was way better not having to be sit there being shaped like a C
Did they ever put the longer door checks on the rear doors?
Yep!! They listened to us all
I just drove a 2021. Yup!
From the plates, it looks like you traded-in the older black Ridgeline model for this white black edition. Is there anything you miss from the previous model not found on the 2021?
Also, from the prior vid, the buddy that brought the 2021 Ridgeline with the HPD package, did you even consider buying the HPD, and if so, what was the deciding factor not to get it at the end?
Last question, from which dealership in Oregon /Washington did you bought your new rig from?
Thanks
There is literally nothing I miss from the old Ridgeline haha. That HPD truck was a pre production model. My buddy works for American Honda so he was showcasing that truck to local dealers. I had no interest in the HPD package with the exception of the grill... which I have purchased just need to install
The dealership I got this from was Tonkin Gresham Honda. They were great to work with, expediting the delivery and getting the truck there ahead of schedule. I’ve also worked very closely with the dealership in Corvallis. Both I highly recommend
@@503pdxCars Would you be doing a video tutorial by any chance on how to install the front grill? Hahaha, thanks 🙏🏽
@@503pdxCars thanks for sharing your experience with the dealerships. I raised this question as some dealerships don’t want to haggle anymore and are firm on their window price.
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It's 2022, how has the truck been? (My 2022 is supposed to be here in a few weeks)...
Mostly bulletproof. no issues or recalls of any sort yet. Only issues I've had have been minimal with some of the aftermarket pieces I have on it
@@503pdxCars good to know, thank you!
@@bikebudha01
Honda dealership wouldn’t let me order one so we had to look for one and thankfully we did find one 6 hours away from home
Silver 2022 Ridgeline Sport and it was worth it
@@reyperez3424 my RTL is supposed to be here in 2 days... fingers crossed... (Sonic Grey Pearl baby!!!)
I have 2022 Ridgeline sport I love it
Nice! They're great trucks!
My wife does too
Congrats
Dual exhaust or just 2 tips 🤷
Dual exhaust! Full cat back and not just tips
Looks like heated seats are now high medium low. Before it was just high and low
Good catch! Honda actually updated these on the 2020 model but sure was nice when they did. Wish ventilated seats would have made it in this time but no luck
@@503pdxCars yes I really want cooled seats and a rear window that rolls down like the Toyota’s rear window. Another nice feature would be a radio that actually works lol
@@503pdxCars I have to say the cooled seats are very nice. I am not sure why those below the 49th parallel are not given the cooling feature as a standard item. I had to go to the touring model to get the feature but well worth it!
I have a 2020 do y’all think I can replace my front bumper with the 2021 ?
It will not, the fenders are different as well as the headlight housings
Fenders, hood are different too
Jsport lift kit. They work a lot with passports, pilots, ridgelines & crvs
If you're going to tow with it ,don't get the leveling kit
I have not watched your re-view yet...wanted to comment on HOW excited I am that I FOUND this video...I have a 2019 BE with, 5,300 kms ( 2500 ) miles if you're American....or watching from the US. and like you....have been "refreshing" my rides like nobodies business... all the comment about depreciation... well, I LIKE NEW TOYS,. Can we get treated for this Addiction? Well time to watch then hey maybe subscribe.....
OMG the 2021 is so AMAZING.... I traded in my Black Edition 2019.... for YUP..... the White guy.... such a Beautiful thing.... and last night blasting the stereo can you call it a stereo, its got like a million speakers everywhere and a Awesome SUB..... People that have not test driven for like 48 hours at least.... you'll fall in LOVE I have all over again....
Show off the new wheels you installed
No new wheels, just tires
Argh the music.... it’s to loud. Can you please post without. Looks like you are giving some exciting info!!! I just cant do the music. I did the same thing on videos but no music is better for informational video.
Don't care for the seat integrated arm rests, there should be a padded console - like the 1st Gen had.
I disagree
Love the arm rests in my 22
Piano Black Edition
Never understood why you would swap out brand new tires.
Well the OE tires didn’t fit my needs for what I used the Ridgeline for
I’m doing a Ridgeline video too, can’t wait to collect my 50 views in my first 2 months
Good luck!
I gotta see it
Having an issue with my brand new 2021 ridgeline. Audio when I'm hooked up with android auto OR with bluetooth does this weird volume adjustment thing when standing still. I've reset everything done all the troubleshooting, even took it to dealer who said oh it's normal to have a shitty sounding stereo in your new $38k truck... Oddly enough my brother new 2021 crv with the same basic stereo does NOT do this. Nor does my wife's rav4 2020 when we use android auto,,,,
That is what you call speed adjusted volume. Just turn it off in stereo settings.
@@triplec3217 it is not the speed volume adjust, it happens when sitting still also. The bluetooth/ carplay/ android auto feature is faulty
@@seandavis007 speed volume adjust does kick in when standing still.
It will be “quiet” when stationary, and get louder as the vehicle moves faster.
@@triplec3217 bro,,,,,, it's not the speed control, it only does it when on bluetooth or carplay/android auto, it does not do it when the radio is on or the aux is plugged in, and it's not the same type of speed dampening as speed control, so when if speed volume control did work when sitting in the driveway, which it does not, it's not the svc! It's a bad bluetooth module in my opinion or the wiring is hooked up incorrectly, possibly a faulty head unit.
I haven’t had or heard of any issues like that. That’s definitely not normal though
Need an option for heated steering wheel and cooled seats.
The RTL-E and Black Edition do have a heated steering wheel. I love mine. Cooled seats would be great
Cooled seats are a feature I never knew was a must until I drove with them in a Florida summer. Same with auto massage seats.
My RTL-E turned on the heated steering wheel automatically in the cold w remote start. Heated windshield also seems to be smart.
Why didn't Honda put ventilated seats in these!
Good question! Canada must have argued they needed them more than the US
Has anybody had the tailgate speakers? If so how is it
The truck bed speakers aren’t the most clear but they are enjoyable for working outside or camping
Should have added a transmission cooler because off-roading usually results in an overheated tranny. Disappointing to say the least.
The RTL-E and Black Edition do come standard with transmission coolers.. from Honda's website "AWD models feature a standard heavy-duty transmission cooler."
@@503pdxCars hopefully it will keep it cooler.
All 9spd AWD from Honda have transmission cooler from factory as Standard Feature
The ZF9 transmission is hot garbage they decided to put in it. Get the extended warranty for it. It’s a very problematic transmission that is in the Pilot and Passport as well. It’s been “revised” to fix previous issues. Do not be fooled. Ours went out and was replaced at only 1,8XX miles 2019 Passport Elite. We bought it brand new. We now have a 2021 Honda Accord 2.0T Touring and much happier now.
The 10 speed transmission is so much better in every way compared to that shitty ZF9.
lose the music
Music is annoying
Thanks for the feedback!
@@503pdxCars well, the music people, there is nothing you can do unless you provide your own and sometimes, even if its your own, you could get a hand slap. after all its infringing on your own copy-right.... I am not sure if there is anything better.... Xylophone any one? or MORE COWBELL ?
Sucks about no cooled seats. Total miss!
I agree!
get rid of the background music
Yep! Noted!
Eliminate the “ahms”.
Thanks!