2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E Review
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- The second-generation of Honda’s Ridgeline can do nearly everything other midsized pickups can do and with more comfort. It looks more at home in suburbia than down on the farm though. Tom Voelk reviews the Honda Ridgeline RTL-E model.
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This is more than enough truck for most people.
Tell that to Americans....
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Absolutely.
I have a neighbor who owns an older model Ridgeline, and she loves it! I'm honestly surprised by all the features it has. Another great review Tom. I always look forward to them! Keep it up!
Now that's a cool truck! I love how Honda always seems to fit a bit more utility into their vehicles. Very practical.
Probably a dumb question but why do many reviewers always note the lack of a volume knob? I own a 2016 Civic and I always just use the steering wheel audio buttons.
Some people are so use to the volume nob and don't use the steering wheel controls
I've seen people do that. Old habits
I always use the wheel controls when I'm in a car with them
It's just how some people are
Sometimes I just want to turn the volume down NOW. The touch panel on Hondas is not all that sensitive and the steering wheel controls are slow.
I got myself the RTL 2 weeks ago purposely because it did not have the the 7" touch screen but the 5" screen with a volume knobe. The steering volume works ok but the knob just works so much faster .
If Honda would at least add a mute button, like on a computer, it would make the touch knob much less of an issue. Because, I agree, sometimes you need to turn the sound off NOW.
+mistertee I just hit the power button, why, because I chose the model that does not have a touch screen and I love it
As always, great videos tom!
As always, another objective, complete, helpful review from Mr. Tom V. Thank you.
great review as always, thank you.
As always, sensible advice at the end of your piece Tom. I'm really impressed with this new model. Thanks for continuing to make great reviews!
Another great review, keep up the good work!
That's probably the first pickup truck that could make sense in a city. I love that extra trunk under the bed. And the interior looks really good. This is way more luxurious (if you can use that word for pickups) than its competitors.
This looks like the Ssangyong Actyon pick up, look it up on the web
It looks great.
Agree that it looks more like a domestic CRV than a rugged pickup. Great review as always with light hearted yet well thought out humorous remarks. Thank you.
Your office looks very comfy.
good advice. i wonder how the dynamic torque vectoring works. oh yeah, it's a honda. nevermind
i will get the ridgeline
Great review.
great review tom....you're right about the styling. if they had made it a little more macho, they'd sell many more...I could see buying one of these used in a few years, that way if I scratch it during use I wouldn't care
Too bad we don't have one of these in the Philippines. I like the pickup, the most practical for having a cargo hold underneath the bed and two way bed door openings.... Hilux's, NP300, Dmax, Rangers or Colorado are the only pickups I see in the suburs... F150's are rare though.... just saw a Tundra few weeks ago...
Great review Tom. I understand the purpose of the Ridgeline. It is giving you suv comfort with a bed. Add in Honda Reliability. The only other vehicle in this class that will last as long is the Tacoma which does have more off road capability.
" . . . and smart people think twice before telling friends they have one." :) :) had a good laugh over that line.
If you wondering, why didn't Tom do the TP trunk test? (or bed test). Check out his review of the Chevy Silverado High Country.
i have a older model but its gone 😔
Nice poster!
its a good car 🚗 👌
I want a trucks this size that can tow double what this or the competition can. So went back to a full size after 12yrs of avoiding it. With the ridgeline shoulda went more aggressive. Honda playing it safe as usual
This is probably the truck I will buy this year, but boy I wish it had a diesel...that would offer so much more capability!
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Looks good.
Tom am I having Deja vu, seems like you posted this already.
It was very briefly posted here by mistake for a couple minutes. Perhaps you saw that.
+Mbaze Pasihu
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Is there a 2017 Honda Ridgeline with key ignition start? I'm not a fan of push start.
I believe the base model RT uses a key
Wow, I would buy one soon. Anyway, the new Ridgeline, even with the Black Edition is based on the feedback of the previous generation Ridgeline, right? I mean, GM had also done with the second generation Chevrolet Volt, which is also based on the feedback from gen 1 owners.
cool its possible to put a minigun there like in a Terminator movie
The. You missed that word about 274 times.
nice
Noticed the trunk/ice box locks but not the tail gate. No reviews mention. Why is that?
It locks with all the other doors.
Honda há melhor, venha ao Brasil nós mostra a nova picape Ridgeline, o Brasil necessita de uma picape igual à esse.
Was that a Tony Packo's shirt?
Same platform the Merc X Class will sit on, lol
Except the X Class will start above $50k. The 'luxury truck' is the dumbest vehicle segment I've seen come into being in my lifetime. They only exist for status/brand whores.
other than it's kind of plain look (but which is going to age well). I find it expensive for what you get
Unit body vs unibody?
Some say to-may-to, some say tom-ah-to.
American pickup trucks don't make sense. The majority of truck owners are ill-suited to the truck they drive. They buy based on peer pressure or perceived status. It will be interesting to see if this sensible Honda can overcome the appeal of overdoing it on the size of a truck.
Unlikely, given they really haven't changed too much from the 1st Generation. The majority of what they added was tech features and it's a little bit bigger. I own a 2012 Ridgeline and it meets my needs perfectly. I got it because I knew I wouldn't be doing too much and I love the Honda reliability I get with it. Whenever I do need to do something big, it meets my needs perfectly. Also since many didn't like the 1st Gen Ridgeline, I like having something you don't see on the road much. Makes it easy when I am out and about to find where I parked, ha! I was really looking forward to the 2nd Gen Ridgeline, but I am underwhelmed, like everyone else. The back looks perfect, but I really don't like how the front shares the looks of the Pilot (although I figured that would happen, given other Hondas that have been coming out). At least the 1st Gen looked unique, even if it shared some skeletal framework as the last Generation Pilot (or two now...). The looks are slowly growing on me, but I will wait to see what Honda does for their mid-cycle refresh. I generally like what Honda does to their current generation vehicles when they give them good facelifts and add additional internal/external features. We shall see what becomes of the Ridgeline in the next few years...
Honda's not trying to overcome the status symbol appeal of GM/Ford pickups. Those buyers know exactly what they want, and that often means burly rather than sensible. Honda is just offering a sensible alternative like they often do. NSX is the sensible supercar, Ridgeline is the sensible pickup truck, and Honda does not expect either of them to sell in huge numbers relative to their segments.
The Ridgeline is capable enough with lots of nice features, but I have to agree with Tom on the styling. "Sensible" is the word that comes to mind. There is nothing fun or exciting about catching a glimpse of this one on the road.
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Nothing fun or exciting about any pick up truck.Porsche 911? Different story.
I thought I saw it smoking when you drove away. may need an engine rebuild.
I don't get how the Ridgeline almost a ton lighter than the average truck still gets 18-25
I'd think at least 20-28
I just got 28.4 after 150 miles on the highway and 25.5 home taking a pass and back roads. I'm averaging 23-24 towing 1500 pounds to my job sites. There is a Eco button that one pushes and the truck will run on 3 cylinders versus 6
dibs on the old mac pro?
You don't want it. It just developed the overheating problem common to it's generation. Need to get a new one.
Driven Car Reviews I work in IT. Probably not a super difficult fix. What year is it?
Not sure and I'm covering Pebble Beach so I can't look it up. It's very old and slow though. Still, it does look very cool....
TP test???
In a pickup???
could've tested it in the trunk ahaha. but yeah a tp test in a pickup would've been cool :O see how many you can lay flat if someone had decided to add a bed cover
Re upload?
It was very briefly posted here by mistake for a couple minutes. Perhaps you saw that.
+Driven Car Reviews I thought I saw it a week ago or soon CZcams
That is 5 thousand less then my first house. Please make this truck cheaper so I can have one.
Nice truck. Butt that's a lot of money.
I think the old Ridgeline as a shrunken Chevy Avalanche with a Honda badge.
The bigger the truck the smaller the, um, bank account?! Where I live pick ups rule the road. F150 is king. The Ridgeline seems like a well thought out and designed vehicle. Too bad it looks dainty. Once again, great review.
Hyundai Santa Cruz is sharp.
For $40K I want to like the way it looks. Here, I don't. Mmmm, plain.
I don't like the design of this pick-up, other than that, it needs a diesel option ...
Wil definitely be awesome with a diesel engine. :)
Diwa Alejandro Galvez
That will never happen.
I see hundreds of pick up trucks daily in traffic. It’s always the same thing, just a driver, empty box, but all decked out in off-road visuals. I think Honda is correct with their research, that 95% of truck owners just use it as a daily driver. What a waste.
I’m seriously considering the Ridgeline as a third vehicle, light hauling but more of a daily driver. Just patiently waiting for long term test reviews on any problem areas. I’ve previously owned 7 Honda products, 3 Civics, 3 Accords, and a CRV.
Pretty good review 👍🇨🇦
I own the 2018 Black Edition and I have had no issues at 68k so far. Buy one, you won't regret it.
When ur van isn't enough and you gotta haul you buge box of tampons in the bed.
Owned a 2019, will never own a Ridgeline again. More problems with trim, engine, transmission and electrical than any other vehicle I have owned. For such a "Refined" vehicle it was a giant turd.
No standard Teepee test? I'm disappointed Tom.
I never do the TP test with pickups. WAY too much effort.
+Driven Car Reviews I understand. Great review as always
A lot of Mexicans are going to buy this/buy it used in a few years. #Facts
lol
I intend to buy a used Ridgeline in a few years after some other sucker takes the depreciation hit....and I'm not Mexican.
This dude makes any vechile look old
😱 Honda, Ridgeline is A Pilot with back cut off, my Pilot has been a non-stop headache ! NOT towing anything this Pilot avgs in the teens, city & highway.
If anything goes wrong Honda doesn't stand by their product in my experience.
Check out my channel & Honda playlist, they have changed, Heads Up.
I can't wait for the institute for Highway Safety to conduct their off set crash test with all other truck including full size . Guess who wins???
Great review. Overpriced truck.
It's the truck I need, just not the one I want. To me it's just unattractive and had an odd driving posture.
The price is what's going to kill this street truck. $43k buys you a very nice and more capable anything else.
Cloud City You don't need to buy the high end one, with the 33k is more than enough for you!
honda accord is much better 👌 😎
Sorry, just can't get pass the looks...or the price!
Old one looked way better.
The damn wheels are way too small! The front looks to big/wide/tall compared to the rest of the truck. The refresh will be better! Forget this one
Please do not buy this junk, Honda insult us as consumer to invent this junk. I have a 2012 thinking the 2016 ridgeline will be better then the 2012. I'M very disappointed of Honda dealer. Please do not buy any latest ridgeline from them.
Perfect truck for your alternative LGBT lifestyle.
You win! Dumbest comment of the day. Congrats!