Ford Maverick Tremor vs Honda Ridgeline Trailsport - Head-to-Head in Thick Mud! In-Depth Comparison
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- čas přidán 3. 04. 2024
- We pit the Ford Maverick Tremor against the Honda Ridgeline Trailsport. Which of these small unibody trucks handles better in the mud?
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I love the Ridgeline (I own one since 2020) but Honda missed an amazing opportunity by not giving the Ridgeline Trailsport more ground clearance. Mind boggling..
They've missed a lot of opportunities since the start. The Ridgeline has always been a great idea but Honda kept flubbing too many details for it to take off. The success of the Maverick has shown that the fact that it's not a "real" truck, as so many claim, was never the problem. Hopefully Honda has learned a lesson.
Nah it was lazy. They are getting ready for a redesign and didn’t want to waste resources doing any real sort of modification on an outgoing model. It’s a waste of money to get a trailsport.
I got a 2024 sport. Love it. It’s a hella good truck.
Gotta a better lease deal by a mile on ridgeline over maverick. And the payload of tremor is significantly lower with that clutch pack and upgraded suspension
traxda 2" lift is what I put on my 2020...best value imho (can go higher..but $$$). Between kit and install, about 1,000....just an option to adjust a shortcoming
HRG has quite a few lift options for the Ridgeline (both generations) and skid plates.
No low gear, no locker = not really an off-roader!!! 🤦🏻
Did anyone notice how easily he crawled the Honda up the last part of "left hook" after he put it into sand mode? IVTM4 in "Sand" is capable of sending something like 75 to 90% of engine torque to the rear wheel with traction. Even with it's pathetic clearance and approach angle, and lack of under body protection, the Honda still managed to crawl up that left hook. I am surprised and amazed. I have seen some mighty 4X4s struggle on that same section. With many of them cutting power at the worst time. Man Honda, give us recovery points, 2 more inches of clearance and a few skid plates, and what a comfy off roader you could offer!
Apparently it's underbody protection was sufficient : ) The Maverick on the other hand, with its increased clearance still managed to tear it's poor (fake) undercarriage protection near off.
@@69Harveyb1 You make a good point, and I did notice that. However, the Ford tore some fabric which was there for what? Sound deadening? The RL apparently had no fabric at the same place, or it would have been torn completely off, since it would have been maybe 2" lower? As it is, I guess the Honda just skidded along on something metallic, but in this soft mud not enough to damage anything? Or, perhaps at that particular spot, the Honda was tucked up high enough to not make enough contact with that obstacle to damage anything? Or, perhaps the Honda was not in exactly the same spot, and simply did not even go over that rock? Who knows? But, I do know that the Honda( I own a non-Trailridge with the same specs) is too low, does not have enough under body protection, and the approach and other angles are too low for comfort. Hence my amazement that the Honda made it up without major damage, or made it at all. And I am not surprised that the Maverick, with much better off road specs, had an easy time of it. ........... I will say this for the Honda, which I did not previously realize: They did add that small metal skid plate under the oil pan. At least that is something, and a very important something. Since I have known of more than one RL that has torn a hole in that oil pan while trying to off road with such low clearance. .......... I have owned a RL continuously since 2008 ( one 08 and one 21), and I love them overall. They are my fav vehicle that I have ever used in 8" or less of snow and ice. They have a great AWD system, one of the best. But with some minor changes I would be way less nervous taking one on some trails. So close, Honda! Maybe the 2025s? Hurry Honda, I am getting real old!
You can add skid plates you can do a slight lift on it
I have a 2021 Sport model and I have never gotten stuck in mud or snow. Oh, and by the way, he is using old information about the Honda. The iVMT-4 system is not front wheel drive based
@@HardRoadz
Not much experience in mud but when I first got the truck, I was out with my daughter and drove a lap around a lake in my area. About halfway around, there was a road that branched off and went down to the beach. We parked there and took a short day-hike. Hiking back, a freak storm hit and it rained for about 15 minutes. So now that simple road out was a pretty steep rutted muddy mess. I'm like, "How are we supposed to get out of this now?!" Not to worry, the Ridgeline made short work of it. In my old RAV4, we would not have gotten out of that, I'm sure of it.
As for snow, last winter was a hard winter for my area and I love how the Ridgeline handled the snow. Biggest problem I had is that I almost got sideswiped by a Chevy Silverado (not trying to bag on that truck, I think the driver was the problem).
This might be one of the best reviews on CZcams because you went far above and beyond from what anyone else would have done with these trucks. Most would look like a test drive in their review. Excellent job Steve.
Appreciate that
@@TruckKing damn big boy keeps dragging his belly lol.
Loved the review too, I was just looking for these two trucks to be compared. I agree 100% with your opinions and the review was very interesting to watch.
The Ridgeline has a full box frame rail structure. The body is welded to that structure rather than bolted on. So it's sort-of a hybrid of body on frame and uni-body. Not enough people talk about this.
That’s not unique, take a look under a Maverick, even the old Chevy Astro van. Unibody is still considered one integrated piece.
Astros were body on frame @@ProjectFairmont
@lockandloadlikehell
Nope. They are unibody with a front subframe. I got fooled by that one too. I remember many years ago when I crawled under my buddies to take a look at something and realizing it was a unibody! It was actually a lot better setup than a full frame, but I don't think GM advertised it or made it widely known because of public perception about durability and strength back in the 80s and 90s...
@@lockandloadlikehell afraid not. Nope.
@@turbodieseldumptruckThe Astro van does not have a true unibody platform, but it's also not a true ladder-type platform like the Express van has. I've had both. The Astro has a rear hybrid ladder-type support system that is welded directly to the underbody in order to drop overall build height and minimize cost. It still uses all the mounting techniques of a typical ladder or box-frame type platform.
Had a first gen Ridgeline and that vehicle was fantastic. Day in and day out hauling equipment on a trailer, hot and humid summers with freezing ice and snow in the Great Lakes, etc…that ridgeline did a fantastic job. Nice to see the ridgeline still does a solid job here
I'm a Ridgeline convert. 2023 RTL-E. It's a fantastic truck.
Ridgeline is the only pickup in the top ten of this year's American-Made Index list and it has a naturally aspirated V6 thats so smooth and the interior is so wide which I want. The Maverick is made in Mexico and has a 4 banger.
@@lancelotlink3907 the maverick should be so much better than it is. It's based off Toyota engine, transmission, and hybrid system. But Ford/ Mexico quality control is terrible and all their added electronics are causing problems.
Leased my 2nd RTL-E Ridgeline (leftover 2023 didn't see much difference in 24 and got a great deal). I love it really only complaint is the fuel economy but still is the best in class, I think. Plus, I couldn't find any Mavericks in stock for sticker price. Not paying $5k more that's just ridiculous.
Me too, I got a 2023 RTL-E and I really like it. I don't need a big giant truck that's priced like a house, the Ridgeline is the right fit for me. For the recreational stuff that I do (mainly going out to do desert-hiking), the Ridgeline has been great for that. There were a lot of trailheads that I couldn't get to in my old RAV4, it's been fun to revisit them in my Ridgeline where I could make it to the trailhead. Not saying that it's some killer rock-crawler off-roader but for the fairly casual stuff that I do, it works great. I'm not doing anything heavy-duty. Last year we had a heavy winter and the Ridgeline handled awesome in the snow.
Fun watch of the Ridgeline Vs. Maverick in less than pristine conditions. I would NEVER get my RL in a situation like this even just for comparison/evaluation. I live off road (dirt-gravel road) and that's enough for me. My 2023 RTL-E is a super nice 'truck' and it works for me which is why I bought it.
Great comparison. Nice to see the lil maverick in action. It has more capability than I thought. TK FTW!!
Even more impressive for the maverick is the fact it did the course after the Honda had tore it up.
Love the variety of trucks being tested on the channel. Anyone can own a truck!
As Ginger Billy would say, “TRUCK GANG!”
I bought a Ridgeline last week and I love it. I'm not looking to go offroad and wanted something that can handle the winter snow. It's super comfy on a long drive and you can hyper mile it around 29mpg on the highway.
Great video. I own a 2024 Tremor and this made me feel good! Thank you.
I have a T too! I just uploaded a video of the T and a Lariat hybrid pair that I bought. 2 loaded Mav Lariats for the price of one loaded F-150 Tremor makes sense. With both, we have max capability and max mpg.
Man, the current, old Ridgeline is so good, I absolutely cannot wait for the next Gen on the Pilot platform !! Cmon Honda!!
Honda made a great vehicle but they failed on both models with the price and styling. If they went with more agressive styling it would sell. I think the maverick looks good and low price. It is louder inside and suspension isn't as good. Really a cheap compact(Maverick) vs trying too be a luxury truck (ridge). Cheaper option will always sell better. Ridge will definitely outlast the Maverick.. Honda reliability:)
Great review Steve, as a 2023 Ridgeline RTL owner I’ve been waiting for this review, living in the midwest I can attest that the IVTM-4 AWD system is fantastic in the snow thats with stock tires. The Ridgeline is the perfect vehicle for me because my Ridgeline will NEVER see MOAB, but does all the truck things I need it to do. I even tow a small teardrop camper with no problem, thanks for the review
This was such a terrific comparison. Commentary was well done, you know your facts! I’ve watched countless videos just because I enjoy it and you covered so many details with reasonable takes on every aspect. The mudding you did was the most I’d ever consider doing and glad to see they can handle them. I have a 2021 and added on road AT tires, a lift and skid plates. It is now a true Trailsport+. Keep up the good work. Extremely impressed with the quality of this video compared to many other Ridgeline videos I’ve watched. Cheers!!
Curious, what lift kit did you decide to add to your truck?
@@SEOwithErik Truxxx front 1.5" and later traxda rear 0.5 since traxda is split spacer made it easy
The Ridgeline actually works better off-road when using Sand mode. Mud mode tries to move power around to find grip which pulls power away and slows momentum. Sand mode sends power to all four corners without reacting to wheel spin.
Never considered a RL before, but bought one a few weeks ago. Love it, but it 100% needs a lift, even the measly 1" lift the Pilot got would be acceptable, and regardless of model needs proper recovery points.
I'm really considering a RL if I'm honest with myself this is all the truck I need. I love the fact that it doesn't have a Turbo and rather has a V6 NA which equals reliability. And also, I'm not sure if I would be comfortable rock climbing with my brand new 60K off-road truck/SUV so who am I kidding. If I really want to go off-roading I would just buy an used 2010 Jeep Wrangler and tow it with my super comfortable Ridgeline truck.
I'm wondering if mileage is a concern. The 3.5 Honda V6 can do great in a sedan, but my Odyssey needed all the wind help it could get
traxda 2" lift is what i put on my 2022... it's perfect. went with 1" larger tiers, and I have 10" clear under the truck...
The Ridgeline really positively surprised me. I was not expecting it would be able to "keep up" with the Maverick Tremor. Great review, as always!
Kept up, yes with the Maverick slightly ahead. Not that it really matters, because it doesn't!
With a running start , that the Honda didn't get ! @@thebaldwonder421
Exactly the comparison I’ve been searching for! Thank you.
The Ridgeline is a great midsize truck that's reliable and great for many things but not for off road in muddy roads. It's great to have awd and for certain dirt roads but i would not buy if you constantly need to rely on it for off roading.
Its AWD actually makes it better for most off-roading situations than competitor’s 4WD, given the right tires and an aftermarket lift kit. It is unsuited for hardcore rock crawling and similar extremes due to its non-locking differential, low crawl ratio, and very limited ability to increase tire diameter, and from the factory has worst-in-class ground clearance/approach/departure angles, It also lacks the ability to mount a winch without extensive custom modifications, and there is exactly one aftermarket tow hook solution which requires cutting slots in the lower front bumper. But the basic vehicle itself, off pavement up to and including moderate conditions, more than holds its own.
@@louisperich6678👆this.
It’s super capable in mud and snow. It just isn’t a rock crawler. There is a dope video of a break locker mod on JonDZ Adventuring CZcams that makes it a rock crawling beast.
But news flash, most people don’t rock crawl. Significantly safer on road with this than a 4x4 system that is disabled and driving in RWD.
Yes the Ridgeline is a great truck made to be driven on good and bad road conditions like snow and mud and even dirt roads but its not meant to be an off road truck. Its naturally aspirated V6 is the smoothest truck motor ive ever owned. The interior is wide and comfortable and I love the bed and trunk which I use all the time. A great truck and the only pickup in the top ten of this year's American-Made Index list.
Love your unbiased videos. Just the facts and your honest opinions. Thank you
I have that exact Maverick and live in the US. Trail control is a game changer and the Tremor will go farther down a trail and do more on said trail than you think. I love my little off road truck. Totally agree with the felt crap on the underside between the tires. Being the Tremor version it definitely should come with the aftermarket skid plates there that I added from the factory. Great video.
I think that would’ve reduced the payload so majorly that they didn’t want that official payload stickered on their vehicle. Just my hunch
I have torn through two of those felt panels on my FX4.
Where did you find aftermarket skids for your Tremor?
@@TheModerateMillenial Doubtful. The ones I am adding weigh 80 pounds. I would much prefer 80 pounds in payload less which would still give me over 1100 pounds of payload than a damaged fuel line or whatever else is underneath the felt crap.
@jasonalbert4746 You should post videos like I do, I will sub Jason!
Like how the course was a challenge and not just an easy trail. Owning a Ridgeline I love watching video’s like this! I like the Maverick as well but being a Honda fan I picked the Ridgeline.
Maverick all day for the price…nice job Ford. BTW the stealerships ADM is a bunch of BS
Honestly, a great video with real-world comparison. These trucks basically sit at 3/4 capacity of a full 4x4. But for the majority of buyers, what an attractive package the Maverick offers. Respect to the Ridgeline as well.
One thing I’ve noticed is both Ridgeline and Maverick owners really seem to love their trucks. For me, I think the Ridgeline is worth the price to get the extra capability and v6 linear power and long-term reliability.
Hondas built in Alabama don't have the famous Honda reliability. Just read about the RL's ongoing issues with water leakage inside the cabin due to poor manufacturing at the AL factory.
@@IMP3TIGO I have never heard of this. I have a 2017 Ridgeline Touring and it has been just as reliable as any Honda I have owned. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with it and zero repairs of any kind. My only expense in 7 years has been oil changes and new tires. And yes, it was made in Alabama in September of 2016...an absolutely wonderful vehicle and my second Ridgeline.
@@IMP3TIGO Lies zero evidence to back that up. Ive never had an issue with any of my Honda suvs or cars.
@@user-ju2wv8gt1bDude, just because you never had a problem, doesn’t mean other people don’t. My mom bought a 2000 crv and it’s still going. She ended up buying a 2015 crv and it had engine problems where It would just keep her stranded. The last time it left her stranded, she was so pissed, she left it there and sold it to a Subaru dealership for only 500 dollars. She ended up getting a brand new 2020 Subaru ascent.
Agreed. The Ford Maverick is a 4 cylinder that will be in the shop a lot after it hits 50K miles and its made in Mexico. No thanks!
The Ridgeline is a great truck, but Honda has never done it justice. It needs a trim with 9-10” inches of ground clearance. Subaru did it with their Wilderness models 🙄. I shouldn’t have to take a brand new truck and pay to get a 3” lift kit installed that could be iffy.
It is odd that other trailsport trims do sit and inch or so higher but the ridgeline doesn't.
The Maverick floor length is 54 inches, not 48 inches.
As anyone will say, 6 additional inches is pretty good.
So many people are poorly informed about the Maverick. I'm glad you brought that up.
That's what she said 😂
I am a Ridgeline owner. I say the Maverick is great as a weekend work truck but not a family daily driver. Maverick is priced to be the value truck. Ridgeline is getting very expensive.
It's all relative. I like the Ridgeline but for my family of five it still wasn't big enough. Maverick interior is nearly as large for four, but not really wide enough for five. At 6'3" I find the front seats of Maverick quite a bit more comfortable than the Ridgeline. But neither is in the cards until the the oldest is out of the house.
I sat in the back of a Lariat a couple weekends ago. Plenty of room for an average adult back there so I think it could work just fine for many families.
I've had Tacoma's, Frontier's and now a new Ranger. The Ranger has more bells and whistles but the down side is in 30k miles I have been in the shop on average once every two months. My next "truck" is the Ridgeline as I don't off-road at all and it does everything else to meet my needs. Top it off it's a Honda SE we just expect reliability.
@@retirednavy1 Thank you for your summary.
@@retirednavy1 I love the Ridgeline, but it really is an SUV with a bed. Much better daily driver than most trucks. They are smooth, quiet, and great all around. Suspension is tigher but not rough like most trucks with tow packages. Biggest issue is price, they are almost the same price as a full size truck after discounts. Ridgeline you play close to sticker, but a Silverado I get $10k off sticker. Silverado can tow and better tech. But I prefer the ridgeline daily for city driving.
The Maverick just seems like a good peoples truck. It does just enough at the right price.
I have a Maverick hybrid and Ridgeline... I was Gaga goo goo for the Maverick hype train, but with 25,000 mi on it it really is starting to feel cheap... I love the gas mileage and it's a decent riding car...
But for real for real Gaga goo goo about the Ridgeline... It drives like a Cadillac handles like a Subaru. That torque vectoring all wheel drive makes my heart sing every time I turn the steering wheel and the ride is just so good it's like being on vacation. They both have sucky infotainment systems but the Ridgeline is so much better.
And the icing on the cake is that trunk bed storage system and having a 6-foot bed... That trunk in bed system with the swinging tailgate is the coolest thing I have ever experienced. I don't think I could ever live without it
Best truck channel on the internet! Love your videos. I think it might be time to upgrade from my Ecosport 🤣
It was time to upgrade that the day after you bought it.
@@jerrypowers7671 chill
@@carlson2012abqb haha ok
@@jerrypowers7671 I love my car just need a little bit more room now
Thanks 👍
The comparison I didn't know I needed. Nicely done.
Just bought a 2024 Ridgeline Black Edition and I'm loving it so far. The comfort, versatility, capability and just overall functionality are unmatched by any other midsize truck. That said, I think the TrailSport trim is a missed opportunity. If Honda had at least offered a suspension lift and added some belly protection, I would have gone with the TrailSport instead of the Black Edition, but I decided on the BE for the extra features and I'll eventually customize it to add some off road capability. I traded my 2023 Frontier Pro4x which I never liked from day one...hated the bizarre transmission behavior and the infotainment system crashed at least once a week. I commute 2 hrs per day in my vehicle, so if I hate driving it, it's gotta go.
Ridgeline is the better truck, but for my use case I would get a base model Maverick for under $30k. I don't need the capability of a real truck for towing or hauling, just a daily with a bed to haul my mountain bikes to the trail, trips to the beach and then just hose it down afterwards. Smaller size also mean easier to navigate and park for normal daily stuff like going to work, errand runs, grocery trips etc.
4:20 Santa Cruz has one. Nice bonus storage. Water tight with a water drain very cool.
I'd love to see a Ridgeline with a lift, low range and a locker. I would buy one in a heartbeat. It would probably become the No.1 selling mid size. I'm old and don't really need/want an F150 anymore.
Why? If you want all that just get a different truck. Why do I need ground clearance to go to Lowe’s to get some plywood? That plywood fits better in the Ridgeline than the Maverick. I go on vacation I want that sweet smooth ride. The most off road I would maybe get is a parking area at a fair or to cross a pasture field. Folks seem to never understand who it is that the Ridgeline appeals too. We are not snot nosed teenagers fired up to go off-roading and break stuff. We are older gentleman that just want to have the utility and the smooth ride. Ridgeline is perfect for us.
Agreed. After 2 full size Rams and a couple of Fords I dont want to drive a full size truck anymore. They barely fit in the garage and theyre hard to park. The Ridgeline is the truck for me. The V6 and wide comfy interior, trunk and swing out tail gate is what I need. A lift kit would be nice looking but if im going off road im buying a short wheel base Bronco.
I have a 2023 Ridgeline and I love it. Your use case is spot on, great commuter vehicle and very comfortable (and quick) on road. I was almost thinking about holding out for the 2024 model year and I'm glad I didn't because I was super disappointed in the trailsport. Really all they did is put different tires on it. No extra drive modes, no lift, even though there are plenty of aftermarket options for that. Skid plate was a miss too, there are lots of skid plates that cover various areas for the Ridgeline available aftermarket too. I briefly considered the Maverick tremor but was put off by the tow capacity because I do tow with my Ridgeline and it does well, and certainly do use the bed to haul stuff. I think my biggest disappointment with the 2024 model year was the deletion of the in bed audio on all trims (to my awareness). It's one of my favorite features on my 2023 RTL-E which was replaced by the trailsport in the American line up. The trailsport also doesn't have power in the bed, my rtl-e has a 400w plug back there and LED bed lights whereas the trailsport uses incandescent. Not a big deal for the lights but still note worthy. I'll eventually get some more aggressive tires for mine and go up a size too. I believe you can put a 265 tire on them and risk some minor rubbing. Stock is 245 and I'll probably split the difference and go with a 255, which will effectively give me an extra 1/4" of ground clearance. Not much but it could make a difference. I also ripped out my lower front fascia, being that air dam up front you mentioned was dragging. No issues with having it removed and it makes the truck "look" a little taller too. Over time I'll add skid plates to the front, middle and back but I really don't go extreme with offroading, or do it on a regular basis, but it's a great peace of mind thing for if I need it
I actually prefer the real gauges on the 23. Something about virtual instruments worries me.
I put a 1 1/2 inch leveling kit on mine, Nitto Terra 265/60R18 with a 1 1/2 Bora speaces. It improved the look of the Ridgeline tremendous.
How did removing the air damn affect your fuel efficiency?
@@danhughes1814 no change at all
Thanks Steve for this video and comparison!!
29:35 We all hate the electro-nannies. Please Manufacturers, let us shut them off.
It always surprises me how much mud and gnarly stuff these vehicles can drive through. It was clear the additional momentum given to the Maverick gave it an advantage on the hill climb. Regardless both trucks would get up the cottage laneway. Good job, you drive these trucks through worst conditions than most people do with their Ford F150 raptors.
Yeah that was not even close to comparable runs between the two :/
Yes he gave a little more momentum,but you forget because the honda before tore up the track makes it harder to get through
@@seruresto1386 This video is silly to begin with. 99% of owners of both these will never be driven on anything that a small sedan cannot do. Smooth dirt roads etc. No one is taking these things truly off road. Off road packages in this segment is cosmedic. I doubt that many full size trucks ever leave the pavement except to do an illegal u-turn in the median.
Have those exact Falken Wildpeaks on the wife's Bronco Badlands with steely wheels and optional tires.
They are a fantastic tire for a daily driver in western Canada,especially in winter.
Mud....yeah but i sure wouldn't wanna go deep.
The Bronco Sport and Maverick off road.....pretty close.
The odds of many using either the Ridgeline or Maverick for serious off road is slim.
We've managed alot of snow,some mud....about all these trucks will ever see.
Great video! Usually reviewers skip reviewing the AWD/4WD systems. Knowing how effective they will be when the nice forest road turns to deep snow, mud or slush is great. Also appreciate the issue of tires. Thanks!
We all knew the maverick would be better off road just due to ground clearance. But I still have to give thw honda props for not getting stuck. Give it even more aggressive tires and 1 1/2" lift and you're golden.
My wife has a 2019 Ridgeline RTL-E. It has a great leather interior and is roomy in both rows. She loves it. She has 49,000 miles. We have had four recalls, the fuel pump the most serious one. Mostly reliable. One night the engine fan would not off off, I had to disconnect fuse so battery did not get drained, and replaced it next day. Otherwise pretty good. Handles and rides so much better than my Tacoma. I do recommend the Ridgeline.
Excellent review and episode as always!!! 😁
You're forgetting the Hyundai Santa Cruz has a bed-trunk as well! It's like 1/3 of the size, but its there, lockable, and has a drain!
My favorite quote “the only place the Maverick lacks is in bed space, towing and payload”. Then what do you buy a truck for?
Check the Ford Maverick specs. The Maverick can carry something like 25 sheets of 4x8 (1/2 " ) pressure treated plywood lying level with the tailgate down.
Have always had a honda, car or suv as my wife's car. I have always had ford trucks. Guess which one is more reliable. Hint,not the ford.
@@thebaldwonder421what? the wheel wells are only 42 inches apart on the maverick so no way it was laying flat in the bed
It lays on the wheel wells with the tailgate straps moved to level with the wells.
For the market it's in, its really perfect, compact truck perfect for city dwellers usually "weekend warriors" you can fit things here that you wouldn't want in your crossover SUV.
Great Mash-up. Good Work!
Honda;
1: Software update needed
2: Lift Kit
3: Better tires
4: Stronger and additional under body protection
Traxda, NoLo Designs, and Ridge Grapplers. The software...well...
@@rudymoralesjr If I remember right, the sand mode will let you spin tires all day long without cutting power and essentially locks the rear.
Awesome video boss👍🏼
In fact, the rear differential of the Ridgeline is an electronically controlled SHAWD system that can proportion power side to side in a variable fashion up to 100% and can overdrive the outside wheel in a turn up to 15% in turns. The Maveric's rear differential is cude in comparison. That being said, its no rock hopping system. It manages wheel slip and traction superbly well but within its specific temperature limitations which are modest.
really nicely done. I appreciate when you sit in the back seat, and especially a comparison like this. I have no need for off road worthiness, that being said I love the Ridgeline packaging but couldn't stand the 23 and below lacking a center console.... could not stand the pull down arms. I bought a 23 Maverick Hybrid in November and when it came down to it the interior room was great for the sizing and like you showed not a huge difference in the back seat, but the big winner for me was the hybrid powertrain. I am regularly getting over 40 MPG on a tank. That being said had the Ridgeline had a hybrid it would have been a harder decision.
The 24 Ridgeline has a big fat arm rest and console now.
@@BS-zg7dn yep, I like it
The Trailsport package doesnt add any offroad capabilities. Honda really needs to up date it so it adds a couple more inches of clearance and skid pads. The ridgelines AWD system is incredibly good. One of the best in the industry.
Clearly not as good as the Maverick Tremor AWD though, with the rear clutch locker.
The Maverick’s benefited from better tires, not a better AWD system.
@@atmartensand less weight 3700 vs 4500 pounds. 800 pounds is a lot
@@atmartens I disagree. The Honda has no way to lock the rear axle; the Tremor does. Otherwise, they are very similar AWD systems with a clutch based front to rear setup.
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Appreciate you guys! You are doing great reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍
Just bought a Trailsport. I will never take it off road after watching this!
I prefer the Honda and considering buying the next generation they come out with which should be more appealing to the eye!
ground clearance for the honda and is good to go
I just subscribed to your channel, your reviews and comparisons are real world and you really do a fantastic job of a fair comparison. I will be watching your videos going forward. Nice job keep up the good work Sir.
Thanks and welcome
Ridgeline with an extended cab and 6.5' bed would be much more interesting to me.
I have the extension gate that locks in. It isn't the same as having the bigger bed you're looking for but it's been enough for the few times I've used it.
Awesome showdown!! Thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed!
Love the vids. You and tfl are the only channels that break stuff which means you test it properly lmao. I know you worked there too
Great video...always enjoy the content. I own a 24 Maverick Tremor and love it. I liked the look of the Tremor and capabilities but honestly liked the BAP features are barely more than BAP with better rims/tires/capabilities and 25:48 resale value.
Ford needs to figure out 4K towing and maybe a little more payload for the Tremor.
Ridgeline significantly bigger, nicer ride I'm sure but not same size class IMO. A mini-Honda truck would be interesting. Someone besides Ford and Hyundai will take a swing at mini-truck and I love the segment and more competition will make it better. Need to keep it affordable though.
Wonderful review thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Honda= recreation , Ford = work
Wow I love the ramp to really see what’s going on under these trucks!
great comparison. Great video
First video I've seen of yours. Well done.
Traded my 23 Colorado Z71 for a 23 Ridgeline RTL and love it. Yeah I gave up clearance and torque, but for 99.9% of my daily driving, the Honda smokes the Colorado- the trunk alone is worth the admission price.
Glad he mentioned the nature of the power delivery (linear vs turbo) because I hit that same phenomenon in Colorado vs Ridgeline towing the same trailer up a small curved hill - I would have to gas, gas, gas then BOOM in the Colorado vs a much more linear delivery with Ridgeline.
Bith great trucks but love my Honda. Honestly impressed by the Maverick as well, looks like a hoot for off-road!
Excellent review. I love my 23 Ridgeline RTL E. Does everything I need it to do while being a very comfortable commuter.
Agreed and the V6 is the smoothest truck motor ive ever driven. The Ridgeline feels like a luxury SUV inside and the Maverick feels like a economy truck.
The Maverick seems to be more impressive than many of us thought they'd be. The downside is they have limited tow capability, but if you wanna tow, buy a bigger truck....even my 1987 Ford Ranger has a 2,000 pound towing capacity, only because Ford downrated the manual transmission equipped trucks back then...the automatics were rated for 5,000 pounds if I recall.
At least non Tremor Mavericks can be had with the 4k tow package.
@@dvader3263 The Hybrid doesn't offer it, and I don't think you can get it with the Fx4 package either if I recall.
@@wildbill23c Just checked, and weirdly, the FX4 package REQUIRES the 4k tow package !!
Fantastic video. I own a Ridgeline for exactly all the reasons you showed. It's a city, commuting, truck. It's not for hauling a boat, going bouldering, or driving off-road all the time; but it does those okay while being a fantastic on-road truck with great comfort. The Mavrick seems like a perfect compliment; something that's a little lower cost, a little less on the medium duty work; but a great option for people who want a budget truck that can do a little bit of everything or be a more serious off-road truck than the Honda. Great review; really great info and lots of good testing that we love to see.
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But yes mid size to compact
But the hybrid maverick is Actually a larger engine 2.5L compared to 2.0L Ecoboost
Thanks for having an open mind to any vehicle, and explaining why Jeeps used to be able to do ANYTHING (small, narrow, and light)! New subscriber here, and was afraid your channel was going to be another GO BIG or GO HOME! channel, but its not at all. Looking forward to more. PS - Im old, and our dealership used to carry tons of 4-cylinder, soft top, no back seat Jeeps (this was the YJ days) with no air, no big stereo, sometimes no carpet. Brand new they were just over $11,000. We took them right out to the river bottoms and they would go anywhere.
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My father-law has an 08 Ridgeline with 300k miles still drives it everywhere. I have a 24 Maverick (company car) on order but I would pick the Ridgeline if I had a choice.
The Honda 3.5 is an INCREDIBLY reliable engine. I have a 16 Acura RDX with the 3.5 V-6 with 90k miles and other than basic maintenance……not a wrench has been put on it!!
Fantastic comparison
Awesome test!
Great comparison of these two trucks. Really like the underside ramp views you provide. For me, the Maverick Tremor.
Excellent comparison!
Question, was there an after action on the Ridgeline? You mentioned a few times where you dragged the bottom on both vehicles. Was interested to see how the Honda did. Thank you.
I own a 2023 ridgeline. Best truck if you have kids! The 7.6 inch clearance is great for my kids with side boards. I dont do off roading but light gravel roads for fishing camping and such! But if you are hardcore rock climber then Taco or other more capable trucks.
The Maverick may be smaller and have questionably reduced load capacities(I have hauled and towed more lol as other Maverick chassis are rated). However for off-road ability there is not another comfy driving unibody vehicle that can hang with it aside from the Bronco Sport. The only fault it has is the rear bumper is too low and too easy to scoop dirt with.
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Trailsport also has softer springs n swaybars for more articulation shocks were upgraded for 2017 w more off road worthy components
Maverick is a mini/small truck. The Ridgeline is a mid-size truck. It'd be like comparing a Chevy Malibu (midsize car) to a Crown Vic (full size car). The Ranger Tremor would be the truck to go head-to-head with the Ridgeline.
With that said, good video and it showed how well the little Maverick did. But Ford should NOT have skimped with 'paper' undercarriage protection. They should have used the FX4 skid plates. Poor call there.
Ridgeline is very good in snow even with stock tires. I used to travel a number of times from Vancouver to Kelowna in heavy snowfalls and Honda proved to be a reliable all weather vehicle. Unstoppable, predictable truck in deep snow. Drives solid, I can put my road bike right behind front seats and my pricy Festool in the inbed storage out of sight.
The honda honda doesn't have a rear differential. It has a ring gear bolted to a "spool" with hydraulic clutch packs on either side between the spool and axles. They had that set up long before the maverick twin clutch rear.
I own the RTL , engine and trans made in the US and Engineered and assembled in the US .Ford Maverick 98% mage in Mexico . That said having drove the Maverick if I wanted a truck under $30,000 it's a good truck with a smooth quiet ride .
The Mav has no option of rear vents for passengers or pups. There is also no option of cooled front seats in the Mav. Both deal breakers for us in Florida. The Ridgeline is also much larger, so it may be a GMC Canyon AT4 for us just for the towing edge over the Ridgeline and a slight bit smaller for my garage. It checks all the boxes and to me looks much better than the Colorado and is worth the upcharge.
Great review, thanks.
Love my 2022 Maverick 2.0 and dont need off road capability but wish it had a little more towing 👍
I have a Maverick, sadly not the Tremor though. But I love it so far. 2 years 30,000 miles in.
This is a fantastic comparison. Both have front and rear independent suspension
Great show
i think of the maverick like i think of the sienna. can't see myself owning one any time soon, but i appreciate that they exist. and i appreciate the mav even more because you [could] spec it more affordably, unlike the sienna which may as well be unobtanium
Love my 21 black edition ridgeline. 2” leveling kit and 31” falken wilpeaks. Has almost 10” of ground clearance. Goes anywhere I point it ☝🏼
Very cool. Did the lift kit affect the way it drives? Does it pull now or shake at high speed? Where did you get the lift done?
Installed myself. I’m a gear head. It’s basically a strut extender that mounts to the top of strut/shock. Medal is design and is actually 2 pieces that scissor together. The back was the same. It’s the same kind of leveling kit for most other models of trucks. And because it technically a unibody with a built in frame. It lifts the entire vehicle about 2”. No difference in mpg or ride quality. This truck still drives like a Cadillac. Needed a alignment but that’s it
@@ridered6271 Nice. I lifted a Ram 4x4 a few years ago and it didnt ride near as good as factory but it also didnt bottom out on dips like the factory height did. On that I used a Bilstein leveling kit. Ill have to check out the different lifts for the Ridgeline. Good to hear it didnt affect the ride. Honda makes an excellent truck for my needs.
Very cool. Yeah it’s basically at the height it should have been. Somewhere around a stock f150. So drives very well
The Maverick is a beast of a little truck!
I took my 2019 BE in an off road with stock all season tires back in spring of 2022. Road was somewhat icy with slicky snow. There were uphill trails. It did awesome in terms of handling but I was extra cautious on bulgy terrains due to lack of ground clearance. I wish at some point, Honda would make a Ridgeline with a Tacoma-like ground clearance and maybe I would trade my 2019 for that.
The Firestone Destination tires on the Ridgeline are a good all season tire. I put the Falken wild peak tires on my 22 Ridge. HUGE difference in mud and snow.
I have a 2019 Ridgeline RTL AWD. I have taken it on muddy back roads, and it did great in mud mode. It also does great in snow. I have not tried it on sand, except in loose grave with sand mode. It did great! Due to the larger size, swinging tail gate, in bed trunk, and Made in USA, I definitely prefer the Ridgeline over the Maverick.
I bought a Trailsport and I love it, but the ground clearance is poor. I'll probably lift it after my warranty expires. The skid plate should go all the way across the belly, more like the Maverick as well. As for the recovery point, (Ridgeline) I thought about adding a custom strap that you can hook on before and after going offroad and have it buckle somewhere out of the way, however, people have pointed out that the recovery point is higher than the skirting, so a strap would probably cause some damage. So Honda needs to add some dedicated recovery hooks as well.
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Really good comparison. Just watch this vid and decide which one is right for you.