Sam, great drag race comparison. Best channel on KZfaq period! Very diversified and super interesting~! I love the direction you are taking the channel. Thanks for the continued fantastic no bull content. You're doing a great job! Knocking on the door of 100K Subs! Well done brother. Happy Holidays.

This is the original reason I bought my ridgeline; drag racing.

The Honda Ridgeline is built in Lincoln, Alabama and the Hyundai Santa Cruz is built in Montgomery, Alabama, you just watched a drag between two Alabama made trucks.

Ridgeline is known for its reliability and longevity. It can haul and tow a reasonable amount of weight. Two totally different class of vehicles.

RL weighs 500lbs more with the same HP but has a super low 1st gear on that ZF9. The results make sense

thank you Sam for the drag race. I love this channel cause it drag racing the cars that we can afford, not some supercars.

I'd like to see a minivan drag race. Pacifica vs Odessey, Sienna, and Carnival.

That 3.5 vtec defies logic. The RL is less aerodynamic, heavier, has less power, less torque, slower shifting transmission, and yet it still beats the SC all the way up to 75mph or so when the SC passes. Absolutely nuts.

A lot of people confuse "turbo lag" on modern vehicles for what is really happening. Manufacturers use turbos so small that they spool up in an instant and with a brake boost start some boost is already there. The computer actually brings boost on very slowly intentionally in 1st gear to help with traction and limit drivetrain abuse. Its easily seen using an OBDII scanning tool. You might be giving the vehicle 100% throttle but the computer tells it only 40% then slowly builds up.

It’s interesting to me to see the Ridgeline build torque early and then it flattens out so by the time the Santa Cruz gets through the turbo lag and starts building power it’s over for the Ridgeline. Great channel I enjoyed this.

Would like to see Honda Odyssey vs Chrysler Pacifica or Honda Odyssey vs Kia carnival

I'll pick that sweet sounding J35 and reliability all day.

The J35 is a testament to great Honda engineering.

Great race, I was actually pretty curious about this one. Keep it up Sam!

Love the Picture in Picture during the races. Your channel keeps improving!

Please please sonata 1.6T vs accord 1.5T!!!

The Santa Cruz 4th gear around 40mph is the money spot, Santa Cruz owner. Also turn of traction control major difference in take off. Hyundai has an amazing traction control system which limits the get up and go off stop lights.

The Ridgeline is seriously one of the most comfortable vehicles I've driven. If I actually needed an SUV or truck, I'd highly consider buying one.

Those 3.5 Honda V6s are pretty quick for what they are. The Ridgeline just weighs about 300 lbs more and has way less torque in this case

Nice review keep up the good work Sam

Omg. Can’t wait for this. Next up, maverick.

Brake torque a DCT that doesn't have launch control built-in and it'll dump the revs once you release the brakes to preserve the transmission especially on Hyundai Kia products with the long warranty

Hi bro. Sam Nice explnation about the two cars and excellent drag race u done .. My suggestion to add Braking and horn sound to your test .. Funally thanks a lot for your efforts and best regards Hyn. & Gen. Fanboy ❤️

After picking up one of these, I stopped off and got my hair and nails done. The box was great for my receipts. Proof these are in fact, trucks.

Be nice to see you guys swap vehicles and repeat the tests, due to different driving styles, reaction times etc... Thanks for the tests, that Santa Cruz looking intriguing.

I will take HONDA reliability, & I can't believe I'm saying this but, torque. I feel like the Ridgeline to be faster in the real world because on the Dig races the Santa Cruz didn't even pass the Ridgeline till 135k an hour or so. That's over 80 mph here in the US and no truck should be going that fast anyway in normal conditions

sam what kind of camera do you guys use in and outside the vehicles? I like it when you guys mount a small camera in the interior on the sunroof. I want to vlog in my vehicle.

Great video!! 🔥🔥 Not surprising results though, considering the fact that the Honda weighs more by few hundred pounds and naturally aspirated. Would love to see a brake test from 60 to 0.

Great video as per usual. Would love to see the GV70 2.5T vs Acura RDX !!! shopping around, 1-2 on my list. Cheers

Santa Cruz is smaller than a Ridgeline, it’s just like comparing a Tucson with Pilot.

My prediction is: From a standing start, it's a toss up, but from a roll, the quicker shifts of the Santa Cruz's DCT will be the determining factor. That said though, the SC isn't really even classified as a mid-size truck. Still really looking forward to this one.

I like the fact that Hyundai has added port injection along with their GDI so carbon build up on the valves should not be a problem when the miles are racked up.

As outdated as the Ridgeline interior is, I'd pick the Ridgeline's interior over SC interior all day for the better ergonomics. Ridgeline has real switches for climate controls, not that capacitive crap.

Awesome matchup. I was wondering how the new Santa Fe would perform and I’m pretty impressed. It would’ve perfect if it didn’t have that turbo lag at the beginning, but can have it all at that price range.

Honda is an actual truck, Hyundai is a car with a unusual trunk. No comparison…

Launch the Ridgeline in Sand mode then toggle to normal right away.....

i really liked this, i still want the honda even though its slower... but it was nice to see where it stood next to something with a better power to weight ratio.

Ridgeline is still the better truck in every way that matters. Front seat room is way better, you even get your own armrest. Back seats are roomier and more comfortable AND the back seat storage is way better with the seats flipped up. The bed is longer, wider, AND has no wheel arches eating up space. The door-swing tailgate, nuff said. Even the in-bed trunk is twice as big. The price isn't even that far apart. A top line Cruz = RTL trim - within a few thousand dollars. - Look, I WANTED to like the Cruz. In fact the Ridgeline wasn't even on my shopping list. Than I saw the Cruz in person. Dam, that bed is tiny. I'm sure there's a few people out there that will find it 'fuctional', but coming from a 6' Ford Ranger bed - I won't be one of them. I think back to the last 20 years of pickup ownership - and the tiny Cruz bed would have let me down at least 75% of the time. You seriously need to see both in person before getting excited about the Cruz.

Someone at work has a ridgeline with “TRUCKISH” as the license plate lol

Love your Red Bull vest, Sam!

The duct doesn’t do well with break torque. Engage the center “locker” and just floor it for the best time

Do you guys have the VW Amarok V6 in Canada?. It would be interesting do to a comparo between the Amarok and the Honda Ridgeline. Keep doing those great drag and roll race.

Damn... So many Honda fanboys in the comment section here O_O. Relax guys, It is 0-60 and not reliability test lol.

Nice video. Could be nice if show in the screen the speedometer while you run

I wonder if pushing the awd button would help with the start on the SC

That launch on the Santa Cruz reminds me of my Elantra 2022 N Line. Absolutely terribly launching vehicles.

Regarding the lag, I don't own a Santa Cruz as yet. Trying to decide between the Limited & SEL Premium that is available here in US. But, I do own (wife's vehicle) a 2022 Santa Fe Limited with the same 2.5T engine & 8 speed DCT. It does not appear to have any lag at the line whatsoever! I thought I wanted a Honda Ridgeline for myself until I bought our Santa Fe - and my wife let me drive it some! I thought the 2.0T in our 2015 Santa Fe was fast - but the 2.5T paired along with the 8 speed DCT - I am like WOW! Auto Engine Stop (override) switch - I simply can't understand why Hyundai did not incorporate this into the Santa Cruz! Just like this drag race presentation - there are simply times I just don't want the engine to stop! Then, there are other times - especially when giving a fast-food order - that I want the feature. With that said, I am just going to keep driving my current truck and wait another year and hopefully Hyundai will incorporate this feature and also realize their short-coming regarding the passenger seat adjustments (Santa Fe Limited has 8-way power adjustment for driver and passenger) - AND PUT THE DAMN KNOBS BACK ON FOR THE INFOTAINMENT CENTER!

Wow nice matchup!

Maverick vs Santa Cruz next? I'll still buy the honda ridgeline though.

Because a drag race between pick ups is really useful.

The Hyundai Santa Cruz is just a SUV with the back cut out and a small truck bed is made into the vehicle, like a Subaru Brat.

Really wish Honda would come out with a Performance Ridgeline. Something kinda like what Toyota does with the Tacoma TRD Pro.

That's what I like about the Ridge great off a red light to green 👍

Wait 5 Years. Honda's and Toyotas still working in excellent conditions after years.

Hey Sam, great video. But is there any chance you could turn the beeping sound down when text appears on screen? It's a little loud and gave me a headache 😆

Turbo lag is a death nail for me. It's irritating city driving.

Interesting, but the Ridgeline wins where it counts for more people - tow rating, payload, and GVWR over 6K allows section 179 deduction.

Imagine if Honda ever makes a V6 TURBO Ridgeline...

Need to do some Gene splicing between these one and the FMav, that would be a good truck.😍. I like the exterior of the SC, simple interior of FM, and the size and utility/AWD of the RL. Bring something out that has all that combo in a Hybrid in the price of the FM Lariat and I will get 2. Cheers

Maybe we all have our versions of being beating by a lot . A close race is less than a car length in my opinion. Mind you the 2.5t Santa Fe has a sub 6 sec 0-60 with the htrac

It looked like you passed him at 145 kmh (90mph)… was your conclusion that the Ridgeline won the 0-60 but lost the 1/4 mile?

Nice! Maverick vs Cruz!

When are you going to race the Ford Maverick (2.0) ??

You can tell whoever is driving the Honda was not accelerating the whole time.

Very interesting!!

I wonder how long that Hyundai turbo engine will last

I am happy to see the comparison but this is not a midsize battle. These are completely different sized vehicles. The Ridgeline is more than a foot longer and 700 lbs heavier.

I recently received my whits SC Limited. Personally I feel white is the best color for the Santa Cruz. It's SURPRISINGLY quick from a roll. From a dig hyundai has programmed the launch so that it preserves the dct. It won't do any hard launches. But whatdouknow. It ain't a race car. I used to own a MK7 GTI and the Santa Cruz accelerates even harder than it when passing cars on the freeway.

And that is why naturally aspirated engines are better. No turbo lag.

How many quarts of oil did the Hyundai burn during filming of this segment...?

9 out of 10 times, i prefer good acceleration over top speed when doing some harrowing pull onto a highway in front of traffic. Good comparison though.

The old adage "No replacement for displacement" goes out of the window. The Santa Cruz looks even better in person. I think it will sell well.

Was the eco button turned off .

Fun comparison. Personally I will always go for the reliability of a normally aspirated engine, and those DCTs are usually a problem waiting to happen. The other factor is what you need / want the vehicle to do, i.e. do you need a higher towing or heavier payload capacity etc.

I bought a Santa Cruz, it isn’t a pickup truck and I didn’t expect it to be. Sport mode the gauges turn red so you know it means business.

there are several "modes" for the ridgeline , eco, normal, sport,. Each primary mode has normal, mud, snow and sand as well .

I really would like to see Maverick 2.0t vs Ranger 2.3t and Santa Cruz vs either of them.l

Did he not put the ridgeline in sand mode combined with sport mode?

I wouldn't call a vehicle technologically advanced when the AWD system is very dumb. The iVTM-4 found in the RL is in another level. The SC is getting stuck in places that an RL will walk out.

Is the ridgeline heavier?

2020 Maxima vs 2016 Tlx battle of the v6s would be sick

I think the turbo lag is more a lag in your right foot. You seem to be about a second and a half behind in your reaction time to other truck.

Here for the intro😎

“I expected the ridgeline to be buses behind but that was very close” Hyundai proceeds to put a bus on the Honda

After the lag the turbo is a beast !!

Can y’all do Hyundai Sonata nline vs audi Q5

Santa Cruz vs Ranger ? Maybe F150 2.7 ecoboost too!

Well The Honda engine is one of the most reliable engines in the world. Also the Ridgeline has 7% more interior space and 22% more cargo space. Not in the same class

How much bigger is the Santa Cruz over the Toyota hilux?

Awesome

that slight edge in 1/4 mile won't make a difference when it's always at the dealer for repairs. lol.

Santa Cruz reminds me of Subaru Baja in 2022

I expect every pickup truck are specifically designs as a utility vehicle and it is seldom to be race cars although naturally aspirated engines have any life expectancies to endure long lasting general purpose comprising only with hyperutectic pistons without damaging its components if runs for normal uses 🤣😂

The lighter weight of the Hyundai makes the difference

This was the most wasted test ever. People don't shop trucks to race. It's about off roading, towing, and snow driving.

I feel very confident that after 6 years of ownership, the Honda is going to be in much better condition than the Hyundai. Honda is just a better engineered vehicle. IMHO.

You'll have to re do this. With 23, feel like that's the sluggish transmission recall they hadb

I realize that the "winner" of the race is the Santa Cruz. However, IMO turbo lag is the worst Achilles heel when you get yourself into a driving situation where you need to get up to speed and out of the way quickly to avoid a collision. We might have moments where we accidentally pull out in front of oncoming traffic that is driving quicker than we may have realized, etc - and turbo lag is not what you want to occur in those precious few seconds after hitting the accelerator.

I think the Santa Cruz is going to win. Turbo + lighter weight.

Спасибо за обзор. Привет из России.