As much as I want to hate it I kind of like the ridgeline. The last naturally aspirated v6 instead of a 4 cylinder turbo. Plus it’s a Honda. It’s will go forever like the older Toyotas.

The Ridgeline is the best mid-sized pickup available period. No, you do not need a body on frame mid-sized truck. 1% of all mid-sized truck owners take the vehicle off road so why live with the terrible ride unless your ego needs that. What other mid-sized truck can carry 4x8 sheets of drywall in the bed? None. What other mid-sized truck has a trunk? None. What other mid-sized truck has a naturally aspirated V6? None. What other mid-sized truck has lane keep assist, emergency autonomous braking, etc. as standard feature? None. What mid-sized truck can carry 5 people 'comfortably' while being able for flip the seat up to create a huge storage area? None. It's interesting how people justify 5/4 scale trucks and body-on-frame mid-sized trucks by what others might think about them.

Best way to describe the RidgeLine, Truck-enough, it delivers to the all-purpose target group. Those wanting serious off road or serious tow, should focus on vehicles that deliver that offering.

I drove one and was sold on it. They are comfortable and practical.

I tow a small camper (2,900 lbs). The RL offers plenty of tow capacity for my needs. The RL actually offers more real world payload than other midsize trucks. I will purchase a shell to secure camping gear, so I want about 1500 lbs of payload. I also value reliability, safety, etc. I think the rear seat area is roomy for the class and functional with the 60/40 flip up seats. In addition, the multifunction tail gate and in bed trunk are unique. I also prefer the RL’s AWD system to part-time 4WD systems. I am not a major off-roader and so the RL’s AWD system will more than handle forest services roads while camping. The downsides for me with the RL. Exterior - attractive, but a bit pedestrian. Interior - attractive, but a bit dated. LOL. It is not a as badass as the Tacoma TRD OR, or the Frontier Pro4X, or the Colorado Trailboss, or the Ranger FX4, or the Jeep Gladiator. If I end up buying an RL at the end of 2024, it will probably be the TrailSport trim. BTW, great video. Informative!

I just bought a base model... a sport trim model... beautiful red... rides like a Cadillac not a truck.. I don't care what people call it I love it

Hope I can get mine this year! Great video by the way :)

The wheel bearings, ball joints , knuckles etc are 18% heavier than the minivan.

The 2024 Ridgeline is not currently on sale. There’s a recall already on the new Honda trucks. Apparently they have an electrical problem with a rear wiring harness. Just found out yesterday.

You said under powered for you but truck king tow test showing it beating the more powerful 310hp Frontier! Cheers

Will be my next vehicle. Everyone one i know that owns one loves it. Will also be my 1st "truck" ever. Any thoughts on the VCM? I hear it has issues at 100k.

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Lower power means more longevity

I hate it when companies reserve the best looking grills for the higher trim level making the rest of their lineup look like trash tarnishes the name