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..

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!

This might be one of the best reviews on KZfaq 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.

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.

Even more impressive for the maverick is the fact it did the course after the Honda had tore it up.

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

Great comparison. Nice to see the lil maverick in action. It has more capability than I thought. TK FTW!!

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.

Love the variety of trucks being tested on the channel. Anyone can own a truck!

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.

The difference between these two is every Ridgeline has a great AWD, only Maverick Tremor trim has great AWD.

I'm a Ridgeline convert. 2023 RTL-E. It's a fantastic truck.

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.

Man, the current, old Ridgeline is so good, I absolutely cannot wait for the next Gen on the Pilot platform !! Cmon Honda!!

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!!

The Maverick just seems like a good peoples truck. It does just enough at the right price.

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

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.

Great video. I own a 2024 Tremor and this made me feel good! Thank you.

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.

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.

Love your unbiased videos. Just the facts and your honest opinions. Thank you

Exactly the comparison I’ve been searching for! Thank you.

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!

As a maverick owner, I was curious what you would say in this video. Honestly I wouldn't switch to a Ridgeline because it has nothing my maverick can't do. Also to clarify one of the things you got wrong, not every maverick was made in Mexico. I do have a first production before anyone asks. Never had any major issues. It has preformed better than I expected. I bought it, not expecting to tow and I've done a ton of it. You also get into cost, I never considered a Ridgeline because they are way too expensive. Considering that it's a midsize truck but it is comparable to the compact trucks, tells me that it's not worth that price tag.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Maverick floor length is 54 inches, not 48 inches. As anyone will say, 6 additional inches is pretty good.

The comparison I didn't know I needed. Nicely done.

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.

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.

Thanks Steve for this video and comparison!!

Best truck channel on the internet! Love your videos. I think it might be time to upgrade from my Ecosport 🤣

4:20 Santa Cruz has one. Nice bonus storage. Water tight with a water drain very cool.

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

Excellent review and episode as always!!! 😁

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 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.

Great Mash-up. Good Work!

First video I've seen of yours. Well done.

Nice video! I really enjoyed it 👍🏽

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.

Ridgeline with an extended cab and 6.5' bed would be much more interesting to me.

Awesome video boss👍🏼

Appreciate you guys! You are doing great reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍

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.

My name too is Steve, i own the Maverick lariat from original preorder back in 22. Awesome truck as long as u not looking to lug anything it wasnt designed for.

29:35 We all hate the electro-nannies. Please Manufacturers, let us shut them off.

Wow I love the ramp to really see what’s going on under these trucks!

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.

Awesome showdown!! Thanks for the video!

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.

Wonderful review thank you!

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.

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.

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.

Fantastic comparison

great comparison. Great video

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!

I have a Maverick, sadly not the Tremor though. But I love it so far. 2 years 30,000 miles in.

Excellent comparison!

Nice review 👍 I have on too many Fords, never again. 200 is in our garage and I couldn't be happier .

Great Video, that Mav looks solid, really like it, not interested in RL but good comparison video.

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.

I had a maverick as a rental for work. Normally we use our 4x4 silverados with all terrains for the type of terrine we traverse. That maverick went over everything with no drama, it was shocking. The contractor I was supervising was shocked when it just kept going and he kept getting stuck in his half ton lol.

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 don't think that hook on the Ridgeline would hold up to a real recovery, it's probably just there to tie it down in shipping.

Awesome test!

This is a fantastic comparison. Both have front and rear independent suspension

As a lifted F150 owner on 35's I've ALWAYS loved both these trucks! Different tools for different purposes... A little leveling kit on either of these really makes a difference in looks and capability!

I have a 2023 Bronco Sport Badlands, which underneath is very very similar to the Maverick Tremor. Same engine, same rear clutch unit, just better suspension and a taller ride due to factory lift. It’s got just a bit more clearance and much better approach departure angles than the tremor but the powertrain is not the issue. It’s clearance. I went overlanding with a group last year and my Bronco was keeping up, and even doing BETTER than some Taco’s on 33’s that were getting stuck on a sharp incline. I never got stuck going up a sharp gatekeeper but most Tacomas I was running with did. However, that being said, because of its low ground clearance I completely taco’d my exhaust and had to limp back home because it was rubbing against my driveshaft. Had to wire it to the frame away from the driveshaft which was a pain to trail fix. To this day I swear by the Maverick Tremor/ Badlands capability, but its ground clearance is a very strong downside. Even with a lift it will never get close to the flexibility a body on frame vehicle can have with tire sizes and lift/ suspension upgrades. I’m actually currently looking at a Bronco 2 Door Wildtrak just because I want something that won’t make me get sweaty palms when presented with more challenging terrain that I can blow up my underside.

Love my 2022 Maverick 2.0 and dont need off road capability but wish it had a little more towing 👍

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.

Great show

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.

Finally someone on a Maverick review gave me the actual bed depth which is important! Now I can confirm that I can load my cargo upright with the hard tonneau cover in place.

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Really good comparison. Just watch this vid and decide which one is right for you.

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.

I have a 23 Ridgeline. A comfortable “lifestyle SUV” that meets all my needs. Great review man.

Solid review. Did you mention the as configured weight for each vehicle?

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.

Fun content! Subscribed!

You pushed these trucks harder than anyone else so far! 👍 now my truck can stay clean lol

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!

Should have used the Ford Ranger for a more apples to apples comparison, it would blow the Honda away.

Doesn't the Santa Cruz bed have the same but smaller bed storage as the Ridgeline?

I prefer the Honda and considering buying the next generation they come out with which should be more appealing to the eye!

You had me at off-road model.

ground clearance for the honda and is good to go

Pretty good comparison but to be fair to the Honda, in the mud trail test, you slow walked the Honda and even stopped and rested it in the water before slow walking it vs plowed the ford through it with all the momentum. I’d like to see if the Honda would have done the same had you plowed it through also. Other than that great job on putting both trucks through the test.

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.

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.

Didnt mention the tailgate option to angle up and support 4x8 sheets, kind of an important feature

I own a Ridgeline, love the truck, but no way I’m taking it through that. 😂. Looked at the Maverick, but they are just too small. I’m a big guy. Thought about buying a Ranger, but like how the Honda drives. Ford has stepped up their game and gotten serious about off roading. I own a 2023 Bronco and that thing impresses me every time I take it on a trail.

Ford is just better for building off road truck we just need to see Ford raptor r and the ranger raptor for his just better