A fellow worker bought a 2019 because he needed something to haul a small trailer and he's not a truck guy. He absolutely loves his because it's car like, but does light truck duties just fine.

Having driven nothing but Ridgelines since 2005 (called a 2006 model) in my timber business, I was not at all surprised it scrambled up that hill. They are far more capable than most believe.

The perfect truck for those that doesn’t want a traditional truck

If Honda doesn't use this review, they're idiots. You approached this "truck" exactly like most of us would as an underwhelming contender in the segment...and I guarantee that extended off-road excursion changed a lot of minds. "Pleasantly surprised" perfectly personifies your review. Thx Sarah!

I have a 17 and it's an excellent truck for my uses. It tows my 4K travel trailer with ease, carries 4 large adults, gets great around town and highway fuel economy (not towing) of 21 and 29 mpg. The faster you go, the better the fuel economy. Living in New England, it's awesome in the snow. Easy to park, extremely reliable, fun to drive and looks great. Perfect for my use.

Just picked up my new Ridgeline. After watching this video I am even more pumped! SNT is amazing, intelectual, funny and attractive woman. Can't wait to put BFG KO2's T/A's on this Honda! Thank you so much for all you do SNT. We love you!

It made the hill because the Ridgeline has true torque vectoring. The torque vectoring also make the truck fun to drive on the road and handles very well when thrown in to turns.

The truck 75% of truck owners actually need...

Alot of people underestimated that truck, I really like it

I have a 2017 ridgeline I bought a couple years a go, I love it. Everything the 2021 has mine has. It is very comfortable, great mpg. Good power. The trunk, the tailgate. Great truck. That's right a truck.

The best review I ever seen about the Ridgeline. Well done Sarah

This is the best vehicle review I've seen. It covers all the aesthetic, mechanical, unique features, and performance characteristics at an appropriate level, while not wasting time on unnecessary stuff or information that's available from the manufacturer's site -- while being engaging, entertaining, and enjoyable. Making what might normally be a mundane review about a pickup truck with this high level of production value is a major accomplishment. Combine that with the revelation that Honda broke the mold for the vehicle segment in a way that brings important improvements to the typical body-on-frame approach, this presentation provides a 1-2 knockout punch for anyone looking to buy in this market -- very impressive! Should be the model for all reviews -- not just vehicles.

Honda's Vtec + Acura's Super Handling AWD = WIN, WIN!

That hidden trunk and pivoting tailgate are quite ingenious.

"You can't do real off road with a Ridgeline" Yea, OK. Really happy to see reviewers showing what these are capable of. Honestly, I can't understand why they aren't more popular. I love my 2019 sport. Near perfection for my use.

Thank you for this review. And thank you for saying what this truck is. Not everyone is hauling a 40ft gooseneck camper up a mountain. People are quick to say "that's not a truck because it's unibody" . The truth is it's the truck most people will use on a daily basis.

I have yet to see anyone anywhere on any review show a bone-stock Ridgeline's capability than the hill climb at about 16 minutes in. Wow. Sarah gets full credit for knowing exactly how to take a line and keep momentum going in the right places ... well done, and this video is literally helping Honda make at least one Ridgeline sale :-)

It warms my heart that Sarah has a happy dance. Granted, it was more of a "ow my feet are on fire" dance, but close enough

This is seriously the best Ridgeline review I've seen yet. A couple months ago I replaced my 2020 F150 5.0 supercrew 4wd with a '23 Ridgeline RTL. I downsized because I was tired of daily driving a school bus riddled with QC issues just so I could tow my 3,000lb boat/motor/trailer on weekends during the summer... I was also pretty done with the lack of quality from the big three overall, so I decided to try my first Asian. The Ridgeline tows great, it's damn stable, has no issues with slimy wet boat ramps, and it's hella comfy for long tows. Loving it so far.

Your enthusiasm makes these videos so enjoyable.

Sarah your look of uncertainty right before the brake test cracks me up every time, lmao.

I had a Ridgeline Black Edition - first year they had this body style. I loved that truck - but needed a bit more space so went to something larger. But the Ridgeline has a lot of great features! I miss the in-bed trunk more than anything!

Those dots are like "Oops we almost drilled into the rim. Well add about 8 more and we will call it a feature!"

I'm really glad you reviewed the new Ridgeline, it just keeps getting better and better. It is a niche vehicle, you can't really call it a car or a truck in the traditional sense. BTW, it's front wheel drive until it senses slip, and then transfers power appropriately. I've owned a 2008 for about eight years now, it's been super reliable, very comfortable to drive, and has proven itself many times over. When they first came out I thought they were really weird, but after owning one for some time now it's a great vehicle. A lot of thought and innovations went into it, things that domestic manufacturers should take note of.

Awesome you did a review on this, I just bought a 2021 RTL and I love it. You're totally right about it being its own thing and not competing with other trucks. It's like a Swiss army knife of vehicles 👍

You are therapy in an ofttimes weary world. Well done !

Hey Sarah, definitely one of your best off-road reviews you are so natural it looks like someone’s filming you’re having a great time but I know it’s a lot of work. Always thought those trucks were interesting that hidden trunk with the spare tire I love shit like that have a great one🐧🐧🐧👍

I really like these trucks. In reality, all I'll ever need as a home owner/diy'er.

The trunk actually has a drain plug, so you can fill it with ice and cans/bottles of your favorite liquid refreshments. Then just drain the water.

Really happy to see this review. I’m kind of a Honda person. What can I say… I’m on my fourth one. All have lasted well over 300,000 miles with regular service. Low cost, dependable, fun, pretty easy to work on.

*Honda should use this video in commercials.*

You forgot the mention that the “trunk” has a drain plug, so you could make it into a huge beer cooler!

Glad you got around to reviewing the Ridgeline. Especially enjoyed the time you spent under it. No other reviews did that. Thank you Sarah!

Sarah, the understeer may have been a matter of not enough "beans." If you stay in the throttle, the AWD system actually overdrives the outside wheels in a curve to minimize understeer. If you had alternating understeer/oversteer, you were probably right on the edge of triggering that feature.

Really enjoyed the picture-in-picture segment in the desert. I too am more impressed than I thought I’d be. Great review! 👍

My brother always said that the wagon was the 1960s-1970s version of the modern SUV. There is a ton of reasons to appreciate the ridgelilne as long as you accept it for what it is. My brother was also the one that used to lock me in the little trunk portion of our family wagon similar to the one in that Ridgeline bed. (Stares in to space reflecting on being the middle child...). Great video again; content, production quality, technical and practical proficiency. Right on.

I love the way you do your car reviews, Sarah - Especially that you are not shy to do proper off-road tests makes your tests so much better than other (maybe more famous) you-tubers who only ever drive their test cars on the road. The part when you put them on the lift to show the "underbelly" is just awesome too and put your tests even further ahead. - But the number one thing that no-one can beat, is your winning personality. You are top notch Sarah!

This is the truck more F-150 buyers should be driving. They aren't fooling anyone with a 5.5ft. bed in a 1/2 ton truck.

This is the best review I’ve seen of the Honda Ridgeline. 👍🏻

First, you did a terrific job reviewing the Ridgeline. I have a 2017 now and had a 2007. I was a little confused with your rating system as you really liked the truck but it didn't rate that well otherwise. Sometimes I wish it had more towing capacity, but otherwise it does haul a lot for a smaller truck (one of the best payload capacities in its class). My complaints are that the rear doors don't open wide enough on the 2017 and that the tailgate/door does not lock with the rest of the truck. Both of these issues can be fairly easily remedied.

You are a fricken riot girl! 🤣😂. Above all else my fav part of watching your videos is the braking tests. It’s quite apparent that you get your jollies most by slamming on those brakes as evidenced by how 99% of the time, you burst out with a hearty, genuine LOL!! Priceless!!

As others have said, the best review of the Ridgeline I've seen online. Well done and glad you had a blast with the truck!

Wow Sarah what an amazing review of the ridge line. You really looked like you were having fun with this one and I now have a new found respect for that truck. I too thought it was just a van with a bed.Your description of what Honda was going for I feel was spot on!! Thank you for all your hard work and I wish I could give the video two thumbs up!!

I was totally surprised how capable the Ridgeline is!

Great review. I'm sending this to my brother. He's been wanting a Ridgeline for some time now, I think he'll love the review you did.

I recently found out that GM is being sued for their 5.3 V8 truck engine. It is using way too much oil. I am now considering trucks like this one instead. Honda has a great record for dependability and quality that is worth the extra money. So thank you for the impartial and honest review.

Thanks Sarah for doing stuff in this truck that I likely will never try. Glad to know it's possible!

The swing out tailgate is pretty cool, and the trunk space below the bed is genius. Impressive review. Glad you didn't get yourself stuck in the trunk.

Dang Sarah is out there getting after it in the press truck.

I didnt get the idea of these trucks until I talked to a friend. If you live in the suburb, dont actually tow anything of significance, these are the vehicles for you. Probably do well with the over-landing crowd that dont really go offroad anywhere, but like fire roads and gravel trails. Honda made the Del Sol years ago, a FWD "sports car". This is essentially that idea in truck form.

Girl you are on fire. Great job. I'm on my second ridgeline. Absolutely love them.

I love the Ridgeline and have wanted one since the 2nd get came out- so I've seen alllllll the reviews on YT, and this is by far the best.

I just bought a 2021 Honda Ridgeline. It’s a nifty truck. It replaced my 2004 Ford Ranger that had 238,000 miles.

Wow, Sarah, this was very cool. I just bought a Ridgeline and I agree with you 100 percent. Thanks for the review. enjoyed it.

Definitely the best review ever. Entertaining and informative and well put together video with no BS. Great job.

You sold me on this! I been looking at the Honda Ridgeline, but your review made it clear that I should go for one! Thanks!

Nice review Sarah! I owned a 2013 Ridgeline Sport (same V6 @ 250 BHP and 5 speed auto) and loved that truck. It was the best riding truck I've every driven too. Great vehicle.

Very fun - u kept such an open mind & didn't let others' opinions bias your review of this "truck" - well done!

I just picked up a 2023 RL in Feb and found this video. I enjoy your reviews and sense of humor. Keep up the great channel.

Looks like we know what Honda did with all the left over Honda Element fenders.

Have an 08 Ridgeline, absolutely love it. Nice to know Sara gets it now.🥰

Best review on this truck yet. Ended up ditching the Insight and getting a 2023 Ridgeline RTL HPD. Love it!

Your knowledge and enthusiasm deserves my sub. Nice job 🤘🏻

Ive had my HPD for 2 and a half months and I love it! I just wish the “hpd package” actually gave it some off-road upgrades instead of just the bed decal and bronze wheels :/ this is by far the best review I’ve seen! Thanks for reviewing the ridgeline and putting it to the test!(:

If you don't need a truck to do some medium to hard off road driving, then this is a great "truck". It's utility is awesome and it is awesome in the snow if you live in an area that gets snow during winter. I decided on the Tacoma TRD Off-Road, but I was looking at the Ridgeline real hard. I just wanted the better off-road capability.

The only thing this truck can’t do over a half ton is towing more and carrying more weight in the bed. In return you get a more comfortable ride and better mpg. It can do everything else and that’s all most truck people need.

Great review…I absolutely love my 2019 RTL-T, it’s great in the city or even long drives. Handles fantastic.

That's a clever vehicle right there, Honda signature. Loved the video editing too Sarah, very nice.

"You could store a couple mountain bikes back here" - my first thought was "Bonus rifle storage location!"

This the best video because it was released on my Birthday. You crack me up. Killin' it Sarah.

One of the better reviews of auto/trucks I’ve seen. Thank you.

1:01 The head peaking over the bed freaked me out for a second!

I’m impressed, the way it took the hill !

Saeah, another impressive review in your own quirky style. I really enjoyed the underbody segment.......its surprising the amount of interesting information/details you can find there!! From the smile on your face, I'd say this truck surprused you & gave you some fun too!! Keep up the great work. 🤗

Great work on the Ridgeline, thanks for your efforts!

Great review, Sarah. After seeing your review, it's apparent that the Ridgeline is way better than I expected. You've also coined a new term that will come to be known as a Sarah-ism! "Plood." Keep up the great work.

1:13 James May never misses a chance to photo bomb.

Great review! I bought that exact same truck in Radiant Red a month ago and I agree with most everything in your review. Spot on.

Honda does not need to apologize for their ridgeline trucks, it's powerful, put well together, fine craftsmanship and fuel efficent. It needs to hold on to the v6 (No 4 cylinder!) and needs a panoramic sunroof to the most complete mid size truck ever!

Had not even considered a Ridgeline until watching this. Was looking at Tacoma mainly for light duty Truck chores. Well done and a fun review to watch too.

Fun fact this year the hood is made of steel as opposed to the last year was aluminum from the Honda Pilot Stock

YES!!!! The signature Sarah seat bolster test.

Another excellent review. And the dancing just adds to your genuine approach to being awesome. Thank you.

I love my 2017 Ridgeline and I just ordered a 2021 replacement that is coming with those bronze wheels. They are growing on me. It’s perfect for my needs.

I love the subconscious Penguin Wings when you announce the Penguin score. :)

The hill reaction - hah! That was great. I’m impressed. I have a RAM Rebel and was embarrassed at how quickly it got stuck on a gravel driveway. Locked in the rear axle and it still just sat there and spun. Had to use full on 4-wheel drive. On a gravel driveway.

Excellent review. Ridgeline Hybrid will be the perfect Commuter/Homeowner Truck. Thank you Sarah.

I just loved your face right before you hit the breaks! Spicy breaks! 🌶☘️

Thank you, Sarah. I've often wondered about real changes that Honda has made to the Ridgeline over the years. Mine is a 2006 and lacks most of the electronic wizardry. I bought it in a rush to replace my F150 which was totaled by a nasty weather event. After 15 years and tons of snow seasoned with tons of salt, the Ridge has proven to be the most reliable truck that I have owned. Now that I am old, I expect that this is the last truck for me. I've done routine maintenance and the A/C needed a recharge last year. That's it. It always starts and it's still comfortable on the road. That's really what trucks are about. I have no interest in replacing it. Now, I will go out and give it the beans... again.

Great review! You're my go to for truck reviews these days.

Awesome video Sarah! Honda has stepped up their pick up truck game big time!

Nice to see some old tech coming back. GM, Ford, Chrysler and other cars had dual action tailgates on their wagons starting with Ford in 1966 that they called “The Magic Doorgate” lmao. Pretty cool but the clamshell rear gates on the 70s Caprice Estate wagons were my favourite.

I put a battery in my 2004 Honda Pilot yesterday, and with only 216,000 miles on it after sitting 5 years, it fired right up after cranking about 15 seconds.

Thanks in part to your review, got myself a 2022 Ridgeline. Keep it up!

Congrats for not falling into the stupid debate about whether it is or isn't a truck most reviewers fall prey to. It's advantages all stem from it not being a traditional truck. It's more than enough of what a truck needs to be to meet most people's needs, but at $40k its a bit pricey. It will be really interesting to see how the new 2021 Ford Maverick stacks up against the Ridgeline given both are not traditional trucks. And the Maverick should be less expensive. I look forward to that review.

As always, love your dead-pan sense of humor! 🤣 🤣 🤣

Definitely my favorite garage dwelling Sarah. A turbo in the Ridgeline would be awesome. Get a bit more towing if you had the turbo.

An attractive and knowledgeable woman reviewing one of the must underrated vehicles on the road. Thanks Sarah! Glad I found your review 😍I love my Ridgeline

Like how you focused on the performance of the vehicle. I’m looking for a mid sized truck but haven’t decided yet. Thanks for the video.

Thats ok Sarah ! Those are just Honda haters. I'm sure that when Ford sends out their unibody front drive Maverick they will be glad to call it a proper truck ! Just because Ford built it