Jimo368 this is untrue. Honda was born from the merger of Honshumura Fishworks and Damaribuchi Heavy Manufacture Concern. They are a renown detergent manufacturer, and built their delivery vehicles in-house originally. The vehicles proved to be so reliable that Honda decided to sell them to the public.

@@The13point1 Thanks. I didn't want to eat my popsicle fast to type something similar

Thank You For Your Service..........You are Appreciated.

Thank you for your service. God blessed

G-D Bless You

Phillip Yeager God bless you,and thank you for your service Phil.The Ridgeline is an excellent alternative to body on frame pickups which,it sounds like,you don’t need anymore.

Phillip Yeager You rock!

Much less complicated then the new turbo ecoboost crap too

Hey, Phillip! Did you end up purchasing a Honda Ridgeline? I’m really considering buying a 2021 model!

@@Painfulwhale360 I own a 2017 RTL-E so one trim level below the black edition. That said it has all the options apart the black everything outside and the red inserts on the seats which I couldn't live with. No complaints, no issues just regular maintenance. I call it a "sports truck" because of the way it drives in all weather conditions thanks to awd torque vectoring and the sweet 3.5 V6 vtec yoo! If I were to point out few things it would had to be the suspension noise is coming inside the cabin on potholed roads, there is a annoying rattle noise from the driver side door around the grab handle and if you have a bed cover the bed itself is on the shallow side.

What are some of the trucks you've owned over the years? And which one, or ones, would you say you've enjoyed?

@@Painfulwhale360 No not yet

maximus9401 stop watching

Lol

It’s the perfect car for a woman or a man-woman

Don't make the mistake of driving one. It''ll increase your "want factor" to 10.

@@socialoracle Only if you are a woman or a man who carries a purse.

+Justin Kannard Wow thanks thats good feedback

Justin Kannard EMAW!

I like the "matter of fact" no BS style. Pretty much nailed it. It's really the truck most people need, that own trucks based on features they don't really use. Like heavy towing or rock copping they never really do. What's weird is some people that have an almost religious hatred of them and proclaim "It's not a real truck." How is it any different from a suburban housewife with a massive SUV with a single child? Lot of people are missing out on a truck that will fulfill most of their needs but want features they'll seldom use in a "real" body on frame truck.

One year late but I'd love the long version of this story, either in comment or video form.

That is so awesome!!

Did you get one?

@@ihateoutube yep. 4 months into ownership now.

@@jermainejpshepherd2778 As good as the geese says? I think my dad would like one of these.

@@m1l3s27 it honestly is. Now granted, the only thing I haul around is 2 crockrockets on a motorcycle trailer but it works for me as it's not a "work" truck of sorts.

How do you like it so far? Do you regret it?

Totally noticed that lol!

Honda sensible pick up

its hideous though

"But I live on a farm and have to tow 52 millions for a living bruh", get a real fuckin truck

Sell or trade in yours...easy..

That model is even uglier than the one in this video.

I have an 07 and I love how it looks and drives

hiptech This is exactly what I was saying. Honda never put the Ridgeline in the 1/2 ton truck arena but ppl are constantly comparing it to a much bigger, much more capable vehicle. It's like comparing a Nissan Micra to a 350Z or a minivan to a school bus, it's insane!

I agree with you, honda truly out did themselves when they made this truck, but the problem many people have with it is the unibody design, which compared with similar vehicles it's not a problem at all and in fact probably one of the best overall unibody innovations. The issue arises when comparing the vehicle, although this is technically considered a mid-size truck it really can't be compared in the category. This may have a bed and "truck like features" in reality it's hardly a truck at all, in the end it's just a larger glorified crossover modified to be slightly more tow and off road capable, so like the comment before mine mentioned comparing this to a proper truck is like comparing a Hyundai tiburon to a mustang gt. IMO this isn't a truck and shouldn't be compared to one, however it does offer the same practicality of a truck without the sacrifice and that is what makes it a perfect option for people looking for the same practicality without the harsh sacrifices.

hi Matthew Clark,hows your ridgeline so far? what trim and how much you paid for it? any issues so far?i am thinking to buy ridgeline too,watched almost reviews but just performances,no ones mention downsides yet,related engines and transmission on honda ridgeline.

www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/138-second-generation-ridgeline-2g-2017/ all the info you could need, postives and negatives.

The Polymath what makes you think no one else caught that?

The Polymath Of course I saw it. But why would anyone comment? Isn't that a completely normal thing to carry around in your trunk, glove box, or cup holders? It's kinda like having gasoline in your gas tank...

After that I knew, I have to watch this whole video now

Most of us saw it. I also saw Lactation, which I thought was even stranger than hotdogs and man sized condoms.

Oh I saw it and laughed my ass off! Weanies and rubbers and box wine! What can go wrong? Oh and mood music pumped thru the truck bed

Because it's not ego satisfying enough

It’s kind of ugly too be honest, looks like a mini van with a bed. Other than that Honda keeps barking up the wrong trying to market this thing to truck guys that simply don’t want.

kadie1414 and a Ram Rebel.

Ridgeline payload 1,455 to 1,586 lbs Tacoma payload 1,120 to 1,620 lbs Tundra payload 1,520 to 1,730 lbs It depends on how they’re optioned.

James Buckey yep but once you go crew can in Tacoma and tundra none of those higher numbers apply. Those are for single/ext cab only which when compared to ridgeline is not apples to apples since ridgeline is only available with 4 doors

It’s just ugly

kadie1414 Might want to check that. The Tundra CrewMax’s payload is 1,520 to 1,660 lbs. Tacoma crew cabs are 1,120 to 1,505 lbs. Also, Toyota doesn’t make a single cabs anymore.

I call them the mini-peen set.

My wife has a ridge-line and loves it. She wanted a truck that didn't feel like a truck as she was coming from a 2011 Pilot . I myself drive a canyon partly because i need the towing capacity and i prefer the truck like ride. I don't get the hate they are both capable trucks they are just different.

Why did they need to make it a CRV up front. I just don't understand what the target market is they were going for. It's like the truck you get when your wife doesn't like trucks.

I base my decisions heavily on logic, I determine my needs and like utilitarian type stuff, this vehicle ticks all the boxes for me, but then I've been thru all the macho bullshit growing up, all the time and money wasted mud riding in jacked up gas guzzling loud 4x4s , getting stuck up to the headlights, breaking ujoints and axles. Getting 12 mpg, towing huge trailers, tickets speeding ect ect, at 61 years old I have little desire to do any off-roading, I like peace and quiet, I like 28 mpg, I keep a low profile, I like smooth quiet ride and practicality. I had a Lexus Ls400 and it was the quietest and smoothest ride I've ever experienced the Ridgeline is the second smoothest ever. I can understand why a young man would try to measure his manhood with a thing, something external instead of internally, but when you get to be older you get tired of superficial bullshit and just want things that work and work well that describes my Honda Ridgeline. I bought a new one in 2017 and loved it, it works as dependably as a home appliance. I took it for granted after awhile. I traded it for a Jeep Wrangler because the wife and I planned to tow it behind an rv when we retired. Long story short I immediately missed the Ridgeline and hated the two door jeep as a daily driver. I just traded the jeep for a used 2017 awd Ridgeline and couldn't be happier.. my first Ridgeline was two wheel drive and it felt more squirrelly when I would get on it, it would spin the front wheels but got great milage. The awd is very stable and just goes.... gets about 1mpg less but gives me more capability.. I think those that can accurately understand their needs of a vehicle and check their ego at the door will be amazed at the functionality of this truck/car or whatever you choose to call it.. life is to short to drive something based on image, go for substance....

+Ron OBlack Glad it turned out better than others hopefully it helps some.

He might be working at a Honda stealershit

Think the main thing is he uses his lift, and throw some shade here and there. If he started talking more, I’m almost certain people would find a way to complain about that too

That's why you got jack now.

He's like that in most of the videos he's in. Except if the video is about a Ford, then he'll talk a lot about how much he hates Fords. Jack is way better, way more unbiased.

Turb is (was) practically useless. Glad he's gone.

Did you drive the Colorado and Tacoma? I can see why you bought this and you have the right mentality. It surprises me that no one else has tried this, but in fairness the other brands have a ton of development money tied up in their midsized platforms, I would be shocked if they would go outside of that box unless the Ridgeline started eating into their sales .

savagegeese I didn't test drive either. I have been in a Tacoma and wasn't a fan of the seating postion. I've been driving both a Nissan 350 and 370z for the last year and was tired of sitting on the ground. As for the Colorado i considered it but never got around to test driving it. I just fell in love with the Ridgeline when I drove it. I'm 29, no kids and I'm a commercial truck driver; I drive a day cab 300 miles a day and I really wanted something th at was nice comfortable smooth and versatile this hit all the key points for me. I live in Dallas fort worth metroplex and I see vehicles all day long every Tacoma I see and I see many are all looking brand new being driven back and forth to work. Many individuals that live in this large metroplex just use their trucks as daily drivers and I really think this is the best option s for those type of ppl. As for manufacturers adopting unibody that something that would definitely happen in 20 to 30 yrs plus but I think we will see it eventually.

+Alex D Thanks Alex, most of this video was recorded on GH4 with different lens. Spend lots of time on video quality

Well you're doing something very good there! Also thanks for writing to me rapidly like that. To your knowledge is the AWD system is the same then the SH-AWD on the MDX (even if Honda doesn't call it like that, probably for some marketing reasons)? I had a 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD and it was a charm in winter, better than my actual Q5 TDI actually! Regards from Montreal, Qc where Honda is highly regarded!

you have two vehicles...shut the fuck up. you would rgret it but you dont, cus you have a fucking jeep. 'tard

your wish was granted with the maverick but its impossible to get right now haha

they just put out a video for one with an hpd package.

They can't grow their peens 2 imaginary inches.

They roll coal, bruh.

Get pussy

Well idk bout those lifted up idiot's that keep the paint cleaner than their teeth... but mostly carrying or towing whatever the hell ya want! Need a hell of a lot of gravel for your driveway? Done! Need to tow your tractor or whatever other heavy object? Done! Oh also need to pickup (heh) the kids from school afterwards? Also done! Seriously being able to do all of these things in one vehicle is a massive convince to people that are always running from the farm/camping area/lake/whatever

Not everyone has a light remodeling business. Some guys are pulling a skidsteer one day and hauling blocks the next. And i'm not talking about guys that rim and jack up their trucks. Just every day half tons.

Some shy away from the Ridgeline due to its higher price and 0 incentives than its competitors.

@@squidusn71 The only company that gives it a run for it's quality is Toyota. But I've sat in a Tacoma, the drivers seating position is horrible. You sit on the floor with your legs straight out. AND because you are so low, visibility out over the massive front end is terrible. Ride quality is also much worse. Tacoma does have a manual... sigh... But in every other way, the Ridgeline is better (unless you rock crawl or tow - which I don't).

@@bikebudha01 You must have owned a Tacoma before because that's exactly how I felt about my 2012 sport 4x4 lol. I know that the newer ones are the same way and there was no way I'd get a domestic. I was planning on keeping it forever but it didnt even had power seats, navigation, leather, with drum brakes and it was still an expensive truck. I'm 6ft and didn't mind the seating position but It was cramped. With that said, I didn't mind spending the extra "cash" on the Ridgeline since it came with all the goodies that my Tacoma didn't have. The AWD, smooth drive, awsome handling for a truck, and the interior space, every penny was worth it. I would like to mention also that my previous trucks never had a power sliding rear window and auto reverse "look down" side mirrors. I never imagined how useful those 2 things are lol. Then you have the added trunk, dual action tailgate, and spacious cargo when the back seats are folded. I had a full size before as well and I found it overkill specially as a daily driver, but still, my 4.0L Tacoma wasn't practical as a daily due to it being a gas guzzler for its size now that I know the Ridgeline is more efficient. I've always had trucks and I couldn't imagine not driving a Ridgeline or alike. I can't wait for the 3rd gen but if Toyota makes a similar truck, it will be very exciting for me.

@@squidusn71 My thoughts exactly. My current truck is a 2011 Ford Ranger. It's got 130,000 miles on it. It's time to let the old girl go. So I gleefully ran down to the Toyota dealer to get a Tacoma because they still offer that with a manual. Then I sat in it. Like we both know, that was a dealbreaker. And comparably spec'd, the Tacoma is about the same price as the Honda. My RTL in Sonic Grey Pearl is scheduled to arrive in March. I can not wait...

+WretchedDrake Yeah finally did not go from Mild to subzero in a week