2017 Honda Ridgeline Review, the cool stuff with Tips & Tricks 

You know, I was on the fence about the Ridgeline. After your review, I grew a soft spot for the Ridgeline.

95% of all Truck owners just need a Honda.. f150 owner and this Honda Ridgeline is my next truck.. good job Honda

Although this review is 3+ years old, Jason did a great job featuring the great utility and featuers of the 2017 Ridgeline. I owned a 2006 for 6 years (loved it) and then waited for the new body style to buy my second (2017 Ridgeline Black Edition). Folks that need the utility of a truck that can fit in a normal garage, the Ridgeline is to you. Honda quality, great ride and great features.

Great review and info. I was on the fence with this truck having owned a Tacoma and a Frontier. The Ridgline will meet my needs perfectly as a hunter, homeowner, and regular ol’ working dad. I just traded in my 2012 Frontier for a 2019 Ridgline Black Edition and I couldn’t be happier. These things are amazing. I used to be in the “this is not a real truck” crowd... not any more.

I think you did a better presentation then TFL Truck on this Honda. Good job

the most thorough review yet. The beefed up suspension is a big plus. Hope someone comes out with a 1' or 2" lift kit for it. Wish they had an AC outlet in the cab, but other than that, really cool stuff.

I was never a big fan of the Ridgeline, but the 2017 is epic! I'm sold....

After my uncle got a 2016 TRD sport Tacoma, It was nice but after watching this video, this truck is way better. Great video as always!

I bought a new 19. After 15k of fun trips, I learned a few more things. Thanks !

I like the advantage of having a truck bed, but prefer the driving dynamics of an suv. This seems like the compromise we need... Decent fuel mileage, nice ride, love the hidden trunk in the bed... Often when we are out and about we make several stops, being able to put bags of chicken feed, in the trunk, then run to the grocery store, without moving things from the bed to the inside to keep from someone stealing things is great

The presentation of the engineering details are greatly appreciated Jason. Keep up the good work!

Finally I find a review that shows things I care about! Great video! :)

Took an extensive test drive in one.Awesome.It’s all the truck most people will ever need.

Thank you Jason for giving us all the initial information and more information as the model lines made it to 2024

For someone who never considered a pickup, but always had to go down a list of friends with a pickup when needed, this is perfect for my family! I checked the dealers here in Tampa none on the lot!

I think I watch 20 videos about the 2017 ridgeline. Jason is the best videos of all current videos in you tube. please do one at night to see how the interior lights look.

Exceptional truck beyond satisfied with my black edition thanks !! You covered so much and in detail like a boss !!! Good job Jason

Very thorough and informative review. This will be the future of trucks - unibody, superb handling, fuel efficient, no compromise on ruggedness.

I was lucky to film this awesome vehicle recently and I really liked it… I might even replace my RSX with it! :)

really enjoyed your review- just bought an RTL-E 2 days ago and was looking for tips and tricks on the truck and came across you video- lots of good information! For all the haters out there- this truck is just perfect for us. We live in the city, but do lots of home gardening and woodworking projects and this truck is perfect. In addition its comfortable to drive, super easy to park (used to have a Ford 150 with 6 foot bed...ugh to park), and super easy to do everyday things like get groceries and use the in bed trunk (again, ugh to put groceries in the back seat or bed of the 150). if I needed to haul a "horse trailer", I wouldn't buy this, so stop saying what it can't do. Its like saying don't get a speed boat because you can't haul shipping crates from China on it. It does what it is designed to do.

Best review on the ridgeline ever!

Jam packed with accessories that many families want and will use. Great review as usual Jason - so comprehensive. Nice hat pardner!

Awesome video as usual Jason! I am a really big fan of the new Ridgeline.

When Craig from Honda R&D showed up in the video, I wanted to see HIM sitting in the driving and back passenger position!

Excellent in highlighting the different enhancements made between the Ridgeline and Pilot as no other reviews are mentioning that in detail. Demonstrates the level of detail Honda made to make this truck perform successfully. Look forward to future posts with this type of information.

Awesome, Can`t wait to get me one. Thank you Jason.

so much fun filming this Ridgeline video

Just got my new Ridgeline rtl-t a week ago and so far it's great!!! Here in a week I get the tonneau cover from Honda put in.

Great video. I haven't been truly excited about a new truck in ages -- this one really strikes all the right cords. Had no idea about that tent accessory option, but I'd actually make use of that.

I love you Jason, i hope you buy one of these, it looks like it would work great with a family

beautiful truck. best looking in its class. not like a body builder but fit like an athlete. thanks jason.thanks honda

I have a 2006 Ridgeline I planned on driving forever, but I want a 2017 after watching this. I didn't care for them initially.

Jason you rocked this video! I am not a truck person at all, but after seeing this truck at my local Honda dealership and hearing about the features I am seriously considering getting one for Xmas. Wish the sales people at the dealerships were as knowledgeable as you are. They know nothing about the features on the vehicles. Looking forward to your review on the 2018 Redesigned Honda Accord.

I’m almost positive this will be my next truck my old c1500 doesn’t even get used to it’s full extent and this would work just fine.

Thanks Jason! Finally got to see more details!

I PURCHASE A RTL-E RIDGELINE AND AM VERY HAPPY. HOWEVER, I HAD THE DEALER INSTALL THE FOLDING TONNEAU COVER WHICH LOCKS BUT THE TAILGATE DOES NOT. ALL IS DEFEATED AS ANYONE CAN OPEN THE TAILGATE AND GAIN ENTRY INTO THE ITEM STORED IN THE BED. ALSO, THE BACKUP CAMERA IS WHERE THE TAILGATE HANDLE LOCK SHOULD BE AND IF YOU DRIVE WITH THE TAILGATE DOWN THE CAMERA ONLY WILL SHOW THE FLOOR.

Awesome look at the Ridgeline. Been seeing all the first drive reviews! This truck is growing on me and I'm starting to love it and it makes complete sense how they made it and how it's 50% it's own. Definitely a truck I would use for personal..now Honda just needs to keep going to have a half ton I can use for Business so I can be all Honda! :) great as alaways HPJ

Best video I’ve seen so far 👌

I love my brand new 2017 Ridgeline. I wish they would have talked more about any changes to components in the drivetrain and powertrain. I'm interested to know what was beefed up for the extra durability required to handle the claims mentioned.

just bought a 2017 thanks for the review brother ....good job!!!

I have an 08 1st gen. Still not convinced that all the new bells and gadgets help the truck. Will keep running my truck for 20 years

This truck is f*cking AWESOME!!!

I think this is better titled a first look than a review but still a great video!

Look better than the old one

You forgot to mention the door cup holders in the back double as water bowls for the dogs riding along with! Ridgelines are the best. I've looked at everything on the market. Bar none the best!

Awesome video. Was able to successfully install mine today in about 30 minutes thanks to you!

Great video! Super informative.

So much great information that I couldn't get anywhere else!

I really like this truck

I think you need to take a look at the older Honda ridgeline! The trunk is larger and wider in the older model! The 3 things Honda needs to do are to bring back older trunk, increase the towing capacity, put a 120 volt outlet back into the cab and increase the amperage of the outlet in the bed of the truck! If you are going to have a 120 volt outlet in the bed of a truck you should be able to run a miter saw. You need an outlet inside the cab of a vehicle for your laptop. Otherwise the Honda ridgeline is an awesome truck I currently have a 2012 Honda ridgeline RTL. The only thing I hate about it is the lack of towing power!

This is definitely the nicest looking van on sale now.

holy sheet i always thought pickups are just farm trucks. Actually i own a ford ranger but the practicalities are terrible This pickup is a life change and the accessories sell worldwide will become top sales easily

Looks better than the old one! I kinda love it black on black wheels

After watched your video. I'm on the market!

about to hit 90,000 on my 2014, no issues, just replaced AC/Seat heat relays/fuses and a inside light...reliable....never got stuck in the snow, driving up hills etc. only thing i would say i dont like is the low speed turning radius for parking lots and the power (if i keep the car long enough ill probably supercharge it lol). It would be cool to switch to 2wd or 4wd or fwd anytime you want. for the new ridgeline i dont like the front its like a mini-van vibe. the old one looks good to me, if you mod it and black out some details to make it aggressive looking. The GPS feels retro but works, wish there was more display options in the dash like performance details, maintenance records, front camera for when you used the wheel lock (cant go over 18mph, so i might want to see what im running over slowly).. Towing in my old ridgeline works for my project car, i had no problems. oh yeah my center arm rest thingy is bubbling, ima take it apart and get it swede. 97/100. ill check this one out one day lol

GREAT VIDEO.

I love how different Honda is.

honestly I hated the look of this thing when it came out and I quickly disregarded it but damn this thing is cool, you get so much more for your money, may be my first truck

Jason, why don't the rear doors on the truck open a bit more to allow easier loading of bulkier items? Is it because there is a truck bed if need be?

Thanks for the side-mirror demo. I wasn't sure if the side-mirrors folded.

Honda needs to hire Jason forsure.

Awesome review on the car! Do an acceleration test in the future!

la mejor reseña que he visto, muy completa cuidando muchos detalles. te felicito Honda Pro Jason. con orgullo te digo que tengo una honda ridgeline rtl 2007 y sigue andando como nueva. soy fiel honda y la prefiero siempre!

I love the small wheel wells I would buy one of these

Nice, All American Rejects - Swing Swing haha. Old school. Nice video man, appreciate the small tips n tricks the Ridgeline has.

was happy to see the beefier suspension, bearings, shocks, knuckle...etc!.. to quote HPJ.. AWESOME!... anyway to aux a Cd player into it ?

Lauren Fix is kinda Cute & She know's Her Stuff too !

Great video Jason. Best one I've seen for the Ridgeline. Awesome job. I'll be saving up to upgrade from my 2001 Tundra.

Thanks Honda pro Jason, can you show a video on how to remove chrome piece in grille to paint or wrap? Also, the the two in rear bumper too?

Well done, in-depth review. Thank you!! Waiting patiently for the 2021’s!

The remote controlled windows with the key fob has been available in Honda vehicles since the 09 Accord.

HPJ Thanks for this really complete tour and info on the Ridgeline!! Honda SHOULD hire you as part of HondaNA Marketing. Great review for all of us that could not be there. 2 questions: Did any of the Honda reps say when the Ridgeline will be available / for sale?? What trim line includes the power sources in the truck bed (the in-sidewall place you had the drill battery charging) ? Also - thanks for the EXCELLENT summary of the trim levels with pricing and major options present. Great!

Thanks for getting Craig's review. I feel better about buying my 2019 Ridgeline.

Hey Jason I just saw you over at The Fast Lane Truck reviewing the new Ridgeline. Don't worry I'll watch all this episode too ✌

A funny thing, that back power outlet was able to run one of my less powerful gaming desktops as well as the . (it was actually a micro gaming pc) I didn't have enough power to put a monitor back there since it's quite large and power consuming. Fortunately we have generators on hand xD.

this truck is going to slay well played honda

why does he say we as if he works for Honda? this dude grinds my gears.

I think this guy like Hondas.

Like the video. Now I'm gonna get a ridgeline.

Excellent review!! The best one so far. Keep up the good work.

Always like HPJ videos. Very informative!

Dude, seriously great video. Best review yet.

and speciall the way that you represent the Ridgeline

This was a really great, in depth look at this new Ridgeline. I like it and I am thinking about buying one. This really helped a lot. Hey Jason would love to see a factory tour of the Ridgeline being made. Great job on this. This is such a cool truck, very user friendly. Also, Jason when you are talking to Honda R&D can you ask them why they won't offer and all wheel drive Civic sedan and Accord sedan. I know they had the Crosstour, but I think the new Accord sedan would be great with All Wheel Drive. Thanks.

My 2017 has a continual intermittent problem with flickering headlights and dome lights. The dealership checked it and found nothing.

I really like the new ridgeline

great presentation on the 2017 ridgeline looking forward to purchasing one asap

Will get a Gen 2 RL for sure. Are those Honda wheels? Love em!

Good video, it really explained a lot about the truck. I'm liking the Ridgeline, but really wanting the Civic Hatchback Si or Type-R!

Yeah, because i've always dreamed of closing all the windows, plus the sunroof, from the outside by putting the key in the door handles in a specific manner...

You miss show more about how it works in the mud, sand, etc. However, is a good review, keep it up!

great information. this will more than likely be my next vehicle.

Best review of the #Ridgeline, stoked, this will be my next truck!

@HPJ or anyone else for that matter: Almost all of the news, their Superbowl commercial, and indeed a big portion of this video focuses around the 8 inch infotainment screen, Honda Sensing, and in-bed audio, but those features only available on the VERY top trims, $12000 over the base price. On the Pilot however, the 8 in screen comes standard on all but the base model and the EX w/ Honda Sensing can be had for about $3500 over the base price. Honda has even said that they expect the biggest seller to be the AWD RTL. So my question is what was the thinking behind pricing those features outside of the reach of the mass market and apparently not even offering them as options?

The only thing the Ridgeline is missing is Hill Descent Control. I am surprised that Honda engineers apparently forgot to include this important safety feature.

Thanks Jason - Haters Hint: unless you are paying for my truck - I don't care if you don't like it and yes it's not the style I prefer but it's not a Pilot or an El Camino... Sure it's not an F350 had one - there's no diesel, it's not my Tundra or Allison Diesel either but I love my Ridgeline E and have seen up to 30 mpg at 55 mph. I am enamoured by all of the safety equipment that will stop the car for you and keep it in your lane - literally in a curve it will correct your line. Absolutely love mine ... it's an amazing truck and I had a 2017 Tundra Platinum 4x4 before. Give it a try. PS - Anyone have a Ridgeline tent?

6:58 I don’t believe that any thief will give up that easy if they really want to steal your truck.

It's pretty cool the old body style was a lot cooler though

wow nice truck man really good..

Wish these cars were affordable in europe, im currently in Canada and everyone drives big car, would love to take one back but way to expensive :(