2021 Honda Ridgeline Review | Honda's Pickup Truck Gets Updated | Price, Interior, Towing & More 

What do you think of the Ridgeline's updated styling?

The Ridgeline is so good that I bought one despite working for a rival car company. It's the best all-purpose vehicle I've ever owned.

Just passed 250,000 miles on my 2007 Ridgeline. Other than regularly scheduled maintenance I have replace the alternator, one cooling fan, 1 O2 sensor, and finally the struts. I just drove it across country (2200 miles) last week. Everything on the interior of the truck still works like the day it drove off the lot.

This is the truck that like 80% of people actually need, the perfect all around truck.

MY CAPS LOCK IS STUCK BUT I WANTED TO SAY THIS IS A GOOD VIDEO.

I have a 2017 Ridgeline. I live on a Farm and Commute 66 miles Round Trip 5 Days a Week. I Also have 94 F150 and 2002 Surburban. I have all my Heavy Equipment Vehicles to do Heavy stuff. But have yet to use them yet. Truck fits Lifestyle. It's the JACK OF ALL TRADES, BUT MASTER OF NONE!!! IT JUST DOES WHAT U ASK IT TO DO.

First off, it is a truck. Second, it's a light duty truck, yes... not a "body on frame" truck... that being said, those looking for light hauling and towing with a terrific ride and plenty of amenities, this is your truck!! If you're going to really go do "off roading" then purchase the appropriate vehicle. If you're looking light duty, 300K mile +/ 10 yr + ownership... Ridgeline... you can't go wrong!! Nice review btw!!

The Ridgeline's biggest problem is that it makes too much sense. People don't like stuff that makes sense cause it usually isn't flashy and perception is where it's at nowadays.

I like this guy’s reviews! Calm, cool and informative.

Hey fuel prices are set to rise, so I dumped my 15 mpg ‘19 Ram Longhorn for the restyled Ridgeline Black Edition (in pearl white). I’ve had the truck a few days and on a 550 mile trip through the Ozarks I averaged right at 24 mpg (that’s with only 20 miles on it when I started my journey). The Ridgeline rides absolutely splendid through the hills with plenty of get up and go...no issues flying past slow pokes in the passing areas. The truck feels extremely planted and in severe rain it had no issues with hydroplaning or getting squirmy. Cornering, especially with bumps is very planted and stable, no live axles jumping around. Overall I’m very pleased I jumped before the gas gods go nuts with prices. Yes, I made fun of the Ridgeline in the past, it was a SUV/Minivan looking poser to me. With the refresh update the truck looks much better the part of a true truck with a lot of great features. So don’t snob out, I’ve owned many F150s, Rams and even a HD2500 Chevy. If you’re a person that’s looking at a daily driver truck, why not broaden the search range and at least check it out...I think you’ll find out, like me, why it’s a great ride.

I've had 4 Honda Ridgelines, a 2008, 2012, 2014, I purchased used & I currently have a 2019 RTL-E I bought new. In the past I've owned a few Rangers & Tacomas & I've driven plenty of full size trucks. I have even test driven the new Chevy, Tacoma & even a Nissan. I can tell you with certainty that the Ridgeline is the best truck I have ever driven or owned. I used to really love my Rangers & Tacomas but the Ridgeline is on a whole other level. If you don't believe me all I can say is go drive one! It has lots of features you'll actually use like the in bed trunk which has become indispensable to me & the dual action tailgate makes loading and unloading much easier. The first gen Ridgeline was a bit of an ugly duckling and the gas mileage left a bit to be desired but there were so many other advantages to owning & daily driving it , that even back then the good far outweighed the bad. I have worked construction for over 31 years & I get a lot of flack over the Ridgeline. Too many haters who have never driven one & have an opinion that "Its not a truck". You all know what "opinions" are like. Lol. Telling me the Ridgeline is not a truck when you've never at least driven one, is like someone trying to tell me what the food tastes like at a restaurant they've never been to. The Ridgeline is not for everyone, I get that. If you need to tow a lot of weight (over 4,000 lbs. with people in it) or plow or haul cows or something then yeah its probably not for you. However for most regular Joe Shmoes like me who need a truck to tow reasonably sized loads and do some work, trips to the lumber yard, haul motorcycles, furniture, do some off-roading , camping & so on its all the truck you'll ever really need. Its a dam fine pick-up truck that's reliable, fun to drive, super comfortable, fits a family of 5, gets best in class gas mileage, practical, and now it's even more rugged looking and handsome. Don't knock it 'til you try it.

I owned a 2017 Black Edition and it was really phenomenal. Back seat was just too snug for my 3 kids, but I really loved the truck. Total Swiss-army knife, like nothing else out there.

All it needed was that redesigned nose...seems plenty competitive to me

I love that Honda sent you a model that is not fully loaded. We almost never get to see regular versions of cars in reviews.

One other point. Even though the Ridgeline has a lower tow capacity than the Tacoma it’s increased payload makes that 5000lbs range stretch farther. Most quad cab Tacoma’s I’ve been looking at have like a 950 payload. By the time I put my wife, kids and camping gear in that doesn’t leave much room for tongue weight.

My wife recently confessed she was happy to support me during my Ridgeline phase, but she was glad I got over it before I bought one. This video brought me RIGHT back! Sorry wife!

My dad has a 2017 Ridgeline RTL-T now with 90k miles & has been great so far! Ride & handling are amazing & love the hidden in bed trunk.

Just got a Honda Ridgeline 2021 RTL-E Steel model. Love it! Can't say enough positives about it. I also have a BIG F350 truck. It pulls my 5th wheel and tools for Major jobs. However, it's so hard to park. The Ridgeline is my everyday drive vehicle that still gives me the capability of a truck for smaller jobs, and it is so much easier to park.

I have a 2020 RTLE. I love everything about it except the auto start stop and push button trans. The truck does surprisingly well off-road, handles like a champ on road and can cruse on the highway at a 100 without breaking a sweat. The interior in my RTLE is so nice and the in bed trunk is awesome.

This is a tougher lite duty truck than most people think. Quality built through and through. Ridgeline will work daily at or near its designed capacity and not suffer any issues before it reaches 150,000 km or more. Grab any full size domestic truck out there and just daily drive it with nothing in the bed and nothing in tow and before it hits 100,000 km it will need bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends and u-joint. There are some exceptions. Done it, been there, got the T-shirt and I know plenty of others who have gone through it.

I just bought a 2021 RTL. I LOVE IT! Honestly, I was a bit unsure because I really didn't want a truck for my main vehicle, however, I have a small farm and needed a truck. Honestly, when I'm driving this vehicle I forget all about being in a truck. It feels like an SUV since it's built on the Honda Pilot/Odyssey frame. Handles bumps in the road like a dream and is quieter than my Toyota Venza was. I love this vehicle! So much technology too!

My 2006 model handled everything Montana could throw at it. I pulled many other “better” pickups and SUV’s out of snow and muck. It was the best vehicle for snow and ice I ever owned

My previous trucks: Chevy S10, GMC Sierra 2500 Duramax (2) , 2016 tacoma. My previous vehicles: Honda Civic and Pilot. Current truck: 2019 Ridgeline The Ridgeline is BY FAR the best vehicle out of everything on this list. The all wheel drive doesn't get enough praise; it makes it a completely different vehicle than even the 2016 tacoma. The rear wheel drive of any truck inhibits/changes it's performance on the road. You won't be cruising down a mountain in the rain with a tacoma and slam on the gas. You will be wondering what the weird noise is when you try to turn sharply in 4WD because it's not meant for regular driving. The full time rear wheel drive puts all the other trucks on that list in an inferior class when it comes to driving without a load or towing. I routinely grab 2,000 lb pallets from a wholesale supply company and the ridgeline handles it without a problem. And I use the built in, super convenient tie downs included with the truck to strap it down; not some aftermarket BS I have to take an afternoon to install because the people at GM/Toyota didn't want to make my life easier. The only weakness is that it can't tow a lot. But you know what? Neither could my S10 or Tacoma relative to the needs of a farm. Get a diesel that can tow if you need a real work truck. The Ridgeline isn't a real work truck. It's the best vehicle you'll ever own and it just happens to be able to do most everything a "real" truck can.

I'll bet most of the people claiming it's not a truck are the same silly SOBs in Jeep Gladiators that I see slow down to 2mph to go over a 2" speed bump in the mall parking lot.

If it can carry 4x8 plywood flat on the bed, it passes my test. I love the covered storage under the bed, too.

We really like our 2018 RTL-T. Ridgeline does 90% of what people buy a pickup to do. Few people tow anything than a 5x8 utility trailer and it does that. If I had to tow large trailers often I would have bought a body on frame pickup.

This update almost makes me want to trade in my 2017 RTL-E. Love the HPD package.

I have owned Hondas for 20 plus years. I have never looked back. I haven't owned the Ridge but I'm working my way there.

While a professional forester and timberland real estate broker I bought the original 2006 in spring of 2005. It never failed to get me where I needed to go and back home. Twelve years and 312,000 miles later I traded for another Ridgeline (2013). Loved it, too, and just traded for 2021 RTL. Few people ever NEED to go anywhere off-road that Ridgeline won’t go. I’m so hooked on the trunk that any truck without one is a nonstarter for me. Maybe all I really miss is the big beefy interior door handles in the pre-2017 models.

Just purchased my 2021 Ridgeline, traded in my 2017 F150. Both are great trucks, but for me Honda is so easy to live with day to day. Great review!!

Love my '06 Ridgeline and am glad they brought the styling from Gen 1 back and improved on it. Your comment about other mid-size trucks being an awful towing experience at their stated limits also applies to the Ridgeline though. I've towed at near 5K lbs and it's a struggle. 3K is great, 4K is ok once in a while. But near the max, you're almost always going to be wishing for a more capable rig.

I really like the Honda Ridgeline, and from what I'm seeing worldwide as a vehicle enthusiast, it is the kind of pickup that a vast majority of owner's actually need and I applaud it for that. I'm really glad that I don't live in America where your car or truck is an extension of what dangles. Being forced into vehicles that people don't need simply because they'll never be allowed a moments peace without having to justify their vehicle choice sounds *exhausting*.

I drive a 2018 F150 STX 4x4 with a 2.7L ecoboost. If I did not have full sized truck needs, I would STRONGLY consider the Ridgeline. This truck is just super cool.

I own a 2017 Ridgeline and I would not trade it for any other truck. It is the best all around truck I have ever owned. Most of the time I am on pavement but when I do go off-road - I have no problems and its more comfortable!

Last year I spent 4 months going over which truck to get: Colorado, Ranger, maybe the F150, and Tacoma. So many evenings watching RU-vid on these and one day, my nephew asked if I considered the Ridgeline. I was thinking to myself "they still make those things???" So I started to review the new 2021 coming in January not knowing anything about it's Pilot lineage. The more reviews I read and and listened to, the more I realized this was the truck I needed. I was never the off-road type; never on my bicycle nor my motorcycles. The Ridgeline is the perfect "city" truck for someone like me. One test drive and I knew this was the one. I didn't even consider the other 4 after that (I've ridden in a few body over frame trucks so I knew what those felt like). I picked up my 2021 Black Edition on 3/1 and have been having fun in this truck, learning so much of all it's features. It's honestly more complex compared to the Audi A5 it replaced but that A5 was first gen. 2008 so the leap into the creature comforts really overwhelmed me but boy do I enjoy this vehicle. Already spent nearly $2,000 in accessories! This review is spot on for me.

I actually quite liked this in person. I need the towing capacity of my ram atm, but if I were to find myself in a position where I wanted to downsize, I'd consider a ridgeline, there I said it! I like Honda quite a bit, their vehicles seem so finely tuned with no nit picks. I had a civic and it rode like a cloud.

I have a 2019 Ridgeline and absolutely love it as a farm vehicle and daily driver. However, two drawbacks that are rarely emphasized, and are not off-road-related concern the bed height (shallow) and ground clearance (low, e.g., snow). As the bed floor-to-sidewall height is only 17in. you need to take extra care transporting taller items. And if you use a tonneau cover, don't expect to store taller items underneath it. Some luggage won't even fit using a cover. The lower ground clearance will not allow pushing through deeper snow vs other midsize trucks as the snow will pack underneath the truck more quickly (dependent on snow depth of course).

Most of those bullies who says this isn't a real truck, can't afford to buy a truck in the first place.

I own a 06 odyssey and I can fit plywood,dry wall, 2x4's (with the center seats out). This truck would be all I would ever need.

Never thought I’d consider a Ridgeline. But after buying a 2005 Pilot for a 2nd vehicle, I might actually grab one of these in the future. Great builds

There's someone at my work who drives an F250 to her office job. Parks it in the parking lot with that bed sticking out about 4 or 5 feet past the other cars parked next to her. Always clean and shiny, no scratches or dents. lol

Trucks people want: Ram Trucks people NEED: Ridgeline Unless you're towing 7000 lbs

I’d love a Ridgeline but really want a 6 foot bed. The instant they put one on it would move to the top of my list.

had an 08 ridgeline rtl, a 16 frontier pro4x, and a 17 tacoma trd offroad. the ridgeline is the one i miss the most. it rode nice, had the most useable storage, and the awd drive was great in the snow.

My 2017 Black Edition is great for most things, especially fuel mileage. I average over 24 mpg combined and well over 30 mpg highway ( I don’t drive aggressively). Heavy loads and towing drop those numbers quite a bit, which is expected with a 3.5 litre V6. As I seldom have a heavy load, it’ not an issue for me. It truly has a great ride on pavement and gravel roads. My biggest complaint is the lack of after market ‘things’. Two companies make expensive fibreglass toppers but no one makes an aluminum topper. I was looking at putting a pop top camper on it but most of the manufacturers (4wheel campers, GFC, etc) don’t make one for Ridgeline. One company said they won’t make their pop top aluminum topper for the Ridgeline because of questions regarding the structural integrity of the side walls in the box. I followed up with Honda and all they said was they do not recommend any kind of structure to be put on the truck box. Other than that, for 90% of people that want a truck, it is great.

Just bought a 2020 and love it. Like you said, it does 95% of what I need in a truck and the rest of the time it’s a great vehicle for everyday use. A hit. And add Honda reliability and it’s the one for many.

Just to let you know some dealerships are offering the Traxda lift kit up to 3.5" and skid plates. The new ridgeline 2020 forward also has a 1st gear 20 to 1 ratio. Not jeep off-road capable but certainly more than most would ever think from this truck.

New Ridgeline is 💰 I like it a lot! Honda is on the right track with this truck.

My 2010 has been the best car I've owned. It has 300,000 miles and still drives great

I actually purchased a 2021 RTL with the HPD package and I'm someone who spends most of the time in my truck going to and from work and the store, with the need to go to home depot for home remodeling needs or somewhere a little off the beaten path for camping every now and then. It is the perfect vehicle 99% percent of the time since I'm the person who's on road without the truck at full load the majority of the time. So quiet, so comfortable. Only complaint is the stock speakers are bad/muffled. Replacing them soon and then it's the perfect vehicle to own until it does at 200k+ miles.

Best truck in the class just got better.

Good review. Honest and to the point. Great product with some interesting features. I seriously considered this for my needs. Watched lots of reviews. Checked the Ridgeline forums and noticed some engine issues that were concerning. However, most products have issues. Some more than others. The next thing I wasn’t fond of was the push button transmission. I know Honda’s are reliable but my sister just spent 1k to get a cabin water leak fixed on their CRV. Again, things happen. Ultimately, I decided on a 2020 Tacoma. It’s got it’s quirks but meets my needs. Would have the Ridgeline been more comfortable & livable day to day? Most likely. But I went with what I’m familiar with. Had a 2003 Pathfinder for the past 14 years while the kids were small. Prior to that I had a brand new 1992 Toyota V6 extra-cab 4x4 5spd truck for 15 years. Wife & I loved that truck before kids. So we went with what we had and was familiar with. So far the double cab long box Tacoma has been great and fits our family of 4. I tend to keep my vehicles for a long time. I’m hoping that this Truck will be the same with little to no issues.

New owmer of a Nissan Frontier here. I went with a midsized truck because i knew i wasn't really gonna tow anything heavy and would mostly use it for overlanding or light off roading. I love the freaking thing but boy it is not the most comfortable thing on earth. Honestly considering these Ridgelines as my next truck. Way more rational truck for most people out there

My is 2011 still going strong 💪🏽

If I need pick up truck this is a my kind of pickup truck.

Concur. I traded a 2017 Tacoma SR5 4x4 on a 2020 Ridgeline RTL-E and I could NOT be happier! For everything I use it for, the Ridgeline is the superior vehicle. Everything it can't do well are things I won't be doing in it anyway.

Shoot, if it can out perform my 2007 Element then I’m in! My Element pulls my dirt bikes and snowmobile trailer. It hauls 4 dogs, all 12-16’ lumber for my deck builds, 1200sqft of flooring (in a single trip!) and still gets my daily jobs done without killing me at the gas pump. It essentially has a 6-8ft. “bed” and a tailgate which is better than most midsize and lots of full size trucks I see on the roads.

I love this truck. It’s what most people need in an everyday truck. I do worry about it’s depreciation compared to a tacoma. That’s the only thing holding me back from being completely sold on it.

Its exactly as the review said. Im looking at going from a SUV beck to something with a bed in it. Im not towing anything heavy(maybe a kayak at most) or a utility trailer or something like that.. my current Subaru forester can do that so the Ridgeline can obviously do it. Im not going "off road" with it as in rock crawling, some "course" set up to test your 4x4.. most im doing is going down a old rutted logging road, over a farm field to get closer to the fishing or hunting spot.. but noting serious .. im going to haul stuff like Mulch, maybe some lumber, stuff from a big box store, im going to toss my hunting or fishing gear in the back or in the storage area under the bed, i may take some brush from spring cleanup away or maybe get a small load of firewood for the firepit campfires.. it needs to be good in the snow in the North East winters.. I narrowed it down to 2 or 3 trucks. Dodge 1500 Big Horn with the v6, and the Chevy and GMC mid size trucks and the Ridgeline..im more worried about MPG than hauling ability.. all these have similar(listed) MPG and all are also slightly different.. The thing that struck home about this review and with the Ridgeline are... are you buying it for what you MAY do but probably wont(4x4 off road towing a camper or something heavy etc) or what you know you WILL do.. Ridgeline is at the head of this class for those that want truck utility but dont need big towing/hauling ability but what the bed., Thanks for the review/thoughts.

People need to stop hating on the small trucks! Which were big business in the 70’s! Now Ford is coming out with the Maverick. Small trucks are so awesome! So much more practical! The big trucks have gotten too big.

Always loved the ridgeline

I have a 2020 ridgeline. My friend has a full blown Tacoma and for the little off road he does, he wishes he had gotten the Ridgeline!!!

My 2021 RTL-E is on the way. Almost four years and 70K with my 2018 RTL-E sold me on the new one.

I like both the Ridgeline and Tacoma

This front end looks much better than before. Honda needs to offer a lifted version.

Good for %85 of people out there. Prove me wrong haha

So competitive that Ford see’s a market for it and is why they’re make the “Maverick” a unibody trick.

I wish I didn't have to tow 8k lbs, else the Ridgeline would be parking in my driveway

I like this very personalized review with just right amount of numbers. Buyers need to know the experience.

Im definitely about it, the capability of a lifted element is enough to prove that with the same dna in suspension and handling honda has made another winner

We have a 2014 model only thing I dont like about is the transmission is soft to me but have not had any problems

you could include me in the group of people who dont consider this a real truck, but i want one. i think it would fit my needs better than a taco or frontier.

I bought a Ford Ranger instead of the Ridgeline because of my needs. I like the Honda and back in 2004 I had a Subaru Baja. It did everything i wanted it to do back then and I loved my Subie! If things change in a couple of years from now, a Ridgeline will be on my list. Great Review!

Fixed the front end! Now it is acceptable. I don’t know why they made the previous version look like the front end of a sedan.

Ridge line Is a a great product right at the beginning. And I also like how Honda deal with the little problems, things in the earlier version of the ridgelline get improved over the years. Like the wider open angels of the back doors, volume knot, more truck like front design.

I just bought RTL-E today. Very very comfortable ride👍👍

I own a 4x4 Tacoma and I have to admit... I like this thing.

I think the Ridgeline is a great looking truck with some really interesting features. It's a great on road truck with a great AWD system. I wish people would stop trying to convince us (offroad enthusiasts) that the Ridgeline is rugged. Though it has a great AWD system, its bad angles and awful ground clearance keep the system from really shining. I think Honda should just go ahead and double down on the street truck and offer a street performance package. I completely agree that truck buyers buy a truck for what they think it will do, not what they really do. IMHO those are the real posers.

Many reviews have panned the performance of the radar cruise control on this truck. I absolutely love this feature on our new Subaru Forester - it brakes and accelerates very smoothly and works to a complete stop. Has anyone here experienced problems / annoyances with the Ridgeline’s cruise?

Very good video. Own a 2017 ridgeline that I bought used. Prior to this all I owned were toyota trucks, the most recent a 2012 tacoma. The ridgeline is the best day to day driving truck hands down. The interior is the nicest hands down. The trunk is very nice. It is not good good for non-paved roads due to its low clearance and front wheel drive. I am looking to buy a 2021 Ridgeline in at least the RTL trim but preferably the RTL E trim. Very pricey, but I suspect I can get at least 10 years out of it. If i still lived on the mainland and was using a truck to explore the deserts and the mountains I would get a Toy TRD offroad. But as the video guys says for 95% of the time I am using the truck on road and to haul regular stuff.

Reliable, fuel-efficient, drive like a car which is the most comfortable truck to drive. Very well rounded in terms of usage. I'll trade in my MDX with this 2021 honda ridgeline.

I wish they sold a 2 door x-cab. I definitely don't need a 4 door. I like everything else about the truck. Great review..

Front end is sooooo much better

They fixed a lot of the issues I had with it, and I owned a 2017. But I still don’t understand why their top trims don’t offer ventilated seats or the rear seat warmers in the USA but they do in Canada...

Love this! Hated the Gen 2 design and now I'm actually interested again. I have a G1 2013 with 250k miles and LOVE IT!! Incredibly reliable and amazing value, comfortable family vehicle for 99% of the time, and exactly what I need for hauling four-wheelers, mulch, dirt, drywall, and everything in-between. Oh, and the tie downs? Nobody talks about them but my dad was amazed at how many options I had to tie into when tying down his TV. Love this truck, can't wait to buy a 21 in 6-7 years 😂

Have a Taco, my 2nd, and I love my Taco but… now I’m probably going Ridgeline once I’m ready to move on. I would have never considered Ridgeline before 2021 (the look) but now it makes good sense for me. My Toyota’s we’re great for ten years easy and I believe the Honda will match that.

Won’t rock crawl but everything else seems on par. I’m sure all the 40-50 year olds on RU-vid will approve.

It's a nice truck and I like about 75% of it. Something that you didn't cover was aftermarket support, what's that like. I've been a yoda fan boy for most my life. Honda isn't a bad company by any means, they just aren't built for my needs. Your right for most people what they think they will do vs what they do are different. I'm one of the few who dose go to ares a stock rig can't with out breaking Something. It's a truck for most and that's fine

Nice vid! I’ve been watching all three Japanese brand midsize pickups since the announcement of the new redesigned 2022 Nissan Frontier. Also on my mind is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. Neither is perfect, but like most of features on this 2021 Ridgeline, just wished the HDP package would be more reasonable priced for what is does...mostly looks IMO. It’s going to be my first midsize truck, so I’ll wait until the new Frontier goes on sale so I can test all three on the same day and make my decision which one to buy at that point. Thanks for the review on the 2021 Ridgeline!

This is a ca-truck for city people who occasionally need to do some truck stuff. Or truck-lite if you like. It's not a work truck or an offroad truck. I think if more people were more honest about what they actually use their vehicle for there would be a lot more of these on the road.

2019 Ridgeline Sport here.. its turned out to be a much better "truck" than I thought it would be. We are absolutely sold and our next new car will be a RTL-E I got the sport because it was on sale and the price was excellent (lease). The only thing I didn't and still don't like are the cloth seat surfaces. They are perfectly comfortable.. but get dirty and have to be wet scrubbed and cleaned.

This video actually mentions an uncomfortable truth about the day to day life of most truck buyers, which is a weird but accurate defense of this thing’s short comings. That said, the one design flaw that I have trouble overlooking is the spare tire location. While the bed is typically empty far more often than not, I’d rather not have to unload my bed on the side of the road if I have a flat when I’m hauling.

It’s also the only truck to be a a top safety pick.

I bought a 2022 Black Edition in White. Love the truck, disabled the start stop function. Only wish it had ventilation in the seats like the Canadian models.

This seems the ideal pickup for someone like me, on the fence between an suv and truck. My only real concern is back seat legroom for tall/still growing teenage boys in back. How is it for over six footers with long legs?

I love my 2020 Ridgeline. It’s great on the daily commute. It handles rain and snow better than most trucks. And it carries cargo like a champ. Concerning the look, in my little corner of Mississippi we love SUV based trucks. The Avalanche is still popular here and there are a lot of 1st gen Ridgelines on the road. I’ve gotten a lot of, “That’s a nice truck!”

I took a hard look at the Ridgeline in 2019. But the dealerships near me were completely unwilling to bend on price. All the other manufacturers just had better deals. In the end, $8k made the difference.

As a 2018 Ridgeline owner, I do love the truck, but I have some gripes. 3 ways to make this thing perfect: 1. Fix the infotainment screen to be more user friendly. 2. Make this 4wd with locking Diff (like the old Ridgelines and Pilots were), instead of AWD 3. Have an option for 6-speed Manual. I know its the U.S. and no ones knows how to drive stick, but I think theres still enough demand to make it worth it.

I have been driving Honda's for a long time. I never liked the Ridgeline. I always said, If Honda built a pickup I would buy one, but jeez I never considered the Ridgeline a pickup, until recently. Maybe it has something to do with age. Maybe I'm getting tired of keeping a full sized truck clean and maybe I've finally realized I just don't need more than that.

Pride and stereotypes keeps the arrogant critics employed as they seek to condescend against those who favor the feisty little Honda truck that could. I never cared for narcissists anyway. Great job Honda! GREAT VIDEO!