2024 Nissan Frontier vs 2024 Honda Ridgeline: Old School Meets New School! 

I don’t have a Ridgeline, but when people say Honda is not a truck I disagree. Honda just did what Ford did in the 60s, they built a truck. Ford had a full size truck that also was unibody in design. Even the new Ford Maverick is a truck. Trucks come in all different sizes, so by calling the Honda not a truck is as a Semi driver calling a F150 not a truck. I have owned small trucks and HD trucks for many years, I currently own a ZR2 Colorado. Trucks are absolutely one of the necessities that we have to have. Truth is, the Honda offers 80-90 percent of what most people need. Most people driving around bro-dozers just hauling air. I think Honda has a good truck for what’s it’s used for. Not a hard core off roader but will definitely go off road, and haul what most people haul around to and fro from the typical stores. If you ever have traveled out of the good old what’s left of the USA, you will see that most countries use midsized trucks such as the Honda or other makes. Nobody drives around bro-dozers for show. Trucks are actually used for the main designed purpose.

The Pro4X’s lack of payload at 1,080 is a deal breaker for me. The Ridgeline is more capable for my needs with 1,477 lbs of payload. 400 lbs more payload. Wow!

I would NOT buy the Frontier because it feels like a truck.

Can’t beat a ridgeline.

I prefer the Ridgeline and it has extra features that the Frontier does not have beginning with the rear vents

Storage on Honda

A ridgeline is a truck, my 2011 has a payload of 1497 and it is designed to carry cargo.

I’d do the Honda

Looked at the Frontier, Canyon, Tacoma, Ranger, and Ridgeline. Got backed into a corner this week when my transmission crapped out on my Silverado and pulled the trigger on a new Ridgeline yesterday. It just felt like the best option to me. I couldn't wait due to my Silverado dying, so I had to settle for the in-stock RTL model instead of ordering the Trailsport or Black Edition.. but the RTL is still a solid value.

I"d have to go for the Ridgeline. I never leave paved roads, but do need the occasional hauling and towing. The superior ride, handling, and reliability of the Honda is a win.

I shopped these 2 vehicles back in January 2024 and the Ridgeline was the better value by far. The Frontier was my first choice based on looks and previous experience with a 2013 Frontier. But, the Frontier (SL model) disappointed due to the smaller interior, partial leather interior (maybe 40%) and lack of seat adjustment/comfort. Side-by-side the Ridgeline offered more (room, features, build quality) and the price was nearly 3K less that the Frontier (RTL-E vs SL).

Had a Ridgeline. It towed and hauled for me every single week. Put 180k trouble free miles on it before getting rid of it. It’s a fantastic city truck.

The frontier’s payload is a head scratcher

I now owned both trucks. If I didnt want a truck with body on frame then I'd have gone with another ridgeline. I feel Honda fixed the car like front end and ridgeline has so much to offer. I do like the new nissan pro 4x I have. It's a very nice truck to drive. It's planted, it tows my utility trailer with lawn euipment well and stereo rocks. It also has a lot of nice features. I really do like the smoothness of the ridgeline though. It does drive like a car...which is actually really nice.

I waited for the 2024 Ridgeline, expecting a major upgrade like the latest gen Pilot.... it didn't happen, same old truck, similar to my Odyssey. I went with the Nissan due to V6 and 9 speed. The 9 speed is a Mercedes design unit, made in Japan and used by a number of brands. No regrets.

I like a truck to be a truck... needs a 6 foot or bigger bed, and definitely does NOT need 4 doors. The Frontier King Cab seems like the best smaller truck available new right now, which has a lot bigger payload than the one you drove.

I really want to love the Frontier. I drove both and I don't think I can drive in the Frontier for long. That payload always seems low to me, as well. Still a great truck, though.

I have a 2022 Frontier pro 4X and I absolutely love it. Not a bad thing to say . My dog says the back seat could be bigger and more treat holders but he doesn’t work so tough.

I waited for a 24 Tacoma for 3 months....... that never came. I checked out a Frontier and it was just too crampy. I ended up with a 24 Ridgeline. This TRUCK with 1542 payload compared to the Taco or Nissan with their 1200 or 1100 payload ratings (4x4) is way better. It is way more roomy that the Nissan, at least that is what i felt having looked at both ? If you just need off PAVED roads for the 4x4 thing then go with the Honda, or if your towing is in specs for it.

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