Back in 2006 I was looking for a new midsize truck. I went out priced and test drove all of them. At the time I had Dodge Dakota. I didn't want the Ridgeline, but it hands down was the best performance for value. It looked kind of weird, but it had all the features I needed for a great price. So I bought one. The first time I really appreciated it was when I was driving up a sandy wash in the Mojave that would get any other truck stuck in the soft sand. That independent suspension did a fantastic job only putting power to the wheel with traction. So after 275,000 miles I gave it to my grandson and bought the new model in 2018. I also love that it doesn't ride like a truck. It's our go-to vehicle for long 1000 mile drives.

I just can't get over the Ridgeline styling. It looks like Honda smashed a pick up into the rear end of an SUV.

@DeliciousBass01

4 жыл бұрын

molskimauler put the passport front end on it and it would look a lot better

@hanxia9862

4 жыл бұрын

What people didn’t like about the first generation is the sloped bed sides. The second generation introduced the flat sides but it’s the rounded front that makes it look less masculine as the first one. If only they combined the chiseled front and the flat sides on the bed, they could sell much better and reduce the controversy around the Ridgeline

@AtheistLuvXmas

4 жыл бұрын

@@hanxia9862 How hilarious that it really does come down to aesthetics with a lot of "truck guys". REAL MEN doing heavy work prefer fashion over function! 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪 💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼 With that said, I can't buy the Ridgeline. My coworkers would DEFINITELY make fun of me. .......

@imariorivera

4 жыл бұрын

molskimauler I wish honda makes a regular pick up truck for god sake is that to difficult common guys think

@VIVADUDE07

4 жыл бұрын

@@AtheistLuvXmas your loss

Any news on the new Nissan frontier redesign 2021?

Love my Ridgeline.

For most people that are looking for a truck the Ridgeline is all you need. I had a neighbor that was a general contractor. He had a first gen Ridgeline and it fulfilled all his needs.

High bed sides ARE very useful! When you put a tonneau cover on a truck with low besides you can't fit anything in it. Hockey bags and toolboxes don't fit.

@rcl5555

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it ridiculous that you first buy a vehicle with a bed and then cover it? If most things that you need to haul need to be covered, wouldn't SUV be a better choice?

@Mikewatters99

3 жыл бұрын

@@rcl5555 more options for what you can store and for canadians such as myself, without a cover snow just fills it up.

Is the Tacoma reeeeally reliable? Or is that impression based on reputation? Because Tacoma tends to hang near the middle or bottom on most reliability rankings.

What about the other midsize trucks like l200/triton, D-max, amarok, alaskan? 😮

I guess overlanding is out of the question. No low range gear box. ( Ridgeline)

I just need to get 2 car seats in the back seat and a bed for occasional hauling. I think the Frontier or an older Tacoma is best.

@hongc2263

3 жыл бұрын

ridgeline best

Waiting for Rivian as it combines the Honda Ridgeline with the Mercede G63.

@joshmiller1640

4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to Rivian as well.

@squidusn71

4 жыл бұрын

Waiting for it is like...The people bashing the Ridgeline for being not a "real truck" admitting that it is a truck LOL.

I own a Ford Ranger 2019 4X4 off road. I feel no bad ride on my truck, My Ford will out run all of those trucks. I had a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The transmission is bad and could not run on a flat highway with out shifting 15 times The 10 speed transmission on the Ranger is great

@darrenhenderson746

3 жыл бұрын

I had a 2019 Tacoma and sold it within 9 months. I simply couldn't live with the HORRIBLE transmission in that thing. I'm not overly picky, but damn, it was BAD. I really wish I'd have bought a Ranger or GMC Canyon.

As much as I hate to admit it, the Ridgeline is the most sensible choice. I really liked the Ranger that I test drove and I’m starting to see a bit of a price drop on them now. The Gladiator is just too expensive.

@EchoSigma6

4 жыл бұрын

Carlo Santin What’re you sensible? We love getting 14 miles to the gallon and curse the gas pump at time of fill up.

Well said friend.

I get the reason the ridgie is #1, but its certainly not lighting the truck world on fire. I also totally get what you mean by saying that 5000 lbs is probably all a midsizer should tow on the regular...but...the rule of thumb is that you want a margin and you don't with 5k. i.e. if I was towing a 4800 lb camper, I would rather pull it with something that it rated to tow 6000+ to make sure the truck isn't spending its time at the limits, which hurts durability.

Best pickup for a homeowner in boston? Not looking to spend over 30k and not too big, as i have to park on the street.

@pagodad2036

4 жыл бұрын

Robitussin Nissan Frontier. but I’ve heard the turning radius blows. Other than that it’s solid. for the 30k budget price if you go new get the sv trim or go used and you’d be able to afford the pro4x

If I were to imagine the sort of use I might want for a utility vehicle (towing a small car down the highway, occasional camping trips, occasional hardware store or nursery trips, maybe occasional snow skiing trips) means that I would only need moderate capability, with a focus on passenger comfort and fuel economy would be a plus. The Ridgeline would be my choice too. The Colorado would be more compelling to me if GM would adapt the Silverado's 4.3 liter V6 to the Colorado (and improve the interior). I'm not into diesel, and the 3.6 isn't torquey enough for a truck IMO. Frontiers are still surprisingly good for their age; I get why people put them last in comparos, but they have a certain je ne sais quoi that I like.

I bought a used ridgeline and I’m completely happy with it. The backseat has plenty of leg room, enough for a carseat or 2, and the 5ft bed is more than enough for what I need. It’s mainly used for work commute so Im glad the ride is smooth. The only thing I don’t like is the look. Honda should’ve gave the ridgeline its own style. I used to have a full-size but dont miss it at all. It was way more than what I needed.

I recently traded a 2016 GMC Canyon that had several technical problems that GM couldn't fix. Having owned several of these trucks I went with the Nissan Frontier a better value and a real truck that is a proven design. The newer trucks are flashy but overpriced and not time tested.

@fredroberts6778

3 жыл бұрын

CLEON YOU ARE CORRECT I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN LOOKING AT BUYING A MID-SIZE TRUCK AND THEY ARE REALLY OVERPRICED, I WAS LOOKING AT THE TACOMA BUT AFTER RESEARCHING THEM I FOUND THE GEN 3 TACOMAS ARE HAVING A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, I DID FIND THE FRONTIER WAS ONE OF THE BEST OUT THERE THEY JUST NEED A BODY STYLE CHANGE AND NOW THE 2022 WILL BE ALL NEW SO IM WAITING FOR THE NEW ONE IN ABOUT THREE MONTHS I HOPE THE PRICE DOES NOT INCREASE VERY MUCH.

I have a 2016 Colorado ex.cab. I love my truck. So far no problems. Everybody has diferent views and needs for their trucks. What ever makes each of us happy. Y'all take care Frankie long Island

Nissan Frontier still rocks !

@seasnakes6337

4 жыл бұрын

now we're talking. 6500lbs towing baby

@rickeycooley9139

4 жыл бұрын

If you want towing buy a 3/4ton😝bet you ain’t heard that in a while

@mattj4112

4 жыл бұрын

Still rocking my 05 handed down from my uncle, not the best transmissions though.

@rickeycooley9139

4 жыл бұрын

Matt J sell it to me. Is it httrac or Tacoma, Tacoma came out late 1995 before it had high trac suspension!? Yell I know my shit on toyotas. Bring it to me🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

If you're judging trucks on their infotainment system you're really scraping the bottom of the barrel.

@rcl5555

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely better than judging trucks by how "masculine" they look :-)

@davidwethington9320

3 жыл бұрын

@@rcl5555 looks are subjective.

@rcl5555

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidwethington9320 sure. But some commenters here seem to judge trucks purely by how they look. Just see comments like "if Ridgeline didn't look like a minivan"...

@davidwethington9320

3 жыл бұрын

@@rcl5555 you would have to throw me in that group too. I wouldn't choose a piece of crap because it looked better. That would be stupid. However if I was choosing between the Tacoma and the Ridgeline I would take the Tacoma. I was just saying that if it came down to choosing, the radio would be the last thing that would sway me. I would in that case pick by looks. All of us do it. We judge by sight at first. I just happen to like the looks of the Tacoma better and a radio is an easy upgrade to do. Can't change looks per say and functionality. However I do like the bed storage on the Honda. Pretty cool idea. Full disclosure, I bought a Tacoma in May but not just for looks. For its intended purpose. The one thing the Ridgeline can't do. Overland build.

I'm on my second Colorado only because I needed a Crew Cab over Ext Cab. But before we bought anything, we drove everything but ended up with another Colorado! We both loved the Gladiator, but could not get past the wondering numb steering and heavy feeling. But the interior is beautiful, but you PAY for it with high prices! The Ranger ran great, but also suffers from numb steering and soft brakes, plus higher prices than all but the Gladiator! The Frontier was ok, but felt old. So we ended up with a nice Colorado Crew Cab W/T 4x4, V6, that came with every option available on a W/T, plus the Boron Steel Skid Plates the dealer added on along with an 84 months 100,000 miles Bumper to Bumper Warranty, for just under 32k!! that's $5,000-$10,000 LESS than the others!! The fact we used the last one to tow our 4,500lbs 22’ travel trailer with ease and safety, with plenty of power and economy all around the East Coast from Bar Harbor ME to Key West Fl! Try that with what you call the number one you call Ridgeline?

@Sig721Tau

4 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you opt for the 2.8L Duramax?

@k.r.v.4219

4 жыл бұрын

Okie Rider mostly price, plus I’m totally satisfied with the mileage I’m getting. The only advantage a diesel has, like in my cousins Colorado almost like mine, is when we tow identical Travel Trailers on Camping Trips together, from what I can tell while we switched for a while one time, is how the diesel will lug at lower rpm before downshifting. But that’s the only difference and the more than extra hp in the V6 will always overcome that one advantage. There is at no time the diesel ever made it to the top of any hill under any circumstances! Slower but steady as always with stock diesels, along with better mileage. But in a side by side empty run? The gas will always leave the diesel in the dust! Between these two. I would love to see GM make that new 2.7 turbo four they have in the new Silverado available in the Colorado. I’ve driven diesel trucks all my life. Now that I’m retired? No way!

@rawesome123

4 жыл бұрын

K. R. V. I’m From Maine looking at Colorado. What dealership did you go to?

@k.r.v.4219

4 жыл бұрын

Ross Munn sorry but I’m a n Sunny Central Florida now.

The Honda might be a good "city" truck, but how you scored it to win the top rating is a mystery to me. The Colorado ZR2 is pretty much the best all around mid-size truck. Drives well on road, and has serious off road ability. Mileage is good for a truck, and is pretty well optioned for the money. You should be scoring these truck on documented criteria, not the subjective criteria used.

@edmundscars

4 жыл бұрын

You can read our ratings of each truck, including the criteria we use to evaluate, at www.edmunds.com/truck/

@footbalr074

4 жыл бұрын

@@edmundscars Your list on the website is different than this list you scrubs

@edmundscars

4 жыл бұрын

@@footbalr074 It should reflect the current rankings now. We update our rankings in real time to reflect our most recent reviews.

@williammocaby

4 жыл бұрын

@@edmundscars I wanna see the scorecards, not just editors insight

@darrenhenderson746

3 жыл бұрын

If you can keep that horrible, craptastic 8 speed auto transmission under the truck then, yeah, it's an alright truck.

Yes thank you Edmunds. Love your review. You are the only true reviewer. Others out there are bragging about their 4x4. pffff. Never in my life I love driving to work in truck so much. 60 miles commute each way.

@MrMiscVids

4 жыл бұрын

So which truck are you driving anyway?

I 'always' get close to 22 MPG with my 2006 Frontier Crew SE 4x4 (6MT). I've noticed that the Nissan dealerships make these MT's really hard to find though...

@squidusn71

4 жыл бұрын

That's really good. How fast are you driving? The '12 Taco 4x4 trd sport long bed auto that I had, got about the same or a little less doing 70-80mph.

@devildog5354

4 жыл бұрын

@@squidusn71 It's mixed driving: Highway and mostly semi-rural town and country roads. In Colorado our interstates have (75) speed limits, so similar to yours in that capacity. I use the MT to full advantage and 'usually' take my acceleration 'fairly easy'. I also have Highway LT tires and not AT's which I believe helps slightly, and full synthetic oil...

@antitheist5567

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve consistently gotten 24+ mpg highway on road trips driving the speed limit with my ‘18 frontier, V6 auto

@devildog5354

4 жыл бұрын

@@antitheist5567 That's probably at the apex of what the Frontier is capable of. What are the highway speed limits where you are driving? Do you have an open bed or a covered bed?

@antitheist5567

4 жыл бұрын

Paul von Helger open bed, unloaded, crew cab, V6, 4x2, auto, stock highway tires, not lifted or leveled, with speed limits varying from 55 mph to 70 mph.

what a surprise, reviewers liked the 2 most expensive trucks!

Wait...so you guys took the quintessential off road truck, the Tacoma, as a support vehicle to the Ridgeline during an off road test in case the Ridgeline breaks down, but the Tacoma failed and the Ridgeline survived??? LOL, that's hilarious!!!

@squidusn71

4 жыл бұрын

@Jeff G. Did you not watch and listen to this video???

@jg8263

3 жыл бұрын

Search Death Valley shock test on youtube and watch, it is hilarous. Both the off-road Titan Pro4x and TRD Taco completely blew their shocks on washboard road.

Love the Ridgeline.

1:15 they say that most people don’t care about off-road capability, so get a TRD Sport Tacoma, Colorado LT, Canyon, the Frontier, even the new Ranger FX2

There’s a midsize truck for everybody. Not everyone needs a full size. There are so many great options for us, as consumers. I’m a fan of the Ridgeline, but I like the idea of a Colorado diesel. The Tacoma with a manual transmission is up there too

@footbalr074

4 жыл бұрын

Yea not everyone needs a full-size, but with dealer incentives they barely cost more and have the benefits of more r&d being poured into them.

Did you guys forget you can get the Colorado with a crew cab 6 foot bed and a DIESEL?

@CarlosLago

4 жыл бұрын

11:00

@terrencejones9817

4 жыл бұрын

@@CarlosLago you claimed that the Honda has the largest bed. That's 100% False. I added the diesel because no other midsize currently has one. Let's add that Hilarious claim that the ZR2s DSSV shocks, which are designed for desert pre running and jumps, some how doesn't ride as good as a honda Minivan on wash board. Literally the only review that has ever said the DSSVs arent good on washboard. Give your head a shake

@CarlosLago

4 жыл бұрын

​@@terrencejones9817 Yes, the Colorado has a 6.2-ft bed config. We specifically called out the comparison in a short-bed/crew cab context. But if you really want to do the math, you'll find the Ridgeline's total bed area is more than comparable to Colorado's regardless of box length. As for the ZR2, we did not compare its washboard performance to the Ridgeline's. Look, it's OK if you don't like the Ridgeline. That's why we prefaced this video by saying it's not the truck for everyone.

@terrencejones9817

4 жыл бұрын

@@CarlosLago 10:12 Specifically mentioning that the DSSV shocks don't feel good on a washboard road. You sir and by extension the company you represent should be ashamed to make such an obviously false statement. Considering, if you watch literally all of your fellow reviews say the exact opposite of those DSSV shocks. They are tunned for Baja style pre running. Of which washboard is a major part. Earlier you mentioned how good the Ridgeline is on washboard. An equally laughable statement. Bed length. They way it was worded in your video and your reply. You seem to imply that you can not get the 6'2" bed in the crew cab Colorado. You certainly can. Your bed volume argument is pointless since wheel wells always take up a large part of truck bed space. Here's a couple of other things you FAIL to mention. The Colorado has the highest towing capacity of any midsize truck @ 7700lbs in a 2wd diesel. It also has the best by far fuel economy with the diesel.

@CarlosLago

4 жыл бұрын

@@terrencejones9817 u mad bro?

I love my Ranger.

@brucestowe7740

4 жыл бұрын

Appian A I love my ranger too.

@davidleeosbourne2727

4 жыл бұрын

Said the ladies

@CaseySexton

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. It's best in class in a lot of categories. Just got it about a month ago and so far I love everything about it.

the jeep will spend more time in the shop then on the road

@AFriendlyTheo

4 жыл бұрын

the *chrysler will spend more time in the shop than on the road. Don't bash Jeep, hate on Chrysler for ruining Jeep.

A more sensible choice is the best word to discribe Honda Ridgeline. I dont do off roading. It does everything what I needed to do. Best of all it is the safe and reliable vehicle for my family. Ford Ranger just recalled 19500 recently in north america due to fire risk.

@Sijray21

4 жыл бұрын

Not to mention built in Alabama, Engine sourced/built in Alabama, and transmission sourced and built in Alabama. 70% American parts and labor. More than most (if not all) American branded trucks.

Saw number one. Turned it off. They are correct, credibility.

Love my ranger

I got a Colorado z71 and I love it. but I think I would have been better off with the Ridgeline. They didn't mention the Ridgeline has great fuel economy. but yes it is a more of a city truck.

There’s another good reason why you should put the Ranger low in your rankings. The reason is because in Australia, many Rangers’ engines have overheated and sometimes have even exploded, causing many deaths. I don’t know why their was any good reason to then bring this truck into the USA.

I can appreciate the review, and even could handle and mostly agree about the ridgeline based on the teams logical reasoning. However the reasoning was not consistent through out the review which lost me. I was looking forward to this video but listening made me think I was watching the wrong channel. Good luck in the future.

@squidusn71

4 жыл бұрын

Let me guess, you own a Nissan Frontier???

We need small V8 options in midsize trucks like in the 70's

I like the Nissan for the reasons they didn’t like it. Old school feel, lower price.

I have a ranger but the Ridgeline is the best if we're honest!

According to every other review I have seen, the Tacoma power seat does not make any difference in the seating position when in lowest setting. You're still legs out.

The tall beds on some of these trucks for me is a positive, more cargo space for most people.

I owner the Tacoma, Frontier and now the Ranger. The Ranger is the best all round mid size truck. It has the best tow Capacity and is able to perform better than most off road. I don't think it would be fair to compare it against the Jeep but still performs very well off road.

I researched all of these trucks and decided on the Ranger. I agree with the criticism of the swaying ride quality. Almost feels like your on a boat going slightly up and down. Other than that I love the truck. The performance has been great. To me the Ridgeline and Gladiator are very unique categories that didn't really fit my needs. The Frontier is too dated. GM quality scares me after a bad experience. It came down to the Taco and Ranger. Neither is perfect, but both are great trucks.

Bisons aren't made for offroading??? Who knew....

Who’s paying off these guys to pick the Honda Ridgeline?

Lucky #7

Just listen to them, let the facts speak for themself - Honda is a really good truck.

@jamesmuro9286

4 жыл бұрын

Bought one two years ago. Love it. My friend with big trucks make fun of it. But all they use their trucks for is hauling garbage!!! Laugh all you want - the thing tows my boat and hauls my ATV AND carries the kid's hockey gear!!!!

@tomcogar851

4 жыл бұрын

Love mine too, easy to park, very comfortable- even in the back seat. Low cost to operate- super reliable...it’s a HONDA. ENJOY!

@OhYeaMista

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a really good vehicle, and I don’t blame anyone for buying one if it fits your needs. But as you said, let the numbers speak for themselves; if you want a “truck” that can tow and handle itself off-road...the Honda isn’t for you. It’s almost a different category of vehicle. The reason it’s so comfortable and able to have some of the features it does is because the entire car is a compromise. It throws away truck capability to be more user friendly on pavement. So enjoy it, drive and be happy! But pretending it’s just as much of a “truck” as the others here is what annoys people. It’s a unibody SUV with a bed, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

@tomcogar851

4 жыл бұрын

pcosta816 It’s a Truck, just like all the other vehicles being reviewed by these 2 guys. Yes, the 2 trucks that blew out their shocks going down a dirt road we’re trucks too. ( Not good trucks) And the ones that you have to shoe horn an adult man to get him into the back seat - (I’m not going to set back there) yes, they are trucks too. As for the Tacoma, it’s a truck - slow, loud, and very uncomfortable with LESS load carrying ability than a Ridgeline - but it can tow more, which is a good thing because there’s no place to put much inside it. The HONDA has tons of storage and a tailgate that opens 2 ways...which the full side trucks are now implementing. The HONDA has full time all wheel drive which is a lot safer for everyone in the truck - especially in the rain. If you are involved in a collision, the unibody is safer for me and my family. So, - you can climb over big rocks - great! It’s better to avoid them...And tow a bit more in your truck - (if your shocks are not blown), and you do not need to bring much, like a couple more adults. Ridgeline ! It’s a truck and a damn good one. That’s why they rated it the #1 midsize TRUCK

@OhYeaMista

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Cogar Took that a little personally didn’t you? I’m glad you like your ridgeline bud. I really am. Already said it’s a good vehicle. Fact is it’s built completely differently than all the other vehicles that they are comparing it to, and not like a traditional truck. So why are we comparing apples to oranges? If that’s the kind of vehicle you want power to you. I couldn’t get one. I have a dunes sticker for the beach where I live and the ridge line wouldn’t even be eligible to pass the inspection because it doesn’t come with a full size spare.

Remember this is an unbiased revision based on various parameters, most people who buy a truck don’t carry a lot of heavy stuff and maybe don’t haul anything but their butts. That’s why the Ridgeline is a logical choice and I understand that rating plus its has some stuff that no other of the other trucks have. Besides, your buying decisions will be based on what your need, what you like, and what you can afford. I’m a diehard Tacoma fan but for what I need I would definitely buy a Ridgeline.

Having looked at all of them, I would go for the Tacoma. The reason is Toyota reliability , long lasting and high residula value. I would probably buy the 4 cylinder.

The Ranger has a factory rear seat delete option that saves you money. With the other trucks, I'd have to remove the useless back seat myself and see if I could sell it on Ebay.

@Shakerhood69

4 жыл бұрын

You can get the Utility Package on the Tacoma too which eliminates the Rear Seats, would be a good idea for all manufacturers to do to keep the price lower.

Off-road ability is important. No low range or even manual shift mode. And the Ridgeline bed doesn’t even have bed rails. Good engine. But the timing belt bothers me. Should be a chain. Gonna be about $1k to change it out when you hit around 100k mikes. 2020 might address some of the shortcomings. Still like this truck though.

@aussie2uGA

4 жыл бұрын

It's about $750 at the dealer. But even if it were a chain, the guides nowadays are plastic to keep noise down. These can "shave and shred" around 100k miles sending shavings into the oil sump and clogging oil returns. Metal chains are no longer the perfect solution.

@HR60086

4 жыл бұрын

Honda and Jeep get demolished in all other reviews so Edmunds offered to give them a good review for a good donation of course.

@Trendyflute

4 жыл бұрын

Off road use is not important to the vast vast majority of people...sorry, it's just not.

@EchoSigma6

4 жыл бұрын

Matt Clark Good enough for runs to Home Depot and Costco.

@nwbasson

4 жыл бұрын

The majority of Wranglers don't even see dirt, not sure why it would be important in a truck even

After 3 years of being a Ridgeline owner I now own a 2019 Tacoma since July and I don't miss the RL. Yes the RL drives nice and the awd is awesome but the transmission overheated on me towing my lightweight low profile trailer multiple times. Having to do a full transmission service every 15-20,000 can't be normal. The vcm was an issue. Duel action tailgate is nice but eventually the wirering harness gets tweecked and then the rear camera doesn't work. Leather and paint are way to thin and the hood flutters around way to much regardless that there is a tsb on it. And drive the RL with some side wind , the side windows actually seem to move and listen to the wonderful whistle , so no going down the highway is not quite. Oh, and don't forget to grease those window tracks every 2-3 months or one will notice the windows operating very poorly and you can burn up the window regulator. I know it is hard when one is comparing trucks side by side not to lean towards the RL but Honda does a bunch of suger coating to the truck. It feels nice when new but live with it for a while .

@EchoSigma6

4 жыл бұрын

Andreas M How sad, appears Honda build quality has gone down hill. They use to be almost as dependable as Toyota’s.

@dadwithtwins1585

4 жыл бұрын

I had a Ridgeline for about 1 1/2 years. I love the concept but Honda quality and transmissions are crappy.

@andreasm2882

4 жыл бұрын

@@EchoSigma6 I think Honda put a lot of time and money in building a very very good unibody frame and the all-wheel-drive system is for sure one of the best specifically when one takes it in the snow but the end build quality is really nothing to be happy about, the Ridgeline feels very nice and luxurious when it's brand new but again live with it for two two to three years and you start realizing all the little flaws. my Toyota Tacoma may not feel as nice as the Ridgeline when brand new but I am confident it will age better.

@josephmichael1405

4 жыл бұрын

But the Tacoma’s shocks disintegrated in dessert while the Honda stood up to the test. That is just superior build quality. Tacoma is super overrated and just unadulterated junk at this point. They live off their name from 15 years ago. Currently it is a chintzy POS.

@andreasm2882

4 жыл бұрын

@@josephmichael1405 fact, Honda and Toyota don't make their shocks. If it happens upgrade to newer and better ones. That has absolutely nothing to do with Toyota build quality. And furthermore, one can up grade the shocks on both vehicles but one can't upgrade the Honda sucky transmission and they continue to put their crappy vcm in which they recently settled in court in for other vehicles and the same issue is going on with the RL. I will take a Toyota suspension any day of the week over the overheating transmission.

Ridgeline is the best truck I have ever had

Ridge line is a great vehicle, and if you like yours that’s awesome. I do think it’s kind of stupid that it wins a truck competition though. It doesn’t do the “truck” stuff (towing, off roaring) half as well as some of the others. It’s almost a different category of vehicle. You can say it wins, but with an asterisk; if you actually need your truck to do a lot of truck stuff, proceed to #2-7.

I would go Nissan Toyota Jeep Honda Ford In long term reliability Like same motor and transmission for 300k + miles This list they have is for the superficial perks But that will all malfunction and cost a ton to fix lol

Blue shocks ?? Why didn’t they off road with the Tacoma trd pro . The pro has fox shocks . The tacoma with the blue and yellow shocks are Tacoma off road or the trd sport. the real Tacoma off road is the trd pro . Fake review . Look it up

I bought a Frontier SV in 2016. To me, the most important purchase criteria is reliability. Frontier is old for sure, but it is probably the most relliable. It is certainly the less fuel efficient, but for somebody like me who make 10 000 Km / yr, it's really not a big deal. I am not ready to pay $10 K more just to have the new Takoma!!!! Now I am waiting for the new Frontier..... I saw some picture and it could be a great truck. Hoping that price will stay low. And nobody talk about interest rate. When i bought in 2016. The toyota rate was 6%, nissan was 1.5%. I am in Canada, i do not know for U.S. So 10 K + interest rate + taxes make a huge difference......

As an owner of a 08 navara , I much rather the manufacturers spend the money on the engineering than the push button gadgets. Surely honda rear suspension is miles ahead of the 1800s tech in the others.

Dodge Dakota?

Ridgeline, does what a truck does with the comfort of the Honda Pilot.

If change front end of honda truck better

They are NOT cheaper. At all. And I want the feeling of a solid axle in my ride. Having said that, I love the trunk in the Honda

@poorfatman5317

4 жыл бұрын

What's not cheaper at all

@michaelbury1941

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Reed mid size trucks are not cheaper. I can get a full size mid-range for same price because full-size have incentives and mid trucks almost nothing.

@squidusn71

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbury1941 get a used one with hand crank windows lol.

@michaelbury1941

4 жыл бұрын

Squid Usn not sure the point of this comment. If you think 40-45k makes sense for a midsize truck then good for you.

@squidusn71

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbury1941 you talk a lot...good for you.

just bought a 2019 sv frontier 4x4 crew heated seats ect brand new 24,500

@myname9856

4 жыл бұрын

Where dis you find one so cheap. I have searched for trucks for about 6 months now daily. Just pulled the trigger on a frontier fully loaded as yours for 26k. Hard to imagine it being any cheaper.

Latinamerica gets to see great pick-up trucks Americans don’t get: Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max, VW Amarok (maybe lol)

I tried them all Frontier with 6 speed manual beats them all its more reliable, does everything the others do and get this its the cheapest to buy

@angeloarco_Oandasan

4 жыл бұрын

I bet you cannot store your beer in the Trunk Bed... or store your golf cart under the rear seats. Can you load drywalls horizontally on the Frontier?

@DavidStanleymusic

4 жыл бұрын

@@angeloarco_Oandasan I don't drink and do not play golf I hunt and fish and i gett others to carry my drywall and insttall them

@angeloarco_Oandasan

4 жыл бұрын

David Stanley Perfect! You fish? Fill the Bed Trunk with Ice and Viola you can store the fish you caught, drain it later as it comes with a drain plug. The bed itself is enough for your hunting expedition. The RTL-E has an inbed speakers, an electrical outlet to charge your gears and a low wheel well.

@DavidStanleymusic

4 жыл бұрын

@@angeloarco_Oandasan I fish Atlantic Salmon and trout not a truck load at a time

@angeloarco_Oandasan

4 жыл бұрын

David Stanley Perfect, the In Bed Trunk will happily handle that. You can load the fish easily as well, the tail gate can swing open sideways. The Frontier cannot do that isn’t it?

Honda Ridgeline = 1980's Subaru Brat .....Lol

I think if I pick the number one truck it it would least look good

The Colorado has transmission and engine issues.

Taco!!! Not a fan boy... yet I just got it. Love it.

@EchoSigma6

4 жыл бұрын

NJC DAILO Best looking truck out there with a high cool factor that’ll give you many years of service.

@njcdailo8934

4 жыл бұрын

James Chung no doubt.

@dumuntai

4 жыл бұрын

Just got a Taco on the 21st of December. Picked up a 2020 TRD Pro. This is the best looking midsize on the market

Still love my gladiator...

@Sig721Tau

4 жыл бұрын

How's that weak V6 treating you?

@bobbymuy989

4 жыл бұрын

@@Sig721Tau so far so good Can't complain!

@seasnakes6337

4 жыл бұрын

check this out and good luck kzread.info/dash/bejne/k5qk0M18f9azdrg.html

@juliestmartin5862

4 жыл бұрын

It was between Tacoma and gladiator but had to go with reliability. It was so close. Love the gladiator look.

Within the first few minutes I was lost.

What Ridgeline and Jeep, really? Not sure what’s going on in this review.

Funny how these jokers don’t even mention that Ridgeline radio lacks even a volume knob. You have to touch the volume pad to raise or lower. And infotainment and Apple car play Android integration is horrible.

@skyline5354

4 жыл бұрын

Paul M that was in a 2017. They put the knob back because everyone complained

@paulm6481

4 жыл бұрын

@@skyline5354 No they have not. You are thinking of other Honda vehicles. A friend has a 2019 Ridgeline and it still misses it.

@Mark_Rates

4 жыл бұрын

They got knobs for the first 3 models. the ones up from that don't. I would have got the Black edition if it had a volume knob. I got the RTL. No messy touch screen and I got the volume control.

@paulm6481

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mark_Rates The radio you are talking about is the one with no Apple car play, no Android phone integeration, no XM radio. That is a no go for me and any one who cares for in car entertainment. The only entertainment unit has no knobs.

@IamGroot786

4 жыл бұрын

As much as I love my Ridge, I can be objective and agree with you . That infotaintment (I have the '17 RTL-T) is horrendous! I've given up using the voice controls, it just sucks! The MIA volume knob doesn't bother me as much because you do have the volume controls on the steering wheel but still.

colorado/canyon ALL DAY!

@squidusn71

4 жыл бұрын

In the dealerships getting fixed ALL DAY...no thanks.

@neo8378

4 жыл бұрын

@@squidusn71 wheres your proof

@squidusn71

4 жыл бұрын

@@neo8378 where is your Colorado/Canyon???

@neo8378

4 жыл бұрын

@@squidusn71 dont change the subject, provide your proof....

@Sig721Tau

4 жыл бұрын

neo8378 Only if it's equipped with the 2.8L Duramax diesel engine.

ridgeline top overall

Did Honda sponsor this video?

@joshmiller1640

4 жыл бұрын

Why? Because it has ONE truck mentioned in the video?

@njcdailo8934

4 жыл бұрын

For realz

@EchoSigma6

4 жыл бұрын

Yes they did, check is in the mail.

Not sure I would put the Honda at the top of my list (just for my needs), but the Gladiator and Colorado are good choices. Nice video sans the setting these guys are in.

Looks like minivan dad upgraded to the Honda Ridgeline.

You picked a suv for number one truck, the bed is connected to the cab. You guys are obviously not truck guys!

'37

No Dodge is the best what happened to Mitsubishi pickup really small and badass pickups before pre-loading shocks there was nice

id take the tacoma and colorado over any of the other trucks. driven both and neither disappointed

I personally love the frontier

@EchoSigma6

4 жыл бұрын

Nick Breshears Agree, great underdog. Last of the honest trucks with good build quality.

@hawksjunkie1386

4 жыл бұрын

@@altman5933 mine is a 2008 se model with 137k miles on it. It's been excellent for me over the years. I'm going to strongly consider another frontier down the road.

@Sig721Tau

4 жыл бұрын

@@hawksjunkie1386 Better hurry. The 2019 is the last year for this generation of truck. The redesign will probably have that Crossover look to it.

BULL How comes the Ford Ranger was selected one of the finalist for 2020 Truck of the year together with Ram and Gladiator and the Tacoma was not. Bias review..

So you understand midsize trucks are supposed to meet demand for towing/hauling, and price point. Ridgeline #1? A car with a bed installed, Jeep #2 cost as much or more than a full size truck. Yes, you lost credibility.

@nathanmacdonald6163

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty sad you can get a ram 1500 rebel for less then a gladiator.

Frontier should be 1,2

I would think that for those who are looking for a “mans” serious work truck, demanding it have body on frame and a large towing capacity, would bypass all of these mid-sized ones and get a “real man’s” truck.....a full sized truck. “Too expensive” you say or “I don’t need to tow 10,000 lbs.” or “need a payload of 1,000 lbs.”. How different is your argument from those who argue of having no need for off-road capability? or a 7,000 lb. tow rating? or wanting a great infotainment system? much less a need for a body on frame? In the grand scheme of things we purchase what we purchase for a varying number of reasons. There are those individuals out there who buy according to their needs only. Then there are those who purchase to compensate for whatever they feel they lack. Whatever floats your boat. The criteria edmund’s uses in ranking these trucks covers more than just off-road capability or towing capacity. Each criteria is a reasonable representation of factors people might take into consideration when evaluating their purchase. Whether truck, car or scooter, people buy what they want to for varied reasons. No need for the testosterone fueled “pissing contest”. Most don’t give a shit.

@techeddie9035

3 жыл бұрын

Yes; everyone's needs differ, and it's as if these trucks might all be pretty good, but each appeals to certain demographics. Got a new Colorado a month ago and couldn't be happier. We don't all want off-road capability, even though we do want 4wd (weather). We don't all want a club cab (hard to believe based on what's on dealers' lots) but some of us do actually want six foot beds (not five) 'cause we actually want to haul stuff instead of just pulling boats. So yeah, the six foot bed, 4x4, with V6 and extended cab works out great for me ... but not everybody. Nice that Chevy gave me that choice. It's a truck, not a car or SUV, and I love it.

it all depends on where ya at and what ya want to do with it,,,,,,not spending 35k plus to haul hay and feed,,,,,,anything cheaper then that all ya buying is 4 tires and a radio,,,ya know that's all I need ...

Wait...the Ridgeline is a truck? I always thought it was a car in the shape of a truck?

@steveo4141

4 жыл бұрын

Definition of a pickup truck...closed cab with open bed...thats it

@dave3682

4 жыл бұрын

Try going to the DMV and convincing them that a Ridgeline is not a truck. Or drive around town in a Ridgeline without truck plates and see how long you can go without getting pulled over. The government says its a truck, so its a truck.

@OhYeaMista

4 жыл бұрын

Dave truck plates? Wtf is that? What state do you live in? I have regular passenger car plates on my truck in MA.

@steveo4141

4 жыл бұрын

@@OhYeaMista you have to have Truck plates in Canada.

@OhYeaMista

4 жыл бұрын

Steve o That explains it

I have also watched a video from TFLTRUCK. They had a test of off road in Colorado, with different types of brands of trucks. Mainly the big 3. ( Domestic) going up a trail of hard packed snow. The Ridgeline was done in no time. Stuck.! But at least they could get the shovel out of the low side bed easily.! Pathetic.! If I had the expendable $ for a nice off road capability toy truck. I'd buy a Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. Not for the towing, not for the cargo bed lbs. But just for the FUN capabilities it can do off road. And do it even with some add ons a helluva lot cheaper than a Ford Raptor . But still able to keep my head held high. The Raptor is one helluva truck.! And I'm a Chevy guy.!

Although this was.about a year ago.... Nothing has really changed has it? SO one day, something about this TRUCK peaked my interest..... and a simple little 5 mins drive in the back of this UNIT....and I was in.....searching and researching..... and TOMORROW NIGHT.... BLACK EDITION, Canadian version....way way way more toys inside, like the Mirror fold button...tiny things! Can't wait....excited,, 18th CAR Purchase!

Just wait, when ford actually makes a new American ranger, the new frontier comes out, and a new Tacoma comes out, your biased opinions will change. The way y’all talk Jeep and Chevy and Honda have bought y’all out. And you only put the Tacoma up there because of its legendary quality. Out of these, the frontier fr is the Best Buy. It’s the cheapest and the most reliable. Outdated but the best. The new ranger isn’t new it’s outdated too but still a good truck. And of course the Tacoma is great. The Tacoma, Ranger and frontier should be the top 3.

Funny KBB had the Ridgeline and Gladiator as their lowest rated trucks. 🤷🏼‍♂️

The Chevy Zr2 is far more capable off road than you guys are admitting! And is way more comfortable to be off road than the taco (no offence taco you are the bomb) but I've watched private non biast videos comparing them and the taco has honestly struggled while the Zr2 with the front locker just made it look way too easy. And higher sides on the bed are a plus for people who actually haul stuff in the back. The Zr2 is purpose built just like the taco, the Zr2 aims for better comfort on and off road and better high speed offroading and it does just that. I can't believe the Honda truck is #1 lol it technically is not a truck.... But I guess the idea of what a truck is, is changing 🤣

ridgeline

Seems like they’re choosing the best truck to replace the soccer mom van.