2024 Honda Ridgeline Trailsport: TEST DRIVE+FULL REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 26 бер 2024
- Big thanks to Ocean Honda in Port Richey FL for helping make this review possible! You can check out their website at www.oceanhondaofportrichey.com or give them a call at 727-312-0759 and ask for Carlos.. Thanks for watching!
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*I mention throughout this review that the Trailsport comes Standard with a 1.5” Lift/Leveling kit, however that’s not true. Any raised ride height is solely due to the thicker tires.. My apologies*
Some dealerships offer a lift leveling kit through Jsport
I hopefully someday, I would buy this truck.
Very well presented review of the 2024 Ridgeline. I bought a 2023 RTL-E back in mid-January - the truck is really nice. Very smooth ride, quiet and certainly quick enough when pressed. I'm getting nearly 25mpg on average (in Econ mode) so no complaints there however the fit/finish is questionable in some exterior areas. The paint is near perfect and the solid feel when going over mottled pavement (no rattles, strange noises) is impressive though. Time will tell if this truck will go the distance. BTW, the Trailsport does not have a Bose sound system (no RL's do) - only the lame 7 speaker 210 watt unit. My RTL-E has the 8 speaker unit w/510 watts which sounds better but only because of the center speaker which provides better detail.
Amazing review Will.
Glad you enjoyed it
Enjoyed your review. I'm looking at a newer Ridgeline in maybe a few months as I really enjoyed my previous 2006 RTL (1st year model with the funky wedge C pillar shape.) That truck was great! Smooth ride, lots of interior space and easy to drive. It was still running strong when I sold it with 225k on the odometer. Only non-maintenance expense was replacing the power steering pump at around 200k miles.
Wow sounds like you really got your moneys worth with your first Ridgeline! These are still one of the more reliable new vehicles, glad you enjoyed the review 👍🏼
Nice review! Fan of the RL, particularly in the TrailSport trim. What is the payload?
Great Review Will . Nice Redo for 2024 from Honda
Thanks man! 👍🏼
Great Ridgeline review bro! I really liked how detailed you were both exterior and interior.
One comment: Ridgeline does have Sport mode. You have to dress D twice to activate it. Makes it noticeably quicker response 💨
Thanks for the info! 👍🏼
You’re very detailed and thorough, but are you 💯 on that 1.5” front lift on the ‘24 Trailsport? You’re the first reviewer to mention it. If so, that’s awesome! Great review! 👏🏼
Yeah everything I've read says it's no real lift, maybe 1" because of the General Grabber tires.
No lift at all
He is mistaken there is NO leveling or lift kit from the factory
I left a disclaimer pinned on top of the comment section. My bad I must have misread that piece of info during my research. I’ll try to not let that happen again 👍🏼
@@WTFCRLT1Hey, thanks for clarifying. I think many of us wish the Ridgeline Trailsport had a 1 or 2” lift. Then it would be the perfect midsize truck, imo. Keep up the good work. 👍🏼
I don’t understand why people want damped tailgates. They’re slow, unnecessary, and only make the price go up.
You’re not alone. Last thing I want to do is wait for my tailgate to open when I’m trying to get something done.
Ridgeline has 1,500+ payload. More than Tacoma. More than some full-size trucks.
Your camera is not as bright anymore in the dark. Thank you for changing that.
I bought a 2023 frontier pro4x last month paid it off after 2 weeks. Im thinking about trading it in for this 😂
any specific reason why? i am cross shopping midsize trucks
There is no leveling kit from the factory for the Ridgeline ! Please clarify this for your viewers!
I left a disclaimer pinned on top of the comment section. My bad I must have misread that piece of info during my research. I’ll try to not let that happen again 👍🏼
“Not as capable as the Tacoma or Frontier”, in terms of towing, you are correct. However, in terms of hauling, most Tacomas and Frontiers that I am seeing have 1200 or less pounds of payload and most Ridgelines are between 1480ish and 1580ish. Thus, the RL is more capable than most Tacomas/Frontiers in terms of payload. Many trucks will run out of payload before they run out of tow capacity.
2023 Tacoma TRD pro I looked at had 995 lbs payload. Not much. This is way more useful.
Awesome review!
I currently drive a 2011 Subaru Impreza hatchback that I got in 2011 and I plan on keeping it until March 2025. I'd hope for the same longevity from my future truck!
I would like a comfortable daily driver to get me from point A to point B for work and errands. I live in Pennsylvania, so something that will punch through the snow (I know tires mean everything) January-March. It's just me in the truck, but I could take passengers in the front & back if needed. Comfort and reliability is key.
As for fishing, I want to toss my 7'6 Ugly Stick one piece rod and muddy/sandy waders in the bed. I usually drive to the parking lot of these creeks and walk the rest for fishing spots. However, we do have a 9.6ft kayak that I want to tie down in the bed.
If there's a truck out there that can do all of this, I'll be happy. What would you recommend?
The ridgeline sounds like the best truck for you. Best balance of comfort and capability if you don’t need to tow anything too crazy. The Ford Maverick is a little less comfortable, but quicker, just as capable in bad weather with the FX4 pkg, with almost the same payload capacity while costing almost $20k less. I’d try out both, but as for reliability, I’m sure the ridgeline far exceeds the Maverick 👍🏼
@@WTFCRLT1 🤘 I am going to keep my car for another year & see what’s happening in March 2025 with the Ridge!
hi handsome I have a 2023 honda ridgeline rtl-e, i only get 12 to 13.7 mile per gallons . what wrong with the truck?
You know what w.t.f stands for right?
Where’s the food?
This is the guy they're talking about when they say Americans will measure with anything except metric.
Im not a fan of the new blue wish could get it in the darker blue
CORRECTION: The D/S shift is not Drive & Sport mode, it's Drive & Sequential mode, allowing for manual shifting via the steering wheel paddles. You aren't the first video that says this so no big deal.
Great video coverage otherwise.
There is no lift on the 2024 Ridgeline Trail Sport. How about doing your homework?
Calm down. It's only 1 1/2 inch lift by Honda specs . He's correct. We're not talking a full size Chevy/ Ford lift 🙄.
I left a disclaimer pinned on top of the comment section. My bad I must have misread that piece of info during my research. I’ll try to not let that happen again 👍🏼
Army you are wrong too on the 2024 Ridgeline Trailsport It's not lifted or leveled, there no difference in ride height on any of the Ridgeline models. The Sport, the RTL, the Trail sport and the Black Edition all a frontal slope and only a front ground clearance of 7.6 inches. And yes we're not talking a full size Chevy/ Ford lift.
Gay
Honda is embarrassingly trying to compete with the blue stone Santa Cruz.
Try again. 😂
🤦🏻♂️
The color? Agreed. I test drove the Santa Cruz and bought a 2024 Ridgeline. I like Hyundai but towing with a turbo engine is not a good thing. Been there, done that with a Santa Fe.