👉 2021 Honda Ridgeline - Ultimate In-Depth Look
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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Redesigned Ridgeline coming to Honda dealerships starting Feb. 2
Bold exterior design reflects Ridgeline’s exceptionally rugged capabilities
Fully boxed truss-style floor frame and standard torque-vectoring i-VTM4® all-wheel drive system help deliver best-in-class AWD hauling
Unmatched versatility includes widest bed in class, with Dual-Action Tailgate and In-Bed Trunk®, and segment’s largest interior for passengers and gear
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline begins arriving at Honda dealerships on Feb. 2, with bold new styling underscoring its rugged and versatile pickup truck capabilities. Ridgeline’s standard V6 power, fully independent suspension and standard torque-vectoring i-VTM4® all-wheel drive give it the capability to tackle challenging trails and treacherous roads with class-leading ride and handling. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) start at $36,4901.
Ridgeline continues to bring unmatched versatility, including the segment’s largest interior for passengers and gear, a brilliantly versatile bed featuring the class-exclusive In-Bed Trunk® lockable storage compartment, and best-in-class standard AWD model payload capacity.
For the 2021 model year, Ridgeline features all-new sheet metal from the front roof pillars forward, including a new hood with a pronounced power bulge, a new squared off nose and upright grille, and new front fenders. Flanking the grille are new, brighter LED headlights bisected by the crossbar atop the grille, which is painted gloss black on Sport trims and Black Edition, and is chrome plated on RTL and RTL-E. The body-color lower front bumper further accentuates the Ridgeline’s tough new look with a prominent skid plate and broad side vents that create air curtains to route air through the bumper and around the front tires and wheels to improve aerodynamic performance. A reshaped rear bumper exposes aggressive new twin exhaust outlets, and all Ridgeline trims feature tougher looking 18-inch wheels and an additional 20 mm of track width to give Ridgeline a broader, more planted stance. New tires top off the more rugged look with a more aggressive sidewall and shoulder design. Ridgeline also adds a new Radiant Red Metallic to its exterior color palette.
A new HPD Package was developed in collaboration with Honda Performance Development (HPD), Honda’s U.S.-based racing company, and adds a unique grille treatment, an HPD emblem, black fender flares, aggressive bronze-colored wheels, and special HPD graphics on the side of the bed-for a suggested retail price of $2,800. It’s one of four new post-production option packages available on all Ridgeline trims that include Utility ($1,465), Function ($270), and Function+ ($1,315).
Inside, the 2021 Ridgeline adds a physical volume knob for the audio system, and wireless phone charging. Plus, all Ridgeline trims get new contrast stitching on the seats; Sport trims add new cloth seat inserts; and Sport, RTL and RTL-E trims have new dash, steering wheel and center console accents. Ridgeline’s spacious cabin offers top-class passenger comfort and rear-seat legroom, with a flat floor and foldaway 60/40-split rear seat bottoms, offering enhanced flexibility for carrying long and tall items in the cabin.
A 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter direct-injected VTEC® V6 backed by a smooth and responsive 9-speed automatic transmission powers every 2021 Honda Ridgeline, with i-VTM4® torque-vectoring all-wheel drive now standard across the lineup. The i-VTM4® system automatically sends up to 70 percent of the engine’s 262 lb.-ft. (SAE net) of torque to the rear wheels and continuously apportions 100 percent of that torque between the left and right rear wheels based on driving conditions at each wheel. Ridgeline’s standard Intelligent Traction Dynamics System further optimizes power delivery and distribution in various conditions, including snow, pavement, mud and sand.
All 2021 Honda Ridgelines come standard with the Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, featuring Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Ridgeline also targets top-class collision safety ratings from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including an NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score, a “GOOD” rating in all IIHS collision tests, and a “SUPERIOR” IIHS rating for front crash prevention.
Full specs and features: hondanews.com/... Music by Karl Casey
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You can switch to regular cruise control mode by holding down the interval button (the one that sets the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you in adaptive cruise control mode)
I thought I tried that. I will try again tomorrow. Thank you :)
Mike you do such a great job, I thought you worked at the dealership! Thank you.
It works! Thank you big time!
I was holding the button when the cruise control was on and it didn't work. The cruise control has to be in the ready state but not activated for it to work.
Also I might have missed where you show heated windshield button, and using key fob to bring all windows down, and key in fob to bring all up without going to do them all without ignition system, which you can same method to bring up or down, also with sliding volume controls on the civic and Ridgeline pickup truck, you can one touch from high to low or push power button to turn off if someone needed to rush that much...too many people make things seem harder than reality, also steering volume controls even at highest volume, just holding it down work very fast.... thanks again Mike for an awesome review and keep enjoying your designed for North America and Canada, engineered and built in America by Americans pickup truck.
@@TheKingkingg Thank you :)
Let’s all be real here. People hate on the ridgeline cause it’s not a “truck” but for most people this is a perfect truck. Cab is spacious, rides like an suv, but a I’ll has a bed. Every time I took my Tacoma off-road, I know this could do the same . Unless you’re a rock crawler this is fine. Also if you’re looking at a midsize truck then towing isnt a concern to begin with
You're right.its not a truck and it's only competition are chevy el camino or ford ranchero what a joke.
You are right. I own a Toyota Tundra, and I am thinking of trading that in and getting a new Ridgeline. I have never done any offroading, and this Ridgeline is just a lot more practical for daily use and offers a lot more tech & storage spaces than the ancient Tundra.
@@pancho1071 It is a updated el camino but with one hell of a awd system.
@@pancho1071 Nope, you are the joke, you know not of which you speak, get informed before you speak, Fool!
@@pancho1071 the el camino and ranchero are cars, built on a car platform with little to no off-road capability. this is a large suv(all the off-road capabilities an suv would need) with a bed, fucking stupid comparison lol
That yellow finger pointer stick is the hysterical highlight of this video
I want one! I love it!! He started the truck with it!!
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I love my Ridgeline. It is all the truck I need and it drives sooo nice.
I purchased a 2021 RTL-E last month. Great truck, great features and options. Everytime I drive this truck, I love it that much more. Great ride and handling. Averaging 23.5 mpg for overall driving.
Just wondering how does it cost to fill your tank?? How many miles do you get on a tank of fuel??
Enjoy your new truck.
Thank god they redesigned the front. Night and day improvement. Such a nice, practical truck.
It's growing on me so much...
I will be giving it a serious look this summer when I'll be trying to buy my next vehicle.
Give it some serious consideration - I just took the plunge last week and so far I couldn't be any more satisfied with my choice. FWIW: my taller-than-average 4 year old son can sit comfortably in his full size car seat installed on the back seat while still just leaving adequate space for my wife in the front passenger seat. He loves riding in there, and my wife really enjoys the comfortable ride and dual-zone climate control.
The Ridgeline is a fantastic little truck. Everytime I see these things offroad they impress me (and I see alot of trucks offroad) and the on-road comfort is 2nd to none for a truck. The updated grill was a much needed update
Maybe for its class but a ram with air suspension rides better than an S class and is worlds better than the Honda which isnt nearly as compliant over rough pavement.
I feel like this is a truck 90% of most truck owners actually need realistically. I think it’s biggest issue is the price. I know Honda doesn’t do a lot or rebates or incentives. I myself am in the market for a truck and I think this hits everything I’d ever need really. But when you consider you can get a 1/2 ton truck with tons more towing and payload capabilities for the exact same price after incentives and rebates it’s a hard sell. If it’s gonna cost the same I feel like it needs something special that it just dosnt have. Like crazy good gas mileage, a crazy good interior with a large amount of standard but luxury features on the base model(kinda like Kia did with the stinger gt), or a really low price that under cuts 1/2 tons enough to make it worth taking the lower specs over the 1/2 tons. None of which it does unfortunately. I think it’s missing that wow factor to make it super competitive. With this more “truck” style I really do like it a lot more now and definitely will consider it in my purchase! But when you can get a 1/2 ton with much higher ratings for the same price or a mid size with better ratings for less it’s a really hard sell logically speaking. This is just my opinion but I just feel it’s so close to benign something extremely special it’s just missing that “wow” thing ya know? Do I ever need to tow 9000lbs regularly? No but who’s to say I may not need to once down the road and having that opportunity if I ever needed is a big reason why. I think most buyers will lean towards the 1/2 ton trucks mainly due to them being the same price basically.
Exactly! I was thinking the same thing. I've been doing my research. I want a quality small - to midside truck. But, with the Ridgeline price, I might as well get a 1/2 Ton.
Which AWD crew cab truck with LED headlights and all safety features can I buy for $34k that gets 24mpg? I've looked at 4x4 trucks but it seems impossible to put anything desirable out the door for less than $50k
@@gomerpyle7721 what did you buy and is the comfort of the ride better than this honda
I agree. A loaded Ridgeline is 60k Canadian! You can get some loaded full size for that price.
Honda Ridgeline; Dependability, Reliability, Serviceability, Resale, Ride, Comfort, Resale. No package better for what it is. I traded a 6 year old GMC in for a 2021 Ridgeline, impressive MPG, roads well, pulls my 24’ pontoon with ease.
Just bought a 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL last week and I’m loving it! Got it with the bed top as well which looks really nice. For those concerned with price, I looked at the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger Lariat, Ford 150 Lariat, GMC Canyon, and Nissan Frontier before making my decision. I could not find anything that had full four door cab, powered leather heated seats, adaptive cruise control, rear camera, power moon roof and power rear window, and blind spot alerting. These were my requirements and my price was ~41k. Ford told me I’d have to sacrifice something…the 150 with desired specs was 60k, ranger lariat came close but was missing moon roof, rear window, and the cabin space seemed smaller. Tacoma has nice capability but lacks many features and the frontier was a joke. Go with the Ridgeline RTL trim :)
Just ordered the RTL-E in Modern Steel Metallic, I was doing the exact same vehicle comparisons! Minus the GMC Canyon.
Oof, yeah I am in a similar boat. A ranger pushing 60k is nuts. Trying to find a stripper spec sport around here for something at least approaching MSRP...
@@DRNU20 How is the RTL-E working out? Any regrets?
@@Cody_Codi_Code unfortunately the RTLE package that I preordered also came with the HPD Package..dealer didn’t disclose so I declined and went with a silver RTL..I’m happy I just wish the audio/screen was more up to date.
plus the ridgeline holds resale value much better than the rest of those.
Ive owned two Tacoma TRDs which is a cool looking dependable truck but I'm just tired of the crude handing, brakes * still drums in back!* and driving position.
I test drove Ridgeline and was immediately impressed. It's a very clever well thought out practical truck with an excellent redesign.
In was especially interested in all aspects of the truck bed, storage etc and your real life detailed exploration was great.
it's not a truck
@@billw8476 Do you own/drive a Kenworth or a Peterbuilt?
This is probably the most thorough car review I've ever seen. The next time I'm looking for a new vehicle I know where I'm heading.
Yeah man. This guy is by far one of the best and most complete reviews I get to see for any car Im interested. So much details he comes with. Like me, just subscribe.
The Toyota Tacoma now has a serious challenger. Excellent review.
yea your right .....the Nissan Frontier
@@bigjdm5460 Lol!! Since Nissan merged with French car maker, Renault, the quality of Nissan is awful. Now you know.
Au revoir.
The ridgeline doesn't have 4x4. It's an all wheel drive platform. It's great for what it is, an El Camino.
@@mattmiles1546 FAIL. The Ridgeline has AWD. Now you know. Pass it on.
@@letfreedomring2699 4x4 and awd are two different systems. One is made for off road and one is not.
Great truck! Ridgeline is now the best mid-size truck on the market. Leave Tacoma and Colorado in the dust.
I like how the center counsel is low and you dont have to use the arm rest if you dont want to. I live in AZ where its gets really hot and im cooler when there isnt a center counsel next to my upper body. Might seem insignificant to some but its huge in Arizona.
I've never seen this before but I really loved the opening shot of the camera, looking up, as the truck slowly went over it. Great video overall.
What makes this review extra special is that Mike actually owns/drives the 2020 Ridgeline so he is talking from experience. I'm amazed by the mini-trunk built into the bed. I, too, would have worried about water getting into that area. Him sharing the concrete block story speaks to the durability of the bed material.
Its all weather sealed around the edges and even if you get alittle water in it there is a plug. I have a 2018 I have never even had one drop of water in my trunk with snow rain nothing I keep alot of stuff in it.
This truck in black is drop-dead gorgeous. Don't listen to the haters, it's a different truck than your standard fare but it rides better, gets better milage and is much more comfortable. Most yoked-up truck owners don't use the capabilities, it's more of a flex for them unless you need to pull over 5,000 lbs - no disrespect if you do but this will be my next vehicle purchase 100%. Great video also you're as good a salesman for the yellow pointer thing as for the truck.
They got the look right on this one!!
Great review!
I like it.
I think its very Gen 1 like.
I've owned a 2007 and 2012.
This cosmetic update is a HUGE improvement over the bland, IMO ugly, 2016-20 style. One of the things I loved about the gen 1 Ridgeline was it's bold, utilitarian look. I had planned on buying a gen 2 until I saw the actual truck. Such a disappointment. This isn't necessarily utilitarian, but it's a lot more attractive.
Sport trim looks a whole lot better than HD trim
LOL it was 2:40 into the review when I finally realize that is a cartoon hand on a stick you are using. LOL Very original.
Glad to hear a real owner talk about likes / dislikes of a vehicle, rather than someone that “reviews” a vehicle after a 5 minute ride.
The "Trunk" of the Ridgeline is way better than any mounted tool box I had on other trucks. I Love it!
Well Sir Hats off to you 👏 That was by far the most Comprehensive review of a vehicle I have ever seen great job. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge of this vehicle.
Still been rocking the 2007 ridgeline. Really nice truck and built strong even after 250,000 miles. Still tows, launches and retrieves my 17' boat off of steep boat ramps better than other trucks I've seen out there. Dont know my many people dislike them. They are just great trucks. Great review, and I'm looking forward to owning one of these💯
Any major repairs?
I loved your review. The opening scene showing the bottom side of the truck was so creative and also showed things I was interested in seeing!
Thorough. I’ve owned only Ridgelines since spring 2005 (called 2006). In the timber business, they’ve taken me everywhere I needed to go and brought me back. If a truck has no trunk I’m not interested. Just bought 2021 RTL.
This is the best “truck” ever. The most useful truck
I wish Honda starts making their v6 engines with a timing chain instead of timing belt.
Anyone know if it’s an interference engine?
@@jsboening yes it is. I doubt you would find any engines now that are not interference. Any engine that doesn’t have an interference fit is low torque and low horsepower and poor fuel mileage.
Honda has come such along way when it comes to AWD and 4x4 and when I was in the USA back in 2000 I hired a Honda Pilot for around 4 weeks and it was the best Honda that I have ever driven and when I returned back to Australia I tried to buy one only to find that according to Honda Australia that these vehicles where not being released here which was a real disappointment and so I tried to get one sent to Australia through a Japanese importer only to find that I could not get it registered or complied here in Australia.
I really do like the new Honda Ridgeline and maybe this will finally come to Australia and can only hope it does.
Thank you for your look around on this vehicle.
Wonderful truck. My 2014 Ridgeline has the shifter on the column and gives you so much more room on the floor. Honda needs to put the shifter back on the column.
I'm eye balling this truck!
What will it take to convince you to take the plunge.... Have you seen a New 2021 in person yet.... i saw a Black Black Edition, and decided to take the plunge.... Looking forward to maybe making a few videos of the good stuff.... I do funny hillarious videos....13 mins to park a Mini....
Me too. maybe next year.
This is the real utility truck like vehicle for most city residents.
Thumbs up for the video, the truck and the yellow pointer.
Your videos are the best car videos on UA-cam, and there are a lot of car videos on Y/T.
Best review I’ve ever seen, if I had a Honda dealership I would refer this video to my customers.
Wow, thanks!
That's what a real truck looks like. Nice work Mike, great video and review.
What real truck?? Can't even level up to my old f250 with 250 miles.
@@pancho1071 real truck doesn’t just mean a 3/4 ton.. you can’t compare a ridge line to an f250. It’s in a different class.
I have a 2021 Sport. The handling really is wonderful, no axle- hop like lesser vehicles. MPG is above EPA too. My only cons are not enough ground clearance and the steering is too light. Overall, it's the best truck for most of us.
When it has the Honda name on it, pretty much can be assured of quality. If one was in the market for a lighter duty truck this would be a top contender. It's a shame American trucks have gotten so rediculously expensive, those GM trucks are awesome.
Just received my 2022 rtl ridgeline. And I think it’s the perfect truck. Most people are not going to tow up to 8000 pounds.
The chrome piece of the key, when dropped. Takes all the impact. 👌
The chrome piece on the key fob is the spare key for the vehicle. When I had this fob, the weight wasn’t noticeable.
@mckinziemotorsports - I think you meant to write: "The chrome piece of the key when dropped takes all the impact".
Shit we got the grammar police involved 👮♀️ 😏
@@MckinzieMotorsports - damn straight, Homeboy! In fact, one could also write: "If dropped, the chrome piece of the key takes the impact." Have a nice day.
Capitan, don’t you have better things to do? Like saving this country for the Biden Regime. 🇺🇸 😉
i test drove a 2022 and absolutely loved it. honda engineering and ergonomics have always been good. great value at $40-45k compaired to the competition. the biggest pill to swallow is the up front taxes and high insurance cost on a brand new vehicle.
Pennies a day
There's a lot of detailed information in your videos. I like that.
Great video for a 2 year old job. I've been looking at these trucks for years and finally decided to pull the trigger.
I agree that button shifters are a lot more efficient from a space standpoint. I think people who insist on a shifter are missing the point.
The name of this channel should be "Tiny Yellow Hand Reviews"... With the catch phrase "Respect The Hand!"...
the other comment was, it's not a TRUE dual Exhaust.... well when I was younger than today... way way younger...I owned a few Camaros and as much as I thought they were dual exhaust...the pipes split out of the final muffler, whereas here on the Ridgeline, the pipe splits way up near the engine, so the exhaust flows identically out the 2 pipes it is almost a perfect layout under that body... I think they did a terrific job.... 2 tiny mufflers and I might NOW go and get the ONE muffler swapped for a more DEEP THROATY sound...
Nice review of a highly underrated TRUCK! I especially like the detailed examination of all the different features and body construction. Great Job! Love the base vehicle. Also... the hood "gap" variance is apparently a normal thing. Weird huh? Why not make it flush? Really considering this truck!
We can only dream. Honda produces this truck 3” wider (cool unique wide look)… 2.5 inches higher. Tow capacity 6,500 lbs. MPG 30! Rear window goes up and down like a large door window (just because).
What would you add?
Great little truck for daily life and more. I want one!
Clicked "like" immediately after the intro....
Ps I love both my 2010 and 2018 and will be getting new one.
Your reviews are the most complete on UA-cam Thanks, PLEASE when you can get your hands on a 24 Ranger Lariat can you review it for us Thanks from South Ga.
Lmao I love the pointy hand
I love the ridgeline and I want to own one. I only wish the swinging bed door would open in the center. I know the reason why it swings wide is because one piece is stronger than two smaller pieces.
And cheaper to manufacture. Less moving parts.
Great review! Really appreciate the clear views of all the placards with the specs. The only other thing I would have liked to see is you sitting behind your self to show rear passenger leg room. Thanks!
This is the second video I see from you...No one reviews cars in such detail.
Thanks for that and hope you can make many more! Subbed!
The Sport trim in Black is like a budget "Black Edition" due to the blacked out trim. Looks sharp and seems very well equipped for the price. I am deciding between the Honda Passport and the Ridgeline - I love the fact that the Ridgeline comes with a hitch and 18" wheels. The Passport has goofy 20" wheels and the hitch is $$.
Agreed and it doesn’t say black edition. Just seems tacky to me to have to advertise an appearance package.
I have been in the market for a truck for several months now. However, I likely will wait until my Accord is paid off first. Hoping to see some additional upgrades from the current iteration; a little more powerful engine and perhaps better payload capacity.
But considering since most Americans don't use their lifted F150 Raptors for off-roading, the capabilities of this vehicle are more than enough for what most Americans would want a truck for. For the occasional Home Depot run; buying some lumber for a small job or moving a piece of furniture, this truck will do the job. Most Americans buy the big lumbering giant trucks only to show off.
Thank you for explaining what the spare tire tray does. Appreciate your video.
Best Ridgeline review on youtube Thanks Please do a review when the 2024 RTLE comes out Also love the pointer and the under-vehicle shot.
Its a ridgeline truck not a pilot. Owner since 2012 best ever
you do not have to hold the remote start button down continuously...simply push the lock button confirm the red light flashed and proceed to remote button, push down until the red light flashes maybe 2 seconds that's it... let go...vehicle will start...
Nice look BACK to the days when dealers HAD huge inventory of vehicles to choose from. Fast forward to 2022 and hardly no vehicles and consequently, no choices. Thank CCP for bringing this on to the WORLD 🌎
Most complete review I’ve seen this far. All others are 2 minutes. I wish it had all LEDs (DRL, Lo/Hi) and fog. Also wish it had a center console arm rest (rather than the flimsy fold downs). Would like a tow hook on the front end too. I’ll look at the RTL when they arrive on lots.
Forgot about the auto off engine. I don’t love it (even though I can disengage).
Hey Mike. Another Professional review video done. Background music, smooth zooming, elegant vehicle display. Beautiful angles takes. Clear voice sound and detailed explanation. Good Job, man.
I would think the key fob needs to be somewhat heavy just so one can feel it in their pockets. She's a beauty tho! Definitely my next truck by the way.
Mike: quick question...
What comparable-priced vehicle has a smoother ride than a Ridgeline? I miss my 2017 Black Edition!
TIA!!!
Hard question. It is a smooth ride.
The yellow hand pointer got me. 🤣
Be nice if the camera didn't try to auto focus every .5 seconds, then I could see some of the features
I believe that metal on the fob is an actual key you can pull out. Thank you for the review by the way! I'll be picking mine up in March or April.
The key is attached to the chunk of metal but the chunk of metal is not needed.
@@MikesCarInfo The chunk of metal makes it feel more robust and quality
@@MikesCarInfo they can’t make the key plastic, it has to be metal. Also, you don’t want your key fob to be cheap plastic lightweight.
@@blackwhirlwind1245 Keys are usually made of brass.. The chunk of pot metal attached to the key does not add any strength or rigidity to the fob just dead weight.
@@pennypingu The chunk of pot metal attached to the key does not add any strength or rigidity to the fob just dead weight.
I appreciate all the effort you put into this production the audio and video quality was very good. However, most of your time was spent on what I refer to as lipstick and rouge whereas I would have appreciated more time if not the majority of time spent on the mechanical aspects of this vehicle such as surface size of the front and rear brakes what type of brakes what size is a tow hitch inside dimensions of the bed, but hidden access to the gas flop and the tailgate hidden flap and all the mechanical fuel points on the motor and a little more talking about the maintenance required on this vehicle for example how expensive is it to keep it in compliance with warranty. Other things like actual headlight output would be nice and a brief description of what other trim levels will give you I think most people are buying the rtl-e trim
Thank you for your feedback Philip
This is an amazingly well-thought-out truck.
It's going to go the way of Toyota and hold it's value in the future as more and more people discover it.
VSM is one bad idea that they have been using. I have the same engine in my 09 Accord and had to disable it , because of fouling plugs and badly using oil.
Alot of hard touch surfaces ?
I guess my 55 chevy has a lot of hard touch surfaces as well 🙄
The inbed trunk is definitely a game changer 😊
The space under the climate controls is for an optional CD player. Did they improve the cruise control from 2019, the adaptive cruise control shutting off at 21 mph is a pain. Also, the lane mitigation system isn't all that great. I do love the rest of the truck.
Dude!!! Love the little yellow hand 😂🤣
Love the Color on this one!! They should make a type R version of this truck with 500 HP
I was under the impression that they at least sped up the infotainment on the 2021 model, in addition to adding the volume knob. Looks like they just changed the color to red, bc it appears to be just as slow as my 2020 head unit.
HVAC controls look slightly different as well.
Other than that, I think the only thing that the 2021 model has over the 2020 is looks.
I've read some folks compare this to an El Camino, which, engineering-wise, was sheer garbage. But, really, in my mind it reminds me of the '37-39 Studebaker Express... the classiest pick-up every made. The Ridgeline is definitely not nearly as good-looking... no pick-ups anymore are, they're ALL boring... but, the Ridgeline is definitely better engineered. The RTL-E trim-level is basically an Acura which tows 5000 lbs. You can't beat it. I'd still sell my soul for the Express though lol. Really nice, detailed, review. Thank you! I'm glad Ian didn't wallop you guys badly.
P.S. Did they ever put a tailgate lock on the thing? I had to get a lock-kit for mine.
Thanks Jason. Yes the tailgate locks when the vehicle is locked.
Only thing I wish it had is a menu in the instrument cluster screen to see what the awd system is doing, especially now that its standard across the board. I understand its more of a SH-AWD thing and thats normally reserved for the Acura's but it still would've been cool
38:55 They’re called folders🤣 Just drove home my first Ridegline…excited to drive it tomorrow am! Thanks for the video!
man, i LOVE this redesign! ------------------👉 great video
Want this truck. Now they just need to add the Accord infotainment system with the tuning knob.
Great video, I have a 2021 Sport added power moonroof, leather and front and rear sensors through my dealer
Why would you put that plastic gutter in the back floor instead of recessing the retainer for the seat supports in the floor?
Great video. One incorrect thing. The usb in the console is not just power. It will play your music from a usb drive or music player. Salesman told me the same thing.
I agree. I play music using a flash drive in my Ridgeline.
Apple CarPlay and Android requires the front USB port.
I actually work at the factory that these are made in quality and I have to admit its not bad looking, but I could tell you many things that they could change, however its a solid and better looking truck
do tell
He said he “coild” tell lol
Carbon buildup .. honda wont talk about it..
Great video I just bought the 2022 Ridgeline. This video gave me a wealth of information. Thank you
Mike, so in my 2019 I have the shifter knob, and on that shifter there is a button, I believe that it holds a gear in 4th maybe, so are the paddle shifters a way to HOLD in any gear if we select D/S..... I love the engine off system, you actually get 2 batteries, as only the engine shuts off, if you had the Air Conditioner on, it remains running..... I WISH that HONDA had Break Hold, meaning if I used the breaks and push a little harder, it HOLDS...at this point you can take your foot off and have it ready to push the accelerator quicker.... no lost time moving you foot from the Break to the throttle.... 2 seconds to beat the guy next to you when you're dragging another Truck at all the RED lights... Winner....
Steve it is spelled - Brake....
I’ve always disliked the Rodgeline. Thought it was dumb for years. I took a ride in one last week and moved some heavy appliances with it and even sat in the back seat. Changed my perspective. I have been waiting for a 4runner for months to trade down from my full sized 1/2 ton truck. The more I learn about this Ridgeline the more I think I’m gonna buy it instead. Thousands less than 4runner and it’s still got a truck bed.
32:49 actually you can turn off the adaptive cruise control by holding down that button. It will switch it to “cruise mode”
What I like @13:26 is you have a lip under the seats on the floor that will keep stuff from sliding out from under the seat when you hit your breaks. I doubt it was intended for that but It will at least keep things out of the floor!
Thanks for sharing Mike, I watched a few reviewers of this new redesign and they all say it's now looking more like a truck and more appealing....but none of these so called reviewers, don't notice this new front end is combination of both first generation and second generation especially good/ Bonet is like my 2010 as the shape of grille. They are probably some of same people that love talking about nobs, but never talk about steering wheel controls, which is customers use when driving. Thanks again Mike.
I’m really mad he did this review with that damn hand 🤣🤣🤣
It looks better underneath than above... well done.
Nice camera work. So many forget to show the underneath caponets. Would be nice to talk more about the mechanics. Great road truck with gravel road capability. The entry clearance is very telling that its best not use offroading and thats its market. I wish i could take Toyota's chassis and honda's bed and back seats with nissans new interior dash. For the engine ..Toyota's 6 cylinder twin twin turbo.
The hood space helps when opening hood folks
Really nice pointer used by the presenter!
What is the function of REMOTE START & is it SECURE ...?
The design of Ridgeline was better suited to meeting my needs than any other midsize truck. However, it has 2 fatal defects. First it is not an off-road truck, so the standard AWD only adds complexity, decreases fuel economy, and adds $3,000 to the price when compared to the completion. If you live in a snow belt then disregard that comment. Second, it has one of the last remaining interference timing belt engines. Apparently, Honda has no problem saving $10-15 per vehicle when they know every customer will spend $1,000 between 60,000 and 100,000 miles to change the timing belt and water pump. And the HPD package is more than a $3,000 option for some graphics and tire package. Try buying a Ridgeline for less than $40,000.