Hell yeah.. nice vehicle.. they should have been making these years ago.. going to sell a lot of these.. all the truck 80% of people need.. no overkill
I got my 2007 edition a month after they came out and loved it. I'm on my second one (first was in an accident but was still mechanically in great condition at 173k miles.
I've had my Ridgeline two months now. One trim level below the Black Edition. LOVE IT. I spent 15 years in a full sized Chevy Avalnche. This is a nice mid-sized quad cab truck that rides more like a car.
FUNKYOLOGY I got mine a month ago and I purchased a RTL-T which doesn’t have the 560 watt stereo but instead a 260 watt stereo. Plenty of power and yes it still has the subwoofer which is hidden behind the passenger side rear seat. The RTL-T doesn’t have as listed: inverters in the cab or bed, lane assist and adaptive cruise, blind spot alert, or memory seats and also doesn’t have led low beam head lights.. However since my truck don’t have blond spot alert it does come with a right side camera that’s mount on the right mirror so when you turn the right turn signal on it will show the right side of truck on the touch screen radio. Now all that mention the RTL-E has everything you can think of except the right camera on mirror because it has the blond spot alert. It’s really a trade off. Now.. My RTL-T has everything else that I need as listed: Halogen head lamps high and low beam (I upgraded them both with H9 and H11 LED lights) has right side camera, heated seats, Cruise control (non-adaptive) 260 watt stereo included subwoofer, sunroof, automatic back sliding window, automatic driver and passenger seats, remote start, car play and android auto, Honda maps but also uses waze, google and Apple maps, Bluetooth for handsfree calls and play music. Now I listed all that I will say the truck was 36,599 at a small town dealership in NC. However I added a foldable bed cover, roof rack and mud flaps. That bumped the price to 38,999. Oh I forgot to add I do have the AWD version. Best wishes and good luck. I upgraded from a 2014 ram 1500 with the hemi.
It took almost three months for my new 2020 Black Edition to become available for but it was worth the wait. It is a beautiful vehicle. A perfect truck for the average homeowner who is not into construction or a farmer. The dealership told me I was the first person in Michigan to receive one.
I know this is an old walkthrough/review (by car/truck standards) but it's one of the best I have seen. Very thorough. No where near your dealership but if I was I'd purchase one of these trucks from you. Great job!
We have 2 Black Edition Ridgelines I fell in love with Len's Ridgeline and he hardly got to drive it ,I felt bad for him so I traded in my CRV EX and bought my own Black Edition Ridgeline we have been Honda customers for 17 years . The neighbors say we have the best looking driveway in the community . Thank you Honda for all that you do . This one of the Best review video's only to one other review video I have watched very informative and helpful I actually would put this video first on my list great job! .
I test drove a Black and was surprised by the radar protection safety technology put in this vehicle . Making a deal one today . The most bells and whistles you could imagine for a midsize truck .
@@frankie7275 But Honda Pilot, which has the same platform as Ridgeline peformed off road better than the new ford expedition( body on frame truck) with FX package and locking central diff. Which is based on ford F150 platform. Watch TFLcar Gold Mine Hill on youtube.
Love these trucks! My dad drives a White 2017 Ridgeline RTL-T that he bought new last year & he loves it very much. The ride & handling are amazing & overall a huge improvement from his previous 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac which he bought new way back in 2003 with over 300k miles on it with very few problems. If I bought a Ridgeline I would totally go for the Black Edition, partly cause it's similar to my 2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6 cause it's black on black with the red stitching & love that combo very much.
Excellent review,thank you.I like that you have the option to turn off some of the systems if you choose not to use them.The only thing I really don’t like is cylinder deactivation.I’ve read some blogs regarding this on the Silverado pickup which cited everything from excessive oil consumption to catastrophic engine failure related to their engine management system.Have to think about that one.
Thanks for watching, Brian! We're glad you enjoyed the ride along! We've published a short summary on start/stop systems, and why they are safe for vehicles, if you'd like to check it out, you can find it here www.smailauto.com/blogs/2517/understanding-auto-start-stop-systems/
I like the truck ( I own a Blackcherry 2008 Ridgeline ) but l don't like the look of the front end . Put the new Pilot Passport front end on It , along with a 1 1/2" leveling kit and larger tires. Those improvements would persuade me to buy the redesigned Honda Ridgeline. What improvements are 1st Gen Honda Ridgeline owners looking for with the 2nd Gen model ?
Great review. I was thinking of getting a Honda Passport but now that I have seen the Ridgeline it looks awesome. Only thing is the price is really high.
My black edition is tri zone heating. You mentioned 2 zones ? But the rear passengers can control their own temps or you can from the front as well. Mine also has heated wipers, heated wiper fluid and heated steering wheel but then again I’m in Canada.
Thanks for watching! Yes as you can see, this one has the vents in the backseat but there are not controls. Canadian models can vary greatly from the U.S. models!
180 or 280 hp? Lol jk. Great review. Thanks for explaining all the technicalities. If this came with more ground clearance I would consider it. Living in the mountains, ground clearance is king when considering a truck.
Damn it, he had me sold until he said 185 horsepower. That's a NO NO for a pick up. I'm trading in my 2014 Grand Cherokee Limited for a pick up but I don't want to lose 55 HP doing it. Man, I was so excited too. Dang, the search continues. Great video tho
Hi! We apologize, Justin seems to have misspoken. The 2019 Ridgeline actually produces 280 HP! You can see all specs here: hondanews.com/honda-automobiles/channels/ridgeline-specs-features/releases/2019-rideline-specifications-features
Honda Ridgeline's Earth Dream 3.5 L , V6 engine is now Direct Injection. I heard that (port) Direct Injection engines suffer from excessive carbon build up on the backside of valves and valve stems . Other than installing a " Catch Can " does anyone know how Honda plans to address this issue ? Does Honda recommend having having the Dealership service this engine at certain mileage intervals ? Thank you.
If this is port injection and direct injection there is no carbon build up. Port injection mitigates the normal carbon build up from direct injection only engines.
Black edition chrome on the front I still want a Ridgeline though, prolly in white. my SI is black and I regret not getting the white one. the only thing holding me back is i have 3 kids and for that price i can afford a roomier full size
There is extra under-bed storage, as well as easy to reach cargo space under the seat! You can check out the additional storage options here www.smailhonda.com/blog/2019/june/18/gone-fishing-2019-honda-ridgeline.htm
Will Honda Offer . HD Surround Vision ? I currently have that and won't consider buying another car without it. Also I have the Rear View Camera Mirror that gives me a better wide angle view while driving ..... Will that be offered in the future. GM and Toyota offer both . Any chance they'll offer a Hybrid or Plug-in addition ?
I wish they made this truck tougher looking. Needs a nicer at tire and a lift. Maybe 2”. I own a 2016 Colorado and trust me I’m not hating on this truck. It just looks to much like a chopped off pilot. I’m sure it rides nice though
It rides like a well-sorted car imho, like an Accord if I had to imagine. I can say for certain that it rides much better/smoother than a 7 year old Lincoln Navigator and any Toyota 4runner of any year lol. Now, it doesn't ride quite like a late 90's BMW 750 but then again a person might actually fall asleep at every stop if it were 🤣
You drove your car 4 times in 34 years.??!! Out of that 4 times you needed to access your spare 1 (one) time.? That gives you a 25% chance of needing to access your spare for each time using your car. Advice # 1: Hertz or Avis. Buy gas only and pay for the miles you travel. No interest, no yearly insurance bills. Advice # 2: Taking into account your tire/wheel problem track record, if you get one of these Quasi-trucks, do not load the bed. If all one is hauling is groceries and potted plants, a vehicle to consider would be a hatch-back. Maybe a Fiat 500.
The more highway you drive, and go easy on the gas, the closer you get to 25. I'm getting 22.7 in my daily commute these days, 50/50 highway/back roads
I really want a big middle arm rest. If I get this or the Passport I am going to ask if they have an option for the big arm rest. I just don't like that little arm rest.
Hell yeah.. nice vehicle.. they should have been making these years ago.. going to sell a lot of these.. all the truck 80% of people need.. no overkill
I got my 2007 edition a month after they came out and loved it. I'm on my second one (first was in an accident but was still mechanically in great condition at 173k miles.
I've had my Ridgeline two months now. One trim level below the Black Edition. LOVE IT. I spent 15 years in a full sized Chevy Avalnche. This is a nice mid-sized quad cab truck that rides more like a car.
This is a solid-truck. I want one of these, it's so versatile.
Yes, it's pretty great!
I just got my 2019 Ridgeline 3 weeks ago and I am completely in love!!!!
Congratulations.. after watching the video I'm definitely interested in this model, would come in handy in our Canadian winters, cheers
I am currently shopping for one.
May i ask how much you got yours for(general price)?
Im asking because this will be my first new car.
FUNKYOLOGY I got mine a month ago and I purchased a RTL-T which doesn’t have the 560 watt stereo but instead a 260 watt stereo. Plenty of power and yes it still has the subwoofer which is hidden behind the passenger side rear seat. The RTL-T doesn’t have as listed: inverters in the cab or bed, lane assist and adaptive cruise, blind spot alert, or memory seats and also doesn’t have led low beam head lights.. However since my truck don’t have blond spot alert it does come with a right side camera that’s mount on the right mirror so when you turn the right turn signal on it will show the right side of truck on the touch screen radio.
Now all that mention the RTL-E has everything you can think of except the right camera on mirror because it has the blond spot alert. It’s really a trade off. Now.. My RTL-T has everything else that I need as listed: Halogen head lamps high and low beam (I upgraded them both with H9 and H11 LED lights) has right side camera, heated seats, Cruise control (non-adaptive) 260 watt stereo included subwoofer, sunroof, automatic back sliding window, automatic driver and passenger seats, remote start, car play and android auto, Honda maps but also uses waze, google and Apple maps, Bluetooth for handsfree calls and play music.
Now I listed all that I will say the truck was 36,599 at a small town dealership in NC. However I added a foldable bed cover, roof rack and mud flaps. That bumped the price to 38,999. Oh I forgot to add I do have the AWD version. Best wishes and good luck. I upgraded from a 2014 ram 1500 with the hemi.
@@samihachem3212 Cheers to our Canadian neighbors. Canada is a great country.
I also bought one 3 weeks ago and love it also. I feel I really got something for my money.
It took almost three months for my new 2020 Black Edition to become available for but it was worth the wait. It is a beautiful vehicle. A perfect truck for the average homeowner who is not into construction or a farmer. The dealership told me I was the first person in Michigan to receive one.
Best Honda Ridgeline walk through out there, thanks!
Thank you, Brian! We're glad you enjoyed!
I know this is an old walkthrough/review (by car/truck standards) but it's one of the best I have seen. Very thorough. No where near your dealership but if I was I'd purchase one of these trucks from you. Great job!
Excellent video! You sold me into this truck. Can't wait to purchase it.
We have 2 Black Edition Ridgelines I fell in love with Len's Ridgeline and he hardly got to drive it ,I felt bad for him so I traded in my CRV EX and bought my own Black Edition Ridgeline we have been Honda customers for 17 years . The neighbors say we have the best looking driveway in the community . Thank you Honda for all that you do . This one of the Best review video's only to one other review video I have watched very informative and helpful I actually would put this video first on my list great job! .
I test drove a Black and was surprised by the radar protection safety technology put in this vehicle . Making a deal one today . The most bells and whistles you could imagine for a midsize truck .
You covered so many things in all the reviews iev seen that nobody even mentioned. Great tech stuff thanks!
Thanks for tuning in!
@@Smailhondavillage Got my new to me 19 black edition last Friday!
@@TroyCollier Great choice, congrats!!
Best review yet of the Ridgeline. I am definitely going to keep this truck in consideration.
That's great to hear. Thanks for watching, Mark!
Haters are gonna hate on this truck and but secretly deep down they wanna own it
This is not a Truck. Call Honda. They'll have to tell you it's a Car because of the way it is structurally assembled.
@@frankie7275 It's not a truck, but in a good way.
@@frankie7275 But Honda Pilot, which has the same platform as Ridgeline peformed off road better than the new ford expedition( body on frame truck) with FX package and locking central diff. Which is based on ford F150 platform. Watch TFLcar Gold Mine Hill on youtube.
@@frankie7275 Yeah it's not a truck. It's a SMART truck.
Car
I’m digging this! And it’s all wheel drive 😍
Yep it's pretty awesome!
Excellent review, it's very thorough, and interesting. Could you please do a video review of the newly released Pilot Black Edition? Thanks.
Thanks for watching! We will do our best!
Love these trucks! My dad drives a White 2017 Ridgeline RTL-T that he bought new last year & he loves it very much. The ride & handling are amazing & overall a huge improvement from his previous 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac which he bought new way back in 2003 with over 300k miles on it with very few problems. If I bought a Ridgeline I would totally go for the Black Edition, partly cause it's similar to my 2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6 cause it's black on black with the red stitching & love that combo very much.
Excellent review!!!
Thank you. This is one of the most informative reviews I’ve seen.
Thanks Dennis, glad you enjoyed!
Very thorough review, great explanation of the various features, more than any other review up to and including the 2020 model reviews.
this perfect for my grandma she has a honda acond hybird now and this has the same screen wheel and everything . it fits her so well
Excellent review,thank you.I like that you have the option to turn off some of the systems if you choose not to use them.The only thing I really don’t like is cylinder deactivation.I’ve read some blogs regarding this on the Silverado pickup which cited everything from excessive oil consumption to catastrophic engine failure related to their engine management system.Have to think about that one.
Thanks for watching, Brian! We're glad you enjoyed the ride along! We've published a short summary on start/stop systems, and why they are safe for vehicles, if you'd like to check it out, you can find it here www.smailauto.com/blogs/2517/understanding-auto-start-stop-systems/
This is better then a 2019 ram limited..much more luxury for the price and can tow 11000 lbs..love it
the honda tows 5000 lbs. It's a unibody. Nice truck though.
I like the truck ( I own a Blackcherry 2008 Ridgeline ) but l don't like the look of the front end . Put the new Pilot Passport front end on It , along with a 1 1/2" leveling kit and larger tires.
Those improvements would persuade me to buy the redesigned Honda Ridgeline. What improvements are 1st Gen Honda Ridgeline owners looking for with the 2nd Gen model ?
Best review yet!
Thanks!
Great video, thanks. Wish your dealership was closer.
Great review. I was thinking of getting a Honda Passport but now that I have seen the Ridgeline it looks awesome. Only thing is the price is really high.
Very informative...thank you for sharing 👍
Very nice job on presenting the 2019 Ridgeline. I would have been interested in seeing the window sticker. Thanks for the video.
He could have saved time and just gave us a link for the 2017 and 2018 Ridgeline. Lol
You explained everything perfectly looking forward to buying one
Thanks for watching!
So knowledgeable. Thank you Justin.
14:00 Because its not a "truck". Its a unibody pickup.
My black edition is tri zone heating. You mentioned 2 zones ? But the rear passengers can control their own temps or you can from the front as well. Mine also has heated wipers, heated wiper fluid and heated steering wheel but then again I’m in Canada.
Thanks for watching! Yes as you can see, this one has the vents in the backseat but there are not controls. Canadian models can vary greatly from the U.S. models!
Can't wait to see a turbo change Ridgeline
Wont happen
You mean Ridgeline type R?
Don't need one.
Great detailed video, thank you very much!
Thanks for watching!
180 or 280 hp? Lol jk. Great review. Thanks for explaining all the technicalities. If this came with more ground clearance I would consider it. Living in the mountains, ground clearance is king when considering a truck.
Excellent overview.
Thanks Brent!
Awesome presentation and Demo! from Joe in Eureka Calif
Excellent honda nice video👍
Thanks!
Wow. Nice truck!
At 11:52 it was said it is 180HP but it is 280HP.
Great review!!! 👌
Thanks Carlos!
It's a magnificent truck!
Damn it, he had me sold until he said 185 horsepower. That's a NO NO for a pick up. I'm trading in my 2014 Grand Cherokee Limited for a pick up but I don't want to lose 55 HP doing it. Man, I was so excited too. Dang, the search continues. Great video tho
Hi! We apologize, Justin seems to have misspoken. The 2019 Ridgeline actually produces 280 HP! You can see all specs here: hondanews.com/honda-automobiles/channels/ridgeline-specs-features/releases/2019-rideline-specifications-features
I’d have one of these heck ya, I love were the spare is at.👍🏻
Best review of Honda Ridgeline. See if you can do a review of the RTL-E
Honda Ridgeline's Earth Dream 3.5 L , V6 engine is now Direct Injection. I heard that (port) Direct Injection engines suffer from excessive carbon build up on the backside of valves and valve stems . Other than installing a " Catch Can " does anyone know how Honda plans to address this issue ?
Does Honda recommend having having the Dealership service this engine at certain mileage intervals ? Thank you.
If this is port injection and direct injection there is no carbon build up. Port injection mitigates the normal carbon build up from direct injection only engines.
great video, best one i have seen about the ridgeline
Black edition
chrome on the front
I still want a Ridgeline though, prolly in white. my SI is black and I regret not getting the white one. the only thing holding me back is i have 3 kids and for that price i can afford a roomier full size
Thanks for watching Brian! The Ridgeline sure does look great in white!
The rear speakers in the box are great, wouldn't it also be helpful if you could adjust the volume and or the power from the rear of the truck too?
I think its on the app
Excellent Truck!
Great vid! Thanx
When does the 2020 come out and what proposed changes are going to be made to it?
Hi A.J., Honda hasn't realized details on the 2020 Ridgeline yet. As soon as we get one, we will get you the info!
This is nice in my place Cebu philippines , good for island lifestyle
Financing one and its soooo bad ass!
We're glad you like it!
My Dad wants a Ridgeline with “ACC” and HighBeam assist. Could you lmk which models and years come with those features? Thank you so much
Adaptive Cruise Control and High Beam Assist are both standard features on the Ridgeline!
I want one... But these arent available in New Zealand
That's too bad! Thanks for checking out our video!
Can we step up more high suspension
Is the driveshaft system greasable ? Ford's is not .. mine failed @ 117000.. so did a pinion bearing ..
I just wish it had more bed to it. I'ma gun guy so I need a good bit of room. Looking to upgrade my ride to a truck.
There is extra under-bed storage, as well as easy to reach cargo space under the seat! You can check out the additional storage options here www.smailhonda.com/blog/2019/june/18/gone-fishing-2019-honda-ridgeline.htm
@11:54 you say 180hp v-6???? you must mean 280 hp?
Will Honda Offer . HD Surround Vision ? I currently have that and won't consider buying another car without it. Also I have the Rear View Camera Mirror that gives me a better wide angle view while driving ..... Will that be offered in the future. GM and Toyota offer both . Any chance they'll offer a Hybrid or Plug-in addition ?
Hi Bill, thanks for watching! Smail Honda is simply a Honda dealer, so we do not know the future plans of Honda's manufacturing.
Release dis bad ass in the phillipines😍
Can it haul a camper or 20ft boat. Yeah it's not a truck. I'm sure these are very reliable but I wouldn't be caught in one.
What gear mode is best on a descent hill drive?
Ridgeine needed to make the hood more aggressive to look like a pickup
Its not a truck, its better than a truck. :-)
I wish they made this truck tougher looking. Needs a nicer at tire and a lift. Maybe 2”. I own a 2016 Colorado and trust me I’m not hating on this truck. It just looks to much like a chopped off pilot. I’m sure it rides nice though
It rides like a well-sorted car imho, like an Accord if I had to imagine. I can say for certain that it rides much better/smoother than a 7 year old Lincoln Navigator and any Toyota 4runner of any year lol.
Now, it doesn't ride quite like a late 90's BMW 750 but then again a person might actually fall asleep at every stop if it were 🤣
Yeah, surprised the 1.5" leveling kit isn't standard. Amazing how that little adjustment makes it look much better.
@@gregs909 is that a dealer option?
I’ve got the black edition but I didn’t get dividers for the back end compartment. should have I ?
Hi Jon, can you please give a timestamp for the dividers you're talking about?
Smail Honda the dividers in the trunk
Ha and what about cooling front seats??? Like the touring have on it
like a el camino honda It's pretty nice
Thanks for checking it out, Robin!
Thailand need this car.
How much is it in Vietnam ?
He indicates 180 hp leaving the dealership and 280 further on .
Where is the truck?
1:32-Pray not to have a flat when loaded. Spare is sadly, and badly placed.
Out of the four times in 34 years of car driving, I've only once needed my spare tire. I cracked a mag wheel/2013
You drove your car 4 times in 34 years.??!! Out of that 4 times you needed to access your spare 1 (one) time.?
That gives you a 25% chance of needing to access your spare for each time using your car.
Advice # 1: Hertz or Avis. Buy gas only and pay for the miles you travel. No interest, no yearly insurance bills.
Advice # 2: Taking into account your tire/wheel problem track record, if you get one of these Quasi-trucks, do not load the bed.
If all one is hauling is groceries and potted plants, a vehicle to consider would be a hatch-back. Maybe a Fiat 500.
Yes I'm on my 12 set of tires and have driven near one million miles and experienced only one catastophic flat.
So in the 4 times you have driven, you averaged 250,000 miles per drive.
If you say so.
@@revolution51Lmao 🤣🤣🤣
I agree with the OP though, in my mind any truck should have a full-size spare.
リモコンで窓開くのめっちゃいいな！
Does Honda offer manual transmission for the ridgeline?
No. 6speed only.
Tong Ly
No manual transmission is available on the Ridgeline.
I miss it is the tow package including also
This specific model had the towing, yes
is the headliner black in the black edition truck?
Yes 🚗 charcoal black. Thanks
thanks! awesome vid btw
Mine have cooling sets and folding mirrors 😝
21 mpg is on the lower end i wish it made around 25mpg
The more highway you drive, and go easy on the gas, the closer you get to 25. I'm getting 22.7 in my daily commute these days, 50/50 highway/back roads
does this have power folding side mirrors?
Yes
mcdeigo
No power folding mirrors yet.
Nice car
Thanks for watching, Kenneth! We love this truck😁
Telescoping tilt steering?
Yes to both tilt and tele but not power.
You forgot the walk away lock
I like it
😍👍👍
No 360 camera
Why don't they sell this is Australia? So much more sophisticated than other utes. Maybe not for the hardcore off roader but for the suits in utes.
280 HP
he looks to big for the truck so to me this is an SUV not a truck. Where is the center arm rest? it looks so tight in there.
I really want a big middle arm rest. If I get this or the Passport I am going to ask if they have an option for the big arm rest. I just don't like that little arm rest.
11:50 it is not an 180hp, get it right!!!
Angel 7 omg he made a mistake :O
And Angel 7 ... it's "a" ... not "an" ... geez ... "get it right!!!!"
Je voudrais avoir les commentaires en français?
Cuál es el precio de esta belleza
How much? Sir
I think the Black edition stickers for about 42k us
11:52 he said 180 horsepower. Then afterwards said 280 horsepower.
Sorry for the slip-up. It is 280 HP - the description is correct.
When mute the sound, these aren't bad videos.
A big Subaru Baja. Subaru should provide a competitive model!
Pickup ต้องแบบนี้ เมืองไทยจะมีขายไหม?
Too much money for regular Thai
Ha why don't ya'll Never talk about the Ridgeline Limited??
Ta show!