Face Off: Honda Ridgeline HPD vs Toyota Tacoma Trail
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- We take our test drive reviews of the 2021 Honda Ridgeline HPD and Toyota Tacoma Trail, put them together and compare them face to face for design, interior, power performance, handling and what they are like to live with.
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People need to be honest about their needs in a truck. Most don't go off roading or tow. The Ridgeline is a better driving, roomier, more practical option for 95% of truck buyers. It doesn't sell well because it doesn't have the same allure traditional trucks have. It's a shame because it's a fantastic vehicle.
The trunk and tailgate are amazing. The all wheel drive with force vectoring make the ridge line handle around the corners. 9 speed auto too. Comes with composite bed, and has a high payload at 1,500 lbs. don’t forget the legendary 3.5 lt engine.
I personally don't care what other people think of the Vehicle's I drive, So when the time comes to get rid of my 1997 Z71 three door truck I will be looking for a 2021 Ridgeline, Why because it does everything I want a small truck to do things all the other brands miss By a mile. I asked ridgeline owners if they like them and haven't found a mad owner yet, So maybe a mad owner can tell me why I'm wrong 🤓.
Working at a dealership I can say we cant keep ridgelines in... In fact we have a board with about 20 people on it waiting for their ridgeline.
@@haydenmccombs5074 I would think the sales should at least double with a new good looking unit out for 2021😎👍📈
@@haydenmccombs5074 Can confirm. Waited 4 months for our 21 RTL-E.
I have recently purchased Honda Ridgeline RTLE 21 white with beige interior love this truck.. tons of features Ridgeline offers.. 99 percent what ever we buy just to impress other people in traffic n your neighbor we hardly use those trucks what they are built for..
Very true
I'm looking to buy soon.
Q for you:
Reason you chose RTL-E compared to Black Edition?
@@zafarsyed6437 I honestly like pearl white with beige interior.. that combo is rare you will see black interior on the road than beige one.. it just my personal preference.. plus I likes RTLE has all the bells and whistles.. black edition is okay but didn’t like the black cloth interior.. not too bad.. I don’t like too much glossy dash because it causes sun glare.. hope I hear something from you when you got your new truck..
@@yamahaking6137 Black Edition is leather...
@@danmac4132 is it ? The one I saw it was black cloth seats
I was out shopping for a nice low mileage Taco last week and then I accidently test-drove a Ridgeline. Now I own a Ridgeline. For my purposes, it's a perfect truck.
That’s exactly what happened to me. As soon as I test drove it off the lot I walked in and said take my money lol.
I just did this as well. I test drove the Tacoma and a Frontier. The Ridgeline is so nice and comfortable.
Same thing happens to me. I test drove a 2022 Toyota Tundra. Test drove a Ridgeline black edition. I own a Ridgeline now. Won’t repeat all the Pros about this truck but I will say I’m so happy I bought a RL and wish I found one sooner. Best truck I’ve ever owned and I’ve owned all the other “trucks”
@@DasChristoff I've had them all too, from a z-71 to a Powerstroke to a Frontier to a Tundra to a Taco. Ridgeline fills the bill.
Low mileage Tacoma doesn’t exist 😂 you either gotta buy new or settle for 2 year old Tacoma with 50k+ miles lol
I will say that I own a 2017 Ridgeline and love this truck. It is incredibly comfortable and does surprisingly well off-road. As many have noted, ground clearance can be an issue - but - this truck is not made for severe off-roading. The vast majority of my time is on-road, driving the family around, lumber, dump, etc. I could not be happier with my Ridgeline. I get grief from a lot of "truck guys" - until they ride in it. Take a test drive (if you can find one) and as long as you realize its benefits and limitations, you will be impressed.
Seriously every person I talk to about honda says it's the best truck they own.. Its just pride , and market sells that have people going with the most common.. I'm going for the Ridgeline next year ...
Both are great trucks! The best truck is the one that you buy suited to your needs, not what others think.
that was a great comment.
Well said Ampalx.
well said! I take many trips up to our cabin in the Wind River, WY and the Tacoma is perfect for the 2 hour backroads we take to get there. Love the Honda - had an Odyssey for 11 years with the VMI wheelchair ramp system for my daughter and it was a good van for us... Test driving the Ridgeline felt very similar to the Odyssey and would have been fine had it not been for the trips off-road in the Winds as well as in the Uintahs. Tacoma is an awesome ride for the gnarly off road stuff.
2 different trucks with separate personalities & purposes… and love the absent wheel wells in the bed that take up so much room. The hide-away lockable trunk is very well thought out. Ridgeline is a gentleman’s truck NOT a journeyman’s every day tool. Apples vs oranges…
The best comment so far, people need to buy what suits their needs not people might think 🤔 of them. Once again what do you need the truck for. Two great 👍 trucks.
Had a 2019 Tacoma TRD off-road and I now own a 21 Ridgeline Sport. For the average suburban driver, the Ridgeline wins in almost every category
utbweiss, Yep’ 👍
I just purchased Ridgeline Black edition and wow it’s amazing couldn’t be happier! Brings more than just a simple old truck 🛻
Congratulations, did they give you a discount ?
I what it when you're done with it, All you need to do is the oil changes, I am Not kidding That's the Color I want and will buy one as soon as my wife's 2021 Honda Civic Sport sedan is payed for 😎👍, I have a little over $10,000 left over to pay it off.
@@cB-pu5dn I got Blk edition 2 months ago, paid full msrp around 45k, only 4 in greater Seattle area at that time..none of dealers willing to even discount 1k
Thats still good 45k gives base model for the F150, Rams etc etc. They play 0 games with the price lol
Bought a 2021 Ridgeline black edition. Wife drives it to work during the week with the kiddos. I use it on the weekend to haul our toys. I've gotten better mpg out of mine. Average 21 with a mix of town and freeway. 25-26 on highway only. 22mpgs hauling 2 dirt bikes over 4000ft mountain passes in the bed. 13mpg hauling a flatbed trailer with our sxs(3k lbs total). Absolutely love the Ridgeline. And the trunk is amazing! I didn't buy it to go offroading(that's what toys are for, hardly anyone is taking a 40k$ + truck offroad).
Exactly! The guys with their 40k brodozers talking about how much it could theoretically go off road and just posers. I live in northern wisconsin and if you actually offroad with your truck, you have a 10 year old beater truck.
@@jg8263 Exactly, I also live-work Central Wis, I personally don't care what Others think about a Ridgeline, I am going to buy one unless I die first, I just don't care, Everyone else can keep Posing in there So called real trucks, Don't get mad when mines still worth more then yours in about 5 Years only 😎👍.
Hardly anyone? Tons of people take there 40-60k trucks and jeeps off road and "overlanding"
@@canyonero2050 I bought a 2021 Tacoma and I drove it off the lot straight to a trail to see what it can do stock lol
@@jg8263 Dude, maybe in Wisconsin but not here in Utah and Wyoming
I traded my 2017 Tacoma SR5 4x4 in on a 2020 Ridgeline RTL-E and I could NOT be happier! There are a few niggles with the Ridgeline, but for my uses it's superior in every way that matters to me. I also think the AWD system, in some situations, will be superior to the basic 4x4 of the Taco.
I was gonna trade my Tacoma in for a Ridgeline until I learned that it's not really designed for heavy hauling/towing. Making too many trips uphill while weighed down will kill it, even though it's rated for 5,000lbs. Keeping my Tacoma.
I’ve been seeing a lot of people selling off other trucks for Ridgeline.
@@bengonzales1182 You arent representative of average trck user who doesnt tow
Love the side by side shots of each vehicle for comparison - that edited with you in the studio is 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Well done, keep up this style of comparative review!
The steel frame between the bed and cab actually makes its payload weight stronger than most. This is a game changer to the mid-sized market.
I traded in a 2018 Ridgeline for a 2020 Tacoma Off Road and am filled with buyer’s remorse. The Honda was better in every way except for off road performance. Fuel mileage, acceleration, ride comfort, smoothness, interior usability, seating comfort. The trunk in the bed of the Honda was one of the biggest things I loved with the second being about 50% better fuel mileage (16 vs 24 mpg).
Sell it or trade for new facelift ridgeline. Tacos have amazing resale
@@rxa177 LOL!
Don't forget pay load to , the honda has better payload except for the ranger.
I owned a 2020 Tacoma and 2020 Ridgeline. I find the Ridgeline has better acceleration and much roomier for taller people
Come on Frank, you're a Honda salesman.
It is roomier. I was going to dump my Tundra and go mid size. The Taco, at that time did not have a leather seating option. The cabin was cramped and rose like crap. I bought a new(then) ‘13 RTL…..top of the line and haven’t looked back.
I think anything has better acceleration than a Tacoma, lol. They're known for being gutless.
Naa..
@@svtrader there are a lot of honda salespeople on this thread. js............
You don't realize how good the torque vectoring is on the Ridgeline until you take interstate curved ramps at 60mph. The way that system overdrives the outside wheels and pushes you through the turn it's amazing!
Also great in city if you need to make a hard 90 across heavy oncoming traffic. I enjoy it on a lot of forest roads here in northern Wisconsin, as you can take them at a good clip without fear of the rear breaking loose and spinning you into a ditch like in my friend's Ranger.
Or how good mine is in the snow. I won't go rock crawling with it, but I will take this over any other mid size truck in the snow.
Excellent review.
Thanks!
Thank you, Sam, for arriving at a verdict.
Own a 2021 black edition, couldn't be happier. I can keep the back seats up and makes the perfect hauler for my Rottweiler (she loves the rear air). You never realize how useful a trunk in the bed is until you have it, amazing feature better than a toolbox and you don't lose any bed space. As long as you don't need a true off-road vehicle or do extensive towing I just can't think of a downside. I would maybe like a little more smart connectivity with the honda app and a better infotainment with wireless Android auto or Apple carplay but that is getting very nitpicky when finding complaints about a vehicle.
Good review and great effort! Noticed that it made you break a sweat at the end!
Best auto reviewer around !!
I like dual exhausttips too,can make the bleakest car look way more interesting.
Nice review, thank you!
I have a 2012 Ridgeline and love it. Not the best looking car, not the coolest guy on the road but my Ridgeline is AWD, tows my boat, tows my camper, hauls stuff from the hardware store and most importantly, hauls my groceries.
Sucks i have to spend 1k to do a timing belt service but I figure i can squeeze another 100k trouble free miles out of it.
That's the key! Change the timing belt every 100K on Hondas and Toyotas and they keep running 🙂
I’m picking up my 2022 RTL-E next week.I can’t wait.👍🏻👍🏻
what really drives me nuts in these reviews is all these tough guys talking about how the truck looks...I don't care, all I care is capabilities. I don't care how Ridgeline looks, I care about it's engine, reliability, capabilities...I wish it could tow 7000 lbs. still, on long rides it wins over any other truck
i drive a commercial truck that can haul a 30,000 lb payload , these guys al have tiny dicks ! i actually like the look of the Ridgeline and i ma toyota fan boi
Very well done. Looking forward to more.
Great review. Thanks
Great review. I love the Tacoma but here in Northern New England where winter road conditions can go from dry to snow/ice back to dry almost instantly AWD makes more sense. If Tacoma had a 4auto option like the 4Runner (or Chevy/GMC midsize truck) I’d be all over it.
The Honda AWD system is so amazing to drive. Amazing in all conditions.
Yeah the 4wd in the taco is such a dinosaur.
best comparison video yet.
cool comparison Sam
Informative review. Thank you.
Damn…glad I seen this vid! After months of research, bouncing back and forth…I was going to get the Tacoma….but now…I’m reconsidering after watching this!
Test drive the Honda you will never think about the taco ever again lol.
I drove a 2017 Ridgeline, now I want one... the "trunk" sold me. But overall it was comfortable on a long trip... only wished it had a real key...
Love my 2020 sport I do take it off road not terrible roads but in the snow and mud puddles. I feel confident with all wheel drive and on my longer trips I have gotten up to 27 mpg.
Seems the Honda needs All Terrain tires - the stock ones seem too “street”
Great video, subbed
good job for an honest and fair review
Just bought a ‘21 sport and couldn’t be happier. Just ENOUGH of a truck for what and when I need one. Your neighbors can laugh , but if this thing was called a Ford F-100 , those “real truck” people would be using these 95% of the time.
if it was called a ford f-100, it would have a full frame, making it a real truck and not just a wanna be
@@billw8476 lol
@@billw8476 this guys parents are bro and sis
Hey Sam. Thanks so much for this review.
I've been looking for a new vehicle but (call me crazy) I don't like SUVs! They all look the same to me!
Anyhoo, I've been eyeing the Ridgeline because it's high up off the road like an SUV and I've seen it called a compact truck elsewhere which is perfect for me.
I too am in a densely populated city, won't be doing any towing and will only carry items like you've mentioned (Home Depot, plants, etc.) and I really like the interior and perks the Ridgeline comes with.
Your comparison with the Tacoma really sealed the deal for me. I'll definitely be buying the Ridgeline Touring with the HPD kit and trust it will last me years.
I have owned 3 Landcruiser's ,a 4runner as well as an 82 Toyota 4x4 pickup also over the years several domestic 4x4 pickups - as my family needs have changed i think the Ridgeline would be a great choice
I had both, the Ridgeline is the best truck if you go off road once or twice a year best ride and handling of all trucks. Tacoma has bad transmission shift issues.
What do you have now?
I own a 21 ridgeline and I can’t lie I love everything about it, perfect for ME. But I must say the Tacoma is a solid choice as well.
Great comparison, was thinking about a Tacoma, now I’m not so sure….
I have recently purchased Honda Ridgeline RTLE I’m pretty damn satisfied with the truck .. thank god I didn’t buy anything else..
Did this and chose Ridgeline. AWD w torque vectoring and the mud sand snow mode is advanced and works at higher speed than Tacoma. You also don’t need to put in 4x4 once a month to run the oil in the system. I get low to mid 20s mpg vs a low to mid teens for Taco.
Ridge does 90% of things people need. If you go off-road often then Taco. Taco also keeps its resale value better. They’re both very reliable. I love Toyotas more than Hondas which is why my other vehicle is a Highlander (wife’s).
great video , thank you
I like this video but it would be better if the vehicles were carrying loads comparable to a typical family excursion.
I traded a Tacoma for a Ridgeline 4 years ago and couldn’t be happier. Did you mention how much more room is inside the Ridgeline compared to the Tacoma? The interior of the Ridgeline is much wider inside. Did you mention that a sheet of 4 x 8 plywood will lay flat in the Ridgeline bed? I’ve averaged 21.5 mpg over the ownership period of my Ridgeline. The only real limitation I see with the Ridgeline is towing, which will likely be an issue if you want to tow a camper, especially with the older 6 speed transmission.
Great vid. I Just bought a 2022 RTL-E Ridgeline and I really freaking love it. Had to go higher trim for leather seats mainly. That’s a must for me. Drives like a bigger SUV (not really like a sedan), good MPG, and much more well appointed in comfort and tech than the other 3 or so trucks I tested, Tacoma included. The truck bed is the perfect size and the bonus tailgate trunk is awesome extra space. Fold up cabin seats are great too. Good value all around for what you get - but they are getting pricey if you can find them. Got mine for $46,000ish all in but had to drive about hour and a half away to get it. My neighborhood Honda dealer only had 2 and were selling them for 4-5k more than I paid!
Hmm I’ve never considered driving out of the area where I live to get better pricing and choices. I’m actively looking for a Ridgeline in Southern California. I think I’ll follow your lead on this and cast the net wider! Thx!
@@emilcasas2707 It’s always worked out for me. Even if I had to go like 100 miles. The sweet spot I’ve found are the towns that are medium size have the best dealer ships. The big city dealerships have no real incentive to negotiate or eliminate premiums because they get so much business and the small town dealers want to make as much as they can due to the lack of local competition and customer traffic. So those in betweener type medium size town dealers are usually more willing to negotiate and get your business. But yeah shop around and turn them against each other…I always do and it never fails trust me. Anyway good luck, you’ll love the Ridgeline it’s really a great all purpose vehicle.
I have a 2014 Honda Ridgeliine. I've had it for 4 years. I love my truck. I will probably buy another one someday. The only thing I don't like about my truck, is it is so dependable that I'll never be able to buy another one. It has 170k miles on it and I would rather drive that then the car. ( We have a Honda CRV. )I have a small backhoe and my friend has a small backhoe. I tow them with the Ridgeline, no problem. Thanks for the video. I was thinking about trying a Tacoma out. This video has made my mind up.
I like the looks and functionality of that Ridgeline
I had a 2020 Tacoma and it never felt right, when accelerating the pumped in engine sounds made me think that it was trying to do more then it really could. The truck started pulling to the right pretty much right away and the dealer couldn't figure out the issue so I never felt safe driving it at high speeds. Got rid of that bucket and probably going to pick up a ridgeline when they are available again in my area.
Ridge line hands down. Is the tool Box in the bed. The tailgate that swings at your way so you don't have to crawl up inside. Way more space. Rides nice. Is very efficient on fuel and actually better than the Toyota Tacoma fuel efficiency. The engines are well built. Yet and like most dealers the lifetime warranty with Honda is pretty hard to beat
Looking to get 2022 Sport or maybe wait for 2023...Sold my 2014 F-150 Limited, great truck but rust magnet 🧲. Can any existing owners share feedback on rust issues with Ridgeline or should I spray rubber or petroleum based protection below? Would it be worth it? Thank you in advance. My F-150 Rockerpanels were rusting @ age 6 due to salt and winter here in WI.
Yep I gonna get one I’m in the city all the time
I am going to buy the honda thank you for the real comparison it helped alot. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for not talking during 0-60 runs.
I also live in the valley! Where are those mild gravel roads located. I have an acura mdx sh awd. I would like to take my skn and do some mild off roading with him! Can you help me out and let me know where those trail are please.
I didn't mention that I own a 2019 Ridgeline. I add a leveling kit(raising front 1.5") and a front Skid plate. I am not stupid enough to take it off road. This got to be the best or my favorite auto I have ever owned. I love the Ridgeline!!!
Did the height modification impact your mileage much?
I got the 17 Ridgeline and put a 2 inch lift and a/t tires on it , I'm pretty happy with it. But the Tacoma was my second choice.
Aaron what lift did you buy? How much was installation? Any change in ride quality?
@@brianscheuring4642 I got the traxda 2 inch front 1 inch rear lift kit. About $250 for kit. I installed myself. Rides pretty much the same.
@@aaronrepper7649 Thanks, after the install do you like the height adjustment or you think you should of went a little higher?
@@brianscheuring4642 2 inch is good in front maybe 1.5 or 2 in rear would be good, also put on 265/60/18 tires Wich add a little more hight
@@aaronrepper7649 do the tires rub when the steering wheel is at full lock? I'm just curious
Does the Sport trim have driving modes? I know an 'ecco' & 'sport' mode are available which would help 0-60 and with the MPG test
The Ridgeline has "Snow" "Mud" "Gravel" and "Normal" modes. It also has an "Eco" button and a "Sport" mode, that really gives it a kick when your want to get up to speed while merging on the freeway.
which do you prefer
I choose the ridgeline because I had more issue sitting in the Toyota since I am taller. And I liked the roomer inside of the ridgeline. Also the ride line I liked that “trunk”
In my mpg on highway with eco and cruise control on was 29mpg
I grew up with my dad having all kinds of trucks and cars, American and Japanese. When it came to cars, my dad has always been about Honda and Toyota. Personally, ALL my vehicles have been Honda, with the exception of my previous car which was a 2013 Mini Cooper S (fun car when it's new, but never again). I've had everything from an '84 CRX HF, to Civics, CBR 600RR bikes, '06 Ridgeline, an even a '93 NSX. Now I'm currently on a 2011 Pilot Touring 4WD and loving it. My siblings all have Toyota, either 4Runner or Tacoma. They're great trucks and of course very capable. But when it comes to interior space and ride, my 2011 Pilot is hands down better. I'm only 5'9 and I feel a bit cramped in my sisters' Tacomas. They're on the shorter side, so I can't even get in with their seat settings. I'm thinking about getting a newer Ridgeline next, probably the Black Edition. I just like the more refined feel of the Hondas and that is not a knock on Toyota. If I did some serious off-roading I would def get a Tacoma, but for now, I know which one is better for me.
I got a 2020 ridgeline and I find there's a lot of wind noise when driving on highway
Nice review. I've owned all types of trucks from a Ford F250 to many Toyotas, but my favorite was the Honda Ridgeline. For what I needed it was the perfect balance between truck stuff and hauling family around.
The Ridgeline also has a standardized towing receiver package on all trim levels, with a 7-pin connector. So, all Ridgeline tow 5k lbs before purchasing.
Many Tacoma will have 2k lbs - 3.5k lbs tow from bumper until a tow package is purchased, or an upgraded trim level is selected that offers a towing package.
All of Ridgeline’s trims includes: towing package, bolted composite bed liner, tri-zone climate control, and all-wheel-drive.
The RTL-E, Touring, and Black Edition trims incudes a heavy duty transmission cooler for those that tow/haul more often, or that live in mountainous areas.
Tacoma will charge extra for: towing package, 4x4 transfer case, bed liner options, and never offers tri-zone climate for rear-seated passengers.
Ground clearance is ground-to-body, not ground-to-frame, nor ground-to-rear-differential. The Ridgeline has a chassis mounted rear-differential, so beaching a straight axle differential isn’t an issue.
The 1st generation Ridgeline used fully independent suspension at all four wheels. The 2nd generation Ridgeline (2017-current) kept fully independent suspension on the front, but switched to multi-linked independent rear suspension. The multi-linked rear suspension articulates better and is more stable under payload or towing than the prior generation’s fully independent suspension design.
Weird… I have a ‘17 Ridgeline RTL-T and I have a usb in the back. Why did they pull it out?? Anyway, you couldn’t pay me to trade my Ridgeline in for a Tacoma. I love this truck!
Too bad to hear that Tacoma still has that awkward driving position. I loved mine, but ultimately sold it because of that. Long trips were torture on my old back and hips. Shorter folks may not have the same trouble. Problem is if you're tall and have the seat back all the way, the steering wheel is too far of a reach to be comfortable for very long. Great review, btw. Very fair.
Why don't any of these reviews mention the Ridgeline's bed? Some reviews show how you can put plywood in the back. Thank you for mentioning the bed material. The Ridgelines CFRP bed is stock. Only GM offers similar in their full size for $2,000 more. The bed is nearly indestructible. My old Toyota's bed was badly dented from all the heavy stuff I carried in it. My Ridgelines bed still looks perfect.
When is the Honda Ridge-line coming to South Africa ?
Unlikely it ever will. It's a North American only product.
Went and looked at both. Ridgeline all the way. Way more features and comfort in the ridgeline. I couldn't get comfortable in the Tacoma. And the room and storage in the ridgeline was way better than the taco.
You are absolutely right , drum breaks? 2021 how is that even still used?... That's a bit ridiculous. Good point to note, wow they still use drum brakes....🤮
im taking the ridgeline if i dont plan to off road,
Off road and daily towing = Tacoma.
Literally EVERYTHING else - Ridgeline
I test drove a Tacoma and a Ridgeline this past week. I bought the Ridgeline.
Had a 19 tacoma went to a 22 rl and never looked back.
Can you get an after market under carriage for ridgline?
Also can you get a full size spare in on that ridgeline?
I must be different, because my trd sport is extremely comfortable. The ride in the ridgeline is a smoother a bit roomier. Handles better too. The tacoma is a in-between but favors off road.
Love my 21 RTLE Ridgeline. The best truck I ever had. And more truck then 99% of ppl will ever need.
Love my 2019 RTL E. Everything new is just lipstick on the new ones (TOUGH), you like it or you dont.
Whats your opinion of the zf 9 speed in the ridgeline? Is it responsive or hunt gears?
Ridgeline or Tacoma, both are good choices. But when I buy a truck I plan on keeping it for 10 years at least. The Ridgeline is easier to get older with.
I like the Ridgeline, but the bed is too short to be useful. I also can't deal with that button shifter.
Tacomas are made in Mexico. Ridgeline made in Alabama. I have a 2021 Ridgeline.
I wasnt aware drumbrakes still existed today.
Deal breaker. And in the review, the Tacoma was hard to stop.
Same here, probably a deal breaker as well.
Drum brakes don’t bother me. My first car was a 1970 Ford Maverick with drums on all four corners. The way I see it, I’m paying half as much for a brake job since drums long outlast discs.
Drum brakes are useful if you Off Road. Small rocks can sneak in between the brake pads and the disc.
Why don't they use them on the front?
Umm Honda needs to look into ground Clearance
Who’s really off-roading $40,000 trucks?
@@voltecrules624 lol just 40,000 ones that were meant for off-roading that definitely not Honda ridgeline
Ridgeline over Tacoma. The Honda Ridgeline is the most misunderstood vehicle on the market.
But if you know you know. They're selling every one of them they can build.
I’m leaning towards the Honda but that outdated infotainment system though.
CarPlay helps with that.
Yeah I have a ‘21 Odyssey and I never use the infotainment, only CarPlay. And it works great
What makes it outdated?
It’s a shame the Ridgeline doesn’t come with a 6 speed manual transmission!
I agree that these are almost uncompareable =both great products for different people.....
I love toyota but my wife and kid were the decideing factor 4 1/2 years ago for a 2019 sport 😅 and am now waiting for my 2023 ex-l delivery next month(my decision)....
I absolutely love the ridgeline..best vehicle i have ever owned.
My 70 yr old neighbour has a 3 yr old tacoma and i'm sure he loves it but to myself i am thinking that a ridgeline would have been so much better for him and his wife lol.....
Btw i tow a 4000lb boat,wood trailer and a yamaha vkpro sled on different trailers so ya i do need a truck....
I used to tow them with my 2010 gmc 4.8l,2014 gmc 5.3l and my 2017 chev 5.3l🤓.......
And my day job i tow 100,000lb loads....
I just mostly like the ridgeline lol
I thought the payload on the trail was only 990 with all the extra stuff they put on it. Is this not correct?
You are correct. Another thing to consider is the truth of towing with these two vehicles. Tongue weight and driver weight must be subtracted from payload. So, if we assume a 10% tongue weight and 200 lb driver, a Taco towing 6500 lbs would have only about 300lbs left for payload or additional passengers, while a Ridgeline towing 5000 lbs would have around 850 lbs left. Yes, the Taco can tow more, but the Honda can haul more additional cargo at its max towing capacity.
As a real world example: I own a 2020 Coleman Lantern LT 17BH camper. It has a gross weight of 3800 lbs and either of these trucks can tow it with ease. If I was going camping with my family of 4 and 2 dogs, after accounting for the camper's tongue weight and my 200 lbs, the Taco could only haul 570 lbs and the Honda 970 lbs. Now, my wife is 220, my kids 45 and 35, my dogs 35 and 40, and my generator is 100. That leaves me with a mere 95 lbs available for any and all additional packing (clothes, cooler, etc) in the Tacoma and 495 lbs available in the Honda. For my needs, the Honda would be the superior camping vehicle.
Another example: the Tacoma, even without those ridiculous bed boxes, is narrower than 48 inches between the wheel wells and the tailgate opening, so I cannot run to Lowes and pick up drywall without either a trailer or awkwardly loading it at an angle and risking damage. The Honda is 52 inches between the wheel wells and 51 inches at the tailgate, so this would be a no brainer choice in hardware store runs (not to mention just being able to haul far more of it by virtue of greater payload). For this same reason, I could not haul a typical ATV (say a Polaris Sportsman) in the bed of the Tacoma, while it would fit in the Ridgeline with ease.
@@jg8263 Dude! You get it! I've tried to explain this to knuckle dragging numbskulls who love to point out the "low" tow rating on the Ridge. Half-tons are some of the worst offenders, especially the top trim Rams that have payloads similar to the Tacoma. Nevertheless, tow ratings are useless without the appropriate payload ratings. I feel like common sense shoukd tell people that 5000 lbs is probably all you should try to pull with a mid-size truck, 8000 with a half-ton, and get a 3/4 ton if you regularly need to drag closer to 9-10k or more.
@@aaronbehindbars Exactly. It's not that their F150 has 8000lbs towing AND 2000lbs payload, it has either 2000lbs of payload with no towing capacity OR 8000lbs of capacity with 1200lbs of payload (ignoring the aforementioned driver weights and such). Frankly I recommend them to check our Axleadvisor.com's awesome towing capacity database to better understand what their particular truck can in fact do.
@@aaronbehindbars In fact, here is a good example to give the knuckle draggers:
2020 F150 equipment to achieve 13,200lbs tow rating: 3.5l ecoboost, 3.55 axle ratio, SuperCrew, 156.8" wheelbase, and most importantly THE 2WD MODEL!
The funny thing, one of the more popular configurations of F150: 3.3l TI-VCT V6 and 3.55 axle ratio has a max towing of...drumroll please....5000lbs, just the same as a Honda Ridgeline (and a worse payload in this configuration). Why is this model popular? Fuel economy of course, which in this configuration is basically the same as the Honda's (slightly worse, but splitting hairs close). If you are going for that fuel economy, you should buy the Honda for the superior ride and handling, better payload, and slightly better economy at that point.
@@jg8263 Yes exactly and who said the eco tech twin turbo v6 Ford was reliable, For $60,000 NO FRIGIN WAY HOSAY❗ For me it's got to be the RIDGELINE😎👍.
I have owned 6 tacos 2 rams last one was a 2019 larime had always had Cummins tow trucks. ...
Comparing the taco to ridgeline. Hands down ridge line. Fuel 32 mpg highway. 2017 with 20" wheels and stock 18" off road severe I'm not throwing money into trucks. If you want a dam good truck don't buy a taco. 2 reasons, storage provided by manufacturer, 2nd you can't choose a bed size you can move a 4 bedroom home in both in a few trips. Fuel economy I had tacos they drink fuel what I get at idle in a honda you get as highway mileage. 3rd reason ...
Taco or ridgelines both hold there value. My number one reason for buying a ridgeline is because I had a Ram Larime 50k wasted. 8 to 12 mpg high way. It said hemi for all the truck guys....
Long story short I'm happy with my ridgeline and for all the folks who want bigger don't hold back a 6x6 is only 250k Peanuts these days.
Bought a ridgeline
@C. JR Beware of the Gen 3 Hemi. Poor design of the top end led to issues that launch lifters. Sometimes at 50 to 60k miles!
Choose the ridgeline because it’s just a better every day and interstate driving vehicle. I’m going from my 99 taco trd to the ridgeline because the new taco is really not that much of a upgrade from my 99. I like to travel and the ridgeline is just more comfortable to drive.
The Ridgeline for me
On every video they bring up the pilot but they don't do the same to any other truck.
Silverado - suburban
Toyota - sequoia
Ford - expedition
Likely because the SUV's referenced are derivatives downstream of the trucks (although today they all have distinct platforms from their truck counterparts). In the case of the Ridgeline, it was derived FROM the Pilot instead of the other way around. It's not a crime chap, it's the way of the world.
@@TestDrivenTV that’s technically incorrect. The Ridgeline also started off as a body-on-frame pickup.
Subaru-Isuzu Automotive (SIA) in Indiana produced the “Pickup”. Honda purchased the rights to it as their 1st generation Passport, which was body-on-frame. The Pickup was transformed into the Rodeo and then repackaged as the Honda Passport. Honda in return repackaged their Odyssey as a SIA minivan offering (Oasis).
Acura used the Pickup/Rodeo (Passport) body-on-frame to create a sub-frame wrapped in an unibody. The product released as the 1st generation MDX.
Unlike true unibody designs, Honda’s “midsized truck lineup” actually still use the Pickup’s former body-on-frame, but instead sub-framed it within the unibody for use in the: MDX, RDX, Pilot, Ridgeline, and even the compact CR-V.
Honda’s use of a sub-frame within their midsized unibody is what sets them apart. It’s also one of the reasons their midsized class has such high performing crash test ratings.
This PUP design has been around since 1972, Chevrolet purchased it as well, badged as the LUV, before rebadging it as the Chevy S-10 and GMC S-15. So yes, the Ridgeline’s sub-frame shares the same platform history as the S-10 and S-15.
For instance, the Isuzu’s Pickup/Rodeo max towing of 4.5k lbs is very similar to the 5k lbs max towing of today’s Ridgeline.
For now, we’ll probably continue to see Honda keeping costs down by letting the Ridgeline share the Lincoln, Alabama production line with the Passport and Pilot. Especially with the government’s 40% CAFE fuel economy law dictating the direction of future vehicles.
If Honda can get the Ridgeline onto it’s own production line, you’d likely see it compete off-road just like their motocross, super cross, enduro motorcycle, ATV, and side-by-side divisions.
They are apples to oranges because the Honda is so much better. The Honda Ridgeline can tow a 5000lb rv trailer without blinking an eye. The black edition is even hands down better than the one tested in this video.
Ridgeline hands down!
Not going off road or towing anything? Get the Honda.
Tacoma is only good offroad. It sucks at carrying or towing.
As a long standing ridgeline owner. They are reliable, run and practical to drive. With that said I just purchased the new tundra as my new truck of choice. I needed more room for my growing family. when in town or on the road with 4 people the ridgeline is noticeably small. the ridgeline is a great young or older couples truck. Not great for kids and groceries. Both are nice trucks 👍
A major ideal for the Ridgeline is the ability to completely flip the back seat up and have a near complete flat floor to use. Major. Tacoma has this quirky lift forward seat which leaves a mostly clunky seat lift area that is not flat, is small and mostly unuseable without a lot of modification or completely pulling the entire back seat out. Imagine if all truck and suv manufacturers were to realize making the back seat easily modifiable like the Ridgeline would completely change the industry. Unfortunate that the back seat of the Tacoma is a deal breaker for me with an otherwise great truck.