2017 Honda Ridgeline takes on the Extreme Super Ike Gauntlet Towing Review

( www.TFLtruck.com ) How does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline handle an extreme fully-loaded Super Ike Gauntlet towing review? We loaded the truck with a 4,800 lbs trailer, Nathan, and Andre and went to the top of the Rocky Mountains on I-70.
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[@youngblood23rb]

The fact that so many people feel negatively about the Ridgeline is part of the reason why I'll buy one. Not everyone in this world wants to follow the crowd and buy a 60 Thousand dollar Platinum or Denali. I just would like a well equipped, capable vehicle that meets all my needs. And that is reliable with good resale. The Ridgeline checks all the boxes for me and my family.

[@logananderson1436]

youngblood23rb ya it's a good truck for people like you (no trying to be rude) but when it comes to me I have two kids a 49 foot boat not to mention about 16 other trailers so I need a 60 thousand dollar truck. But yes, you have a valid point not everyone needs a huge truck so I believe that's what that truck is build for.

[@kyle-327]

youngblood23rb You buy something that is 60 grand you get what you pay for.

[@bigpharmasports9120]

youngblood23rb all the trashtalkers ( myself included) felt this way until they actually drove one themselves.....I now own a black edition lol

[@cxjoker9515]

Antoine Zogbi I drove a few of them working for Honda and they are all over priced and always came back to the dealer with problems and recalls. You can get a lot more for less money

[@scottfurlong5475]

@@cxjoker9515 It sounds like you are bashing this thing because you are a former employee. I'm not a Honda 'fan boy' and I haven't even owned a Honda yet but I'm seriously considering replacing my full size truck with the Ridgeline because my lifestyle and needs have changed. I'm going to assume that Honda does have some issues as indicated by the garage doors installed on their buildings but I seriously doubt that they are as problematic as a domestic vehicle. Overpriced for what you get, absolutely. More problematic than others, I highly doubt it. Elaborate. Is it build quality, mechanical, electrical, structural?

[@caloisimus]

Finally, a refreshingly positive review of the Ridgeline by the TFL guys. From the previous videos by Roman, he could not hide how much he hated it because it didn't fit most people's definition of a pickup truck down to the T.

[@rcmedia9516]

Roman is a bossy douche nozzle

[@oisiaa]

Guys, I want to give some positive reinforcement and let you know that I love these Ike max towing videos. It's the reason I keep coming back!

[@TFLtruck]

+oisiaa thank you for the feedback.

[@WRXXXual]

I am going to have to echo your sentiment 👍🏼

[@jasonrobbind231]

I've had my 2017 Honda Ridgeline for 6 months now the best truck I've ever owned I'm 56 years old and owned 11 different trucks I love this truck and very happy with my purchase

[@chrisb8593]

Getting 1 this week.

[@jerrylush8435]

Just got a 2019 ridgeline touring!! Its an amazing truck.

[@alexduey7868]

I really hope to replace my c1500 with one!

[@volvo09]

what a nice guy, loans out his personal truck. once again, another great video in the like series!

[@jchopput]

I tow a 7000lb camper with my 2010 ridgeline 4 long trips each year. It does fine. Its actually smoother to tow with than my 2500hd. Not as much power but a great truck. Dont forget to adjust the valves every 80k it makes a big difference in power.

[@rcmedia9516]

THABJ YIU BROTHER.

[@archibaldvonfookface7364]

This Honda is seriously being misunderstood. It's not a work truck, it's not meant to tow heavy loads like the Silverado, Ram, or F-150. It's a recreational truck meant to tow a pair of Jetskis, a small boat, some ATVs or a pair of motorcycles.

[@Shadow_Wolf_190]

Archibald VonFookFace and plywood 😆

[@stanleykania7184]

Love it.. my next truck is Honda Ridgeline.. just hauling my motorcycle around.. f150 I have is total overkill..

[@josesbox9555]

This would be perfect for me. A snow machine possibly two. Easy.

[@frankcelle744]

@@stanleykania7184 how can you take yourself seriously driving that joke

[@RichardShelton]

Agree, yet it's nice to know what it's capable of. This Ridgeline is likely my next vehicle.

[@224chingon]

I cant express how much i love that bed trunk very useful. Great job honda. Also the two way opening tail gate.

[@danielparraz1155]

it really is super useful for many different applications - please keep that feature!

[@Danlubar]

Well Roman, for the man who sneered and giggled and half-heartedly laughed that this is not a "truck". What do you have to say now Mr expert? This was an extremely impressive display for something that is not a truck. Let's be honest 90% of the trucks we see on the road today do not haul anything but groceries. Features, fuel economy and performance, hands down, this truck and yes I do mean TRUCK, appears to be one of the best values being produced today.

[@cargueone1971]

It's a great SUV with a bed. Time will tell how it will hold up and how it's accepted

[@austinwest2253]

that was not impressive. its maximum tow rating is about half that of a real truck.

[@dundonrl]

for some reason, I've yet to see a Ridgeline on ANY job site here in the Bakken in North Dakota, not even for just a people hauler. Full size Fords, GM's and Dodge's (Rams) galore (both 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton) but never a FWD based Honda.

[@djayt1215]

Well of course the tow rating is lower, its not a 1/2 ton, and you will likely never see anything but domestics on work sites, the Government only buys from the domestics, and domestics provide huge incentives for fleets to businesses. Purchases aren't purely based on the best, they're based usually on economy. For example, you don't see many wranglers throughout the rest of the world, that doesn't mean the wrangler is a bad off roader.

[@dragonbutt]

North dakota is kind of stuck 15 years in the past. The ridgeline will be there soon :p

[@JRLaffertyJr]

This video was very helpful. I've been test driving trucks the last 2 months, looking for the right fit. Originally I looked at just mid-size, with the new Ridgeline the clear winner. The Tacoma looks "cooler", but it has a narrower, shorter bed (but a couple inches deeper) than the ridgeline, and has a lower weight capacity. I don't tow anything, so Tacoma's bigger towing capacity wasn't as relevant to me as hauling capacity. Inside the cab, the Tacoma is cramped, both front seat and back. Tech wise, the Ridgeline has a lot more bang for the buck. Reliability-wise, Honda has proven itself to me with several vehicles. Toyota was the gold standard at one time, but Honda's reliability is at least as good. The biggest issue I have with the Ridgeline is ground clearance. I don't go off-roading but I do take some dirt roads regularly. That's why I'm looking at the F-150 xlt and lariat as well. It's a beautiful truck, but it's reliability is unknown to me and it's interior fit and finish inside the cab is sub-par compared to what I see in the Ridgeline. I still haven't decided..... On a side note it was disappointing to see so many juvenile comments on this thread, interspersed with legitimate input. "Real men" don't talk about women that way, even in 2016, and some of the homoerotic obsessions a few of you here have goes a long way to explain the driving habits of some of you whom I'm sure I've seen on the road myself. Keep it polite and civil. Even if you think you are anonymous. It's not hard. Really.

[@X-i-l-e-n-t]

@Captain Caveman Lol what a pussy

[@Muddyspartan]

So glad to see ridgeline reviews! I know some truck people are obnoxious when it comes to the ridgeline but a truck is a truck, doesn't matter what badge it has. This truck's performance was excellent!

[@Tully3674]

DIdn't expect this Honda to do as well as it did. Good review.

[@BernonCars]

You people in the comments section arguing about if it's a truck or not are pure cancer.

[@ashwinthiagarajan2650]

It's b/c of that VTEC Yo!

[@TheDaltonmichaels]

its hard to make the claim that it did so well. you cant compare it to anything. it has a low tow rating, so doing well while only towing 4,800# doesn't really mean much. basically this video in my opinion is only useful for consumers who tow very very little and when they do tow they know they arent ever going to exceed right around 5000# assuming it can obviously tow slightly above the limit, as most vehicles can. so if u know exactly what you will be towing with your vehicle and this thing attracts you then yes its a good truck for that one scenario but other than that its really not that awesome. Did you guys see the off road video with the honda. its transmission over heated and the truck lit up the screen telling them to shut it down. now assuming they were going low speeds and the honda was shifting in and out of gears constantly creating excess transmission heat this probably doesnt mean much to alot of people. but im curious if towing a trailer in a very hot demanding climate would have the same effect on the honda. i would imagine that because of the altitude of the continental divide its probably not necessarily that hot.. i would personally like to see this same test done in 100+ degree heat to be sure the transmission doesn't have the overheating problem it had while off road.

[@GIGABACHI]

Someone had to do it....ROTFLMAO. 😂👍

[@Chuckmbfl]

This is not a truck to have on the farm or ranch, necessarily. It's for hauling a few sacs of concrete, dry wall or plywood from Home Depot on the weekend and driving to the office during the week. I think you'd tear it up hauling sacs of concrete or hay bales every day.

[@97TRAKIN]

I've always believed in body on frame and always bought body on frame in the past. However, the new Ridgeline has changed my mind. I'd definitely consider this vehicle.

[@ashwinthiagarajan2650]

7:25 when VTEC Kicks In to save the day!

[@snazari1994]

We had a 2007 ridgeline and I don't what the towing capacity was but we used to tow around 7000 + regularly for 3 hour drives, it handled it fine.

[@seantaylor2683]

towing capacity for the 1st gen Ridgeline is 5000lbs as well

[@RyanKiefer]

As long as you're not conquering mountains, your trailer weight was distributed such that you didn't have too much tongue weight, and your trailer had brakes, I don't see an issue.

[@kennethschoen7796]

I still feel like the ridgeline is underrated on towing capacity. It just walked up the mountain with almost max capacity and dont forget they are at high altitude and it's a naturally aspirated engine.

[@glennm449]

Honda's J35 3.5 liter V6 is arguably the best in the segment. Also, unibody construction can be just as tough and rigid as body on frame. Ridgeline is a game changer.

[@efranklin85]

I can't believe the trash talk people are giving this Honda. If you don't like it, don't buy it. For being maxed out going up the ike it's impressive. Honda built a great truck.

[@Dexter_Solid]

Its not a truck, it's a crossover with a bed.

[@efranklin85]

Thanks for proving my point. More trash talk. Just because it can't tow as much as the other trucks it competes with in its class and it doesn't have a traditional body on frame it's suddenly not a truck.

[@brdn-official]

+Eric Franklin give it time. Only reason why people are trash talking it is because Honda made it. You gotta admit, Honda isn't really the truck making type. However they did do a good job with adding new features into a pickup non others have. I, and I think a lot of others, consider the Ridgeline a city truck. Yeah it can tow and haul but it's not meant to be used for anything serious.

[@Dinty51]

+Eric Franklin yes it is maxed out, BUT remember that the max on this honda is lower than the other trucks it competes with. The Tacoma has similar power and transmission and has a higher max tow rating. So therefore, you have to admit that it is less capable.

[@kingdaniel3519]

Because body-on-frame is what makes it a truck. This isn't a body-on-frame, it isn't a "crossover", it's their Odyssey minivan with the back cut out. Not a truck. Just because it has a bed doesn't make it a truck. The El Camino wasn't a truck. The Ranchero wasn't a truck. The Bronco, old Explorer, Suburban, Blazer, Wagoneer, F-Series, Silverado, Ram, Econoline, ect... Those were trucks.

[@briankirwan9588]

Tow 6500 pound horse trailer with 2010 Ridgeline several times a week. load 1100 pounds of feed in the bed and have never had a problem. Great truck!!

[@Bunkysworkshop]

I love my Ridgeline and yes I tow a camper with no problems. Thanks guys for your videos.

[@chadsteele1]

Tow a camper or trailer, cuz there's a difference.

[@mecheng1993]

Camper trailer. Must you really be this ignorant?

[@chadsteele1]

John So it's a trailer then, not a camper? Or do you put a camper on/in the back of a box and tow that? Rv trailer and rv campers still different.

[@mecheng1993]

He said he tows a camper. Not hauls. We can figure it out.

[@chadsteele1]

Well maybe we should start calling campers motorhomes then too? or are motorhomes trailers? It's just so confusing.

[@BillSprague]

The Honda folks build a heck of an engine. They view themselves as engine builders rather than vehicle manufacturers. They rev like few others. Flame away! I like the little truck.

[@wildbill23c]

One of my neighbors had one for several years, she's much older now and recently sold it and bought a smaller car, but she used that Ridgeline for everything around her property.

[@danielparraz1155]

@@wildbill23c they really are enough truck* for most folks, and I prefer the Ridgeline ride and handling over regular frame and chassis for everyday city-highway driving.

[@jakes5530]

Please retest this with the 9 speed for 2020!!

[@zerog2000]

+1

[@jimmyr1683]

@@zerog2000 Now wait for the 2021 redesign

[@entertained...]

they did a 3,500lb test with the '21, which has the 9-speed; it's posted in their video archive.

[@jakes5530]

@@entertained... yup saw it, been subbed to them for years

[@jeffery1524]

Thank you Robert for loaning your truck to TFL. You just made my decision even harder now. Colorado are still a little to new for me to afford. I was probably just going to get a taco. After seeing this I'm really torn now. I love the way the Ridgeline looks and it will tow what I need it to tow. I just thought it would be under powered and wouldn't be able to tow my toys compared to the other mid-size trucks.

[@wildbill23c]

I think if you are going to tow max weight all the time get a bigger vehicle of course, but an occasional weekend outing wouldn't be a problem I wouldn't think.

[@jasonhernandez2333]

i was waiting for a ridgeline reveiw. Great video.

[@ridgeline006]

if you dont like the ridgeline why are viewing this video

[@Branhawk]

Research and comparison.

[@dragonbutt]

To leave hate comments because thats what youtube is for.

[@Fadic4]

ridgeline006 because people like being butt hurt

[@kyle-327]

To see how big of a POS this "truck" is.

[@dragonbutt]

And then despite everyones' expectations it ended up being a comfortable, useful truck :D

[@thehondasteve2292]

Great video and excellent subject matter. I think the Ridgeline did OK considering the circumstances

[@dchawk81]

I used to rag this thing but the more reviews I see, the more impressed I become. Currently own a 2015 F-150 XLT 4x4, 2001 S-10 LS 2WD, and 1998 Navigator 4x4.

[@BabaWubba]

Awesome stuff guys. Honda did a great job on this one. Let's hope they improve it with the things that Nathan mentioned.

[@SurelyYewJest]

THANK YOU for this. This is one review I've been waiting a while for, since the Titan XD and Canyon Diesel vids. Great test, very interesting results, I'm a more informed viewer. Keep it up everyone! That said, the RL's performance is surprisingly good. I think this will make a lot of buyers take notice, and this demonstration tells me that the RL has a bit left in the tank, so to speak. Honda is smart, then, to keep the tow/payload ratings reigned in and stand on the overall product's merits, which seem to me to be plenty solid now that the RL is out and it's being compared to the Tacoma and GM twins. Between the Taco and RL I think I might pick the RL for its drive train and on-road manners, plus that storage trunk in the bed. I've also heard and felt for myself how ponderous and sluggish the Taco drives for not being an actual full-size truck. I think the GM twins are a better comparison since they split the diff between Honda and Toyota; they are jack-of-all-trades trucks, literally. I would side with Honda on the interior, but with the GMs in terms of overall utility and feature set.

[@codeman99-dev]

Do you own a Ridgeline? I love mine. Having towed with it I honestly think it is the transverse mounted engine that is holding the max towing down. Plenty of power for the task, and I frankly do not think the unibody hold this truck back in the least.

[@byronservies4043]

My original Ridgeline had a D3 mode for downhill. It was awesome with my Airstream bambi

[@evanosantoski]

I like this new style of review, thanks for doing them

[@Timberdam]

I Own a 2017 and tow frequently.. 92,000 miles , no problems..Great in snow.. I'm old school, Don't like limited slip ..So when in snow I like SAND MODE Pbly getting 2021 RTL waiting for them to come in.. Great Review gentleman as always

[@boss123400]

This trucks going to sell incredibly well. For those of us who are older, have nothing to tow, aren't going off-road but have a big beautiful yard to take care, it's perfect. Car like handling, mileage and parking. If I didn't have a boat to tow I'd be looking at this family truckster. You think you hate it now, wait till you drive it. ;) Can we call it a truckster?

[@TjCourson]

Wagon Queen Family Truckster?

[@boss123400]

+Tj Courson You should know, Mary.

[@RyanKiefer]

How big is your boat? My folks tow their 20' Bayliner stern drive with their 2007 Ridgeline, and it's well under the weight limit.

[@boss123400]

+Ryan Kiefer It's a 22' Cobalt with a 2' swim platform. It's sits on a 27' tandem axel trailer. It's over 7000lbs.

[@boss123400]

+Ryan Kiefer I pull it with a '14 Tundra. The boat and trailer make the Tundra look small.

[@adamharris2674]

Well another set of truck reviewers who realize how good this vehicle really is. All you haters can just keep on hating and stick with yo "real body on frame" trucks lol. The rest of us Ridgeline owners, you know the ones who aren't compensating for anything... will keep enjoying our Ridgelines.

[@kingdaniel3519]

I didn't realize females driving minivans tried to compensate. What do you women compare then? Bra size? Monthly flow charts?

[@adamharris2674]

They don't. "Guys" who just have to have a body on frame "real truck", like yourself apparently are doing the compensating. Those people are trying to use a truck to make up for their own, um, shortcomings as they say.

[@adamharris2674]

Sure they did Daniel lol! No compromise needed buddy with a Ridgeline. You are really making yourself look dumb. Its pretty funny.

[@freedomjesse]

your Ridgeline is so awesome, being able to tow what....a lawn mower?

[@kingdaniel3519]

Adam Harris The only thing funny here is you still think you're safely hidden in the closet.

[@scottl5785]

This is the perfect truck for the general contractor who runs all day picking up stuff at the lumber yard for multiple job sites. You never haul a lot, you just haul a little as quickly as you can to as many places as you can, with the best mpg you can.

[@vicridereric]

As someone who uses both of my trucks hard and has an F-350 gasser and a Duramax diesel dually, I will admit that the ratings and performance of this little Honda are impressive. I like it. 👍🍻

[@EDHBlvd]

Love the new Ridgeline.

[@kowal789]

just the other day i saw a truck i didnt recognize. i figured it was a sleek and good looking truck. got a little closer to it, and it turned out to be a ridgeline. good looking, for a honda.

[@billpluff4064]

Test drove one. LOVE it. I do not need to pull a ton. Some off road for hunting, etc. I WANT ONE!!!!

[@InChristJesus87]

I absolutely love my new Ridgeline!

[@emetz582]

Nothing new here for me. I comfortably towed a 4300lb travel trailer with a Pilot for 3 seasons while forums were complete anti and never would believe any Honda could two such a load. Well, they do. And they do so very well. No they are not the best option for towing, no one will ever make such a claim, but they can do the job when required.

[@mecheng1993]

Nope you totally need a 3/4 ton for 4300#. The people on forums astound me. I mean yeah it's nice to have a bigger truck for safety and longevity of the tow vehicle, but too many people forget just how little they actually tow throughout the year. I'm perfectly content with my 1/2 ton and have towed 10,000 which I never should've realistically done, but it was for 5 miles and I took it nice and slow. I'm not gonna buy a 3/4 dually diesel just "in case".

[@dundonrl]

it's not the safety of YOU that I'm worried about, but the safety of me and my family because some dumb ass decided their 1/2 ton can pull a heavy load.. (I realize that you didn't do that, but how many people DO do that)..

[@SoundgardenMan]

I simply can't get past the looks of this truck but damn do I love that composite bed, two ways it opens, and that awesome under bed stow away box...too bad.

[@Nippledozer]

Honda really fucked up. would have been so easy to make a well styled truck

[@SoundgardenMan]

Yeah man too pricey

[@SoundgardenMan]

They did everything else perfect but someone from Playtex designed the body...what a miss!

[@Nippledozer]

True. the last ridgeline was controversial but at least it wasn't unanimously deemed a tampon on wheels

[@SoundgardenMan]

I know right?!

[@lbjgh]

Great video guys! It's nice to see a privately owned truck used for the test. Obviously Honda owners aren't worried about their vehicles breaking. :p The RL is not really suited for rock crawling, cinder block hauling or posing but it does everything else very well. Most people don't use trucks for their intended purpose anyway.

[@goforbroke586]

"Our friend Robert loaned us his personal Ridgeline - Thank you Robert". "Lets haul this load up the mountain as fast as you can".

[@jay34183]

and it keeps impressing

[@grantcarson6412]

I just started the hunt for a new or certified used midsize. I have no need for a full size...I tow a very small boat and I want to tow a bit heavier hard side pop-up...this could do all that with a ton of great safety and engineering options...I've had a Colorado and a Ranger. I just dont think I can afford a ridgeline

[@matthewkabbash]

Nate looks like you have lost weight. no wait it's Andre has gained weight and it makes you look thinner. congratulations Andre you are now an American you have met the weight requirements.

[@nicklarson657]

Did awesome! loving the new Ridgeline. can't wait to see some off-road vids of it. :)

[@CarnutMM]

Nick Larson off road it sucks

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

Really enjoy your reviews. Thx u

[@WRXXXual]

If I was in the market for a new vehicle, I would be all over the Ridgeline.

[@efranklin85]

Ok, if y'all want to call it a "crossover", so be it. It's a crossover between an SUV and a truck, TUV if you want. If I lived in a rural area and I plan on going off road and needed to tow more than my ski boat, I would buy a Tacoma, but I don't. This Ridgeline suits my needs perfectly. What suits me, may not suit the next person (period).

[@jakes1591]

Same with the avalanche. If you want 4 independent seats with SUV luxury, and still want a bed, you can't count them out. I recently got a 08' colorado crew, but that's because i'm a tiny guy . Otherwise i would have gotten a crossover

[@InChristJesus87]

TimeLapseChannel I absolutely agree. It's a swiss army knife of a truck. I've never owned a truck but have driven all of them since I use to sell cars and I can't say more of how much I love my new Ridgeline.

[@k.r.v.4219]

SeanJ there is nothing wrong with the 09 Colorado! I travel with a friend, who has a rwd 09 Colorado Crew Cab LT with the 3.9 5 cyl engine. He tows a 5,100 lbs travel trailer with ease! I have a one year old Colorado Z71,4x4, V6 Ext Cab, with a 4,000 travel trailer that is all we need, in truck and trailer. On a couple of trips from Mass. to The Smoky Mountains, the both of us have had no problems at all! Sure that is not the Ike Gauntlet, but some of the roads with good size hills we drive on are actually more challenging than the Ike, just because they are not straight like the Ike, but very curvy, that makes it difficult to maintain speed! Take Rt 441 that goes from N.C. to Gatlinburg to see what I mean!

[@BenKempa]

Kevin Voyer 09 Colorado towing is rated at 4000 pounds

[@k.r.v.4219]

Ben Kempa hey look it up! A 2009, ext Cab and Crew Cab is good for 5,500 lbs. with the 3.7 inline 5 cyl. With the 3:73 axel.that is exactly what my friend has! If I could leave the link I would. But go to trailers.com to find out.

[@carlosramirezii]

Seemed like you guys were clowning this truck in the earlier videos. It appears the abilities of this truck is quickly growing on you and meeting and even surpassing your expectations. Go Honda!

[@jewllake]

So that's where the IKE gauntlet is! I drove that in my 06 4x4 Yukon. Although it had no problem taking the grade, being from the San Francisco Bay Area the altitude really snapped my power in it though!

[@rocketj7449]

Gotta hand it to Honda on this one. Excellent truck! Very innovative, styling much improved, powertrain and payload looks great! Honestly, I'm a Toyota lover but this vehicle has influenced me to consider an alternate truck for our dirt bikes on the weekend. (The 25mpg hwy looks enticing) Love the locking trunk in the bed. Pretty sweet.

[@MrRunYimmy]

It's not a truck!

[@owequitit]

@@MrRunYimmy yes it is.

[@PGRFN]

I weigh 2 Honda people 😢

[@robertrichardson9953]

You and me both. Well if there was a small child thrown in. That's on my behalf though. It would be just as easy to jump over me as it would be to walk around me

[@justinbrown2570]

Same!

[@kevinbollers2]

Bruh that's alot

[@DeL-sm8bl]

Lmfao

[@thomasbyrne7480]

It isn’t “Honda weight” for people. It s the SAE j2807 standard. Great review. Wish this had greater towing/payload as it is still the most comfortable.

[@jimmyf.x.9526]

Exactly what I was wondering!

[@Build0001]

I wonder how well it would do loaded down and then going through a field with some minor to medium articulation. I just wonder how well it could keep its alignment and what not. I think so far its impressive. I really respect what Andre and Nathan have to say about vehicles and they seem to like this one. Good Review.

[@takayama1638]

Ridgeline fills a gap for trucks. Honda needs to include brake control.

[@douglas685]

They're prewired. Just buy one and plug in

[@onenation7784]

What was the Transmission Temperature Going Up the IKE

[@chrisnatale2129]

I have a new ridgeline(black edition) and so far it's better than I expected !!!!

[@YACFEGGMT]

Honda is improving in the truck department greatly... I'm thinking about getting one of these when it depreciates a bit... can tow a race car with shit in the back if I need it and a few people as well while getting decent fuel economy... how much more can you ask for? I can see why their smaller cars after about 2013 started falling to shit though because they made this absolutely amazing

[@kinster02]

There's a lot of people that own so called real trucks and just use it as a daily driver and never use it as a truck...instead they just throw cans in the back. More trucks should have that trunk.

[@dchawk81]

kinster02 That reminds me, I need more Busch.

[@joshc606]

Surprising results! Considering the" trash talk" from Roman from an earlier show about this truckUV haha.

[@RyanKiefer]

Not that surprising, considering it has similar power to other midsizers, and only 4800# to tow. I'll bet the Colorado and Tacoma would be happy too with such a light load.

[@yogiyoda]

Hopefully they are able to do a good comparison later this month. Wonder which midsize tows this type of load better. I like the wider stance of the Ridgeline but know there are some compromises to make it unibody.

[@RyanKiefer]

It's a solid tow vehicle. The IRS actually controls sway better than a solid axle.

[@kingdaniel3519]

It also reduces towing capability. There's a reason no one uses IRS on trucks.

[@RyanKiefer]

+Daniel Bell I think what you meant to say is "it's cheaper to make a solid rear axle with a high load rating." There's no engineering reason you can't build a high-capacity IRS, but it is more complex and expensive. Look under the back end of an MRAP and tell me again that IRS is only for light duty. Also, has everyone forgotten about all of the IRS suvs that have much higher tow ratings than the Ridgeline? Nissan Armada - 8500, Ford Expedition - 9200, VW Touareg - 7700, Dodge Durango - 7400, Land Rover Discovery - 7700... there are others, but I think I've made my point.

[@briantran4759]

I wish I was in need of a truck .I 'd buy this in a heartbeat !

[@InChristJesus87]

Honda is ahead of its time with this new vehicle. For all those that say its not a truck your stuck in old thinking mentality. EPA standards of 2025 will be at over 50mpg you will see more manufactures ditch body on frame and go to the unibody. You have seen it all ready with the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Ford Explorer. This is the first truck that can claim doing it and Honda has done a superb job!

[@brycebelton290]

Very impressive for a engine made by " Earth Dreams" lol

[@williammocaby]

@PeePee2000 that was a slogan they coined on an earlier f1 team...the f1 car was painted like the earth...lol

[@alexduey7868]

I take you you don’t know anything about it’s history it was a failed f1 team basically

[@gerthebearbrady]

Great review! would just like to know did you use D4 for the decent down the Ike gauntlet like honda recommends. if so could it not handle the weight.

[@TFLtruck]

+ger brady we tried D4 briefly on the way down but it did not change the experience.

[@andreasm2882]

good question, I wondered the same thing

[@neitzp]

Per Honda, if D4 does not provide enough transmission braking, you should put it in "L;" that's what it's there for (it keeps the shifts between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd). Did you try that?

[@andreasm2882]

I put my RL ounce in L when I was going 45-50 and downhill and I wanted it to brake more on its own but I quickly realized it was a mistake. Now I only put it in l it is very steep and I am not going above 35. So I am assuming the guys were going at least 55 downhill and I now that is to fast to have it in L but they also should have always kept it in D4 going downhill because then the truck will not shift to 5 & 6 as it did with them.

[@teknightrider2586]

Actually a person should be fine in L at high speeds...as the Owner's Guide and Owner's Manual States... - L - Stronger Engine Power & Braking when Driving in Hilly Terrain. - Automatically Changes Gears between 1st and 5th. - (5th gear is only used at higher speeds) And it will hit the 112 MPH Governor in 5th...3rd Gear would go up to 83 MPH.

[@sej4323]

I have an 08 RTL. I have towed over 5 K several times. and overloaded the payload (drywall, sackcrete. etc.) It did not miss a beat. If i did that every day I would get 3/4 ton truck. but for occasional over use. no problem.

[@zacharynolte6085]

I'm impressed too

[@rvgog247]

I'm glad Roman wasn't reviewing this time. He hates the Ridgeline and would have belittled it all 8 minutes lol

[@occckid123]

can you tow that weight with a 2017 pathfinder? I would like to see how the cvt behaves with a load and nobody has done it!

[@RyanKiefer]

Nissan claims you can, when properly equipped. I would also be interested in seeing how the CVT handled the abuse.

[@occckid123]

+Ryan Kiefer yea the pathfinder can tow 6k pound. more than the Ridgeline!

[@RyanKiefer]

I stand corrected -- it looks like they bumped it up to 6k for the 2017 model. Interesting.

[@occckid123]

+Ryan Kiefer yes because it has more power and they made reinforcements for 2017

[@MrRailroader03]

Also another tidbit of info, the Pathfinder is SAE certified to tow 6,000 lbs and not all manufactures have that certification.

[@haron9874]

Great Review ! Thanks! 👍🏼

[@NoStress90s]

im a chevy guy but I never had anything against Honda we have owned plenty Hondas, accords to civics, and all of a sudden this ridgeline came out of no where and to be honest it looks pretty nice. Honda did good on their first truck. you can tell they cut no corners in the making of this vehicle. tow capacity 5000lbs? shit, sounds like a truck to me. mad respect.

[@sledfreak99]

Just curious.. When you guys get a delay during your tests, why not try to do another one?? :) Its only 8 mins :P

[@upeedinalamb5297]

This lamb thinks the same thing, however it may have to do with engine strain and or all the gas burned.

[@vskplmr]

why don't you guys do the test at night? I love driving at night, there's not that many cars on the road. My road rage level at the lowest ;).

[@duncanstamps5183]

They have a couple they did the 17 f450 at night

[@angelvargas-sj2lh]

Just found this video and you seemed to answer my question of could it handle a single horse trailer for mostly local trips. Feel confident now. Thanks

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

I can't wait for the Gold Hitch Awards!

[@nathanspence4859]

nathan adlen...how many times did u have to break coming down?

[@NathanDAdlen]

About 10 times, maybe more. There was traffic and I needed to apply the brakes a bit more than needed.

[@TFLtruck]

+Nathan Spence We hit the brake over 10 times, but we did not count exactly, because this is a one of a kind Super Ike Gauntlet.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

" I needed to apply the brakes a bit more than needed."⁉️⁉️⁉️🤔🤔🤔

[@nathanspence4859]

nathan adlen thanks...I figured yall forgot to mention it.

[@nathanspence4859]

The Fast Lane Truck thanks guys....thanks for responding. I figured yall forgot...that's the reason I asked.

[@MRRACC0]

This is one of the nicer mini vans I've seen

[@glenparker7067]

Exactly why I bought a Toyota Tacoma. This thing looks like minivan with a bed glued on it.

[@TheAjmorello]

lmao, that's what I thought too...."looks like the illegitimate love child of a Honda Odyssey and a small truck"

[@RyanKiefer]

Hey, HEY now... it's the PERFECTLY LEGITIMATE love child of an Odyssey and a small truck! :)

[@BigRed2]

Dikembe Mutombo In order to buy such a nice GayPride vehicle such as this you must not be able to do 2 push ups

[@RyanKiefer]

Papa Smurf I don't know what gays you hang out with, but the ones I know are far more obsessed with building muscle than the average straight couch potato.

[@dewaltpropicture9909]

You guys are the best!!!!! The sickest Review and test ever. You guys should be getting big fat Envelopes filled with Cash from Honda 👍👍👍👍

[@TheJoncic]

Did pretty well. The Tacoma was pulling 800 more lbs however and got it done in 8:05 (even with the screaming RPM's). Heard a lot of good things about the new Honda 3.5.

[@RyanKiefer]

It's as new as any iteration of the small-block GM V8. Same displacements as old, same bore/stroke/bore spacing, but new things going on from the heads upward.

[@yogiyoda]

Thanks for the review! I wish you used a less aerodynamic trailer though. Also wish you would have mentioned tongue weight, truck "sag" etc. But great video otherwise.

[@RyanKiefer]

They did mention sag, I think. I believe they said 1.5".

[@yogiyoda]

Thanks. Would mean more with the tongue weight.

[@TFLtruck]

+yogiyoda We mentioned sag of 1.5 inches. Tongue weight was at 460 lbs, or nearly 10%

[@RyanKiefer]

That's not bad sag for 460# tongue weight!

[@yogiyoda]

Thanks for the reply!

[@johnw391]

Did better than the taco

[@TheJoncic]

Tacoma was still faster and had a heavier load.

[@RyanKiefer]

800lb heavier load. Not insignificant, but not huge, either. It also took 8:05 with no traffic-slowing interruptions. The Ridgeline got slowed for an estimated 20s time increase and still nailed 8:16. The Taco also did 2MPG worse and was loud as hell for the entire drive.

[@douglas685]

I pulled a 24' Tritoon weighing around 4,600lbs, plus my dad, plus our gear up from Dallas to Mid Missouri with a Gen1 ridgeline this January. The boat was absolutely huge.. the trailer is about 32' long total. Kept the speeds around 55-65mph (occasionally reached near 70mph down some longer hills..) but it did it.. a "not-a-real-truck" pulled a big boat 530 miles. Amazingly, no trailer sway at all (with no weight distribution hitch either (per manufacturer recommendations to NOT use them)). 2006 with 188k miles on the odometer. Hondas are real trucks people. Also, I'd love to see a full-size V8 Honda so Honda NA please make it!!!!

[@swmp9x19]

If you guys ever do a drive in western N.C. or eastern T.N. hit future 26 that connects Asheville NC to Johnson City TN. It has everything curves, hills, and scenery. I think it would really test towing capabilities of any vehicle. Some of the curves do seem fairly sharp for even the posted speed limit, for a heavy tow anyhow.

[@mmiller1188]

The only complaint I have with these is the timing belt.

[@tommyjones6536]

It uses a timing chain.

[@TurboNFRStwoK]

Tommy Jones Sadly its structurally the same j series v6 they have been building since the late 90s and thus it's still belt driven. However all of Hondas 4cyl engines since the early 2000s have chains.

[@stephenpowstinger733]

Well, what's the life expectancy of it anyway? Five years?

[@johnlopez3001]

@@stephenpowstinger733 I replaced my timing belt on my 2008 Ridgeline at the 9 year mark to be on the safe side .

[@signlsirchir2156]

Shut yer yaps for a min a let us hear that J35 work!

[@mmaxx9915]

Really waiting to see this with the 9 speed.

[@robertf863]

Wish it matched the colorado for tow weight and spare tire was accessible without emptying bed. But this is great truck for vast majority of peoples needs. Great ride, comfort...etc.

[@eavenegas88]

I have a feeling that Honda underrated the towing capacity of this truck.

[@upeedinalamb5297]

This lamb concurs.

[@RyanKiefer]

Honda does this often, and has for years. Over-engineers and under-rates. One good example is the power of the "earth dreams" direct injection 3.5L V6. When it's been dyno'd in the Accord, it made its Honda-quoted HP at the wheels. Factoring in drivetrain losses, the engine in the Ridgeline is actually probably making somethink like 310-315hp. Look at the acceleration numbers laid down by the same engine in the Pilot, too. That thing is knocking on the door of the high 5's for 0-60 in the AWD model. 280hp my ass.

[@dundonrl]

I doubt they did.. since there's more to towing than acceleration.. if that was true, then the 500 hp SRT-10 Ram would have the best tow rating of any pickup out there..

[@eavenegas88]

Rexford L That's dumb. Engine and transmission components along with suspension integrity play an obvious roll in towing capacity. The Ram doesn't tow more due to the purpose of the components that I just mentioned.

[@kennethschoen7796]

eavenegas88 They did. They could have put a bigger transmission cooler. Someone on KZbin pulled 7000 with the old ridgeline no problem.

[@georgecantu8040]

"Losing momentum" lol clearly u haven't driven a semi to understand the true meaning.

[@zacharynolte6085]

We have a 7% grade in Wheeling WV on I-470, an extension around the city off I-70, and it's 55 MPH and the semi's are a problem like that too, always taking up 2 lanes

[@mjarchambeau]

Anybody remember a Chevrolet Elcamino? It was body on frame, but based on a car. It had a pickup truck bed. And a cab based on a full size car, not truck. People complained that it was not a real truck. Even though it could do things that trucks could do. I think Honda has a modern incarnation of the elcamino. More and more vehicles like this are coming.

[@mchertonok]

do off-road. of this car

[@stephensstudios2022]

This truck is awsome I would buy it for me only

[@ivanlobanov9958]

Love all of your videos. I would like to see Toyota Highlander doing the same run. I got 2018 Highlander XLE with 5000 LBS tow rating, you guys can borrow it for the test if you want

[@1guyin10]

Seems fairly solid towing that weight. It is good to see it doesn't wallow, which is sometimes a problem when towing with IRS setups. There is a lot to like about the Ridgeline. The looks just need to be a bit less mall-warrior.

[@Nippledozer]

for real

[@Les0945]

Sounded like it was ready to blow at any moment.

[@RyanKiefer]

Watch some of the other trucks up the Super Ike. They are all screaming at high rpms.

[@bb2status]

Nah that was Vtec being engaged the whole time. Sounded good to me

[@blex5579]

as a german reading thru these comments...pure gold... lesbians, penis sizes, the whole lot! thanks for the entertainment. neat car btw

[@Password450]

bernard k yes, we Americans are, well, pretty diverse😃

[@blex5579]

no doubt about that ;)

[@dchawk81]

That's what she said.

[@watchmanonthewall14]

Very informative.

[@Revenant_Knight]

Great video! Can you please do the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk?