Coolest truck ever? Test Drive the 2024 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition!

In this episode of First Drive, Brian & Justin take the 2024 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition for a test drive, covering its exterior features, interior amenities, and driving capabilities.
In this video, we'll cover:
- Exterior features of the 2024 Honda Ridgeline, including the blacked-out exterior, front bumper sensors, and 18-inch blacked-out wheels.
- Interior amenities, such as the trizone climate control, heated seats, and wireless integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Driving capabilities, including the lane keep assist system, adaptive cruise control, and intelligent all-wheel drive traction management system.
- Warranty benefits, including the comprehensive warranty, powertrain coverage, and free maintenance offers from Honda.
#ridgeline #honda #hondaridgeline
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Exterior
01:13 Tailgate and Bed
03:12 Key Fob functions
04:10 Back Seats
05:43 Front Seats and Buttons
09:11 Wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto
13:52 Test Drive
19:34 Questions?

[@chiefman8316]

Best 24 Ridgeline review yet, I have been waiting for a complete review on the Black Edition before I order one Thanks for showing all the options ( Need the ventilated seats for southern Heat) Thanks from South Ga.

[@Smailhondavillage]

Thanks for the comment! Glad we could help you decide. Enjoy your new Ridgeline!

[@deanvoss7098]

I just bought my 2023 Honda Ridgeline sport which is the base model and it still comes with a ton of standard equipment.. I'm a No Frills person and don't like leather I am more of a cloth seat person so it fits me perfect

[@stw2186]

I am debating between the 2024 Sport or Trailsport.

[@preoksaha4504]

@@stw2186trailsport bro

[@pigxstix]

@@stw2186 No real difference other than the Trailsport suspension is softer and it comes with AT tires instead of street tires. It's not a true Trailsport in the way the new Pilot is, it's just a minor trim difference. The suspension isn't even any taller than the other Ridgeline trims.

[@stw2186]

@@pigxstix Thank you for the response! I would go RTL, but I don’t like the chrome finish. I think I may go with the sport.

[@Smailhondavillage]

We are glad to hear you are liking your Ridgeline!

[@donaldsuttles8218]

Need to mention the mirrors can fold in electronically ...I just bought this exact truck today. Mine has black badging on the tailgate...looks great. This is my third Ridgeline. I'm a huge fan.

[@Smailhondavillage]

Great catch! Yes, the mirrors do fold in electronically. We are glad you are enjoying your Ridgeline!

[@khristianvasquez8545]

@donaldsuttles8218, congrats on the new truck! do the mirrors fold in when you turn off the car? Thanks advance

[@jakes5530]

7:20 thanks for showing this off, this was my biggest question I had about the new Honda gauge cluster and no other video showed it. I'm used to having that display on my Ford's gauge cluster, and the previous Ridgeline/Passport/Pilot didnt have that. Glad to see the new digital gauge cluster does incorporate this.

[@2504499]

Great video with explanations and demonstration of features.

[@Smailhondavillage]

Thanks for the comment, it means a lot to us!

[@richardray619]

Great video showing all the main features!

[@CrazyAutoChris]

I really enjoyed the video!

[@fishbait007]

what a great vehicle for 90% of us

[@blakerh]

I am planning on getting this exact truck this spring! Thanks for the review.

[@thomasnegron2813]

What truck/car are you coming from?

[@NathanSmith-xf7rk]

Me too 😊

[@blakerh]

I have a 2016 Tacoma TRD. ​@@thomasnegron2813

[@Smailhondavillage]

You are very welcome! Feel free to browse our inventory here for more information and availability: www.smailhonda.com/

[@deh2775]

Bought the 2024 Ridgeline Trailsport last weekend. Absolutely love it. It was a toss-up between that and the black edition. The Trailsport won out because the front grill was more to my taste. But either one are winners.

[@Smailhondavillage]

Thanks for the comment! If anyone is interested, we did a video of the Trailsport version here: kzbin.infoHb9ae7elTwc

[@Cabernet2000]

I love this car.

[@Smailhondavillage]

We do too!

[@bretc9644]

I love the Ridgeline, test drove a 2019 model when I was buying new 5 years ago. Unfortunately the local Honda dealers just would not budge on price. In the end I couldn’t justify spending $10k more for what I wanted/needed. Ended up with a F150. Although I’m happy with the F150 and have had zero problems, it’s more truck than I need. Granted the pricing breaks I received in 2019 would be unheard of today. Ridgeline will certainly be on my radar again if I ever shop new again.

[@blakerh]

I was able to get a Black Edition for 2k under MSRP.

[@Flash....Gordon..42]

Good to see on road still.

[@phillyfathead]

Nice looking truck! The sales person definitely knew his stuff!

[@ryanmagnuson4330]

This is the review I needed to see. Honda made all the changes they needed to make on the 24 to put this over the edge for me. Hoping to pick one up this year!

[@deh2775]

Do. I got mine last weekend. Love it.

[@blakerh]

I am going to trade in my 2016 Tacoma TRD for this truck.

[@eduardoarcelay5514]

Need 360° camera

[@Smailhondavillage]

We might know a place you can buy one when the time comes. Feel free to reach out!

[@ryanmagnuson4330]

@@Smailhondavillage if I did not live in Michigan, I would!

[@Jo5ue1]

It's crazy how everyone thinks they really need a full size truck when they don't. Unless you use the truck bed for work of course get yourself a full size. But for everyone else this is as much a truck you really need. I also had to be honest with myself, I'm not willing to go rock climbing with my 70K truck . The Trailsport is good enough to go to National Parks and hit the dirt. And with the money you are saving you can buy and tow your Polaris off-road vehicle with your Ridgeline and really go crazy rock climbing with it.

[@charlesrestivo870]

Love arm rests in my 2021 rtl-e

[@khristianvasquez8545]

Do the power folding mirrors fold in where the car is locked?

[@HauntingTheHoly]

Can I get that verbal directions w/waze, etc software system in my '19 accord? How can I tell?

[@RanjithCoplay]

For once I saw a salesman who knows in and out of a car. My salesman in Mercedes knows nothing about any car other than the words “Monthly Payment”

[@billforrest9002]

I heard alot of changes are coming for the 2025 model anything you want to share?ty

[@rdubb952]

I just bought a 24 black edition yesterday!!

[@parrishw5133]

I brought a 24 Black Edition last week and haven’t had a chance to try all the features yet. Thank you for explaining the Lane Keep Assistance and Adaptive cruise. I’m going to try it the next time I’m on the interstate.

[@scottleatherman163]

MSRP price??

[@deh2775]

Congrats. I bought the Trailsport last weekend. Loving it.

[@rdubb952]

@@scottleatherman163 $46,350. But I added a roof rack and crossbars, HPD decal, weather floor mats, and I had the ridgeline blacked out on the tailgate. That was definitely worth it. Brown Honda of Toledo

[@blakerh]

Did you get it below MSRP? I am seeing dealerships listing them for 48,200. I would like to get one around 47k.

[@rocinblues]

When I read last year that Honda was updating the model there was one thing I didn't see. The rear bumper, did they ever affix it (weld it) to the unibody? Co-worker had one (2021), and it actually tore out/off of it's plastic housing/clips. Honestly, never seen a rear (fake) step bumper on anything classified as a small truck at $40k+. and my buddy is like 160 lbs . Since I'm in the market and really like the Honda line, but this would be a deal breaker. Thanks

[@billforrest9002]

Can i get the Ridgeline black edition in platinum white and the HPD edition?? Ty so much

[@adventuremode2048]

It needs a side mirror camera like my insight, Other than that it’s great.

[@datnigga23]

Thank you for pointing this out. The infotainment screen shows a lot of redundancy due to digital gauge cluster. That large infotainment screen with a side mirror camera would be perfect. great take.

[@serenityinsilence]

I hate the change to the center console. I wanted to buy a ridgeline after I pay off my current car. Now I might just have to buy used instead of new. I love the Capitan’s chair style arm rest that the ridgeline had, and now that it’s gone it’s a deal breaker. That sounds kind of silly, but it’s my personal preference

[@kajukine]

I have the RTL. I test drove both. I’m an old DJ so music and sound are important to me. I didn’t notice a difference in sound. The BE wasn’t worth the extra money for me.

[@Cabernet2000]

It’s wider than a Toyota and drives like annSUV.

[@swissmrkc]

Does this vid or any show the ambiant red lighting in the cabin? Camt find anyone talk about it

[@stevehenderson2571]

My 2023 “Sport” has it.

[@rodsheypuk8104]

Why is the instrument panel only half digital on the Black Edition? Also, where is the larger center display, HUD, and digital rearview mirror? The Black Edition is supposed to be their top of the line model.

[@fredmoss4540]

Ridgeline got a mild refresh again. It did not get full redesign like 4th Generation Pilot.

[@mrpleasy]

Heated back seats!!!! Now is this in Canada? I didn’t think USA got cooling seats

[@tycheatham1594]

It used to be that way. Now for 24', only the Black Edition in the U.S comes equipped like the Touring and Black Edition Canadian models did prior years and currently. Before the Trailsport Ridgeline came about, the Touring model in Canada was our RTL-E model, but it still wasn't equally equipped as in Canada. Now (in the U.S) the Trailsport has replaced the RTL-E trim. Thankfully, Honda finally realized (at least on our top model) to add ventilated front seats and heated rear seats... as well as a few other options that were once only found on Canadian models.

[@JackTheSkunk]

If only Honda would see fit to offer the Ridgeline in a 2.0 or 2.5 Hybrid. Give it 45 MPG average and a starting price under $25,000 and it would be a sure-fire winner.

[@NelsonJ1]

You must be joking. You can't buy anything worth buying for under $25k

[@da.2736]

Losing the front seat individual armrests was a big L on Hondas part

[@lucianogonzalez2056]

i just bougth a 24 trailsport and wireless charger does not work, it looks like its a known issue

[@user-lz8jl1rv3u]

Great review. However you guys forgot to mention the outside bed sound system. The coolest. Great for outside party’s.

[@discover_dean]

Sadly they discontinued it for 24

[@JSmith-zr2ve]

Didn’t forget. They dropped it in the 24 model.

[@martinmorris6271]

I hate that feature of opening windows and sunroof with remote. I have done it in my pocket on my pilot.

[@Smailhondavillage]

The feature can be turned off in the vehicle. Here is a video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXO9mYeOfKqahas

[@shisno314]

I personally can’t stand all the piano black trim inside. Thankfully only the black edition has that, so I think I’ll pick up a RTL this year instead.

[@eyang7]

This or the tacoma 2024? 😏 Kinda leaning more towards tacoma tho 😅

[@dlsanders1000]

I am trying to make the same decision.

[@kimdagnillo8246]

If it wasn’t a turbo the choice would be made. That turbo isn’t outlasting this 6

[@trl1980]

You gotta try the Ridgeline. I traded my Tacoma for the 24' RTL. Never realized how rough the Tacoma drives.

[@kimdagnillo8246]

Is that a full size spare or a doughnut tire ?

[@alienal8278]

Awesome. A white truck identifying as a black edition

[@numba1nitemare]

Hows the wheel noise? It sounds very minimal but idk if any editing was done to supress it.

[@Smailhondavillage]

Happy to report that no editing was done to this audio to reduce road noise.

[@Jamesthor]

I’m confused by your statement of a refresh. That is the exact same vehicle as my 2019 pilot. Exact. So again, where is the refresh? No wonder these things don’t sell.

[@elvisisalive2716]

that standard issue car salesman Leather jacket and black slacks lol.

[@bervotten]

You have power. I wouldn’t say a lot of power.

[@Bestoftherest222]

Nice truck but Honda needs to remake this needs a major rework. Honda is really slow crawling this truck improvements.

[@rabd3721]

I'm just waiting for them to update that interior like the new Pilot. Still feels dated.

[@B126USMC]

had my share of Hondas......no more ever for me......went back to the most reliable vehicle on the road....Toyota !

[@josephe5563]

Looks the same probably still have cameras problem in side the tail gate

[@scholotzkys395]

can't hook up a crock pot or tv to a 115W outlet....

[@bigdogpete43]

Disable that bs Auto/Start Stop and cylinder deactivation and I might buy one.

[@brianmiller1580]

Just make it look better on the exterior Honda!! Looks like a suv minivan w a birth defect... I have no doubt it is great vehicle but the exterior front end just kills it for me.. If Honda just made the front look more like a truck I think they would take over the small truck market

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

Can't buy them anymore. Stopsale due to recall.

[@kenhoward3512]

"Coolest Truck Ever!" says the salesman who wants to sell you one: Totally believable!

[@richardhouvener6423]

I left after 60 seconds, that music was too much.

[@mutants4882]

10:11 this didn't age well

[@kimdagnillo8246]

I don’t want a turbo so Toyota is gone

[@1976axerhand]

2024 and still using a timing belt.lol

[@chupacabra8821]

Engine? Suspension? Transmission? Who cares about the buttons for the do hickies lol😂

[@jeffmcdonald4038]

Why can't they just build a fucking pickup truck

[@trl1980]

Honda is smart. Body on frame means nothing for mid-sized vehicles. Unibody only benefits it. You can do everything you need from a mid-sized without compromising drive quality.

[@clarityofthought]

No shit.

[@fishbait007]

the rear honda badge is not black but that ugly chrome style. however easy change with a black out one for 50 bucks or so.

[@charlesmc258]

So I didn’t have walk away Lock no more what a rip off and it doesn’t have trailer watch.

[@donaldsuttles8218]

It does have the walk away lock (I think) and it has a trailer hitch standard

[@charlesmc258]

@@donaldsuttles8218 No more trailer camera?

[@user-vt9ss3ft2z]

Repeat after me. NOT. A. TRUCK