The 2021 Honda Ridgeline Is the Truck For Non-Truck People

[@ralphweaver1176]

We have 35 acres of farm/woods. I had a Sierra then two Silverados. Now have a Ridgeline. Now I wish my vehicle was larger a few times a year rather than wishing my vehicle was smaller every day. The Ridgeline obviously does not have the load or towing capability, but is better in almost every other way for my needs.

[@MrTresto]

A Honda makes so much sense

[@meechg0stupid110]

Interesting perspective

[@TechNWRO]

@@MrTresto If you really don't need a truck it does. The Ridgeline buyer would most likely be better off with an SUV/crossover and a trailer which would make more sense for people moving and occasional cargo. I'm am more in line with Ralph's needs and pull heavy dump trailers. The Ridgeline would last a few hours with one of my trailers behind it.

[@labornurse]

We have a gooseneck trailer. Imagine a gooseneck hitch on a Ridgeline.

[@lilbiscuitable]

5,000 lb tow limit. This truck competes with small gas trucks not with large diesel trucks.

[@ahurd46]

Doug is the type of guy who brings his cooler into the store to get ice

[@phillipliscombe5974]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CarlosGarcia2]

Lol. I scratched my head when he said that.

[@muhaiminjuhayer6082]

🤣🤣

[@Blackocalypse]

lmfao🤣🤣

[@retrorewind6042]

I used to do that in Florida because as soon ad you left the store it would start melting

[@tayzonday]

I’m always surprised there is not more demand for pickups to hold 4’ x 8’ plywood/drywall. Wouldn’t a minivan like a Chrysler Pacifica or Kia Carnival offer more utility for a lot of home construction contractors? Also better for 8 foot boards to build a deck etc. But I guess at that point you might also buy a work van.

[@aarontbh12]

First

[@ackvig]

Exactly why I bought my Chevy Avalanche with the fold down rear wall and window. It was the only truck that could haul 8 foot boards completely enclosed INSIDE the vehicle with nothing sticking out or hanging over like my 3rd gen Honda CRV could.

[@MrFitness94]

Most people who *actually* use their vehicle to work buy vans. Everybody who says they need their pickup for work is either lying, or do something super niche.

[@kj3859]

Some stays dry and others feel the pain

[@chrisreynolds6391]

@@MrFitness94 bingo! Conversion vans from the 90s are still rolling around full of plywood.

[@brittonbernhard5674]

“Truck for non-truck people” perfect explaining for the ridgeline

[@stevenwilliams1805]

Truck for people who don't need to over compensate for anything.

[@thepaininducer8531]

@@stevenwilliams1805 I would rather “over-compensate” than under compensate with this eyesore

[@stevenwilliams1805]

@@thepaininducer8531 I guess, looks more like a truck than the first one. Still don't know why nobody else has caught on with the tailgate and in bed trunk. Instead somebody came up with a overpriced multi piece tailgate option.

[@fuosdi64]

@@thepaininducer8531 Buddy, look at your profile picture. You probably aren't old enough to drive... 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ Always these little Gen Z kids hating.

[@giancarlolugo9586]

@@fuosdi64 that's right I'm 17 and every kid makes fun of me for driving an 87 Toyota pickup 5 speed 22R , but their new F150's Chevy Silverado's and Dodge ram 25000's are always at the shops , due the electronics issues and automatic transmission problems .

[@alduiner4850]

My dad had an ‘08 ridgeline and loved it. When looking for a replacement after 240,000 miles, he thought about the tacoma, gladiator, and the new ridgeline. He almost got the gladiator because of the stock manual but the deciding factor came down to the fact that you can’t fit a standard piece of plywood in the back of any other midsize pickup. You can in the ridge

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Hiw much plywood is he really hauling

[@theejoeylee]

You can in the new maverick too...

[@gobucs3146]

Nothing says “off road” more than wheels that stick out further than the tires.

[@JustcallmeGnarly22]

Go Bucs!

[@osamasonfan]

Fins Up!

[@Chef_PC]

HAHA

[@SN-hn9zi]

Urge explain bronco and wrangler?

[@robertblanchard6196]

Good one

[@ShonG]

This truck is exactly what I'm looking for. A daily driver that I can haul some plywood or mulch from the home improvement store. Heaviest thing I'd tow would be my lawn mower.

[@cptchuff2741]

The Ridgeline is basically a Pilot with a box on the back

[@ridwanmahmood9711]

XD so true

[@ALMX5DP]

Same could be said about the Silverado being a Suburban with a box on the back.

[@ngtflyer]

@@ALMX5DP More like the Suburban is a Silverado with the SUV rear half.

[@TheRandompaint]

The gladiator is a wrangler with a bed

[@shept.7736]

Okay I see everyone say this, which bothers me. The Honda Ridgeline (at least the second gen) has a “subframe” unibody chassis, where the unibody connected with the bed is connected to another frame, which are then welded together. If you want more confirmation than look it up.

[@wydopnthrtl]

I have a 19 2wd.. just drove 1,000 miles and averaged 31.7mpg w/200lbs in the bed and 3 people inside. The MPG is consistent and significantly better than the stated rating.

[@wydopnthrtl]

2023 update. Drove it 50k miles and turned it in (lease). It was an awesome truck that was used as our main family vehicle. Our last round trip from Ohio to Fla and back we averaged 31.7mpg. Three adults and the bed was loaded. Its truly an awesome alternative to a family sedan or SUV. Been a yr since we turn it in and missing it in every way. So... yesterday we ordered a 23 RTL-E. Hoping to keep it long term

[@calebgodard4554]

"This truck is less trucky than other trucks that have more truckiness" Got it!

[@br4nd0nh347]

I dare you to say that 5 trucks fast.

[@jordanharrier8783]

I think he's lying.

[@lancecrane10]

Love the face he made 17:18

[@likeaboss882]

“Mostly cosmetic stuff, like they’re trying to be off roady” *stares at toyota*

[@Mister_minati]

But the TRD pro models are capable off roaders.

[@TheRandomEnthusiast0426]

What about the Hilux

[@Jucamech]

In my country most of the Toyota's SUVs and Pick Ups are very capable off-road, excluding RAV4 and Corolla Cross

[@ianvasquez7376]

This Ridgeline is literally a cross-over, of a crossover😂

[@squidusn71]

...and it's being copied now.

[@jasepoag8930]

"Old school traditional gauge display" Someday I should get a car that's newer than a decade old. I still think the little display on my 2001 Corvette is pretty fancy.

[@ivanoffw]

Honda Ridgeline, bringing the SUV evolution full circle. The first SUV's were trucks that they enclosed the bed and added seats. Ridgeline, use a SUV platform and make it into a truck.

[@LaSuperDiversion]

Day 45 and Doug still doesn't remember his second channel's password

[@manaspradhan8041]

I don't think he's gonna be able to upload much there considering the rate at which the carsandbids channel is getting uploads

[@snakeeyes9246]

@@manaspradhan8041 he will when he drives stuff that he has already reviewed like the RR Ghost or the Aston Martin DBX.

[@iamwritingrightnow8217]

i just want him to review houses again

[@verhu010]

"Pick up the cooler and walk into the store" for the ice. Huh?

[@diecast8891dsafd]

I guess with this he can... bring the Ridgeline into the store to get ice?

[@seaferg5072]

I think this is a truck that's more honest than other trucks. Tons of people buy the insane top trim off-road beasts and never use even a fraction of their potential. At least this one emphasizes the things people will ACTUALLY use their trucks for. Daily driver with a little bit of capability thrown in.

[@romulas-cushmanproject3273]

I will agree with you that too many people but off-road trims and never off-road it. But the other things I’m going to disagree, there is nothing on the Ridgeline that offers capability wise that other similarly priced trucks offer (besides the storage under the bed which is cool) the f150 can get all the features that this has for less money and you get a 2.3L which is more efficient than this v6 And this is coming from an Acura/honda fan

[@stevenwilliams1805]

People need a lot of truck for the huge ego capacity. On a more serious note, I was explaining this to one of my old bosses, he looked at me with all seriousness and said "what are you trying to say?" For all of you guys like him, who drive dually pickups and own multiple trailers, you are clearly not who we're making fun of. Surly you can tell the difference as well as the rest of us. It's kind of like noticing a guy with edged up eyebrows, once you see it you can't not see it.

[@mmgbtv]

Just got an RTL today. I think it's fun to drive. Feels more powerful than my straight 6 328xi was. In lower gears anyway. Only had it on the highway coming home from the dealership so far.

[@mmgbtv]

Kinda outgrew it now. Could use a bigger cabin. But still been a nice vehicle. @@MojoFlojo

[@mattcolver1]

I bought a new 2018 Ridgeline for $41K and it came with seats that were powered, leather, and heated. It also came with a sun roof. It also came with a Nav system and USB ports in the rear seating area. It also has all the safety features in the 2021 model. I think I'd rather have that stuff than a new grill, bronze wheels, and fender covers.

[@brianmcg321]

Then get a different options package like the RTL-E or the Black edition.

[@justint984]

Doug Is the type of person to leave a review at every restaurant with a listing of it's Quirks and Features, and a Doug score

[@iblistarhun]

Just passed 50,000mi on my 2018… best multi-purpose vehicle I’ve ever owned. Getting 26-27mpg and it does everything I could ask. Good winter handling, loads of cargo space, comfortable for long trips, tows my boat just fine. I’ve been consistently impressed.

[@MH-kc1eu]

It will never be a real truck

[@lordrayden3045]

@@MH-kc1eu Sure

[@kirbycorkill4823]

Having driven a Tacoma for a few weeks and then buying a Ridgeline, it baffles me why Honda doesn't sell more Ridgelines. Spending a few hours in the Tacoma is downright miserable compared to the Ridgeline.

[@rustler08]

For one, the Tacoma starts at $10k less. A $36k starting price is a tough pill to swallow in comparison. Even the four-door is $4k cheaper. For two, it's an actual truck.

[@eugene44569]

also it will be much more realible for the ridgeline.

[@raulmoctezuma216]

@@rustler08 thats gotta b cap aint no 21 tacoma 10k

[@ltsFaited]

@@raulmoctezuma216 10k dollars less then the ridgeline not 10k for the whole tacoma

[@raulmoctezuma216]

@@ltsFaited oh word i aint even peep that appreciate you clarifying

[@DarknoorX]

Doug: *presses ECON* Car: *Activates weed mode*

[@MJ98.]

Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Chef_PC]

My kind of truck

[@tacomas9602]

@@MJ98. Dank

[@bonzobonanza]

Snoop Dogg will appear in the small gauge cluster screen as a bonus quirk

[@AlexisRubik]

Doug is the type of guy who tests a calculator by doing the multiplication of 3 * 9 instead of the typical 2 + 2 addition.

[@Salrous]

I own Honda pilot, accord and I always drove Honda since 1996 and I love Honda and everything it offers

[@hondaracer888]

WhistlinDiesel: I bought a Ridgeline to demolish it proving it’s a minivan. Doug: THISSSSSSS

[@huntersmith4079]

Hoped he would’ve brought up the tailgate speakers

[@daverichmond3228]

Yes! I have them, and I honestly use them more than I thought I would. That's quirk, for ya.

[@neppcity]

Yeah Doug really missed the boat reviewing a sport trim. Should have done the white black edition or RTL-E. In bed audio is completely unique and quirky

[@daverichmond3228]

@@ATHIP12 and to a certain extent, I can understand why. I like mine, but I bet that's not the sort of video that gets too many views.

[@PathyOverYonder]

Doug is the type of guy to wear cargo shorts to his kids graduation

[@63JackBlack]

And to his wedding

[@gustavlicht9620]

VW makes a VW Transporter pickup in Europe. It is monocoque up front, but it has a frame in the rear. This is what Honda should have done.

[@b.roa2366]

This is literally the perfect truck for the people out there that has a pick up truck but only seen mall parking lots.

[@lamarwilson8608]

Home Depot parking lots. I have multiple rental properties, that I maintain all myself. In 2.5 years it's been able to do everything I've asked of it. Hauling ladders, drywall, rocks, vanities, tile, tiller, stump grinder, hauling trash people leave behind, carpet, & landscape debris to the dump. Now maybe the day will come I'll need to rent a bobcat, and I'll be perfectly happy to rent a F150 for that ONE day. Until then I'll enjoy the comfortable ride.

[@nathanielclark8725]

Didn't mention the package that has speakers built into the truck bed. The speakers are just drivers mounted to the backside of the truck bed plastic that vibrates the bed to make the whole bed a speaker

[@gobybike99]

May not be on the lower trim he was reviewing.

[@EVevals]

I agree 5:50 the original Ridgeline was much more distinctive. They added the truck cab/bed divide on the new one for no reason. Great Review.

[@squidusn71]

The reason was to eliminate changing the entire side body panel in case it needed to be replaced after a fender bender. That's a huge cost saving for an owner, less work for the shop, and less waste for the environment. Not to mention, smaller sized body panel is easier and cheaper to manufacture.

[@kevinmontoya7318]

Doug:"an in bed cooler" People: "a gas tank you say?"

[@FacuGonz3]

I don't know why people hate the Ridgeline. Is the BEST pick up truck with SUV body. The Ford Maverick is smaller.

[@tbh1444]

WHEN IS THE XKR-S REVIEW HAPPENING????? It's been my "attainable dream car" for a while. Please Doug, tell everyone it's a terrible car so other parties don't gank the price up before I graduate.

[@hcs4life21]

It *is* a terrible car. Anything made by Jaguar/Land Rover/Range Rover is insanely overpriced, unreliable trash.

[@martinpilat1]

How is practicality only 6?!? This is the epitome of practicality. I respect the Doug score, but I think this is wrong.

[@neppcity]

His Doug score is way off here. Why review a base trim? The ridge line is the best mid size truck by a long shot across all categories. It doesn’t win on ground clearance or towing capacity but wins hands down in every other category. It is literally the most feature rich mid size truck you can buy plus the most reliable. Aesthetics are subjective….

[@eugene44569]

@@neppcity tacoma is better in reliability

[@wes7235]

The $2800 for the HPD package would be much better spent toward purchasing a higher trim level. That's a lot to pay for some stickers and hideous wheels. Most of Doug's complaints are more related to the "sport" trim level. A higher trim level would include the heated, powered, leather seats and vanity mirror lights.

[@GratefulRob]

Maverick is probably gonna be a better choice (as a truck for "non-truck people") given the specs and price.

[@dragospahontu]

Or anything from Toyota

[@jj_cars99]

Or the Hyundai Santa Cruz

[@eugene44569]

@@jj_cars99 why hyundai santa cruz hyudnais are so crappy and unreliable. These days just buy a toyota for the same price. The Ford maverick is made im Mexico so it will be just as bad a s the santa cruz

[@Anti4skingang]

@YourTypical Asian a Tacoma isn't even in the same class as a maverick tho

[@eugene44569]

@@Anti4skingang yea seth bike hacks drives a ridgeline

[@graysonparker9266]

Who else think that it would look better without the fender flares?

[@user-qp9pu1xi4k]

It would look better if the whole thing didn't exist

[@graysonparker9266]

@@user-qp9pu1xi4k I agree, it's not a real truck.

[@graysonparker9266]

@M Maple Towing/Hauling

[@kcars7361]

Why do the tires look so tiny given the fact that they look “rough and tough” lol

[@moises9760]

it’s still a honda, so, fuel economy

[@kcars7361]

@@moises9760 I don’t think the tires help nor affect fuel economy at all. It uses the same EarthDreams engine from the Odyssey and the Pilot, and they already get pretty decent gas mileage.

[@mouaxiong8618]

Any bigger and it'll rub. It's a Uni-body so that'd all they can do. Not much space down there.

[@Sheltur_0311]

@@kcars7361 tires do actually affect fuel economy a decent bit

[@nicholasw.3488]

But why do I think this is the second best looking Honda made in the last ten years, or at least sold in u.s.

[@lyricengelbrecht8377]

It looks so good.

[@stevenwilliams1805]

For the same reason when I was out of state with my coworkers and they all want to eat at McDonald's. A lot of people would rather be safe and blend in, while some of us explore something different.

[@nicholasw.3488]

@@lyricengelbrecht8377 I also love the 2014-5 Accord sport, it looks soo good especially for the class and popularity

[@franciscobarcelo359]

He can’t say “aggressive” without changing his voice 😂

[@endall39]

So so right about the styling! The original styling is way better!

[@tomkian7348]

Glenn Quagmire owns two cars: *The Honda HPD and the Subaru STI*

[@kyejt-r]

I’d imagine that Hawaiian police department would get this just for the memes

[@MrGunzngirlz]

HPD has been around since 1993. They had a package for the 7th gen Civic Si, 8th gen Civic Si, Accord, 10th gen Si, and now have one for the new 11th gen Civic sport. And it doesn't look like an abbreviation of "turd". But most importantly, people who buy "hard-core" off road vehicles never actually go off road. It's just cosplay.

[@julioalvarez2334]

I work at a Honda dealer and they use one of these HPD Ridgelines in white and those wheels remind me of Maria Cookies. I love the Ridgeline, but I dont like it at all how Honda modified these Ridgelines.

[@pm270x]

The Ridgeline has the largest in-class cabin, when compared to the: Ranger, Colorado, and Gladiator. All of the 2nd generation Ridgeline have Apple Car Play and Android Auto. The Ridgeline also has one the best in-class crash test ratings. The Ridgeline and Gladiator are the only two in-class that come standard with tri-zone climate control. The Ridgeline is the only in-class vehicle that comes standard with torque vectoring AWD. The Ridgeline is the only in-class vehicle that comes standard with a towing package. Most others require you to spend an additional $2k at the dealership for a tow package. The Ridgeline is the only in-class pickup to come standard with a composite bed liner. Most others charge an upgrade for either a composite or spray-in liner. A lot of very expensive standard features on the Ridgeline are under reported here, when compared to competitors. Competitors only very recently started to offer 1.5k lbs payloads that match or beat the Ridgeline. I do agree that a Ridgeline purchase needs a RTL-E trim or better to really get your money’s worth. I wouldn’t get the HPD package either.

[@ZGryphon]

Re the second point: That may be the case in more recent gen-2 model years (I don't know, I haven't bothered to look it up), but in model year 2018, the RTL trim level didn't have either of those things. (Source: I have one, and it doesn't.)

[@pm270x]

@@ZGryphon owners.honda.com/vehicles/information/2017/Ridgeline/features/Apple-CarPlay

[@pm270x]

Apple Car Play and Android Auto are available since the generation 2 launch of Ridgeline. The trims with the smaller display may not take advantage of it, but it was available for certain trim levels, likely RTL-T and above. www.pattypeckhonda.com/blog/which-honda-has-apple-carplay/

[@ZGryphon]

@@pm270x That's not what you said, though; you said "all of the 2nd generation Ridgeline" have them, which is not the case.

[@markkandie9423]

I like the trunk feature...Nice.

[@bluewker]

Doug: "manual seats in a 41k vehicle is a problem" Porsche: "hold my beer, i mean, options list"

[@aaronself2411]

Power windows-$1499.99. PRICE PER DOOR.

[@Rennan2468]

The RTL trim is 39K and it has a sunroof and heated seats

[@jyotsnapatidar4190]

Hey Doug plz make a video on the all new bmw M5 competition

[@sworks7124]

I have bought and sold two of these beauties for other manly looking trucks but have regretted my decision ever since. Thes are the best trucks period if you do not tow alot.

[@GeeEm1313]

If this was the 1950s, you could sneak a person into a drive in movie underneath the seats and in the "trunk."

[@nirmal6632]

Hopefully Honda makes a full size truck that can compete with the big dogs

[@uni-byte]

You disappoint me Doug. Who has been more involved in performance/racing development over the years. Honda or Toyota? So maybe Toyota's TRD is just missing a 'U'. I've not driven the 2021 Ridgeline, but I own a 2008 Ridgeline with 328,000 miles on it. While the body is looking a little ragged, the engine still burns no appreciable oil between changes and everything still works almost as well as it did in December of 2007 when I bought it .. nearly 14 years ago. During that time it spent 7 years towing my sons 5200 lb motorcycle racing trailer back and forth across Canada from New Brunswick to BC over one of the highest traversable mountain ranges in the world. So, unless Honda flushed their real value down the toilet for 2021, your not going to be able to appreciate the Ridgeline spending just a few hours with it. You don dun it wrong dude! Edit: Oh, BTW you do know there is a Ridgeline class in the Baja. Yeah, they know how to off-road as well. You usually do better research than this. Yeah. Disappointed.

[@wilmotown]

press that “econ” button and you become an insufferable college student whose banker dad bought him a Q5

[@hellboundTX333]

I love the big “truck guys” who put the hard cover on the bed making it just a big stupid trunk. Lol.

[@DCSPORTSTER]

I call those new pick up trucks car trucks it’s a truck with a trunk.

[@treynolds94]

Love my 2018 Ridgeline. My next vehicle whenever mine dies another ridgeline(2040 haha) its a honda. Not to small not to big. Amazing on gas and amazing for camping adventures with the ridgeline tent and the trunk. I almost consider it glamping tent up off the ground no dew on the sides plus easily fits a douple air matress. Also fits an ATV unlike the new Maverick and Santa Cruze. Also whats in my trunk. The ridgeline tent a tarp, rope, my trailer hitch ball, some fishing gear, spare tire, and can still fit some more. Also wierd how the trims are so different in Canada from US. MY sport has all the tech lights in mirrors power seats sun roof power back window ect. but the same trim in US is our base trim. Its cool seeing Doug doing a review on the same vehicle as me. Never thought I would see the day. Iam moving on up. Also if you plug your phone phone in and use Android auto ect. the nav is amazing looks so crisp. I drive for Y Drive a shuttle service and its amazing. If Honda created a full size truck it would out sell and out perform any full soze pickup today no doubt about it.

[@JDMHero47]

I want one of these. I'm coming out of 2 3/4 tons, both a gas & diesel...

[@jseichhorn]

For those who know, HPD, is a subsidiary of Honda which has existed for almost 30 years and is responsible for all Honda factory racing efforts (Indycar, IMSA, Dakar, Pikes Peak, and racing engines/bodies in white that many smaller teams use, etc.) except Formula 1 and MotoGP. I don't think TRD has been around that long.

[@jorhop4005]

HPD is basically all the North American efforts.

[@cavanhoward479]

I took a stock 1st gen ridgeline RTS up imogene pass in colorado

[@johnkrull7323]

The foldable back seat is great but if there was a pass through to the bed you would get a lot more space for things like 2x4's or sheetrock

[@Josh-179]

Honda: Let's sell a stripped pickup for a loaded truck price. Meanwhile, Ford will somehow sell a hybrid Maverick with the same equipment level for half the price.

[@collinswetzel134]

This guy compared apples and oranges. Jeep Wrangler? Zr2? Tremor? What? You had the sport model with hpd effects. So base model with glitter. This is the biggest interior (by far) for a midsized truck. Tows just as much as the competition. Better gas mileage. Way better drivability. Standard AWD. You get MORE for your money (minus power seats on the sport model). It's the perfect pickup truck unless you actually need to pull a camper or haul 8x4 sheets of Stuff daily.

[@PeterGKO]

I think you should have looked at the black edition ridgeline, a bunch of the features you ding it for "lacking at that price point" are included in the black edition ridgeline for not much more than the hpd.

[@thatonegirl1007]

Love trucks but don’t like the real big ones and honestly don’t need all of that. I like older Tacomas but I don’t got money like that😂 family member told me about this car and honestly considering for when I got to get a new car. Has good space I can use for carrying my stuff for art or anything my family needs. Idk about the gear shift but everything looks good for people who like or may need trucks but don’t need those bigger ones. Cause honestly most people don’t need em.

[@ladygabrielle36]

I don't like it. For $41,000, Honda should have added a lot more in this vehicle. It isn't competing against anything with these bare basic features.

[@midrang3r]

Honda Ridgeline owners: We want better off road capabilities!! HPD: Best I can do is truck bed glove compartment

[@nemdawg6342]

You mean the cooler right above the exhaust?

[@yolbifernandez9497]

toyota trd owners:we want more vents and aerodynamics trd: all I can do is give a lot of fake vents and give a sedan spoiler and call it sporty also trd: we will give thing that is never going to be used in a proper way like awd in a sedan which no one needs but will want it cause they will think that it would make it the car more special so we can make more money, and the spoilers just for decorations because sedans are for going to work and getting groceries, it would only race or rally when it would be sold 3-4 times anding up with young adults t5hat would destroy the car

[@yolbifernandez9497]

me: get it no one perfect we should support theme instead of calling theme out for quirky things that's unique in its class. people say its not a pickup but that not how it works because it is what you imagine it to be, not what others thinks it is, so don't be roasting theme about being unique in it class. you have your own ideas of what the Ridgeline is and have there ideas of what is

[@naturesown1807]

Big difference between looking tough and being tough. Doesn't look that bad though, would've looked better without the matte fender flares.

[@Fly2kill1]

You should have showed how many boards of shiplap it will hold. That’s how you get my wife to be interested.

[@masterk99999]

"Crossover in the front, Pickup in the back" So an automotive Mullet.

[@alig.20]

El Camino?

[@greego5952]

@@alig.20 that would be a sedan in the front, truck in the back.

[@automation7295]

Why do people complain about pickups truck based on crossovers, yet none of you complain about that most pickup trucks are based on SUVs?

[@snfriedm]

@@automation7295 Because *gasps * An SUV… is on a truck chassis. I’d clarify, but big words probably confuse you.

[@giancarlolugo9586]

@@automation7295 to me the new redgeline is the closest thing we have to an 80s mini truck , remember most mini trucks in the 80s were based on compact cars , the nissan hardbody was based on the Sentra, the Toyota truck SR5 was based on the Corolla, the VW rabbit pickup was based on the rabbit hatch and back then Honda never built a mini truck , so I think it's a good move by their part .

[@votekyle3000]

Ah yes, the Houston Police Department edition

[@ontowiryo4952]

😂

[@linkthegunner]

Lmao i saw that and immediately started having flash backs

[@nothing9271]

The perfect car if you live in Houston and have Suicidal Thoughts Just go around Suburban Houston and get shot by gangs

[@breakthecycle5238]

do they still have corvettes? I remember seeing those circa 99 when I would drive thru the area.

[@kristians2704]

Honda Police Department

[@ZGryphon]

If my Ridgeline came home with those wheels on, I'd ground it for a month.

[@Kemozabe]

Lmao, I kinda like it, but serves no purpose 😂😂

[@fortheloveofnoise]

@@Kemozabe Aesthetic > Purpose

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Well not everyone likes the same thing. I love the design and color of the wheels.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

I would just make those silver circles black and the lugs black.

[@rwager42]

The wheels were the only part that weren’t horrifically minivan-ish

[@matthewjswider]

Whistlin Diesel be like...I gotta lie, I’m really impressed.

[@turboterry1776]

😂 saw this and scrolled down a bit just knowing would find WD comment let WD have his way with this one 😂

[@liambishop2199]

This need to be top comment 😂😂

[@theforzaboi3776]

Doug seconds later- is that a man ramming a Ridgeline through a brick wall??!?

[@sorrowPositive]

I'll take the 9 out of 19,000,000

[@fitnesswithsteve]

Whistlin Diesel is like the anti-Doug

[@ThisIndio]

The Reason for the Tachometer priority is so you can watch the VTEC kick in yo

[@AGlimpseInside]

“Truckyness” “Off-roadie-er” Gotta love these “Dougisums!

[@luvadougla]

Dougisums is why we come here

[@Mahmoud1987Hamada]

Dougy-style

[@almeidareiasify]

Amen😂😂😂😂

[@arthursalomao9042]

TRD-FY

[@grindertacos]

@WANT S[Е]Х - check my vidео ! lmao gayass spam bot

[@michaelfoulkes9502]

I find it interesting that everyone talks shit about the Ridgeline and says it’s not a real truck, but yet Ford and Hyundai build a slightly smaller version of the Ridgeline and people love it.

[@Dougie1969]

The Hyundai is POS just like this Honda

[@mymfbh5989]

@@Dougie1969 absolutely not honda is way more reliable than hyundai

[@lilbiscuitable]

The truck 80% of all truck owners really need.

[@braydenmcneal6709]

Not when a lot of truck owners use their truck to tow. Sorry but I would never tow with a unibody vehicle, idc what it looks like.

[@doug6191]

Sadly...it's hideous.

[@chadillacinc]

Ridgeline is junk. But I do agree. Most people with new trucks don't even tow or haul. They are just driving to work and to their kids soccer practice. But still. These Honda trucks are garbage. I sold GMC trucks for a while and Everytime one would roll in the owner would just tell me how much " better" their Honda was compared to a Denali. Lol. Junk

[@FriENTlyFire]

90%

[@lilbiscuitable]

@@braydenmcneal6709 I tow with mine just like I towed with my Jeep Cherokee. Stay in the limits of the vehicle and there isn't an issue. Which is 5000lbs. Most people don't tow more than 2000lbs a few times a year.

[@jbird1173]

I had a 1st gen ridgeline and it really suprised me offroad. The all wheel drive system works incredibly well. I climbed a few enbankments that my trd tundra 4x4 didnt make it up. Also drove in bumper deep snow and drove circles around solid axle 4x4 trucks.

[@Skank_and_Gutterboy]

I got a Ridgeline this summer. I had a lot of fun going places that I couldn't get to in my previous crossover SUV. That may be more a commentary on how badly suited my last vehicle was than how great the Ridgeline is offroad. Still I got up hills that were stupid to even try in my RAV4. It was really fun to get to trailheads that I couldn't before.

[@ShellShock794]

All I learned today is that Doug has never in his life purchased a bag of ice

[@kirara4953]

So it seems

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Put a bag of ice in that stowage area right over the exhaust pipes....it gonna melt so fast.

[@joshimcfarland3562]

How many bags is it gonna take to fill it lol

[@kirara4953]

@@joshimcfarland3562 half the fridge

[@longtailgt]

Honda Fridgeline ✅

[@lordcorgi6481]

Imagine paying extra money for a package that makes your vehicle look more ugly.

[@smallpebbleboy12]

The only thing that looks ugly is the hpd decal, I think the rims are kinda cool

[@epbrown01]

Truck buyers have been doing that for decades.

[@Zuxicovp1]

Agreed this truck is ugly af

[@tinhinnh]

fenders are gawd awful

[@AudiRSAvant]

Those fenders make it look even worse

[@48Boxer]

Me: Mom, can I have TRD? Mom: No, we have TRD at home. TRD at home: HPD

[@madspike2180]

HPD is no joke. It’s where Honda Indycar engines are built and developed

[@GozuTenno962]

Hpd was actually established around 1993

[@666cemetaryslut]

@@madspike2180 The badging on this truck is a joke though.

[@EthanL21800]

@@madspike2180 yeah except street car by HPD is a joke

[@sparklyqueen12]

Cursed

[@silentspring222]

“If you’re looking for a real truck this isn’t it… but if you’re looking for factory gold rims….”

[@agoodgamer106]

No he said bronse

[@manaspradhan8041]

They're bronze

[@jc_47]

*bronze

[@robob221]

Lolololololololololol

[@gobybike99]

Either way I don't like the wheels.

[@ramrod19]

Those fender flares are a crime against humanity.

[@TheOrange2341]

Those fender flares are fugly

[@bravobrk]

Will be faded and looking ugly by the end of the year. Cant believe "manufacturers" are even selling those. That's a $65 ebay special.

[@BabyJesus66]

'Fender flares" aka matte spray paint.

[@sirot5561]

@@bravobrk you said it perfectly. I was like those are awful. Looks like someone took a new ridgeline and modified it with their own EBay kits. Awful. Can’t believe it came from the factory like that

[@markm3982]

Hahaha good one

[@masonseymour2455]

Doug’s back to wearing two t-shirts!

[@r33k24]

That guy has no taste in dressing.

[@rae__pist5802]

@@r33k24 u have no taste is dressing

[@LogicalQ]

@@r33k24 you probably mix ranch and balsamic

[@bear2507]

What’s the problem?

[@yvnginfinity]

@@r33k24 that’s def true but he said it’s cause he sweats through one shirt. He’s gotta deal with that socal weather

[@DarkNinja1776]

Something I didn't notice mentioned was the towing capacity at 5,000lbs. That's a decent figure and would be a factor if I wanted to buy this truck.

[@jamesw1659]

Honda says (forgive my poor memory) something like 92% of truck owners will never tow more than that. In their lives. Again, if you ain't one of them...

[@Dougie1969]

It's a unibody I wouldn't tow anything over a ton with this thing.

[@FinanceDude]

“HPD “, “TRD”. They’d make everything aggressive except the engine.

[@supernova8715]

True haha

[@hogscattle7877]

True. Unless it’s in an Acura or Lexus the engines are watered down lol

[@tallll70]

Its performance decoration

[@TandemDawgBMG]

... And the brakes, and the suspension, and nearly everything else for that matter. TRD/HPD = R.I.C.E.

[@KN-bw6gu]

HPD sounds awful close to HPV

[@MajorOutage]

It's a real shame they didn't give you a higher trim version to check out. The in-bed audio system is a truly interesting quirk/feature.

[@juanontivero]

I kept hoping for this review cause of that. I find it upsetting that they are so interested in pushing the HDP package they are not promoting what makes this truck special.

[@zlw19891989]

HPD actually develops the IndyCar engines and Acura NSX GT racing engines.

[@erichschmidt8226]

Thank you! I hate when Doug does no research and makes stupid claims like that.

[@zlw19891989]

@@erichschmidt8226 lol, it's alright, not many people know HPD anyway.

[@brendanbailey1806]

Indy 500 winning engine manufacturer as well!

[@fazorni]

If I didn't read this comment I wouldn't have known This is misleading, and it's not the first time Doug fails to deliver, almost every other video there's one or more big mistake like this. Dude needs to put more effort.

[@Jesse__H]

@@erichschmidt8226 Doug's point is reasonable tho, in the case of this specific vehicle. It claims to be a performance model but all the upgrades are purely cosmetic.

[@VNCTHE1]

Should've done a fully loaded one, with the in-bed sound system.

[@KyleKilroy]

What is that retail for? If this one is 40K

[@VNCTHE1]

@@KyleKilroy You can spec one up to almost 50k but the one with pretty much all the features like heated seats, sunroof, wireless phone charger, 540w audio system, in-bed stereo system, etc. starts at $42,420. With the HPD package like this one, it'll be like 45k.

[@jsrocker248]

Yea, a Honda dealer close by me has that, the higher tier ridgeline and me and my dad went to go see it, it's very different compared to this one, like this one was just made for the exterior look and left out the electrical socket, the sunroof and the memory electric seating with up to 4 sets from what I remember. Except that one went all the way up to 52k or 55k with the included HPD package. My dad really wanted it but then told him that at that price and since he wants to tow his boat and a little off-road, you can get the base model Rubicon or even Sahara which start at 43k and has way more versatility than the ridgeline, even at such a high asking price.

[@markohd1075]

I have a 2021 RTL-E and it was $42k OTD price. If your not seriously off-reading, this is the perfect truck.

[@VNCTHE1]

@@markohd1075 you're*

[@laughingman3777]

8:10 Doug: "There is no speedometer." 8:20 Also Doug: "Here is the speedometer"

[@barneyboyle6933]

Small brain comment

[@gobucs3146]

The best thing about this truck is the tailgate and bed storage area.

[@gobucs3146]

@18 RLX Vibrant 7 DCT see not a truck.

[@Sheridantank]

Aa a mobile mechanic, I would love the Ridgeline. Those storage compartments would be super handy. It would also get decent gas mileage.

[@terrybuckley1556]

@@Sheridantank I own a 2008 ridgeline and remodel houses. I keep all my cordless and general use tools in the trunk. Coolest thing ever. Not like a cross-bed tool box that takes up bed space.

[@tacomas9602]

I really wish they made it with a stickshift.

[@Sheridantank]

@@terrybuckley1556 I would keep my floor jack, stands, and similar in it. It's such a perfect storage space.

[@invzamora]

Doug el cajón means "the drawer", el cojón (the way you pronounce it) means "the testicle" LOL

[@YENKOGT]

Jajajaja or hahahaha

[@ale69420]

Si. Eso mismo pensaba jajajaj

[@sanxi34]

Estaba escuchando y digo... Yep, that's ballsy =D

[@Sanctified_Leather]

So what your saying is Doug is a Nut 🌰

[@jkjamsil3632]

wish that the front grille had H O N D A lettering instead of the emblem

[@dawn7020]

Yes

[@mehftv]

If they made something that could fit a ATV or two bikes in the back with H O N D A on the side of the bed they’d sell a ton of these

[@Ravenankh]

Dear god, no.

[@kyzerw3816]

The Honda logo is a sensor like Toyotas that's why some trd yotas don't have them from factory

[@jimmy22334]

They already copied Toyota once, that would just be embarrassing. Unless they add actual off-roading upgrades like a TRD Pro does (shocks, lift, etc), it will always be seen as a lesser truck.

[@gwcrispi]

HPD has been building IndyCar engines for years. Their credentials are real.

[@mrclown7469]

Doug has an unfortunate habit of calling things that he doesn't understand "stupid".

[@dabradguy]

The credentials are real, this hpd package is stickers and wheels.

[@squidusn71]

Except, they didn't touch the engine on this vehicle lol.

[@stewlowry5167]

A cool feature @Doug didn't mention ( or find) is that if you drop your key in the lockable trunk, it will NOT close. It'll just keep popping back open. Also just to note: Doug is reviewing the 'Sport' package which is essentially the bottom of the totem pole when it comes to features. My 2017 RTL-T has all of the bells and whistles he is complaining about the truck not having, including: heated seats, electronic seats, lighted mirrors, rear chargers, and Apple CarPlay 4 years ago.

[@derek723]

No Doug, that bed doesn't look like any other truck bed. It's almost perfectly flat with no fender well protrusions

[@terrybuckley1556]

For real. I own a 2008 ridgeline and I can lay a 4 x 8 sheet of dry wall flat in the bed

[@derek723]

@@terrybuckley1556 Surprised he missed that detail. It seems very convenient

[@Hobinator17]

@@terrybuckley1556 congrats? You can fit 4x8 plywood flat like that in any midsize truck

[@derek723]

@@Hobinator17 wish there were moderators on large youtube channels like this. That's simply not true

[@Hobinator17]

@@derek723 just asked my buddy with a tacoma and he said yeah the wells block it. I drive a f150 and a sierra at work, never assumed there'd be a problem with smaller trucks. Guess we need to make them bigger

[@LG-jn5ud]

If some random guy sees HPD, and the town he's in' Police Dept. in' Initials for the PD HPD, he's gonna think your a cop.

[@michaelzheng3129]

Honda police department

[@andrewdc1]

Houston lol

[@brettsinclair8954]

☺..."HPD" . I think Honda must have been binge watching Hawaii five-0.

[@Murrel.]

*"This just in, automobile manufacturer Honda is banned from selling its new line of pickup trucks in America due to its similarities with police departments"*

[@Reefdevil]

I think of HPV

[@alanstrassner348]

My dad just got one of these…one fun quirk that you would have enjoyed, the higher end trim levels have a Trunk Bed Speaker system that is really weird and works pretty well actually.