Is the new 2024 Honda Ridgeline Trailsport a better truck than the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma?

Is the new 2024 Honda Ridgeline Trailsport a better truck than the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma? Review and drive.
In today’s video I am exploring this brand new 2024 Honda Ridgeline Trailsport. Huge thanks to Norm Reeves Honda Superstore in Port Charlotte, Florida. You can shop their new and pre-owned inventory at www.portcharlottehonda.com/ or call 888-603-6426.
This brand new truck had the total MSRP of $46,830.00 including $455 Platinum white color.
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0:00 Introduction
0:35 B Roll
1:22 Front end design and features
3:43 Engine
4:28 Side Profile
5:58 Rear End and towing
6:49 Bed size and features
9:20 Rear Seat area and roominess
11:24 Front door and driver's seat
13:05 Interior technology and infotainment
22:36 Trims and pricing
24:59 Test Drive

[@SolarToots]

Definitely the ridgeline for me. The most I do is go kayaking and take garbage to the dump. But the most important thing for me is that naturally aspirated v6 engine.

[@MattTheCarguy]

That engine is smooth!

[@bruceleeroy8302]

Yeah, I think that 4 cylinder turbo will turn alot of people off to the Tacoma

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@bruceleeroy8302 based on the comments I received on my Tacoma videos it seems like that

[@dankoholik1]

Exactly what you said, "Meant to do different things"... I went with the ridgeline. So comfy and so much space... It's a NART! Already went overlanding, handled it self pretty good!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thats awesome!

[@ramjam4618]

I have a 2021 sport and added a 2" lift and larger tires which gives me about 9.5" of ground clearance. Excellent truck!

[@MattTheCarguy]

That must look good!

[@tl2135]

Which lift did you get and how much did it cost plus installation?

[@ramjam4618]

@@tl2135 It's the HRG lift kit. 1.5" spacer in the front and 1" in the back. Kit is $350 and my mechanic charged around $700 to install. Tires are 265/60/18 (HANKOOK DYNAPRO AT2 XTREME) which are 1" larger than the stock tires which gives me .5" of clearance by itself. Looks really good with the lift and beefier tires. I can't say enough good things about the tires as well. They're amazing in the snow and ice and so quiet for an all-terrain!

[@deh2775]

Bought my 2024 Trailsport 3 weeks ago. Awesome truck. Ridgeline for. Me.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Congratulations! Great truck!

[@therues7071]

I agree. This truck is awesome. I can fit my kids in the back. Not break the bank account (compared to a F-150) and I can still haul stuff if I wanted too

[@therues7071]

Best ridgeline review i have seen. I will subscribe. I just got my 2024 trailsport and i love it. Its the right price, and 90 pecent of americans dont haul over 5,000 pound on a daily basis or need to go rock climbing on the weekend. This is the perfect truck for someone who needs a bed to do stuff but also wants a comfortable ride. If you need a real work horse then you shouldnt be looking at a midsize truck in my opinion. My only zonk is i wish they lifted the trailsport by 1in

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thanks! I think its a great truck. Very underrated by many.

[@deanmay338]

Both the Tacoma and Ridgeline are exceptional examples of the mid-size truck market. Great review! BTW, I really appreciate you pointing out the real world payload differences between most Ridgelines and most Tacomas. Most Ridgelines will have better payload than most Tacomas. Given that many trucks will run out of payload before they run out of tow capacity, I think the Ridgeline may be a better option for me to tow our 2,900 lb camper and all of our camping gear in the bed and rear seat area. Thanks!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thank you for watching! You are right! Both great trucks, just depends which you like better.

[@phillyfathead]

Very well done!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thank you very much!

[@joe2479]

Thank you for pointing out the interior door handles. I always wondered what those things were.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Anytime 🤣 i should focus more on the turn signal as it seems most dont know what they are.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Maybe soon, I will be able to buy this truck.

[@MattTheCarguy]

This one as well!? I hope you will.

[@kevinteran5624]

Completly over the look of the new tacoma Went with ridgeline trailsport 👍

[@MattTheCarguy]

Congrats!!

[@nelsoncastaneda5679]

I think Ridgeline is way better than Tacoma on everything for me

[@MattTheCarguy]

Depending on what you need it for. Ridgeline beats Tacoma in just about every category. Maybe with exception of off road capability?

[@cubmedic]

Ridgeline Black Edition is the best value in mid-size trucks.

[@MattTheCarguy]

I like the Trailsport myself but Black edition is nice as well.

[@billforrest9002]

Can you get Ridgeline Trailsport with the HPD edition?

[@MattTheCarguy]

There are 2 HPD packages available with wheels, flares and decals.

[@Sabinaspolishinspiredkitchen]

Love honda brand. Maybe not the fanciest cars but very reliable I have one myself

[@MattTheCarguy]

Great vehicles!

[@Guzzzr]

Black Edition should include ACC with stop and go, 360cam or at least a front trail cam, center front parking sensors, passenger seat height adjustment, hill descent control... hopefully when they redo the ridgeline they include these.. also it should have over 8 inches of ground clearance and the cargo bed should be at least 20 inches deep...and get us another inch or two in rear seat leg room. all this would make the Ridgeline a perfect vehicle.

[@MattTheCarguy]

I would love to see all these features!

[@johnalterio372]

Small houses or cyber trucks at 0:21

[@MattTheCarguy]

Tesla commercial? Not up to me

[@louismorin61]

29:02 ordered 2024 black edition last week

[@MattTheCarguy]

Congrats!!

[@joe2479]

Welcome to the 1 millionth demonstration of the Ridgeline tailgate.

[@MattTheCarguy]

You really like to waste your time if watch a million of them 🤣. Did you also make sure to leave a million comments?

[@mowcowbell]

And still no one else has copied the ingenious design.

[@deanvoss7098]

Each truck has its own demographic that they go for and that buy them.. I looked at the Toyota Tacoma and the back seat was not as comfortable or roomy and the truck was not as comfortable while driving it.. and I don't care about climbing over boulders or driving through 4 ft deep mud pits. 90% of these people that buy the look at me trucks never use them for what they were designed like going off-road or whatever they just drive them to work... Honda Ridgeline all the way standard V6 rides better and all-wheel drive

[@MattTheCarguy]

My thoughts exactly! Thank you for sharing!

[@joeimbesi5361]

Re: back seat legroom “Front seat adjusted for my height” is a meaningless statement, unfortunately, unless we know how tall you are.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Im 5'11

[@AnthonyCerundolo-wc6us]

TURBO ENGINGES I don't like on Toyota too much up keep and problems.

[@MattTheCarguy]

I prefer naturally aspirated v6 as well.

[@joe2479]

Why do all you reviewers think we want to hear your extended review ever visual detail of the body? We can see the grill. We can see the head lamps. We can see the side mirrors. Etc., etc., etc., etc., etc.,...Good grief, we don't need you to point out the obvious. What a waste of time.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Sounds like you wasted quite some time writing this comment.

[@chazlyle41]

Good time to buy a used Tundra while everyone is paying 50k+ for Tacomas and Ridgelines haha. This will be a great buy in 7-10 years for sure.

[@MattTheCarguy]

You can buy a new Tundra for 50k.

[@chazlyle41]

@@MattTheCarguy I daily a 2016 DCLB Tundra. Would still have my 2006 DC if a drunk hadn’t stolen and crashed it!