Pros & Cons of the 2024 Honda Ridgeline

Here's a quick pros & cons video of the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. The vehicle featured in this video is a TrailSport model finished in Sonic Gray Pearl. I personally recommend the RTL trim. See my 2025 Toyota 4Runner Video: • 2025 Toyota 4Runner.. ...
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[@MeynMotorGroup]

See my 2025 Toyota 4Runner Video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn_LmHyghryWndE

[@bikebudha01]

VS. the 2023... 1) Pro - A real speedometer in the dash. 2) Con - new center console blob. (The outgoing seperate armrests, with sliding top/lower console - is genius)

[@parrishw5133]

I purchased a 2024 Black Edition in early February, it now has a little over 4000 miles without any problems. I compared other trucks but for the features, ride comfort, price, reliability, I selected the Black Edition. I also didn’t want a turbo engine and the VTEC has proven itself as a good engine. This is my second Ridgeline, I owned a 2012 prior to getting the 2024. I looked at other Full and mid size trucks made by Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Chevy and GMC but after evaluating my needs’ I picked another Ridgeline. I would like for it to sit a couple of inches higher but I’m satisfied with it and I don’t go off roading. I may consider a leveling kit one day to raise the front.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Massive congrats my friend, great choice!

[@kingroll7026]

Good job, I like the track

[@tbmavenger71]

I would buy one if i wasnt scared about how my already fragile masulinity might be perceived by others

[@MeynMotorGroup]

😂

[@1Springloaded]

Nice look at the Ridgeline. It is a nice ride no doubt. It does bug how Honda as a rule forces customers into higher trims for simple upgrades. Like the sound system you mentioned.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea my friend that’s a big con for me I don’t like how you have to step up to a Black edition for the top audio

[@Aniki1111]

This has a really nice interior too. I think for most people unibody is fine, just have to make sure the vehicle is fine for the usage of the buyer.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea I agree my friend I believe this would serve many families well

[@ChesterSm-ge1hb]

This mid-sized pick up would meet the needs of 80% of pick up buyers / owners.

[@davidhorne2326]

I have a friend that bought the trailsport. He is experiencing a “shudder” on light acceleration.

[@simbotist]

Yes, I'm having the same issue on 2024 RTL

[@davidglad]

Ridiculous pricing on sedans at the local Honda dealerships means trucks will be priced way more insane. As it's Texas and people want their trucks far more than I ever would.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea my local dealers are at MSRP for most their stuff AC is the only way to go on new Hondas. Sedans leasing for $200-$300 a month range crazy discounts on hybrids too

[@davidglad]

@@MeynMotorGroup Somebody in the slickdeals comments says Texas crushes you on sales tax if you lease, which appears to be confirmed on a search. So maybe that's not a realistic option. Meanwhile, there is a Toyota dealership just out of town that appears reasonable if I wanted to buy a new vehicle on short notice one of these days.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@davidglad yea I think I’ve heard about this but a bunch of people on the Leasehackr forum are located in Texas and they say “it’s one of the best States to Lease..” apparently they ask for a lease tax credit from the dealer and the underwriters hook something up, I’m not quite sure you would have to look into it. But ordinarily I believe the reason why Texas leases are supposed to suck is because they will tax you on the full price of the car and not just the lease residual

[@kevinteran5624]

I went with 2024 ridgeline trailsport over the 2024 tacoma

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Good choice this is all the “truck” a person needs

[@louiep9862]

I believe this engine is utilizing a timing belt instead of a chain,if this is correct not good for long term unless you don’t mind spending the money when the recommended service is required.

[@notsodelusional]

Since this is packaged as a more refined pickup, they should have provided more legroom for rear passengers. Great review!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea more legroom would have been nice especially for passengers over 6ft tall

[@therues7071]

this truck has the most rearseat legroom out of any midsize truck on the market?

[@ezmoney1896]

If you need more legroom go full size. It’s a small truck, smh.

[@deanvoss7098]

I looked at a Toyota Tacoma before I bought my Honda Ridgeline and getting into the back seat was a process and the Honda Ridgeline has more interior room and certainly a bigger backseat

[@therues7071]

In my opinion Hoda should have really lifted the truck atleast an 1in or 2 compared to the other models with the trailsport trim. thats why on my 2024 trailsport truck I put a small 1.5 in lift on it. besides that I think this truck is very capable with a lift kit and very comfortable. I do hate that Honda is still using a Timing belt that needs replacment every 60K-100K miles but the engine in this think is known for its reliability. Well except for the VCM in this engine but you can get a device to bypass that. seeing as this is the only midsize truck to offer a true V-6 engine I am sold and that is why I bought one. plus 0-60 in 6.3-6 seconds in a midsize truck is not that bad compared to the tacoma. plus the tacoma cost a lot more.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

How's the stability out on the highway after you did the lift? My test vehicle was swaying around a bit

[@therues7071]

@@MeynMotorGroup I think any vehicle you lift is going to be affected by wind more. I have no issues. still very comfortable. just towed 3,000 pounds and the truck was great!!!!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@therues7071 Nice! Thanks for informing us!

[@russelljones2468]

Agreed. I added the VCM delete. Tows my boat (under 3k lb) just fine. Rides nice. Gets decent mpg. Rides much better than my F250 and my wife usually drives the Honda. Overall, impressed with RTL package and the local dealer was discounting them about under MSRP.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Yo my bro 🤝😎👍🏾👍🏾

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks for dropping in my friend hope you had a blessed day!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup No problem my bro and I did I hope you did as well 🤝😎🙏🏾🙏🏾.👍🏾👍🏾.

[@cometoChristJesus]

I have a ridgeline now and it’s nice but wish it had more legroom in the rear , that’s why my next truck will be a fullsize truck but don’t know which brand , any recommendations???

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Tundras right now have deep discounts but new Tundra has less rear legroom than the Competition. AutoCompanion has great deals on RAM 1500 and Silverado those have massive interiors

[@cometoChristJesus]

@@MeynMotorGroup ok I’ll check them ok , thanks

[@americandude3825]

Most reliable full size truck right now with major discounts and the best factory warranty is the Nissan Titan. Cookeville TN dealer is doing up to 10k off msrp. The Titan comes with a 5 year / 100k bumper to bumper. It was the second most reliable but when Toyota stopped the 5.7L tundra, Titan is now first. The 2007-2021 and the new tundra crewmax has enough room for me to sit behind myself at 6’ 1” with ample room to spare. I wouldn’t buy the 2022+ tundra though unless it had a lifetime power train warranty. Too many issues still.

[@therues7071]

@@americandude3825 I agree if I was to get a fullsize truck I would get a nissan Titan. love the way they look and they are reliable. the ridgeline is still my favorite midsize truck

[@americandude3825]

@@therues7071 I haven’t owned a Ridgeline but I love them. The only option preventing me from buying one is the timing belt requirement every 80-100k miles. It costs $1900-2100 at the local Honda dealer. I haven’t done $2000 in any repairs in my 2008 5.7L sequoia in 16 years or 221500 miles. Only routine maintenance.

[@Qdogg1985]

The TrailSport you are reviewing here has the 8 speaker 540-Watt audio system.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

According to the journalist press media website no it does not. According to the consumer site you are using, it does say it comes with the 540 watt unit but that’s wrong as there is no center speaker only 7 speakers total. I go more in depth on this in the full review that I’m going to drop.

[@MyJeffrey1970]

I have a 2024 TrailSport and does not have the 540 watt audio system 🥲. You need to get the Black Edition for that.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@hamsterbrigade]

My issue with this vehicle is the towing capacity. They have unibody vehicles with a 6000lbs towing capcity.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea Pathfinder can tow 6k with certain trims/packages granted my 4Runner can only tow 5k lbs Fords usually tow the most in the market both Ranger and F-150

[@ChesterSm-ge1hb]

If you are consistently towing 6,000 lbs, you should purchase a full size pickup

[@Marbind]

@@ChesterSm-ge1hbyou nailed it

[@Excalabur50]

Getting to this one late today, but it seems like a reasonable practical vehical, BUT, the spare tyre location is STUPID as it means if you have a full load in the back and you get a flat good luck getting all that crap out to get to your spare tyre especially if you need a fork or it's just too heavy to move out on your own, you could be stuck on the side of the road for a very long time, it's why almost all utes have the spare on a chain underneath the tray.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yup def an inconvenience I’m guessing the trunk is too deep so it’s not able to house the spare tire underneath. This is an interesting product where they tried to reduce the inconveniences as much as they could but compromises still pop up here and there with this.

[@Excalabur50]

@@MeynMotorGroup Although we can't get it here, that's the type of thing that would make me skip it as a short list of vehicles.

[@simbotist]

Have to plan ahead and get it out before carrying a big load.

[@buickgn1897]

To get this level of comfort in a full size truck, you would be spending 75k

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Not true Silverado 1500 Custom 4x4 is like $49k after AutoCompanion’s Discounts you’re at maybe $42k same for certain Big Horn Rams very luxurious trucks.

[@rl6210]

Worst over sensitive ! collision mitigation system any car I have owned…turn it off every time I drive

[@227110703]

Can't get past the no leg room back seat. Two inches less than the first generation. Why they shortened the backseat is beyond me. Nobody cares that the bed is two inches longer.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

To be fair this still has more legroom than something like a 3rd gen Tacoma

[@TheBrooklynfoo]

i own one and never had a complaint from anyone in the back. its got more room in the back than any other midsize, and yes, some people actually DO use their beds and want more room back there too.

[@dvader3263]

What's the difference between ooh and ahh. 2 inches.

[@rl6210]

However more room than any midsize truck available …Tacoma the worst

[@Tehilliym]

Interior is bland af. Also don’t trust modern honda batteries; pure trash in my experience.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Dang can you tell us what brand of battery was giving you issues? I have a Panasonic battery in my 4Runner

[@therues7071]

trust me I am not considering a vehcile based on how well a car manufacture makes a battery. I do agree the inside is bland but that also means it is simple. I just watched a video on the new Tacoma and they was 60K plus!!!! that is crazy money for a midsize truck. This truck offers more rearseat leg room then any midsize truck and lets face it. Most people who will buy a 60K Tacoma will be doing the same thing this truck can do. Ocassional offroading, Uhaul trailor and driving to the grocery store. this Truck is what 90 percent of Americans actually need in a truck not what they want in a truck and will never use.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@therues7071 I have to do a new vid on the Taco and remind people there's something called the base model... $31k starting price on new Taco. People act like that doesn't exist but I will be bringing it to the light.

[@therues7071]

@@MeynMotorGroup true but the base model does not have the same features as this truck. it would not be a comparison.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@therues7071 I know my friend I'm not making a comparison video I'm making a PSA video informing the public that not every truck costs 50k-70k there is never any mention of base models from the mainstream.