Tacoma vs Frontier vs Gladiator vs Ridgeline: The Quickest Midsize Truck ISN'T What You Think!

[@TFLtruck]

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[@oidirk]

Why does the guy with the most hair do this commercial? 😁

[@zachallen8796]

We’re is the Ford Ranger??

[@jg8263]

I would like to support your sponsor, but the hair-loss is strong in my family. We all look like Patrick Stewart by the time we hit 40.

[@squidusn71]

@@zachallen8796 Found on road dead.

[@georgedoolittle9015]

Hey who did Alec Baldwin just blow away?

[@saliston]

I just bought a 2022 Ridgeline and am very impressed with how it rides and runs. Its a super solid ride and greatly functional. I drove all the midsize trucks and none of them came close. I dont do major off roading, I just travel old farm and gravel roads. It is more than capable of towing a camping trailer and a boat. That is all i need.

[@Steeltoe87]

I went from a 19 ram hemi 4x4 to a 23 ridgeline and love it.

[@mcwillda814]

You had me at “beefy, mud ready, and ready to take your top off any time”

[@littlegamingmoments2923]

Describes my love life a little too accurately

[@richardhouvener6423]

"ready to go in for repair any time".

[@seagullsbtn]

Andre is RIGHT! The interior space and width of the Ridgeline (and Pilot, passport) is something you'll appreciate, but won't realize it until going back to smaller or normal cars.

[@samdetroit89]

I just got the New Frontier Pro 4X, I say it's great 👍

[@81BOOKS]

The specs for the top model Ridgeline are insane. Built into the bed are 6 weather proof speakers, a cooler with a drain plug with slots for separating beer from food, and a power outlet for a tv. This is a tailgating/camping dream truck. Not to mention the Honda Tent fits a Queen sized air mattress and comes with zippered access ports for the cooler, back window and power outlet. You can even fit a 4x8 Sheetrock flat because the beautifully engineered bed is flat. And did I mention it has a dual action lockable tailgate with free crayons and coloring books 😂

[@zeric_]

Not the coloring books too 🤣

[@Jaredius]

Not bed speakers, actuators.

[@killertofu]

That frontier is a beauty

[@g7003041]

Haha, Honda still not a truck for some people??? Looks like many flocking to get a Ford Merverick (suddenly a truck). 😆

[@ScotWithOnet]

The "not a real truck" people are insecure snowflakes. What is the definition of a truck? is body-on-frame a requirement? WHY? Once upon a time, all cars were body-on-frame. Does that mean every single modern car is "not a real car??" LOL.

[@ajmedeiros77]

Seriously! Such hypocrites.

[@MrKEMills]

@@ScotWithOnet Trucks do have to be body-on-frame if you want to use them like a truck. Body-on-frame trucks have a higher towing capacity, higher payload, better off-road capability, and larger beds. My 20 year old F-150 can tow better than a new Ridgeline or Maverick. Unibody trucks are great for people who want to own a truck, but they don't need the capabilities of a truck.

[@cliffordmontana4562]

The Ridgeline is hideous! And Japanese looking! That’s the main reason people hate it. I’d never buy one of those things, but the Maverick is good-looking. The Maverick is very affordable, which has many people excited for it.

[@Shadow_Wolf_190]

The Maverick is a Ute

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

Love the shirt you wore for this one Roman.

[@WW-wf8tu]

It is an oxymoron for TFL being 1st with everything. :)

[@lucinaito646]

Go Ridgeline! I have the 2021 Black Edition Ridgeline. I absolutely love it! Everyone who says that it is a car with a truck on top, is wrong. The new 2021 has changed completely. I had a 2020 Chevy Colorado Z71. I had the manufacture "buy it back" because it turned out to be a lemon. In the 7 months that I owned it, it was in the shop for a total of 94 days and it only had about 3K miles! I have now had my Ridgeline for 7 months, and it has been in the shop for "0" days! It now has over 5K miles. I am very happy with this purchase.

[@69sound81]

what failed on you? I had problems on a Colorado Z71, but it is 8 years old and has 125,000 miles

[@brianoconner3090]

I have a 2019 Black as well with 105k km. Zero engine problems so far. Just had its timing belt replaced. Looking forward for more road adventures with it

[@jcort21]

I got Ridgeline 2022 , I love it. A lot of power , fun and very comfortable to drive.

[@CCPvirus141]

4:33 Roman: 267 Andre? Andre: 265 dude! Roman: I missed it by 1.

[@brianrosenlof388]

So he missed his "I missed it by one" by one. I love recursion.

[@JC-cm9bn]

That must be German math

[@garys2157]

Well I knew from the title before watching that the two fastest the Gm twins and the Ranger were not there, then be default the Ridgeline becomes the fastest, unless it is a trick question, I remember C&D saying the Frontier was the fastest of any truck, as in it had the highest top speed before the governor kicks in.

[@captainamer71]

And the Ranger beat the crap out of the ridge line in another one of their videos

[@fokuz02]

I love my Ridgeline. I checked out all the competition with the exception of the new Frontier and I am happy with my decision. It suits my family and I's everyday needs just fine!

[@SEVENTEENPOINT1]

I think it is perfect for most people who buy a truck. I just got my Ford Maverick and I will be honest it is a really neat little truck. I hope more companies make smaller trucks again.

[@hellraiserrec19]

@@SEVENTEENPOINT1 I agree. With the current prices of full size trucks, I'm sure more people will be looking at the midsize truck market.

[@Skank_and_Gutterboy]

I've had one for a few months and I love it. I really like how the back seats fold up and give you a nice flat area for storage. It's really great for groceries on a hot summer day when you don't want your frozen foods melted by the time you get home.

[@mbiker345]

saw one of those frontiers. Really like it. Would buy the Toyota but the Nissan is a strong contender.

[@andrewsbbq]

I saw one too. And I always think a midsize truck is a great option to replace my half ton, but then I see one in person and the bed is ridiculously tiny and the interior narrow. As for the Taco, have you sat in one? It's pretty awful, and that V6 needs to get replaced.

[@Toastedyogurt]

I test drove one of the new frontiers and it was great, except the brakes were not very good. Curious if anyone else had a similar experience? Compared to the tacoma feels like I'm trying to stop a heavy duty full sized truck

[@richardalfaro4933]

Huh? Strong contender ? Lol always get the toytoa .. the fiat just isn't good enough

[@andrewsbbq]

@@richardalfaro4933 Nissan, Fiat? What?! Always get the Toyota [Tacoma] is the mindset from 15 years ago and no longer relevant

[@bluethunderpercussion3128]

@@andrewsbbq Current sales numbers say differently😂 id say it’s still the mindset, and the truck has earned its place on top of the midsize segment.

[@bananadwx]

Ridgeline is a good vehicle, but the style is just not my cup of tea.

[@Jeremy-fy1sz]

Its conventionally styled now. You could re-badge it a Tacoma and no-one would notice unless they looked for a frame.

[@squidusn71]

@@Jeremy-fy1sz Tacoma is tiny.

[@squidusn71]

@Jack K the Ridgeline is giant compared to any Tacomas old or new.

[@davidzavala337]

Is nice, but I just can't see myswlf in one, since it can't take the same beating as the others.

[@brianrosenlof388]

Interesting. I actually think the gladiator is the ugliest of the bunch. In fact, I think it's the ugliest truck period. Okay, the cyber truck might give it a run for it's money.

[@Norwisco]

Gas prices are getting crazy again i hope the top auto makers start making small trucks again a real small compact 4x4 with a small v6 and 4 cyl options

[@shawnhill4779]

May I introduce to you ... the Ford Maverick ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHrFqXZ9d7Gfm5Y

[@trailrunnah8886]

The thing is, most full-size trucks today get the same if not better mileage than those old compact trucks of the eighties and nineties.

[@Norwisco]

The maverick is ok id like to see all the big brands make one and regular cab 4x4 option

[@andrewsbbq]

I was surprised how 'slow' the Frontier was. But when you look into it, the Frontier is as heavy as a base model crew cab F150 lol. Even the now-segment old boy Colorado is over 300lbs lighter. Even the ZR2 is lighter and an SV crew cab 4x4 Frontier. The next closest curb weight is the Gladiator and it's 150lbs lighter too. I think Ridgelone is the lightest of them all. The Ridgeline update looks great, but they NEED to ditch those ridiculous fender flares haha. Scale them down to 50%. Same with the black plastic rockers. That plastic trick may work on a crossover to make it look 'rugged' but this is nasty

[@jg8263]

The curb weight makes the Tacoma the lightest per info available on Edmunds and the trucks' respective websites. The Tacoma has a curb weight range of 3915-4315lbs, to the Hondas 4436lbs. The Taco shown here should have a curb weight of about 4255lbs, depending on options, but even the heaviest Taco is still over 100lbs lighter than the Honda, which is the second lightest.

[@andrewsbbq]

@@jg8263 They're very close, i think to be exact you'd have to look at the door stickers. Double Cab 4x4 TRD Pro looks to be 4465lbs

[@jg8263]

@@andrewsbbq yeah, I would say a horse apiece for this test.

[@jamesm568]

The majority of the torque is at a higher RPM as that's what I noticed with my 2022 Frontier.

[@nabob14]

I think most of that weight is due to the fully boxed frame... which is "shared" with the full size titan (which is why titan swaps are so popular and easy to do)

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

Should've included the Chevy Colorado because it's actually the most powerful in class if you opt for the factory "power package", which is a cold air intake and catback exhaust (forum guys seem to estimate it'll add like 10-15HP). Seeing as this is an OEM, from-the-factory option, I think including it is valid.

[@ALMX5DP]

That’s a dealer installed deal, just like Ford has a FP performance package and tune for the Ranger. I’m sure Jeep has a Mopar performance catalog too, probably also Toyota and soon to be Nissan for their trucks as wellz

[@CaptainFALKEN]

4.0L Tacoma

[@user-cr4se9yb7n]

I think they said somewhere else they were at an event and these were the manufacturers who agreed to participate. Ford, Chevy and Rivian declined to participate.

[@philcollins3643]

@@user-cr4se9yb7n yeah, it helps when people actually read what's going on

[@ynotw57]

At the end, they did specify Ranger, Colorado, and Rivian (sp?) declined to participate at the showing. Would have been nice to see them in comparison, though.

[@rubenfuentes3017]

I had the Tacoma and loved it . Just didn’t care for the power on it . I work for Honda & love the comfort and quality of it . Great job guys! Btw I’m driving a new Passport and love it . After I buy my house I’m getting the baddest full size truck and I am definitely looking for your input. ZR2 Silverado ?

[@steve8803]

Raptor. All the guys will love you!

[@romeoroze2357]

4 am in the morning release @ east coast . The grind is real in TFL studios. Kudos to all you guys for hard work each and every day.

[@MatthewSmith03]

6am in western ky lol

[@ImOldGregg]

You realize the releases are timed right?

[@MatthewSmith03]

@@ImOldGregg yeah and just pointed out what time i got the notification where im from

[@Adri24J]

Why does Andre keep launching while the tires are still peeling out??? This ain’t need for speed bro 😂 1:26

[@nolancampbell6139]

Like your channel, but I must say 0-60 time is about #47 on my list of concerns for a truck…

[@steve8803]

Yet, you watched the vid. Thanks for your support.

[@808blacktaro]

If you live where I do, our highway onramps are 0-60 or die.

[@JoeyPK1984]

At the end of the video you stated that the TACO was the fastest and the one that 90% won't call a truck. I think you meant Ridgeline. xD

[@Tethmes]

He didn't state that the taco was the fastest truck. He said "We now know which of these four, (well, not the 4runner, the tacoma), is the fastest truck."

[@joaquingutierrez293]

Honda Ridgeline is an awesome truck and fun to drive. Its worth every penny

[@SimplyCarReviews]

Until you need to use 4LO....

[@patt693]

Dang, $44,000 for a mid size truck, wow

[@brandonmcfarland5200]

I Loved The Frontier.

[@doylee469]

Roman calling any vehicle that doesnt have a 15” screen dated..🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻

[@notasolution]

Yea I was thinking that too, I wouldn’t consider the Tacoma’s interior dated at all. My buddy has one and every time I get in it I can’t help but appreciate how nice I think it is

[@bluesfan6862]

Everybody is obsessed with dumb screens these days

[@Spunky-iq8jm]

I have the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon EcoDiesel in Hydro Blue. Love it!

[@angrylittlesob]

I’ve got a 2021 wrangler with the same motor. Wish they would have tested a Jeep with the diesel.

[@jakes5530]

Id consider the ridgeline, but it has too many annoyances (adaptive cruise shuts off at 25 mph, bed depth under the tonneau cover is less than a foot and a half) and interior tech looks like it’s straight out of 2008. Honda can do better, and currently does in other vehicles, idk why they dont modernize the RL more

[@mct8888]

How about the dumb arm rests that Honda won’t give up on? No wireless CarPlay or 360 cam.

[@superdan5617]

@@mct8888 I completely agree with tou on the wireless CarPlay, but I actually really like the arm rests. I have a lot of back issues after falling down a ladder in the Navy, and the arm rests help me take weight off my back when driving. Besides, our little ankle biter dog is able to sleep on the flat center console.

[@jakes5530]

@@mct8888 i agree man, honda can do so much better but the ridgeline has been dealt the short end of the stick since 2017

[@mct8888]

@@jakes5530 I was ready to buy a 2021, but saw the infotainment glow red like a 2016 Civic. Ruined it for me.

[@superfisher4379]

My '95 Nissan hard body did it in 9 seconds with only 150 hp. Just shows you how much midsize trucks weigh now.

[@frankking439]

Parked next to an 90's Hardbody in my 2020 Ranger last week and it absolutely dwarfed it. Definitely a tighter fit down trails compared to 93 Hardbody I owned.

[@steve8803]

Yes. My '92 civic hatch was 800+ pounds lighter than a 2020 civic hatch. But the '20 is quicker, just as fuel efficient and much, MUCH safer.

[@chuco425]

We’re you going downhill to get a 9 second 0-60 with that hardbody? I owned a 92 v6 hardbody and raced my wife in our 2020 Colorado with it and I felt like I wasn’t moving🤣 she didn’t even floor it. Fun truck none the less. Cornered like a car.

[@SimplyCarReviews]

I think you mean 18 seconds.

[@beexiong2995]

This is at elevation. That old truck in this same test would be like 12 seconds

[@dieseldrax]

What, no Colorado or Canyon? No Ranger? So you're actually testing to see which is the slowest vehicle then? Or the fastest slowest vehicle? ;)

[@mal.golf8856]

Agree with this lol

[@victorgirouard1543]

Ya the ranger beats them all hands down!

[@noahrobinson5872]

@@victorgirouard1543 maybe in speed but not everything else

[@ianjarvis1917]

if you watch the video, they said that ford and chevy declined to participate.

[@captainamer71]

@@noahrobinson5872 wrong

[@dor1tomcswagger69]

TFL specifically said that Ford and Chevy did not want to participate in this event Everyone in the comment section where's the Ranger and Colorado 😂

[@christopher9626]

No different than when you read a news article and half the comments on are the title and not the content that they didnt read. Gets irritating after the 5th or 6th one. lol

[@jrreeves998]

I love my ridgeline. And choose it over the a new tocoma because I needed a everyday diver that is comfortable on long trips with more room because I’m 6’3. Plus the interior is simple and easy to clean and just less to worry about. I also knew it’s faster then the tocoma having driven one. The Honda had me sold a long time ago and after the warranty expires I’m hopeful going to make a bad ass turner out of it with a twin turbo mod. I’ve bee man ahuge fan of Honda for decades and I want to show the world how they are different.

[@tomstarcevich1147]

You can get a Ram tradesman 1500 classic quad cab 4x4 v6 with lots of extras for less than all these midsized trucks here mine cost 39 k 😀 and it tows more and rides better up to you I guess 😉

[@kross1261]

Couldn’t agree more. The price on these midsize trucks is so close to full size and you sacrifice all that room, power and capabilities.

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

💯

[@Marbind]

Still humungous in size. Doesn’t ride has good as the RL.

[@tomstarcevich1147]

@@Marbind yeah I know but I tow a 18 ft boat for fishing I need the room and power for those nasty launch ramps in the winter time

[@garys2157]

If your happy with it, but I don't know why buy the classic, when the new Ram is miles better in everyway, is it that huge a discount.

[@Pantelifts10]

From experience the midsized trucks are the ones that want to race me the most especially Tacomas🤷‍♂️. I have a regular cab 5.7 Tundra 😂

[@kidamere2408]

What a race slow vs slower

[@ALMX5DP]

How can you tell when someone wants to race you on the street, unless you’re putting off the same vibes to them?

[@canyonero2050]

Ill race you in my 5.3L Canyon. Loser buys beer.

[@CaptainFALKEN]

I'll race you with my 4.0L Tacoma. I drag race people everyday. My compression up cuz I have exhaust leaks. Surprise everybody off the line

[@canyonero2050]

@@CaptainFALKEN id race you but i wouldnt want to embarrass you.

[@nicholassmith7048]

Not surprised at all by the Ridgeline winning. Honda makes the best V6 of the bunch plus its probably the lightest.

[@markmaher2827]

You guys keep driving the "ridgeline is not a truck" nonsense. Every ridgeline review you constantly tell viewers that it is not a truck! I own one, it's a truck. lol.

[@SPetersonImages]

Nope, it's an SUV with a box. 😂

[@wildbill23c]

People buying those Ridgelines do more truck stuff with them than guys buying 3/4 ton and 1 ton diesel dually pickups will ever do.

[@halbean]

What about the Ranger and Colorado?

[@Ted_Stryker]

They explain at the end of the video.

[@0cujo0]

At 13:20 :-)

[@Estoooopid]

Honda could have had a whole lot more sales if it didn't looks so cross over-ish. Little more boxier and it would look nice in my opinion

[@cup_and_cone]

It's a minivan underneath....

[@wildbill23c]

@@cup_and_cone I thought they were based on the Honda Passport or Pilot? If it is based on the Odyssey, then maybe they'll update the Odyssey to have AWD to compete with Toyota's Sienna.

[@cup_and_cone]

@@wildbill23c It's still based on the Odyssey's platform. ACE or whatever Honda calls it.

[@wildbill23c]

@@cup_and_cone Ok, thanks for the clarification.

[@jbouchard4877]

Well I must say that was a stupid place to be doing 0-60 tests

[@gregorysperry2016]

Guys ECT button is for hills and mountains it changes shifting modes not adding power do your research

[@jasonlovell3934]

The jeep is the only one with a solid front axle. If you wheel it hard then that is the best choice. Otherwise they all work well.

[@joshhendershott8124]

Ridgeline is GOATED

[@cho2jzfe90]

Really liking the ridgeline look😊

[@markjensen1927]

Hmm, where the two quicker trucks, the Colorado and Ranger?

[@0cujo0]

Your answer is at 13:20 in the video

[@markjensen1927]

@@0cujo0 yeah I saw that after I posted.

[@texandy89]

They should have a the ranger part of this video and the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon

[@mbukukanyau]

ECT power, Toyota it’s like 1995

[@MrKnightoflight]

I have a 2019 Ridgeline RTL, and I can attest that it accelerates FAST when not in Eco mode. Best truck that I have owned! And it is a truck, a special one . :-)

[@hemi8321]

What midsize truck can best fit plywood in the bed (4x8) I’m a carpenter and always looking to get plywood/sheet rock and want to move to a midsize

[@ronilsonsoares4194]

The Ridgeline

[@ALMX5DP]

Ford Transit

[@henrybrar]

Not a TACOMA for sure.

[@hemi8321]

@@ronilsonsoares4194 I was considering it. Then the frontier came out and I love the look!

[@paulh6517]

Ridgeline for sure. It was in the design from the start.

[@Locruid]

MY wife has a 2009 Ridgeline and I own a 1991 Bronco 5.8. The Ridgeline is quite impressive, rides really smooth and very comfortable. Has a somewhat effective 4wd but mainly good for getting caught on the way home from work type of system. Still handles very well in the snow. But like I tell my wife, when the shit hits the fan and you're in a Blizzard time to take the Bronco

[@Bunkysworkshop]

I had a Ridgeline a loved it. However I definitely needed more power for towing my 5000 Lb travel trailer. I now have a Toyota Tundra 5.7.

[@henrybrar]

How is the fuel economy like? I am about to trade my Tacoma after 3 months of ownership and fuel economy sucks on this tiny truck.

[@normcheers1726]

Just got rid of my tundra, terrible gas mileage was getting 13-14 highest on the highway was 17. Harsh ride and way to hard leather seats. Felt like a major step backwards from the 4Runner I traded in on it.

[@jg8263]

@@henrybrar I cannot speak for the Tundra's econ, but my 2017 RTL-T Ridgeline got as high as 29 highway and routinely had 22mpg mixed (I measure routinely, not relying on the dash display). My 2021 I have only had a few weeks, but similar performance thus far after 700 miles. When towing a 3900lb travel trailer I still get 12-15 depending on hills. My results may be atypical with the travel trailer, as I have a bed cap which is reducing frontal wind load on the camper (a 2020 Coleman Lantern LT 17B for reference), as those towing with open beds have reported issues with wind loading. Flat trailers up to 5000lbs are no issue for it whatsoever and returns that 15mpg number with them. Don't take my word for it though, check this video from last week by Truck King, kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXO0m42Lntt1b9E in which they test performance with a 5k trailer behind the Honda. Spoiler, with the 5k behind it, it still had a faster 0-60 than full-sized trucks with the same 5k behind them, despite their larger engines/hp and towing ratings.

[@Ram14250]

I don't know why people say things like I have a 5000lb trailer and the Ridgeline wasn't enough truck.... Dude... that much weight and more, then you need a full size truck. Any midsize "might" advertise 5 or 6K towing but you need a longer, heavier vehicle or you're squirming all over the road... the trailer is towing you! Not saying you are, but others often compare the Ridgeline to a full size competitor.... not a fair judgement.

[@henrybrar]

@@jg8263 Thanks buddy.

[@josephpeluchette191]

That jeep is cool but I drove the 21 4 runner your right I get weird in the seat I paid for 16 highlander I wish it 4wd nut I love it and most importantly can afford it

[@Templar0311]

Frontier hands down, NISMO is making a bunch of performance parts specifically for it that will make it a beast.

[@ashleybellino4193]

Ha

[@JohnAnderson-kt4mb]

Hopefully the frontier is a huge hit and energizes Nissan to bring back their true beast, the Nissan Xterra! Love my pro 4x’s! Love my Xterra, love my Titan!

[@User-q6x3b]

That engine feels like a v8 out of the box

[@XerxezsX]

Ask anyone about reliability and Toyota or Honda.

[@christopherfowler1549]

Ask anybody that actually knows about cars and they will say for a truck, definitely Toyota or Nissan.

[@brandonchilders2118]

1st of all great video. One thing I'd like to know in reviews and comparisons like these, I'd like to know the curb weight of each vehicle.

[@NickTarterOKC]

Honestly, I'm becoming a fan of the Ridgeline too. I'm a traditional truck guy. I own an old K1500 and a newer GMC Sierra. I've owned Fords and Rams too. What I like about the Ridgeline is Honda has managed to design a ton of utility into it. The payload is impressive. It has decent towing numbers. The Honda AWD system isn't as good as a traditional 4x4 system but it's good enough for the vast majority of applications. It gets decent fuel economy. I would not mind owning one as a daily driver that can do some work for me too.

[@ducatikawasaki1290]

Frontier beats the Tacoma in every important head to head. You name it. Yes including reliability, those C-channel frames in the Tacoma rust and rot, unlike the Frontiers fully boxed frame, which is nuke proof. -Frontier 310HP > Tacoma 278HP -Frontier Torque 281 lb-ft >Tacoma 265 lb ft -Frontier Full Boxed Frame >Tacoma C-Channel Frame -Frontier Disc Brakes > Tacoma Drum Brakes Frontier has a premium interior, ride, transmission, seating, head room, materials/fit & finish, more safety features, better crash test, spray-in bed liner, the list goes on and on…not to mention styling, especially in the Pro-4X.

[@11jsum]

Where is the Ranger and the Colorado? Those 2 are likely the quickest midsizes

[@gibfkn]

How is the ridgeline rated at about the same powers as the tacoma and frontier, but it's a lot quicker 0 to 60?

[@kevinvoyer5053]

Ok guys so where are the Ranger an GM Twins? In my Colorado Crew Cab 4x4, V6, came stock with 308 hp 271 lbs ft. TQ. Then I added a K&N CAI, in all black polymer, plus Borla exhaust. Now before I ran a timed 0-60 run in 7.1 sec. Then I went back with the added intake and exhaust, running without any tune and reg gas I then ran 6.7 sec! That was at a local 1/4 mile dragway in central Florida, called Sebring International Raceway. Where I just happened to be camping just down the road from, three days after installing the CAI and exhaust. So I emptied everything out of my truck an went to see. I was able to make two runs in stock production truck class. I was pleasantly surprised to improve so much with both mods. But the extra noise does get tiring after a while towing. But 0-60 in 6.7 twice, plus a best out of two 1/4 miles at 15.6/96 mph is dam good! Running with traction control off, stability control off at start, plus tow/haul mode activated. Then the next day hooked up to my Grey Wolf 24 JS and drove home.

[@TM-gv6zv]

Nobody cares...

[@christopher9626]

They directly addressed why those truck werent here, twice.

[@BAYAREAMX]

Your truck went faster because you took it to a prepped drag strip. The cai and exhaust made no difference.

[@kevinvoyer5053]

@@BAYAREAMX actually maybe I should have been more informative, for those who have comprehension issues. I did go back, to the same track, only on a camping trip, to see for myself if there was any difference. So between the CAI, exhaust, taking everything out of the truck, including the spare tire, running on 1/8 gas tank and no tailgate, I saved time, plus gained a bit of speed.

[@BAYAREAMX]

@@kevinvoyer5053 so you actually think you gained .4 seconds 0-60 from an intake and exhaust with no tune that’s worth at most 15hp? Lol

[@jamesrodriquez2863]

They'll be passing out free snow cones in Hell before I take hair loss advice from some young kid with a full head of hair.

[@hannmen1]

The fastest mid-size is the Ranger. This is even more true at altitude.

[@seanmcdonald5124]

Fastest not fastest to recall or leave you stranded

[@beexiong2995]

Why do you think? Hint, turbo loses less power. Its forced induction meaning a compressor is shoving air into the intake whereas a natural aspirated engine does not. More compressed air more fuel more power.

[@totzinfo]

why comparing a turbo to a normally aspirated ICE?

[@ftheturks100]

& the fast to to junkyard 😜😜😜

[@w.miller7282]

The ridgeline is a practical but stylish truck that most people who are realistic can enjoy. It is great for homeowners who don’t tow super heavy items.

[@bradleymeyer9775]

The HPD Ridgeline is probably the best looking Ridgeline.

[@kyle.r5483]

Where’s the ranger? :(

[@User-q6x3b]

I had a 3rd gen 3.5 Tacoma and a 3.8 Frontier. I cant believe the difference

[@mikecon7634]

The Ridgeline is an Accord with a bed.

[@Jv19979]

Nope Odyssey

[@zelenizub2036]

Accord without trunk lid.

[@brad4527]

😆🤣😂😹

[@paulh6517]

Haters gonna Hate!

[@Marbind]

@@Jv19979 neither.

[@erichubbard1383]

Whats sad is a 06 Frontier 4.0 crew cab 4x4 would do 0-60 at 6.6.

[@oogleboogle123456789]

wasn't it also like 1k pounds lighter?

[@craigparamore4619]

Everyone should know that best power to weight ratio will win with good enough traction. But I am disappointed that the Nissan's time was recorded while spinning. The rest of the vehicles besides the Honda would be .3-.5 slower with good traction.

[@tylobedo]

The ridgeline may do 90% of what most truck buyers need but it’s also got highest starting msrp out of the entire group (37k). It’s a really cool vehicle but at that price point I’d rather have any of the other trucks. Really interested to see how the maverick does and what other auto makers come out with to compete.

[@jonhernandez3783]

So you think a truck that may do 90% of what most truck buyers need should also be cheap?? Lol ok good luck in your fantasy world.

[@Marbind]

@@jonhernandez3783 Ironically it was one of the cheapest of the group too. Take the nonsense HPD pkg off and the price will go down a few thousands more.

[@chiefman8316]

extra money well spent on the quality and reliably, All trucks are over priced

[@BiggNewt]

It has a higher MSRP because it's standard equipment are much higher than the rest. If you do comparable trims, it's in line with the rest.

[@superset5]

"cool sticker package" words that should never be said again.

[@ScoobyFermentation]

Says the guy with Z71 or FX4 slapped on the side of his truck.

[@bengleckl1877]

Others are getting the frontier in the high 6 second mark for 0-60 .you can find it on youtube

[@AngelLovesToLook]

I use to own a Ridgeline and honestly it felt like I was driving a pilot.

[@snappertight]

my mother's Kia rio has more power than my pilot

[@tuckerstewart5138]

Because it’s the same chassis. That’s why people who buy them love them

[@czar2321]

@@snappertight yeah but it’s a Kia 😂

[@CaptainFALKEN]

I drove a 2010ish F-150 and it felt like a minivan

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

It's literally the same vehicle with the back chopped off. It is barely a 'truck'.

[@agaad22]

Good to know I’m gapping these turds in my Ridgeline when I see them at a stop light 😎

[@HelloThere-xx1ct]

Trick question! It's technically the Ranger!

[@billrobsham697]

An old Mazda back before the new body style Ranger

[@jonycreche2731]

Just purchased 2020 Ridgeline with only 18000 miles, was on Mass Pike and was averaging 28 to 29 mpg, I travel 80 miles round trip to work, perfect for me, fits my commercial mower, tows my boat and I have plenty of room for the dog in back , tried Tacoma and frontier great trucks just like the room of Honda. I made a great choice.

[@howiekearney]

Too bad you don't have a Ford Ranger in there!

[@Matts000]

It would have bet them all

[@howiekearney]

@@Matts000 cool! What do you drive?

[@Matts000]

@@howiekearney a lot of vehicles lol my daily is a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. It’s my beater car, and it’s great on gas.

[@notasolution]

The ridge line better win it’s the only one not hauling around a huge frame it’s got a massive advantage

[@jg8263]

You mean the Honda that is actually not the lightest truck here? The Tacoma ranges from 3915-4315lbs curb weight, the Honda starts at 4436lbs for the Sport and goes up from there. The Taco shown here should be around 4255lbs, so by far the lightest, but even if it had all the heaviest options, would still be over 100lbs lighter than the Honda's lightest variant. Honda is the second heaviest in this test, but the Nissan is within 100lbs of it. The Jeep is the fat boy in this test, I believe it starts at 4600lbs.

[@notasolution]

@@jg8263 sounds like hondas problem, they started with advantage

[@jg8263]

@@notasolution and won with a truck that was not the lightest.

[@RyanKiefer]

@@notasolution it's because unlike every mouth breather in here believes, the Honda actually does have a full frame. It's just welded to the body. It is plenty beefy for truck duty.

[@wildbill23c]

@@RyanKiefer Its a Unibody...I think they're all built that way the frame/body are all one unit rather than the body being bolted to a frame like other vehicles, Unibody vehicles the body/frame are basically molded together.

[@greggc8088]

Maybe a 0-60 with a 3-4000 lb trailer?

[@jg8263]

Yeah, the Honda will win that, too. Here is the Truck King video from last week where the Honda, with a 5000lb trailer behind it, got a faster 0-62 mph (0-100 kmh) than a Ram 1500 Tradesman, GMC Canyon AT4, and Ram 1500 Bighorn with the same trailer behind them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXO0m42Lntt1b9E The 0-62 times were as follows (12m20s mark in the video) with the 5k trailer: Honda 14.2s, Ram Tradesman 17.8s, GMC 18s, and Ram Big Horn 21.4s. It is a full 3 or more seconds faster than full and mid-sized trucks with equal weight behind them. Yes, those others may have a higher tow ability, but they are not quick with a load.

[@oogleboogle123456789]

@@jg8263 those are with the 3.6L V6 pentastar of course they were slower they are like 1500 pounds heavier and were stuck with a weaker engine

[@jaimerodriguez669]

What happened to the Ford Ranger

[@regsparkes6507]

I was always a Frontier fan boy, but now I find that my attention is turning towards Honda Ridgeline,.... Toyota's Tacoma would be my choice if only it had front seats that offered support and comfort, but it just doesn't!

[@FDNY101202]

The Ridgeline needs underbody protection which I don't believe you can get without going aftermarket. Last I heard.

[@ronilsonsoares4194]

@@FDNY101202 under body protection for what? I drove all midsize trucks and bought a Ridgeline but if I wanted to go bouldering I would have bought a Tacoma.

[@regsparkes6507]

@@FDNY101202 Well, 99.9% of my driving is on-road so for the moment of time that I may venture off the roads, I can be very careful. ( I'd almost bet that I am NOT alone in my type of driving conditions )

[@FDNY101202]

@@regsparkes6507 but I mean it's not like it harms the car to protect the under bits...

[@FDNY101202]

@@regsparkes6507 like I'm sure roman and his son didn't mean to shred 2 tires on the land Rover but it happened

[@scotw67]

Where are the Colorado and Ranger? Were the other trucks afraid…?

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

The ridge line is a city man’s truck. Easy to park and has what you need which is get stuff from the hardware store home. The Tacoma is interesting in my opinion because at 6‘1“ I can’t even really fit comfortably in that vehicle. My old 2000 Tacoma was bigger and more comfortable then the current generation. I don’t understand why Toyota won’t lift the roof on that thing. I’ll never trust Nissan after their transmission debacle for five years ever again. If I was going to buy one it would be the Honda ridgeline. I’ve owned an accord and an odyssey with that reliable and fantastic V6 3.5 L motor and in my opinion it’s one of the best motors ever made. My 08 odyssey has 191,000 miles and everything under the hood is still original. My V6 accord which is A 2017 has 82,000 miles on it and has been flawless. Find me another V6 that has nearly 300 hp and can get 38 miles to the gallon. You can’t. Jeep gladiator hard pass for me. Anything Chrysler is a repair asking machine.

[@Kmecha84]

When you go to sign for the Ridgeline make sure you stop and pick up a box of tampons for the menstrual cramps that soon follow

[@ScotWithOnet]

@@Kmecha84 How sad that your choice of vehicle defines your manhood.

[@Kmecha84]

@@ScotWithOnet umm yeah? Who tf wants to drive an odyssey with a box? Soccer mom much

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@@Kmecha84 Wow really? You are truly a low common denominator. When your mommy brings you down a fresh batch of hot pockets for dinner tonight say hi for me.

[@andreasm2882]

I am in a third-generation Tacoma group, a 2 door Wrangler group and a Honda Ridgeline second generation group, out of all three the Honda Ridgeline has the most issues per month. I hope you join these groups and observe for yourself. I owned a 17 Ridgeline and it was nothing but headaches and was the worst vehicle I've ever owned. I traded in in 2019 for a TRD Tacoma and have zero issues.

[@hereigoagain5050]

It would be more interesting to have a graphics tee-shirt contest. :)

[@ah4800]

Transverse unibody beast of a crossover with a bed option.

[@Oats57]

This is not a good comparison without the Ford Ranger.

[@seansullivan5071]

Agreed or any Chevy products

[@peterhoma6385]

Since 2016 till now car journalist have been bashing the Gen3 Tacoma AND yet it outsells all of the midsize truck by yards it’s not even close , goes to show you people are not stupid , they go out and drive the “competition “ if there is one ? And they end up buying the Tacoma , just like I did this year bought a 2021 TRD ORDC 4x4 and I love it , I absolutely love it !!!! the motor the automatic trans and rear drum brakes I WOULD NOT CHANGE A THING , about it , keep bashing the Tacoma LOL and it will keep setting sells records 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sharpshooter012345]

You guys should include Santa Cruz & Ranger next time.

[@goingindieEN]

Santa Cruz isn’t a mid size though.

[@thomasbloomer5874]

Roman it’s like calling a crossover a suv when it’s not. Truck is a body on frame SUV is a body on frame Crossover is a unibody The ridge line is a crossover with a bed. We need to stop changing the meaning of words and understand for what it is.

[@Marbind]

That is your personal definition of a truck to fit your narrative that unibody can't be named trucks. Especially when you find out that can do many things better than a equivalent body on frame

[@SickTheory]

Where's the Colorado?

[@teedee7157]

Went home

[@paulbennett5549]

You should try the 0-60 times on a Tacoma SR5 4x4 DC; I bet its quicker then any TRD due to a reduction in weight and smaller tires.

[@timhenderson6473]

SR5 is the best all around toyota.does a bit of everything

[@Tiffer_77]

I have the pro x 2wd and I believe I Cam do less time. I am using royal purple oil with k&n oil filter and k&n air filter.

[@chriscardenas3802]

No ranger of course because it'd smoke all of them

[@hotforteacher7540]

It's still trash though. Ranger can have the speed it'll just end up on the side of the road. LOL

[@bobboylson2081]

@@hotforteacher7540 why?

[@hotforteacher7540]

@@bobboylson2081 It's a terrible truck. Go read the review. you can make any car or truck go fast.

[@squidusn71]

It will smoke alright lol...on the side of the road.

[@chriscardenas3802]

@@squidusn71 based on what facts?

[@SK-ov1ll]

100% the Frontier! They have the most insane lease deal right now. Their 18 month lease deals have a residual values in the 90s. Apparently their S Frontier has a 97% residual which means I only pay 3% depreciation over 18 months! @

[@ELRORRITO1]

The world needs a GMC Syclone come back with its 4.3 sec on a 0-60. Just saying. Nice job guys

[@TheAdventureKean]

Driven one multiple times as my best friend bought one in 1992. He paid 21k for it back then... how would you like to buy one for that now?

[@ELRORRITO1]

@@TheAdventureKean 21k in today's market. It's a low down payment 😁

[@jaystepp150]

13:31Oh would ya look at that!!! the car dressed in drag won against the trucks, cause it’s a car!! lol. No in all seriousness it can haul more than my challenger, but could it tow more?🤔

[@kylechrestman6955]

What is the tow rating on the challenger? 😂

[@jaystepp150]

@@kylechrestman6955 camel !!! Lol

[@kylechrestman6955]

Boom

[@wildbill23c]

@@kylechrestman6955 1,000lbs. Not even class II hitch worthy.

[@foellerd]

Dam, the acceleration of that Ridgeline was sexy

[@edspears4844]

No Ford ranger, no Colorado 🤔 need to do all mid size trucks!

[@christopher9626]

They directly addressed this at the beginning and end of the video.. Watch the video before commenting on it.

[@edspears4844]

@@christopher9626 how much does it cost to rent them for a day?🤔 they could have made it happen… you do you! Do tell me what to do!

[@richardalfaro4933]

The ranger isn't a midsize truck ?

[@JorgeGonzalez-hu5cr]

Tacoma was going down hill come on!!

[@teedee7157]

Only youtube but if u see them on street, wow what a beauty with all those aftermarket stuff on it 😂

[@homeromunoz7223]

Tacoma is the best truck out there period