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In a crowded space of cars, trucks and SUVs sometimes clinging to something different can be a horrible experiment. In the case of the new Ridgeline a different approach to the midsize truck ends up being one of the best ideas. Being different here has no ill effects. Honda has used much of what makes them a leader in the car and SUV segment to this truck. It serves as a utility vehicle those in urban and rural areas can proudly use.
With that out of the way, we can admit and so can the mass driving public that trucks are often used on public roads.
The Urban populace will love the Honda's road manors and drivability, handling and smoothness. Those in rural areas or truck enthusiasts will appreciate having a hauler for the lighter tasks that is easy to service, cheap to maintain and throw miles on. The benefit is those with larger trucks can save those for specific tasks/weekend duty and leave the nerf miles to the appliance.
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- The Ridgeline is not trying to be a full size or full blown hauler.
- The Ridgeline is also not trying to be different for the sake of it.
- The Ridgeline is not trying to replace the full size truck.
With that out of the way, we can admit and so can the mass driving public that trucks are often used on public roads.
The Urban populace will love the Honda's road manors and drivability, handling and smoothness. Those in rural areas or truck enthusiasts will appreciate having a hauler for the lighter tasks that is easy to service, cheap to maintain and throw miles on. The benefit is those with larger trucks can save those for specific tasks/weekend duty and leave the nerf miles to the appliance.
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Pros:
Cons
- Ride Quality
- Refinement
- Road Manners
- Interior Quality
- Handling and Suspension Damping
- TVD
- Looks more like a truck this time
- Ergonomics, tailgate and storage
Cons
- Infotainment all capacitive touch, no physical controls
- No OTA or promise of infotainment updates
- Touch screen is a plastic finger print nightmare (switch to oleophobic glass)
- Parking brake placement
- Only one bed size with limited depth/length
- Rear Doors limit ingress/egress
- Floor beam in rear a hindrance
- Engine/Exhaust note non-existent
