Honda Ridgeline

"The acceleration is more than adequate for almost all normal driving conditions. Handling is secure for a pickup and in comparison to peers"

"VS 2012 Tacoma SR5 4 cylinder trade: flatter in turns, better brakes, 280 hp can make it up hills, faster (can pass a truck), front wheel drive traction is outstanding in snow, quiet, smoother ride, tows and hauls slightly better - all this with 27 mpg in daily driving. Had fog lights installed, stock headlights are average. Locking trunk is great in a pickup. Under $30k price is outstanding. Aerodynamics seem best of any pickup. Lots of standard features in a base model, had to order mine. The most American-made pickup truck isn’t Chevy Silverado or Ford F-150. Most US content is the Alabama made Honda Ridgeline. Too bad Honda does not have ads as good as Ford or Chevy."

"Extreme acceleration for passing is not smooth or consistent. Depending on speed, there is a lag time between the time that the accelerator is depressed and actual acceleration."

"Handles like a sedan, not a truck."

"I find that the V6 is a bit sluggish compared to other vehicles, including trucks, that I’ve owned."

"It’s not so much about handling...but the truck NEEDS a lock for the tailgate. I know the ‘trunk’ locks, but if you have a cover on the truck and a larger load that won’t fit in the trunk, you have to go to a secondary market vendor to have a tailgate lock installed yourself. NEED TO GIVE US A LOCKING TAILGATE!"

"Only one word... Excellent!"

"Handling and acceleration are unremarkable, but very acceptable. I should note that I use the ECO setting almost all the time, which dials back the acceleration a bit."

"The Honda v6 is the smoothest drive train I’ve driven. Effortless passing power with good fuel efficiency. Drives like the Honda Pilot."

"The Ridgeline is very smooth and handles very securely. My wife can also drive it."

"Good acceleration for a large vehicle. Handling is smooth."

"Good acceleration on highway on ramp. Handles like a car"

"great!"

"You wouldn't know you are in a truck, rides like a very comfortable SUV. Acceleration and handling are superb. In fact, the off-the-line acceleration is excellent for a truck. Passing is quick and without drama. Well done Honda."

"Has plenty of "get up". Doesn't ride like a truck"

"very good acceleration & handling. very pleased"

"Eco mode saves gas, runs a little rougher, power mode, really gets up and goes. Handles great on rough roads and long drives."

"Good fuel economy while providing ample power in differing conditions"

"I've only had the truck since late March, and have relatively low miles on it. I currently drive it in the Econ Mode 100% of the time, so I'm not sure what differences in acceleration there are under 'normal'. I do notice that the acceleration is somewhat lagging, without putting my foot well into it, when adjusting to a change in road slope at 'city' speeds. I'd prefer a bit more responsiveness - so I need to try out of Econ."

"Great ride. AWD really helpful on gravel roads and towing. Adaptive cruise control works very well."

"The Ridgeline has a very comfortable ride. Acceleration is average. Braking is responsive."

"Acceleration is great and the handling is too! Very sporty."

"Utility of a midsize truck with the ride of a midsize SUV."

"Very responsive in all respects"

"Drives much like a car with ample power and quick responses to driver inputs. Could take on long trips and enjoy the ride."

"Very snappy, takes speedbumps with great control"

"You can use gas saver button or leave it off for greater acceleration. I use the gas saver and have no problem with acceleration. Handles great on the road."

"Acceleration is good for a truck. Handles nice. Haven't used the all-wheel drive in the snow or dirt yet. Very comfortable drive on the roads."

"Acceleration is very responsive with Econ button in the off position but the mpg drops to about 15. Started using the Econ mode daily and now average 17.6. The truck drives excellent and should be on most city/suburban truck owners shopping list."

"This truck surprises me with its ability to tow our 3500 pound Casita Travel Trailer. Very smooth and comfortable."

"Handles more like a car, very comfortable for long drives"

"The Ridgeline is smooth driving and a pleasure to drive in traffic and on the open road. I believe its handling is better than or equal to the SUVs and Cadillac CTSs we have owned."

"Everything about the new Ridgeline is wonderful except for the Audio controls! Of course I paid more to get a RTL-E which has many extra features, but it is worth the cost!!! My wife says we will never get rid of it because she loves it.!"

"Very comfortable ride"

"acceleration is great and smooth handles well (cornering and braking)"

"Steering is light but firm, acceleration is there when needed, cruises with little effort."

"The handling of the Ridgeline is very similar to a sedan, although there is more body roll due to it’s higher profile."

"It is a very comfortable vehicle and drives more like a car than a truck. It is also very comfortable on long road trips and is very good at absorbing road imperfections."

"The front seats have very good support for my legs and back. Lots of headroom even though it has a sunroof."

"As befits its SUV heritage, the comfort and smooth, quiet, and stable ride are the best features of this truck."

"Fully adjustable, comfortable on long distance, armrest in good position."

"Very comfortable seats and rides like a car."

"Compared to the other midsize trucks I drove, this is the standout. It's better in all respects than the competition. Quieter, handles A LOT better, rides A LOT better. The seats are (for my body) a WHOLE lot better"

"Seats are VERY comfortable on lone trips. The Ridgeline affords a pleasant ride and controls seem well positioned."

"The low noise level was something we noticed right away. The ride is pleasant, especially for a pickup."

"Excellent first row seats, very comfortable. Rear seats are not well padded. Noise is very low. Ride is like a Honda Pilot."

"Drive seat makes popping noise when entering and during some vehicle movements. Turning corners etc."

"The most "car-like" ride in any small truck. Comfortable and quiet for four passengers; a little more spartan back seat if you add a 5th."

"Seats are very comfortable in the front. The rear seats are pretty cramped and the rear doors should open farther. With the rear seats up, there is A LOT of room to haul things."

"The seats are quite comfortable with numerous adjustments, rides very mice and the client control works well. HOWEVER, why in the world they took out the drivers right arm rest is beyond me. I almost did not purchase the rig becuase of this. Also they eliminated the speed dependent wiper control. Both are sorely needed"

"The seats are very comfortable for both long and short drives . Noise level is very low. The ride is very smooth and can handle rough roads"

"Very quiet and comfortable"

"Most comfortable seats of any vehicle I've ever owned. Best ride of any truck I've owned."

"Very quiet, best that Honda has done. Very comfortable ride, you feel like this is an SUV. Seat comfort is great."

"Exceptional looks. Very comfortable. Very good gas mileage for a pickup"

"The Ridgeline drives and rides like a car. seats are very comfortable and you are sitting above most traffic when driving. Very quite ride."

"Seating is very comfortable and well made, noise level excellent inside and the ride is slightly truck like but you always feel in control."

"Have driven on several road trips. 2018 Ridgeline has ample storage with under bed trunk. A joy to drive. Vehicle controls , economy.... fantastic!"

"Seats are extremely comfortable, supportive, firm. Ride is very good for a pickup. One complaint is very noticeable wind noise coming from drivers door window area. Seems like weather strip is not sealing wind"

"A very comfortable vehicle to drive day everyday or long trips"

"Very comfortable. "Nice ride". Feels "solid""

"It's a very untruck-like ride. Comfortable and quiet."

"Better than other small pick-ups (Mazda, Tacoma, Ranger) that I have owned in the past."

"Oveall I really like the ridgeline HOWEVER Honda continues to have problems with wind noise. When there is high winds the noise around the front windows is very loud!! You would think after all these years Honda would knwo how to make a quiet cabin."

"Decent side bolsters and wide range of adjustments available."

"The Ridgeline is very comfortable to drive. It handles more like a car. Noise level is low."

"Absolutely the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a truck or a car! 10 way adjustable drivers seat makes finding a comfortable position easy. This is also the most quiet truck or car I have ever owned. Very relaxing on a long trip towing our travel trailer."

"Excellent ride, reasonably quiet, comfortable and adjustable seats"

"Even though it is a mid-sized truck, visibility is extremely good. Seats are very comfortable and have lumbar adjustments."

"seats: very comfortable noise: extremely quiet ride: smooth, handles well,"

"Seats got hard on a long drive"

"The seat pan and back design cause great pain. the back of the seat pan tilts slightly upward and impacts my tail board causing terrible pain. And the area that should match the curve of my back to way too short, causing the top of the seat back to push against my upper back, causing severe pain."

"great!"

"This truck rides, and handles like an suv. Excellent driving dynamics and good power with a very quiet ride."

"The 2018 Honda Ridgeline is amazingly comfortable. Rides like a luxury car rather than a truck. There is absolutely NO cabin noise. You can carry on a conversation or listen to the radio on a low volume setting with no problems. Whatever they've done to stop cabin noise should be followed by all manufacturers."

"Unusually comfortable and quiet for a pickup truck. Not at all punishing like the pickups I have owned in the past."

"very comfortable seating, low noise, decent view"

"My only complaint is the rear doors don’t open as wide as they need to."

"Seat adjustments"

"Seats, noise level, handling are all great."

"This vehicle is as quiet as our Mercedes E350. It's very pleasant to drive for an extended time."

"This little truck is as comfortable and easy to get in and out as any sedan. the reason we chose this truck was mostly for comfort and ease of driving."

"Rides in all respects like a comfy luxury sedan, for driver and passenger, but in reality is a truck!"

"Most comfortable and quiet truck I've ever driven."

"Quiet!"

"I previously owned Honda Accords (10), both V-6 and 4cyl models. I thought the Accords were very comfortable and reasonably quiet. The Ridgeline exceeds the Accords in all areas of comfort. Very surprising for a truck to have this good a ride and comfort level."

"Most car-like ride and handling in a mid-size truck, comfortable seats for 600 mile days"

"Very smooth ride"

"The touring (E) trim line comes well appointed, but u pay for those features. Overall it is an excellent vehicle."

"Despite what vehicle testers have achieved in gas mileage for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline, I have never achieved even the normal City 18 miles per gallon in Combined driving. on one strictly highway driving at 65 to 70 miles per hour the Ridgeline and actually exceeded 20 miles per gallon! The dealership does not want to investigate this obvious defect and I have kept detailed records of mileage and gasoline usage for the last 11 months and plan 2 return this vehicle under the Florida Lemon Law if they cannot resolve this. The extra cost for the safety sensing feature has not been worthwhile. The cruise control keeps you at a distance even at the closest setting that encourages other drivers to cut in front of you in normal highway driving and you can't switch this off and just set a continuous Cruise speed. The sensor on the front of this vehicle which controls all of the safety functions was defective and failed within the first month of ownership. This part was not available unless it was stripped from another vehicle and recalibrated for 3 weeks. This is totally unacceptable and I'm ashamed that Honda has included this option when they have not perfected it. Basically I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone although I have owned Hondas which gave me satisfaction since 1984. I will look for another brand of vehicle in the future"

"Extremely slow response time. No mechanical controls, only touch screen and steering wheel buttons."

"It rides great. Style is beautiful. Very reliable"

"For the cost it did not offer blind spot detection or forward collision alert or lane alert which Toyota offered."

"I believe trucks are overpriced in general, but that I bought a well appointed truck."

"The Ridgeline is a pickup truck. It's proven itself as a very reliable vehicle for that purpose. I've carried snow blowers, landscaping equipment, Christmas trees, loads of cut wood and sporting equipment with out any problems. I also love the trunk hidden under the load area of the truck, it hides and protects my tools quite nicely. When you add in the comfort, safety and economy factors, I believe it is a very good value for the money."

"This is the best mid sized pickup available right now when it comes to value."

"I feel it was a good price with all the features the vehicle had (back up camera, back up motion sensors, lane keep assist, emergency braking, cruise control, large GPS screen, comfort, etc.).,"

"I have owned two Toyota Tacoma's (i.e., 2006 & 2001), and I believe my 2018 Honda Ridgeline is superior and will hold its value as long or longer than the Tacoma."

"For an AWD crew cab pickup truck, it's a bargain. It's not a true truck, not having a body on frame but makes up for it with comfort and ride quality. It's a "Truck Lite"."

"I think the Ridgeline is a little pricy and we should have perhaps shopped around a little more than we did. We just bought the first one we drove."

"I have no buyer remorse. I have not been disappointed with the truck performance."

"Very dependable, unique differences (dual tailgate opening, tie down-brackets in truck bed, under-bed lockable storage bin, back seat climate controls), good gas milage"

"Despite being a midsize pick up truck, it’s extremely comfortable, roomy, versatile & capable. No other competitor is quite like it."

"You get more options, better fuel economy, better handling than with the competition. You do sacrifice some towing and hauling capability, but if you don't need it, then this is the truck for you."

"The Ridgeline does so much. It is a comfortable SUV, a pick up and so much more all in one automobile."

"Good value and dependable"

"The truck is great - handles well, quiet on the road - only real issue I have is when you make a call it shows up on the screen as private and you have to take your eyes off the road to change the setting - dangerous !"