2017 Honda Ridgeline

[Thai]

4.56 gears take care of those concerns. Yeah, may wear through pads a little faster than if it was stock but that's a small price to pay IMO

Hope you're right...but report back in 2-3 years.

 

[Thai]

Body and structure enhancements on RL: https://www.adandp.media/articles/up-close-2017-honda-ridgeline-chassis

Good article on BOF vs unibody for mid-size trucks: https://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/mid-size-trucks-dont-need-frames-1785674405

 

[LordAbdullah]

Body and structure enhancements on RL: https://www.adandp.media/articles/up-close-2017-honda-ridgeline-chassis

Good article on BOF vs unibody for mid-size trucks: https://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/mid-size-trucks-dont-need-frames-1785674405

As a side note props to Thai for almost single handedly handling most of the reverse argument for this thread and sticking his ground.

 

[Thai]

Here is another article on the design of RL: Honda Ridgeline?s Frame: The Untold Story

 

[Booyashaka]

So before buying my 4runner the Ridgeline was actually really high on my list of possible cars. The back seats are more roomy VS the Taco. The hidden tailgate trunk is a nice feature. The dual option opening tailgate is super convenient.

The problem is, once you drive it it's SUPER BORING. I'm sure this has been said before, but the thing really drives like an Accord. Now I'm sure many probably like that feature, especially if all you do is city driving....but I couldn't get over how much it lacks personality when driving. Steering felt like mush and you had no sense of the road (if you know what I mean?).

Definitely one of those cars where test drive made a huge impact on decision making.

 

[MSRP.]

So before buying my 4runner the Ridgeline was actually really high on my list of possible cars. The back seats are more roomy VS the Taco. The hidden tailgate trunk is a nice feature. The dual option opening tailgate is super convenient.

The problem is, once you drive it it's SUPER BORING. I'm sure this has been said before, but the thing really drives like an Accord. Now I'm sure many probably like that feature, especially if all you do is city driving....but I couldn't get over how much it lacks personality when driving. Steering felt like mush and you had no sense of the road (if you know what I mean?).

Definitely one of those cars where test drive made a huge impact on decision making.

Steering feel is mostly affected by the tires that are mounted, the height of the sidewalls, tire pressure, and tire compound. Remember that when evaluating "how engaged" it feels, steering wise in the future.