2023 Honda Ridgeline RTLE vs Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO | What Truck Is BETTER?

👋 In todays video we take a look at two midsize trucks! The 2023 Honda Ridgeline and the 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro! Both of these trucks are fairly similar in price and each have different trims available depending on your budget!
The Honda Ridgeline in truck owners eyes is not considered a "real" truck. It has a unibody construction and is a Honda.... But when you drive one and see what it has to offer and the purpose of the truck, it's not a bad option for someone who isn't necessarily a truck person but needs that bed space and wants something close to the normal style vehicle they already own. It's very comfortable, quiet and smooth and drives just like any other Honda. It also resembles the Honda Pilot/Odyssey, so if you already own a Honda or like the look, now you get the added bed space! It can tow 5K pounds and has a lot of space inside the bed too! The back seat space is ample and it gets good mpg. It's a nice vehicle for the purpose of it!
The Toyota Tacoma has been in the game for decades and is the best selling midsize truck to date! It is built for offroading and with the top trim level, you get crawl control, a manual transmission is available, different bed sizes and cab configurations and a reliable vehicle! The tacoma isn't as comfortable with the solid rear axle, but can tow more and has better offroad capabilities! The tacoma is a great platform for overlanding, camping, offroading or just to daily!
Since I own a Tacoma, it's hard to say I don't enjoy it, I love it and it's the best truck I've owned! Of course these are two completely different trucks, but at a similar price point, I personally couldn't buy the Honda, but both are reliable, dependable and serve a purpose for the buyer!

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2023 Honda Ridgeline RTLE vs Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO | What Truck Is BETTER?
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[randomstuffwithnofluff]

After test driving many trucks, I ultimately went with the Ridgeline. Throughout life I've owned a mazda mini truck, a Tundra and a Tacoma, I ended up selling them as I finished large home projects when I found them hardly being utilized. Fast foward 10 years, I'm now remodelling my houses, so now I need another pickup. As I got older I realized I wanted more comfort for both me and the passengers and a "quasi" truck for convenience. I feel that I grown up and didnt feel the need on wasting money on modding a bad ass off roader that I will never hardly use. The Ridgeline is a kind of a "jack of all trades master of none" you might say, but i t checks all the boxes that I need.

[baselinesweb]

Just updated from my 2005 Tacoma to a 2023 Ridgeline. Tried the 2023 Tacoma but didn't really like the seats. The Ridgeline is really fun, and coming into the modern world from 2005 was really a trip. I love all the computerized features. The ride is ultra comfortable and quiet. The ability to lie 4'x8' sheets flat was a selling point. For me, the Ridgeline RTL-E was the right choice.

[whitemike]

In 2020, just on looks and capability, I was deadset on a taco, either off-road or pro. Drove em both, meh. Went to honda to see what they’d give me for my old car, drove a ridge line, fell in love. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned.

[christophercortes]

Just got the ‘23 RTL Ridgeline today. Definitely a better buy overall and living here in Oahu, well, there are just about more Tacomas here than anywhere in the world! It just feels cheap to drive one here. Then to make matters worse, it’s marked up way too much. Absolutely no advantage to get the Tacoma.
Much mahalo for the vid!

[abigcess]

Contemplated between the two, purchased Ridgeline sport a month ago for these reasons: AWD, roomier cabin, better on road ride and more comfortable driver seat and driving position. I like Tacoma but seat is too short, steering wheel does not telescope much and feel cramped inside. Very happy with the decision so far.

[myemail]

Hello People. I just went car shopping today Dec. 31 2023. I hope what I have to say helps you all. First off I own a 2021 Honda Ridgeline and my lease is ending and that is why I went shopping. Without dragging you through all the reasoning I would say my wife and I drove a 2023 Tacoma and both preferred the Honda Ridgeline. Now our model only has the 9 speed transmission and the '24 models now come with a 10 speed on the Ridgeline. I almost would say get the 9 speed in my opinion if you want to have some torque because it hardly goes into 9th gear to begin with but they are trying to meet mpg the government wants. Anyhow, the Ridgeline has more comfort in the seats front and back. More space in the back for sure. Rides way better. The Toyota does set higher off the ground better for off road. However the man reviewing in this video has something wrong. You have more seat height to the floor board in the Ridgeline. So your legs can bend more as well as stretch out. The Ridgeline is way more comfortable. However the Toyota does sit higher off the ground just the seats sit very close to the floor. I would go with the Ridgeline all day long. Mine is just a Sport 40k retail. It excels in every way possible except if you are going to do more off roading because the ground clearance. Plus you have a more usable bed with no wheel wells . You can put a full sheet of plywood in it flat down with no issues. Also you have a cool huge trunk built into the bed. My wife and I both agreed the Honda is best for most people. However what did we do? Daddy said he wanted a Ram 1500 with a hemi. LOL lots more money. But honestly we both loved our Ridgeline and may buy again in the future but was ready for a change. I really don't think you can beat a Ridgeline and anyone that tells you it is not a real truck they are wrong. It's a excellent light duty truck that performs like a Honda pilot. Also we loaded the bed up with oven 2, 000 pounds plus pulled a trailer with 1, 500 pounds and it drove amazing hardly even swatted. I hope this helps some one if so give me a thumbs up.

[cyndra]

Lets be real a majority of taco owners do not off road their trucks.

[Manofwar]

I nor most people that drop 40k are not bouncing around dirt roads like advertising would lead you to believe. I bought RL. Man the RIDE!!!!

[johnnyringo]

I just downsized from a full sized 2020 Nissan Titan Platinum Reserve to the 2023 Ridgeline RTL-e. It drives smooth as can be, awesome comfortable seats, and a spacious feeling, and what really is cool is that big under bed storage. My left knee had been bothering me pushing off of the running boards of the Titan when i would get in the truck, and now with the Ridgeline, i just step right into the truck. No more knee issue. I am loving the Ridgeline. The Honda dealer also gave me much more for my trade... No Brainer deal for me.

[clanc]

I'm 6'3" and I don't use my truck offroad nearly as much as I thought I would. I downsized from a 1500 ram 4x4 off road package to the Honda. Tacoma didn't have enough room, the ride quality was so-so, it was louder. If you need a truck to be a truck and get it stuck deep in the mud, absolutely get a tacoma. If you're rarely taking it off pavement and its for long road trips? Honda all day.

[tiankata]

2 Great Trucks to choose from.
Ridgeline is my choice without questions.
More spacious and luxurious Cabin and far better and more comfortable, Acura level ride.

[sinner]

You missed the power outlet in the bed of the Ridgeline, right rear corner behind a access panel

[shawnkeith]

I am a older guy (58) and don’t use my truck (Ram 1500) like I used to. I do more daily driving (55 miles round trip) than hauling and I not towing anymore. The Ridgeline is at the top of the list. It just checks most of the boxes for me. I have test drove a Ranger, Frontier even a Outback but I need to drive the Ridgeline for sure. Great video and I’m enjoying the comments.

[BrianB]

I have an 08 Ridgeline and its been the best vehicle i have ever owned. Been looking around for a new truck. Will either be a new Ridgeline or Tacoma. As much as i prefer the exterior of the Tacoma im still leaning towards Ridgeline. Much more cabin space, smoother ride. The flat bed (no wheel well bump) makes a big difference. The storage trunk unde the bed is huge! I dont drive off road so i gotta go Ridgeline

[joeliebke]

I sold a 2019 Ridgeline for a 2022 Tacoma. The transmission on the ridgeline sucks, The six speed is junk, the 9 speed is starting to show problems, and its got a timing belt. I towed a 17ft boat with the Ridgeline and the transmission sounded like it was ready to explode and refuses to shift into 6th. Its a comfortable ride but you need to keep in mind its an odyssey with a truck bed not a framed truck. I put 45k on my ridgeline and it just never felt like it shifted right.
My wife had a 2019 Passport and her transmission failed at 50k and was replaced under warranty. Google 2022 ridgeline transmission, there are all kinds of problems with the ZF 9 spd (same one in passport). We traded it for a Highlander and got rid of my Ridgeline for a tacoma, I went with the limited so aside from a heated steering wheel, its same same. The Tacoma will last 300k, Ridgeline will not. Buy the best warranty they offer if you are going with the Honda.

[Resistculturaldecline]

Ridgeline is 2x capable of what most truck owners actually need. The Tacoma only satisfies 1/2 the ego demands of most truck owners.

[rocksemiauto]

I own a 2021 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium that I absolutely love. The only thing it lacks is hauling bigger items so I wanted to get it a sibling and I was dead set on getting a Tacoma. Unfortunately for months I could not find a Tacoma with everything that I wanted. My wife was also looking for a new vehicle and wanted to look at new Accords. We took a trip to our local Honda dealer to look at Accords and they had a few Ridgelines in the showroom. I never had any interest in the Ridgeline whatsoever. After sitting in the Ridgeline and noticing all of the features it came with I decided to give it a test drive. I was sold. Went ahead and purchased a 2023 Black Edition. I absolutely love it. My opinion, if off roading and cool looks are the two most important things to you then definitely get a Tacoma. As far as daily driving, cab room, hauling, and many other features the Ridgeline is the clear winner. I don’t do any off roading and if I did I still have my 4Runner, so I am 100% satisfied with the Ridgeline. I am so glad my wife wanted to look at Accords otherwise I probably would have never even looked at a Ridgeline. The only problem is now my wife likes it so much she has forgotten about getting an Accord and she wants to drive the Ridgeline daily. I guess since it is not a real truck she will look cooler in it than me. 😂

[stevehenderson]

I bought a 2023 Sport Ridgeline in 6/23. I’ve put 3k miles on it and mainly use it to tow a 3650 lb bass boat. After owning 2 1500 GMC Crew Cab 1994 to 2008 5.7 and a 2008 to 2023 5.3 there was quite an adjustment size wise and performance. NEITHER GMC was 4WD. Both had 17” wheels and rode very smooth with plenty of torque. I like the Ridgeline for the comfort & it’s adequate towing power that meets my need. What I stored in the back of both GMC’s I now store in the trunk in the Ridgeline. It’s enormous. I still have an A.R.E. LSII hard cover ordered. My gas mileage is anywhere from 15-20 mpg. I don’t baby this vehicle & never got anything close to this with either GMC trucks and both had A.R.E. hard covers. I don’t think you’ll be sorry. I wanted cloth & no sliding back window. The whole thing boiled down to price. In 2008 the GMC SLE-1 out the door was $28, 800. A comparable GMC from the same dealer was $64, 200. I told the sales guy GM priced themselves outa my league. Honda financed 0.9% for up to 24 months. Sold at $41, 349.

[johnmarrs]

I need comfortable seating and good highway handling 90% of the time and a bed to haul stuff only 10% of the time, so the Ridgeline was the right choice for me. So far it's been a great "truck"!

[kickadamsass]

To me, all that Honda needs is a 2 inch lift kit. I'll take it all day