2021 Honda Ridgeline Sport AWD Off-Road and Snow Review

For 2021 the Honda Ridgeline gets a new face, and now comes standard with iVTM-4 all-wheel drive. Is this the action truck you've been waiting for? We take a Ridgeline with some extra HPD enhancements across the Washington Overland Trail and then we hit some sloppy snow in the Cascade mountains in this comprehensive review.

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CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Features
08:04 - Driving (0-60)
11:07 - Overland Trail Test
19:18 - Ice Hill Climb Test

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[marcguerino]

I always hated Honda Ridgelines. After watching this? I'm mad that it turns out that this is exactly the kind of truck I would need hahaha Gotta give credit where credit is due, definitely a solid option! Great review

[ChadHargis]

The Ridgeline does an admirable job off road for a truck that was never designed to go off road. The beauty of the Ridgeline is the ride, handling, comfort, and all-weather traction.

[eariamjh]

The fact that you were doing the snow climb with all season tires is pretty impressive.

[Loopsrainforest]

With winter tires the Ridgeline is like a heavy larger & slower rally car in the snow. The stability on slick highways really changed the way I looked at this truck. I had to stop making fun of my father for buying one.

[josej]

This is the best 2021 Ridgeline Review I have seen so far. I like how you test it out in different scenarios. I'm actually really interested in one as my Tacoma just feels slow, drives rough and I barely off road with it.

[rkalla]

From 15:00-25:00 some of the best 4wd testing I’ve ever seen for the Ridgeline or Honda systems, such great work shooting and editing this!

[johng.]

Subscribed! Great review and commentary because of the way this truck was exposed to real world obstacles. Just imagine if Honda changed/added some little things!
1. Add more ground clearance! 2. Better off-road tires. 3. Skid plates. 4. Stop skimping on the little things like gauges, lights, usb ports. If Honda got serious...SERIOUS.... This truck would be killing it!

[jg]

Let's take a moment and be real here: although not the most challenging of off-road tests in this video, they are realistically about as challenging as most truck owners ever actually use their trucks in (yes, some do extreme mudding and/or rock crawling, but they are the minority of truck owners).

[Marbind]

I love videos like these that prove how a vehicle is more capable than what many people think. Imagine the ridgeline with true off-road rubber and a lift. I love the 0-60 test that is a nice touch.

[Painfulwhale]

Out of all the 2021Honda Ridgeline reviews I think yours has been the best. Packed with a ton of knowledge delivered effectively. Thank you, sir!

[brennenmeivorm]

I love the new intro. Give me old Top Gear vibes. Seems fitting

[scottallison]

Just bought one I love it it is my 1st midsize truck and I love how it feels like an SUV comfort wise. It's not too high so my elderly mother can get into it.

[jetlee]

One of the best reviews testing the off road stock truck i think the performance would be better suited with off road tires to suit the environment but nice to see the limitation on the stock tires

[jorn]

"Honda is targeting a younger audience" No offense Honda but I don't know many young people who have 40k to blow on a vehicle, let alone a base model. This really need to start around like 30k

[rkalla]

13:20 very cool test getting in/out rut at angle. Appreciate the effort here!

[nikolayrayanov]

Great AWD to be honest, good job Honda.

[trudgyhd]

I like seeing the comparison's of the different AWD modes, very interesting. Would love to see more of that!

[toupac]

Very nice! I just bought a 2018 Ridgeline on Friday. Its surprisingly nice and a joy

[juniorperez]

The fact that you got across that ice with those tires makes me want to buy one and upgrade it with mud terrain tires the AWD system looks pretty good

[BikeKayaker]

If I was going to go off road, I'd get a Tacoma. But for everyday, around town, highway, comfort, hauling, street driving in the snow and good fuel economy, it's a great vehicle.