2017 Honda Ridgeline Quick Drive | Consumer Reports

After a two model-year hiatus, Honda returns with the 2017 Ridgeline. Unique innovations like the dual-action tailgate remain. Will increased power and a longer pickup bed be enough to better compete against the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado?

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[statenyoung]

I have owned other trucks and a 4Runner as well. I never used the other trucks to their fullest capacity. I just bought a 2017 Ridgeline. I love it! I do wish it had a little more ground clearance, but it is an awesome truck. I have used it to move from an apartment to a house, pull two cruising motorcycles on a flatbed, and drive-in on trails for backcountry hiking. It is extremely versatile, and perfect for someone not needing a work truck! I didn't know how much I love the idea of an in bed truck until I had one, and started using it everyday like you mentioned. I work in EMS and use it to store my gear to and from work all the time. I have also used it as a cooler for water bottles during outdoor training on hot days. I also flip up the back seat and use the flats floor space regularly. Most importantly, my family of three fits in there perfectly along with my 90 lb black lab!

[RningRiot]

I love how people judge a truck by its ability to go up a muddy 30 degree grade. So you base 99% of a truck on what it can do 1% of the time?

[InChristJesus]

I absolutely love my new Ridgeline. Take it out for a test fmdrive and you will understand. I've had it for 2 weeks and everytime I drive it puts a smile on my face :)

[darrenskjoelsvold]

OK if I was in the market for a truck that is the one I would get. Seriously, it has some towing capabilities and cargo capacity without being a fuel hog and had creature comforts. If I needed a serious truck a full sized truck would still be the way to go but for anything I would need that one would do. I think Honda has an uphill battle with this vehicle but it seems like a good vehicle. Much better than the last one.

[MikesCarInfo]

I was lucky to film this awesome vehicle recently and I really liked it… I might even replace my RSX with it! :)

[BrewedLights]

The 2017 Ridgeline is finally the model to make Honda a contender in the truck market.

[ClassicBMWFanInQuebec]

"It can still handle many traditional truck duties!" Yes, like...

-Going to family brunch
-Going shopping
-Going to the game
-Picking up the kids
-Carrying groceries
-Hauling junk for your once-a-year DIY project

[chrisnatale]

Just got a black edition, love the truck! Only wish could lock-in 4 wheel low, my old ridgeline(2014) had that feature

[DisneyMusicVideos]

My dad's buying one in two days!!! Can't wait!!! He's getting a RTL-T that has the pearl white exterior with the beige leather interior. Such a beautiful truck!

[Skyoneder]

Sold!

I'm in the market for a urban truck for city life, daily driver, with the occasional weekend hobby hauling things. Don't need the heavy duty construction vibe/look, and this truck ticks alot of checkboxes, not to mention the cool tailgate parties this can do with the exciters in rear and cooler.

[Afflictionj]

I disagree with what he said about the touchscreen. I find it very easy to use, and many people don't know that, to increase the volume rapidly, you have to start your finger in the middle of the volume section and drag it up or down. It works really well.

[rusack]

A good succinct report laying out a fair overview of the new Ridgeline allowing potential customers to look closer.

[ceaser]

I have a 2017 Tacoma. I've done some research and apparently I'm not the only one getting back problems from it. I might switch to this even if it's not as reliable.

[isaac]

We need the volume knob as standard on all vehicles please. Thank you!

[skirmich]

Finally a video that does not make the same mistake... The New Ridgeline is not based on the Odyssey Platform like the old one. Both the New Pilot and New Ridgeline uses the newly developed Platform for the MDX.

[tbok]

I'm not knocking my 06 Tacoma. I do love my truck. but I'm really digging this. I don't do any real off roading but the usability of this as well as the styling make the ridgeline appealing. AWD for sure tho...

[angeloarco_Oandasan]

In addition to the review, My family can now see the road while sitting at the back row. The seat at the back is higher with enough headroom, you no longer look from the side of the front seat if you want to see where you are going. Test drive one with your family to appreciate what I have shared.

[jesusislord]

I want one. It's the Swiss Army Knife of trucks, so versatile.

[userbosco]

Have 2 years and ~60K miles on my Ridgeline, runs like a top and I am averaging ~28 mpg hwy. Not too shabby.

[aydenerickson]

Very nice truck for a family of 4-5! Great job Honda.