2024 Honda Ridgeline Buyer's Guide Breakdown: Hauls Like a Truck, Drives Like a Car

Honda’s unconventional Ridgeline is the pickup you want for everyday driving. It has surprising utility as a traditional truck

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00:00 Honda's truck is the Ridgeline, unique among midsize pickup trucks due to its unibody architecture.

00:06 Built in Lincoln, Alabama, the Ridgeline could be thought of as a crossover with a bed, delivering

00:11 a combination of utility and driving refinement like few other trucks.

00:16 For 2024, the Honda Ridgeline receives numerous updates, making it an even more compelling

00:22 choice in the midsize truck segment.

00:26 Truck stops may deride the Ridgeline, but Honda's interpretation of a midsize pickup

00:29 has unique appeal.

00:31 Despite not being as tough and burly as some trucks, even in the new Trail Sport trim,

00:36 it meets the needs of many truck drivers.

00:39 Measuring 5 feet in length, the Ridgeline's bed isn't huge.

00:42 Yet, it has smart and useful features, such as a spacious underfloor storage area and

00:47 a tailgate that opens two ways.

00:50 In most situations, the Ridgeline drives better than conventional trucks.

00:53 That unibody construction has tangible benefits.

00:56 Its cabin and ride quality are notably more comfortable than traditional trucks.

01:01 The Honda Ridgeline Trail Sport debuts for 2024 with specially tuned suspension, off-road

01:06 tires and underbody protection.

01:08 While it may not be as rugged as some competitors, it's a capable off-roader in its own right.

01:13 It's nice to have a vehicle that drives like a crossover in most situations and still has

01:17 the capability to tackle projects and pursuits.

01:20 The Honda Ridgeline is just that.

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