Had a 2019 RTL-E for 100K miles. Trans started to go at 100K, a known problem on these (sometimes much earlier). Can be a $10k repair. Traded immediately on a new SC.
Go test drive a ridgeline, you will be pleased with the smooth as butter ride. I bought a SC limited December 2021 loved it, fast, awesome handling, great safety tech, but when I seen my wife and 10 month old in the back they looked way too cramped and what's with no Armrest in the back seat. I reluctantly traded in my SC for a honda ridgeline rtl-e hpd package, 49,360 msrp and the general manager sold it to me for 41,000 great fit and finish older tech but I can live with it. Only one camera (backup) but I'll be more careful, plus very easy to see out of, awesome storage space in the trunk, swing open tailgate is awesome and the back seats fold up and give you lots of space. They wife said she liked the back seats and could see lots very open. Stadium seating in the back so your rear passengers can see more. The ridgeline on the road is basically like driving a vehicle and virtually no stress and calm. It is very neutral, takes curves great, rides like my 1977 Olds cutlass, and when you go for at least an hour or two drive it's like sitting on the couch, very comfortable, and when you step on the gas, man that vtech opens up and sounds good. To me the ridgeline has a better awd system than the SC it's very neutral and feels like all 4 tires pull even, the SC feels like front wheel drive predominantly until you stomp on the gas. I love the looks of the SC, like something out of the future great fit and finish and quality but for me a little more space and storage room and very comfortable inside I went for the Ridgeline. I still miss my SC but the ridgelines ride comfort and storage and no turbo fits us better. One way I look at it, the SC is wanting to be driven hard and with lots of drama,haha but the ridgeline doesn't care how hour day goes, great day at work or a really hectic day, when you drive the ridgeline it's relaxing and stress free no matter how your day is going. Check a honda dealer amd they may rent a ridgeline that they use for customers that leave their cars for warranty work. Or testdrive one. I think you will like it. I hope this helps you with your decision. Good luck.
I had an uncle at 6' 7". The slightest thing, could either help or hurt his back. Understandable.
I could drive this Santa Cruz, 250,000 miles and never have to change the chain, unless the chains guide fail. Even then, I should be able to hear, before breakage. On the Ridgeline, I must replace the belt two times before that. $$$$$, time and inconvenience.
This has sadly become a Honda trait, just like Toyota. I guess this makes sense since most (like my SIL who has an Accord) just want an home-to-office and back transportation appliance that dulls the driving experience down to the point of it being mostly forgettable. However life's too short to drive such boring things. While the original RL was not attractive looking, at least it was unique. The 2nd gen is such a generic truck shape it seems uninspired.
Yep after moving the jack tray into the brunk there is all kinds of room...
rear leveling suspension to keep ride height level when carrying a heavy load or towing.
The Ridgeline has not yet received the new engine now on the Pilot. When the Trailsport RL hits the streets in 2024, it will most likely receive the Pilot upgrades.
Well its a passive system so it can't raise the vehicle up like having air bags. I found it doesn't do much with 250lb (10% of my 2,500lb trailer) back there. However I only get like 1 to 1.5" of squat, so its almost level. Does that means its working? or are my expectations of it being perfectly level just asking too much for such a simple system?
Can't wait to read the long version!
Down the rabbit hole we go... Tell Hyundai to get their "stuff" together
