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TRD vs HPD: Ridgeline facelift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AMC_Unlimited, Oct 7, 2020.

  1. Oct 7, 2020 at 8:58 PM
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    shakerhood

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  2. Oct 7, 2020 at 8:59 PM
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    Just add truck cap for full mini-van look.
     
  3. Oct 7, 2020 at 9:03 PM
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    Toy1985gc

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    LOL! It does haha
     
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  4. Oct 7, 2020 at 9:08 PM
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    Man! Honda is so conservative! They have so many bikes @ disposal (HRC) they could have at least used CRF’s in the back of ridgeline. Looks a lot better but still ugly AF (as someone previously mentioned).
     
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  5. Oct 7, 2020 at 10:59 PM
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    Xer0 SiN

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    this and that...
    i can really only take honda serious for their powersports sector, oh and their lawnmowers are pretty ba too.
     
  6. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:15 PM
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    don’t forget the Honda jet too ! Haha

    B423168D-C293-4429-8820-2EEA16386780.jpg
     
  7. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:31 PM
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    this and that...
    dude. that IS pretty sick! lol
     
  8. Oct 8, 2020 at 2:36 AM
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    still ugly AF
     
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  9. Oct 8, 2020 at 4:39 AM
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    Needs more clearance...a very reliable alternative to a ranger :rofl:
     
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  10. Oct 8, 2020 at 4:44 AM
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    Yup still a accord with a truck bed .. Honda needs to stop making trucks They are clueless
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  11. Oct 8, 2020 at 4:46 AM
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    :crapstorm:Better engine then the 3rd gen......
     
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  12. Oct 8, 2020 at 5:42 AM
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    I think it is the best looking Ridgeline yet. People need to realize it is a Ridgeline and is not trying to be a Tacoma. Honda makes what most people need. Actually thinking about adding it as a second "truck" to my collection.
     
  13. Oct 8, 2020 at 5:57 AM
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    The Jeep Grand Cherokee has always been unibody. Might not be a world class off roader but still undoubtedly capable. The underpinnings of the Ridgeline are significant as well. The vehicle is hardly an accord.

    I think for those Taco owners who vowed to never take their trucks off road (talking to you 3rd gen forum) and those who complain about the wind noise, rough ride, fuel economy, can’t figure out how to get their taco out of 4-low (talking to you again 3rd gen forum), the Ridgeline is probably a better choice.

    You may lose bragging rights but you gain a vehicle that is likely better suited for most. Remember a lot of what Toyota sells with the Tacoma is image and reputation. Hardly any of these trucks are actually used to their potential.
     
  14. Oct 8, 2020 at 6:23 AM
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    I think they look a lot better this year. I also agree with the above post that many on here don't ever use the box. It's a truck that why I purchased my Taco and the box is usually dirty.
     
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  15. Oct 8, 2020 at 11:10 AM
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    And has a payload capacity that's like 40% higher than that of the Tacoma (double cab), so if the Ridgeline isn't a truck, but can do hauling (truck thing) much better than Tacoma, what does that make the Tacoma? :D
     
  16. Oct 8, 2020 at 12:33 PM
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    Still not for me.
     
  17. Oct 8, 2020 at 12:36 PM
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    My initial impression was, "they changed it?"
     
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