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2017 Ridgeline Revealed

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by CdnTacoma, Jan 11, 2016.

  1. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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    CdnTacoma

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    A few on here were waiting to see this truck. It was revealed today. What do you think? Not for me, but looks practical..


    But this on the other hand sure grabbed my attention...
     
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  2. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:27 PM
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    Skrain

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    Meh. Somebody sawed the roof off of a Pilot. A unibody? Nope. And what genius thought putting the spare tire THERE was a good idea??
     
  3. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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    Whoever chose the soundtrack for that should have their genitals mutilated.
     
  4. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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  5. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:30 PM
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    I like it. I like where the spare tire is. but I don't normally have a full bed. The built in "Tool Box is nice as well. The Interior is phenomenal in pictures. But like many have said This is an SUV with a truck bed and not trying to be what the Tacoma is.

    PERFORATED leather seats are niceer than whatever Toyota is passing off as leather seating

    Like the lack of high wheel wells and the in bed lighting. Gate opens both ways,
    I am glad to see Honda release something that at least looks like a pick up truck with the luxury of an SUV, I will test drive one. I don't have a blind allegiance to any brand (as long as it's Japanese)

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  6. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:30 PM
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    Only thing I like is the storage compartment in the bed. But I can even see that being a problem. Leaning over the tailgate to reach the bottom of that well?

    Otherwise it looks like a Crossover with a truck bed.
     
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  7. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:34 PM
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    As a former Ridgeline owner I'm happy I didn't wait. Happy with my taco and so much easier to find things to modify lol
     
  8. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:35 PM
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    Tailgate opens sideways as well as conventionally Has the industry's first in-bed audio system make Ridgeline the ultimate tailgating vehicle The only 4-foot-wide flat bed space in the midsize pickup segment,

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  9. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:35 PM
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    Damn that Nissan is pretty sick!
     
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  10. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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    Yeah, that one surprised me. But it's a concept, so who knows what the actual one will look like.
     
  11. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:39 PM
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  12. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:40 PM
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    Looks to be as functional as a Lincoln Blackwood, which was hardly a truck.
     
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  13. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:41 PM
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    Is that a temporary spare? It sure looks like one.
     
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    Front looks a little weird
    But it's got some cool features.

    Also what's with that dinky spare tire?
     
  15. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:41 PM
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    Ridgeline is as expected...
    But a Titan Warrior XD... my taco would be gone in a heartbeat
     
  16. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:42 PM
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    It's a Honda Pilot with a bed. Nothing more. Not trying to be anything more. Never has.
     
  17. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:43 PM
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    Yes, but IIRC from the first gen ridgeline, you can fit a full size spare in that location.
     
  18. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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    Temp donut spare tire for a "Truck"?
     
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  20. Jan 11, 2016 at 12:45 PM
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    6 in one, half dozen in the other I guess. Personally, I would rather be able to tow more than haul more. Easier on the suspension and safer.
     

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