The Tacoma is 2nd best used midsize pick up

yes, I did, you never did

 

well, that's kinda my point. The Ridgline is much better in winter conditions than the Tacoma for 95% of the driving Tacoma drivers do.

 

Well, not sure about percentages, but I would agree that most Truck drivers never off road. Not sure if that number is 95%. But yes an awd minivan with a truck bed option is a much better on road winter vehicle than any true 4wd vehicle, like A taco, a Jeep, a Silverado, etc.

what year is your awd prius?

 

2015, front wheel drive

 

That truck was way ahead of the times as now there are plenty of luxury trucks.

 

Did you say that your prius fwd is better than your 4wd taco with proper tires on wintery roads? Then there is something definitely wrong with your taco. I have one front wheel drive and winter tires and I can barely make it through one intersection that has a dip. My truck easily navigates with AT's on. There is literally no comparison between the fwd with winter tires and my truck when it's in 4wd. The truck is far superior in any kind of winter driving. Fact.

 

yes, without question. And there is nothing worng with my Tacoma. The Prius is way better on packed ice/snow.

not sure where you live but I have 10s of 1000s of miles on packed snow/ice

 

Wow I am shocked. The prius must be an amazing vehicle

So this prius right?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1k0tpBCNqY


And this one? having trouble in areas that a truck would easily roll through?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3vkPBEaWJc

and this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y52iW82dupM

but hey, whatever you say, you must be right, since you know so much

 

I've got over 2400 miles this winter on packed snow/ice, you?? I did not watch the videos but I'll wager they are all in wet heavy snow without the proiper tires

 

miles, maybe 4000 miles. Not sure what that has to do with anything. Most highway roads in winter states are cleared very well, so it means nothing. But I am sure you will say different. But of course.

you mean this prius?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoP6SBsNrrg

 

the ones here are not

 

Didn't I say you would say that. Highways are usually cleared within a day of a storm anywhere in the US. Side roads not so much. But your prius would not likely be able to drive on unplowed side streets anyway and we have lots of those where I live and commute to.

Now if you install a lift kit on that prius, then you might have something there.

 

Doubt if a Prius is better in the snow than a Tacoma with similar tires and under same conditions but I know a Ridgeline vs Tacoma is. Son went from a Tacoma to a Ridgeline and is very impressed with control and traction in snowy conditions. His Wife's Highlander is up there with Ridgeline and when driving was bad the Highlander was always preferred transportation over Tacoma. Sure Tacoma, with it's extra ground clearance and weight is better for playing in deep snow where it can chew down for traction but for general winter driving on snow and slush covered roads the Highlander and Ridgeline are a more secure ride. All vehicles were equipped with dedicated winter tires.

 

Be that as it may, can the Ridgeline accommodate raptor lights? That’s what I thought….your move Honda

 

What are raptor lights? Do they serve a useful purpose or just another decoration. Never mind, Googled it, decoration.

 

I would agree. The average FWD car will perform much better on hard pack than the average truck. And those videos do not show hard pack.

And AWD is much better than 4WD in anything other than very deep snow for the average driver. No thinking or driver involvement or worrying about drivetrain binding when transitioning from slick to higher traction surfaces.