Performance Tested - 2017 Honda Ridgeline Long-Term Road Test

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Performance Tested - 2017 Honda Ridgeline Long-Term Road Test

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline bursts back onto the scene after an extended hiatus. We took it to our test track to see how it sizes up against other competitors in the midsize truck market.

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legacygt

I'm not sure where the weight is but I believe the Ridgeline is actually heavier than the Pilot. Maybe having the rear glass between the wheels rather than over the rear bumper helps handling.

Michael_M

Hey @legacygt

According to our track sheet from our Long Term (2016) Honda Pilot, we had a total weight of 4,301 pounds with this break down:

Weight L/F (lbs): 1244
Weight L/R (lbs): 940
Weight R/F (lbs): 1193
Weight R/R (lbs): 924
Curb weight as tested (lbs): 4301
Weight distribution, front (%): 56.7

For the 2017 Honda Ridgeline we showed a total weight of 4,513 pounds and a break down like this:

Weight L/F (lbs): 1308
Weight L/R (lbs): 995
Weight R/F (lbs): 1304
Weight R/R (lbs): 906
Curb weight as tested (lbs): 4513
Weight distribution, front (%): 57.9

So, you're absolutely right--the Ridgeline is heavier. According to the Honda Press Site and a side by side comparison of suspensions, the two are closer to brothers than distant cousins. I'm sure it could be argued that handling is increased by more aggressive suspension tuning. You know, 'cause the Honda is supposed to compete with other mid-sized off-road trucks. I could probably jump into a long conversation with Dan Edmunds about the differences in these suspensions, but maybe your comment was more rhetorical? Tell me before I engage him though. He knows....a lot.... about suspensions. :-)

cjasis

Did I miss the numbers from 2012 that were going to the basis for comparison?

jlaszlo

Besides the infuriating infotainment system that's apparently powered by a Commodore 64, love my RTL-E.

legacygt

Michael_M said:

Hey @legacygt
I could probably jump into a long conversation with Dan Edmunds about the differences in these suspensions, but maybe your comment was more rhetorical? Tell me before I engage him though. He knows....a lot.... about suspensions. :-)

As much as I miss Dan Edmunds' suspension overviews, there's no need for more here...unless of course, he wants to do it.

jlaszlo

Has anyone asked why LaneWatch is only available on the RTL-T trim?