VIDEO REVIEW: Driving Television

[captmiddy]

First if they did a feature for feature match to the Ridgeline the domestics would be right up there in price with the Ridgeline. The only delta is that Honda didn't market into the low cost segment with a stripped vehicle. The safety features alone are several thousands of dollars difference. Try to get side curtain airbags on a truck not from Honda and you will see what I mean. The V8 is a must in this segment is also going away as gas prices continue to escalate, I would suspect that if coupled with a Hybrid system they could get a power plant that is in the V8 range while still selling it as a V6 vehicle. This would improve gas mileage, performance and the green aspect of the vehicle. Finally, I have to wonder how many people really need a manual transmission, I mean come on, you want a manual transmission in a sports car but in a truck? It just takes up space that could be better utilized and is a pain to deal with. My Chevy Beretta wouldn't have been the same without the stick shift on it, but I wouldn't have even looked at a manual transmission on a truck.

This review was sort of funny, it rides real nice but we have to say something bad about it to make for a balanced report.

[Spritegeezer]

Originally Posted by captmiddy

Finally, I have to wonder how many people really need a manual transmission, I mean come on, you want a manual transmission in a sports car but in a truck? It just takes up space that could be better utilized and is a pain to deal with.

Actually, F-1 has been using automatic shifters for some time. Manual was more effective long, long ago. Modern automatic gearboxes, properly designed and built, will out perform all but the most skillful driver shifting. The caveat is because there are number of incompetent "slush boxes" produced.

[3SuperSports]

Has anybody mentioned yet, that the white ones look like storm troopers???

[Spritegeezer]

Originally Posted by 3SuperSports

Has anybody mentioned yet, that the white ones look like storm troopers???

"If this is a consular ship, where is the ambassador?"

[Godskid]

Great review, however, the man said that the bed will not scratch! Crock!! Other than that, positive review.

[shovelhd]

I prefer a manual transmission in my truck. However, this is by far the best slushbox I've ever owned. It's smart, smooth, and fuel efficient.

[pbear]

Maybe she was referring to the refreshments that their staff had bought for the shoot. "Damn, I don't like sodas. I wanted a V8!"