carolinaridgeline said:
For those of you who have owned or driven a Pilot, how does the comfort and room of the Ridgeline compare? Thanks
We own a 2003 Pilot and a 2006 Ridgeline. They are two different vehicles, designed for different purposes, so comparing them head-to-head is difficult. They are both roomy and comfortable.
The Pilot was designed as a people mover. It has 8 passenger seating and it will carry 8 with some gear for a few hours in relative comfort. With the third row seat folded down, it will carry my family of four and enough stuff for all of us on a vacation trip without squeezing anyone or loading the vehicle unsafely. The RES system is a godsend if you have kids. My backseat passengers really like the separate HVAC controls and headset volume controls (which the frontseat passengers appreciate at least as much

).
The Ridgeline is a truck with a small but spacious bed and five passenger seating. Three in the back is tight but two is comfortable. The bed size is deceiving as it is a full 49" wide, and because of the high sail panels, it is also deep. The trunk adds a lot of space as well. As a homeowner that does a lot of work himself, I need a truck for hauling stuff around, and the Ridge is perfect for that. The bed scratches easily but what do I care, it's a truck. I went with the Ridgeline over the Tacoma because it was a lot bigger inside, and I don't need serious offroad capability. Both are great trucks.
Hope that helps.