I have owned the 2022 BE and now own the 2024 TrailSport and its ride was a little bit stiffer. BUT, after changing out the AT tires for the CC2 tires, the TrailSport is every bit as smooth and comfortable as my 2022 BE. I can detect no difference.

 

what about the infotainment, the be has 500w does it sound better? I assume it does.
also do u miss the cooled seats.
might pull trigger on new trailsport they giving me a good trade for my passport

 

The BE has the same suspension as the Sport and RTL, if the dealer has either of those trims you could compare the Trailsport to them.

 

only trailsports at all the dealers here, in canada we only have sport, trailsport and BE for 2024

 

Has anyone evaluated the new “trail mode” in the Trailsport? For those of us wishfully contemplating buying Trailsport parts to retrofit on their non-Trailsport trim levels, that aspect probably represents the hardest aspect. New ECU (or at least firmware - which may only be available by buying a RL Trailsport ECU), possibly console display software, error codes may show if something is overlooked, etc. I am eying the longer springs etc. as a more holistic approach to lifting vs. spacer-based kits, but the trail mode MAY have more real-world value. Also, are the cooled seats “plug-and-play“ retrofittable vs. the RTL-E heated seats? or are there wiring / console changes also needed. I am loath to trade in my practically new 2023 RTL-E, but may need to…

 

As far as I know.
There is no such thing as Trail Mode in the Ridgeline Trailsport.
Not even the Passport Trailsport has it.

This is just a Pilot Trailsport only thing.

 

almost did deed tonight need to think a bit…lol
they offering me 12k less then i paid in 2019 so it tough decision.
still bout 30k + passport tax in for same power train.
that is also why i like it, the j35 is proven and the 10
speed may not be as good as we thought.
might be my last ice car so maybe its time.

 

Late to the thread but I recently traded my 21 Sport for a 24 Trailsport. I didn't find any Sports in the Vancouver area or I would have bought that. The handling on the Trailsport is definetly loose'r than the my 3 year old Sport. I suspect the tires (Road vs AT) but could be the "tuned" Trailsport suspension.

 

‘I believe that you will find it is the tires. The suspension is the same.