First, let me say that I am a long time Honda owner (cars, van, generators, power equipment etc). My dad owns a Honda, and so does my brother, and my wife's family. So, a Honda Tribe so to speak. :laugh:
Few weeks back I had a chance to see Gen2 Ridgeline in person and I was disappointed with rear doors not opening wide enough, interior storage space lacking, driver position, rear seat room etc.
BUT...I wanted to give it another shot and take my time. So, today I visited my local NJ dealership and they had quite few (8 they told me) and one was in the showroom (Black Edition). I post some pics I took below.
I am sorry to say this (again) but Honda lost me. Rear doors definitely do not open wide enough (my 2008 Accord has better entry angle thru rear doors).
Arm-rest sucks. I am not sure why but it does. I dont feel comfortable resting my right hand on it (when I am driving) and if I put my hand down it just hangs in the air.
Knee room is much tighter than my Accord. I suspect it has to do with center console, but then again my Accord has it as well (and much better arm rest by the way).
Rear legroom is critical.
So, for the first time in DECADES I will have to buy something other than Honda (likely Ford).
I feel as if I broke up with a long time girlfriend cause she got all strange and nasty.... >
Few weeks back I had a chance to see Gen2 Ridgeline in person and I was disappointed with rear doors not opening wide enough, interior storage space lacking, driver position, rear seat room etc.
BUT...I wanted to give it another shot and take my time. So, today I visited my local NJ dealership and they had quite few (8 they told me) and one was in the showroom (Black Edition). I post some pics I took below.
I am sorry to say this (again) but Honda lost me. Rear doors definitely do not open wide enough (my 2008 Accord has better entry angle thru rear doors).
Arm-rest sucks. I am not sure why but it does. I dont feel comfortable resting my right hand on it (when I am driving) and if I put my hand down it just hangs in the air.
Knee room is much tighter than my Accord. I suspect it has to do with center console, but then again my Accord has it as well (and much better arm rest by the way).
Rear legroom is critical.
So, for the first time in DECADES I will have to buy something other than Honda (likely Ford).
I feel as if I broke up with a long time girlfriend cause she got all strange and nasty.... >