[Ridgekid]

My answer is, it does have less if you don't have AWD. In the 2007, yes the 4WD is push button for slow situations but even without it, the tow capacity is 5,000 pounds. For the boat I own, that means that without the AWD option, I can't tow my boat with the new Ridge. So, what exactly are the improvements to it's earlier shortcomings?
Less tow or equal for 4WD, still a short bed, no rear window which I can't live without, and even though they flattened out the sides of the bed, I didn't see any accommodations for mounting any load carriers.
In the situation where I need a few lengths of PVC pipe, moldings, drip molding or just trim boards, the rear window is how I carry that stuff ( and my longer fishing rods. I wouldn't give up that feature but I don't need all the options especially leather seats,( ever sat down with a screwdriver in your back pocket?).
So maybe I am not your typical Ridge owner but I bought mine because it was a decent balance between a work vehicle and a pleasure vehicle. It seems to be morphing more into a pleasure vehicle and less of a 'truck'

 

[stetrain]

My answer is, it does have less if you don't have AWD. In the 2007, yes the 4WD is push button for slow situations but even without it, the tow capacity is 5,000 pounds.

As I understand it the new AWD Ridgeline is largely the same as the old AWD Ridgeline, as in they are on-demand AWD systems. The only difference is I don't think the new one has the manual push button to lock in 4WD, it's completely automatic (with manual modes for different terrain types).

So a 2017 AWD Ridgeline should be the same as your G1 in most apects, plus whatever improvements they've made to the engine, transmission, and AWD system.

The only difference is that now they are offering a lesser FWD model for those who don't need the G1's capabilities and want to save money and a tiny bit of gas mileage.

It sounds like the easy answer for you is to just get an AWD version since you want the same thing as your previous truck. That doesn't help with the other weird feature options that are exclusive to the top trim levels, which is even more frustrating given that many of those features are standard on most/all of the trims in Canada.

 

[FTM1]

As I understand it the new AWD Ridgeline is largely the same as the old AWD Ridgeline, as in they are on-demand AWD systems. The only difference is I don't think the new one has the manual push button to lock in 4WD, it's completely automatic (with manual modes for different terrain types).

So a 2017 AWD Ridgeline should be the same as your G1 in most apects, plus whatever improvements they've made to the engine, transmission, and AWD system.

The only difference is that now they are offering a lesser FWD model for those who don't need the G1's capabilities and want to save money and a tiny bit of gas mileage.

It sounds like the easy answer for you is to just get an AWD version since you want the same thing as your previous truck. That doesn't help with the other weird feature options that are exclusive to the top trim levels, which is even more frustrating given that many of those features are standard on most/all of the trims in Canada.

You are a bit confused you have an intelligent traction terrain management system normal/snow/mud/sand.
Then you have the new I-VTM4 System same on 2016 Pilot that is more capable then the old system. It has Torque Vectoring now so it distributes torque from front to rear but the new system now also distributes torque dynamically between right and left rear wheels benefits are superior all weather handling and accurate neutral steering under power. So this aids more in the handling of the vehicle like in turns or changing lanes at highway speeds.

 

[UnicornKaz]

It sounds like the easy answer for you is to just get an AWD version since you want the same thing as your previous truck. That doesn't help with the other weird feature options that are exclusive to the top trim levels, which is even more frustrating given that many of those features are standard on most/all of the trims in Canada.

I'm confused just by comparing the different trims between USA & Canada alone ! >

Now, whenever someone talks of trims level and such...I just stay out ( cause I'm confused :grin

unless it's related to the top 2 trims ( ie. LED lights customizing...they are different between trim(s) )

 

[FTM1]

I'm confused just by comparing the different trims between USA & Canada alone ! >

Now, whenever someone talks of trims level and such...I just stay out ( cause I'm confused :grin

unless it's related to the top 2 trims ( ie. LED lights customizing...they are different between trim(s) )

I am only confused by the cost.
So say a USA Black Edition got what the Canada version got extra like heated rear seats and front ventilated seats how much would it have cost the USA buyer. Maybe Honda was looking at general want's of their buyers, Canada gets cold so heated rear seats might be more popular the ventilated I don't get unless it's part of a package. This also goes along with rear HVAC controls. I think this stuff would have pushed the USA version BE & RTL-E models way higher in the price range of what people would have wanted to pay. Many are already griping at the cost of the truck. The Pilot is a more popular family vehicle so I can see USA version getting some stuff but the higher cost.

 

[UnicornKaz]

I am only confused by the cost.
So say a USA Black Edition got what the Canada version got extra like heated rear seats and front ventilated seats how much would it have cost the USA buyer. Maybe Honda was looking at general want's of their buyers, Canada gets cold so heated rear seats might be more popular the ventilated I don't get unless it's part of a package. This also goes along with rear HVAC controls. I think this stuff would have pushed the USA version BE & RTL-E models way higher in the price range of what people would have wanted to pay. Many are already griping at the cost of the truck. The Pilot is a more popular family vehicle so I can see USA version getting some stuff but the higher cost.

The exchange rates alone on the BE put it around $56K CDN ! (MSRP of $42,870 USD)

our MSRP is almost $49K CDN ( and more features ! ) >

We paid out the door basically the same MSRP price of USA ( without the tax ! )

BE Canadian -->> $49+ K
Tax 13% ( Ontario )
PDI and other fees...etc.

Out the door for me was $60K CDN ! ... basically the same asking price of MSRP of the BE in the USA. ( after exchange of course ! )

 

[UnicornKaz]

I am only confused by the cost.
So say a USA Black Edition got what the Canada version got extra like heated rear seats and front ventilated seats how much would it have cost the USA buyer. Maybe Honda was looking at general want's of their buyers, Canada gets cold so heated rear seats might be more popular the ventilated I don't get unless it's part of a package. This also goes along with rear HVAC controls. I think this stuff would have pushed the USA version BE & RTL-E models way higher in the price range of what people would have wanted to pay. Many are already griping at the cost of the truck. The Pilot is a more popular family vehicle so I can see USA version getting some stuff but the higher cost.

and LED turn indicators on the side mirrors ! :smile:

 

[FTM1]

and LED turn indicators on the side mirrors ! :smile:

That's the missing feature I really don't understand not being on USA model. I could get by with the Ridgeline not having rear HVAC controls. It's not like a Pilot or MDX with extra passengers back in the 3rd row. The Ridgeline Tri-Zone climate control seems like a good idea for a truck.
If somebody is riding in the rear seat they can ask the driver to adjust their temp. The driver & front passenger can still have their own single or dual temp zones.

 

[UnicornKaz]

That's the missing feature I really don't understand not being on USA model. I could get by with the Ridgeline not having rear HVAC controls. It's not like a Pilot or MDX with extra passengers back in the 3rd row. The Ridgeline Tri-Zone climate control seems like a good idea for a truck.
If somebody is riding in the rear seat they can ask the driver to adjust their temp. The driver & front passenger can still have their own single or dual temp zones.

On the Canadian BE ... The rear passenger zone have it's own temperature adjustments.