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Honda is taking the Ridgeline pretty seriously it seems.
Honda is taking the Ridgeline pretty seriously it seems.
So we get tracks across an open field toward distant mountains? This is the teaser image for a new truck whose off-road capability was not supposed to be a priority for the design team? I don't get it...does Honda?
Well, we have kind of adopted the not-as-good-offroad mantra for G2, but I've only seen that G2 is not as good for ground clearance. Now for certain kinds of off-road, that is actually "not as good".So we get tracks across an open field toward distant mountains? This is the teaser image for a new truck whose off-road capability was not supposed to be a priority for the design team? I don't get it...does Honda?
I'm in for that:act035:If they only made an off road accessory package(factory supported lift kit) I believe that would satisfy many if not most
Agreed, but I wouldn't expect to see that off-road package in the first year. So, Honda, here's my no-charge marketing plan for the next gen RL:If they only made an off road accessory package(factory supported lift kit) I believe that would satisfy many if not most.
Agreed. Business is business.While some have been critical of the teaser image saying Honda "dropped the ball".........perhaps the intent will be that "others have dropped the ball for the real world needs of many and Honda will be picking it up".
The new R/L will not be perfect, will not meet everyone's needs or expectation, etc., but I do think it will be a success in its intended market and fulfill the real needs of many users better than its competitors. Not looking to debate it - just a different perspective...........
You think the speakers in the box are goin to sell this truck.Absolutely. I was the one who brought up the "dropped ball" interpretation. I have also been one of the biggest RL supporters (attended 5 meets, co-organising one of those) and predicted Gen 2 will match or out-sell Gen 1. My support of the vehicle is undeniable.
My criticism is directed at the previous marketing efforts. And the poor superfluous bowl ad is following tradition.
I was critical of the decision to appear in the superior bowl without knowing Honda had designed more tailgating/social functionality into the bed. I think this is now a good move.
this would not/will not affect my decision making process. Since I spend my time inside the cab or away from the truck it just seems like another "thumpa thumpa" vehicle rolling around the neighborhood and streets.....personally, I prefer NOT to hear another vehicle's sound system! Maybe Honda will design it such that the bed speakers will not play while the vehicle is in gear.......You think the speakers in the box are goin to sell this truck.
It was said in the other thread the vehicle had to be in park to turn them on & they shut off over 9 mph'sthis would not/will not affect my decision making process. Since I spend my time inside the cab or away from the truck it just seems like another "thumpa thumpa" vehicle rolling around the neighborhood and streets.....personally, I prefer NOT to hear another vehicle's sound system! Maybe Honda will design it such that the bed speakers will not play while the vehicle is in gear.......