I think there are a few here that have RL's that perhaps were thinking AND hoping the direction Honda would go is the beefier more truck like look which includes more competition level utility features like towing and offload but in reality this was never their game plan at all. Its not the market they choose to try. I think the gen 1 was more of that truck actually but the problem there was the experimental looks were way over the top for so many and it never was accepted, yet the truck at the time period 10 years ago was really advanced for what it could do. It was better and closer to rival full-size ability at the time. Remember that?
Forward 10 years, if they take that same equation and vision their specs would be more what midsize trucks are able to do now not 10 years ago. In that way of thinking the entire truck has not evolved at all in fact its lost ground. Not everywhere still a better ride more reliable etc. and I believe that is what erks many truck buyers and a few around here as well including myself, but I understand their vision now, I don't agree but thats what it is.
NOW Honda as I said did not take that way of thinking to the public they took the approach to limit its ability to where it was, fix the look to make it appear its more traditional, as well make it modern and safer etc, to attract a different kind buyer. This way they don't have to spend much on a complete different vehicle that is a bit uncomfortable for them. New engine(s) or suspension, towing, chassis and frame development to handle more towing capacity as well off-road parts that would be so different for them. Its high risk. This way they can make it a Pilot that can do more with the bed. Can share parts and manufacturing from the same bin as the Pilot. Many truck buyers don't want that at all, but there is a crowd that will its called a niche market. This time around it could be bigger. Jury is out on that one we will see.
I think most Honda RL buyers really don't care for more towing or lifts kits tires off road stuff. Heck most don't even tow with it at all. Mall hopper whatever its really never used much as truck anyway for most who own it just like the crowd who owns full size and never use it.
Forward 10 years, if they take that same equation and vision their specs would be more what midsize trucks are able to do now not 10 years ago. In that way of thinking the entire truck has not evolved at all in fact its lost ground. Not everywhere still a better ride more reliable etc. and I believe that is what erks many truck buyers and a few around here as well including myself, but I understand their vision now, I don't agree but thats what it is.
NOW Honda as I said did not take that way of thinking to the public they took the approach to limit its ability to where it was, fix the look to make it appear its more traditional, as well make it modern and safer etc, to attract a different kind buyer. This way they don't have to spend much on a complete different vehicle that is a bit uncomfortable for them. New engine(s) or suspension, towing, chassis and frame development to handle more towing capacity as well off-road parts that would be so different for them. Its high risk. This way they can make it a Pilot that can do more with the bed. Can share parts and manufacturing from the same bin as the Pilot. Many truck buyers don't want that at all, but there is a crowd that will its called a niche market. This time around it could be bigger. Jury is out on that one we will see.
I think most Honda RL buyers really don't care for more towing or lifts kits tires off road stuff. Heck most don't even tow with it at all. Mall hopper whatever its really never used much as truck anyway for most who own it just like the crowd who owns full size and never use it.
