I've recently sat in the back of both the canyon and the Ridgeline. I'm about 6'3", I couldn't fit in the back of the canyon without total discomfort. I found the Ridgeline manageable space wise in the back, but I wouldn't want to spend 4 hours back there.
Room in Backseat Compared to Canyon
We are aren't scheduled to receive our Ridgelines in Canada until the end of July and wondering if someone can tell me how the room in the backseat of the Ridgeline compared to the GMC Canyon. Dealer is offering me a decent deal on the Canyon but rebate expires Friday. I would prefer to get Ridgeline but the room in the backseat is important for me.
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I'm also 6'3". I've sat in the back of the new Colorado and the Canyon and I agree, I could barely get across town in the back seat without leg cramps.I've recently sat in the back of both the canyon and the Ridgeline. I'm about 6'3", I couldn't fit in the back of the canyon without total discomfort. I found the Ridgeline manageable space wise in the back, but I wouldn't want to spend 4 hours back there.
But I can't speak to the new RL yet - mine isn't due to arrive up here in Canada until later in July.
Same as above for me. I'm 6'1" and the GM twins feel tighter.
I have sat in the rear seat of both the new G2 RL, and the Colorado Duramax. There is a lot to like about the Colorado/Canyon, but the rear seat can comfortably accommodate 3 only for brief trips, and would still be pretty tight for 2 on long road trips.
There is no question that the rear seat in the Ridgeline is significantly roomier. I concluded that we will need to retain our Honda Pilot for family road-tripping if we buy the Colorado, but probably could trade it in if we buy the Ridgeline. A true 6-passenger crew cab would be just right.
There is no question that the rear seat in the Ridgeline is significantly roomier. I concluded that we will need to retain our Honda Pilot for family road-tripping if we buy the Colorado, but probably could trade it in if we buy the Ridgeline. A true 6-passenger crew cab would be just right.
I've been using Edmunds to compare roominess in my search for a 3rd vehicle.
Compare 2017 Honda Ridgeline vs 2016 GMC Canyon • Edmunds
Compare 2017 Honda Ridgeline vs 2016 GMC Canyon • Edmunds
It's been a while since I looked at the GM, but from memory, the rear seat was just OK, but lacked storage space.
Once inside, I like the G2 seat... especially the theatre seating position.
I don't think either are great for climbing in though.
I guess this is what you get in the midsize market now.
Once inside, I like the G2 seat... especially the theatre seating position.
I don't think either are great for climbing in though.
I guess this is what you get in the midsize market now.
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Just a few days before we test drove and then bought our RTL-E, we drove a Canyon extensively. Comfortable and reasonably quiet, performed just fine. I spent 10 miles in the rear seat (I'm 6-01) of both, behind the driver on one loop and behind the passenger seat on the other, while my wife drove the same loop I did so we could compare notes once finished. The RL was quite a bit more comfortable, IMHO, and I could probably handle a trip back there much more comfortably than I could in the Canyon. Part of the comfort was the slightly greater room. I'm sure the other part was the more comfortable (for both of us)rear seats and the smoother ride on the RL.
GMC salesman tried getting us on a route that was smooth and easy and we improvised because I wanted to feel (in all positions inside) how it did on junky roads, etc. RL salesman took us on a challenging course through some pretty bad pavement roads, then a dirt road, then the highway over two different types of pavement to show us the capabilities of the RL in all roadway conditions. Honda has a tougher job showing how capable the RL is, so this made sense. Apples to apples, there was no comparison in the ride comfort in that back seat....and the Tacoma would have come in an extremely pathetic third place, so far behind either that it should be embarrassing to Toyota for what they did (or didn't do) with the back seat on the 're-design'.
GMC salesman tried getting us on a route that was smooth and easy and we improvised because I wanted to feel (in all positions inside) how it did on junky roads, etc. RL salesman took us on a challenging course through some pretty bad pavement roads, then a dirt road, then the highway over two different types of pavement to show us the capabilities of the RL in all roadway conditions. Honda has a tougher job showing how capable the RL is, so this made sense. Apples to apples, there was no comparison in the ride comfort in that back seat....and the Tacoma would have come in an extremely pathetic third place, so far behind either that it should be embarrassing to Toyota for what they did (or didn't do) with the back seat on the 're-design'.
Another thing to consider is the dedicated air vents in the Ridgeline (especially w/ the tri-zone climate control). No relying on the people in the front seat strategically aiming their vents and doing that "Can you feel it now?" move. 
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