Having come from a Nissan Frontier and driven a Ford F150 off and on and owning a truck for 15 years - I decided to purchase the Ridgeline 6 months ago. It has got to be the most comfortable truck and maybe ranked as one of the most comfortable vehicles out there in the $40,000 range. Gonna be tough to knock the Ridgeline off the top spot.
@MT-xl8jy
2 жыл бұрын
Turn in your man card
@chester4311
2 жыл бұрын
@@MT-xl8jy A large truck does not a man make, just like your gun does not make you a man.. Fool, or were you just trolling?
@cbruffin121
2 жыл бұрын
What year do you have, and does your hood bounce like my 2019 ridgeline? I swear that thing has 2 inches of travel on a windy day.
@leewhois
2 жыл бұрын
@@cbruffin121 I had a 2019 Black Edition and i did NOT have a hood problem....I sold it 3 months ago and got more than i paid for it because of the truck shortage and i am upgrading it to the 2022 model for the duel exhaust Pipes. I've had pickups before but none beat that honda Ridgeline. Also, i got many stares with the Black Bull Bar in the front. The 110v in the bed and speaker system back there and all wheel drive made it a "made for Beach" party vehicle. Great truck!!!
@ufade2
2 жыл бұрын
@@MT-xl8jy Some peoples egos aren't tied to thier vehicles....
@WhiteSubie
3 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely biased towards Honda don't get me wrong, but I've been looking forward to the Santa Cruz. After seeing them perform though I would still choose the Ridgeline.
@olugbengaogunleye9540
3 жыл бұрын
Same here. I will go for the ridgeline any day. They have been bold with what they have done for a while now. Seems to me the Santa cruise just copied most of what they could.
@Moonjeong83
2 жыл бұрын
We ordered a Santa Cruz and after test driving the ridgeline back to back, we bought the Honda. Superior all around… felt the SC was a toy next to a very useful Honda.
@ciello___8307
2 жыл бұрын
the santa cruz is just in a smaller segment
@270eman
2 жыл бұрын
Hyundai reliability is very sus indeed
@turnpike9680
Жыл бұрын
Same, but I can't say I'm not impressed with the Santa Cruz.
@chrislavigne2221
2 жыл бұрын
I have owned a 2007 ridgeline since February 2008. Daily driver the whole time and currently has 487,000km on it with original drivetrain. The most expensive repair it has ever needed was the AC system and that was only in the last 2 years after more than a decade of problem free use. I pick up my new 2022 black edition on Monday. The list of vehicles (let alone trucks) that can do this could be counted on one hand and I'd be shocked if the hyundia was one of them.
@bretswanson3016
2 жыл бұрын
487,000km! Wow, congratulations! That’s why you buy a Honda!
@rodneydecormier1504
2 жыл бұрын
Actually check out consumer reports. Hyundai quality rating is very, very good.
@slchang01
2 жыл бұрын
1996 3L V6 Nissan Quest 300,000 miles...a truck frame based mini van, just saying.
@macsterguy
3 жыл бұрын
I bought the Hyundai Santa Cruz limited in that beautiful blue color and I absolutely love it
@woodrowdixon1543
2 жыл бұрын
Just bought a Santa Cruz a few weeks ago. It's a great ride. Don't need it for towing, but has come in handy at DIY stores for large home project hauling. And is as easy to park in downtown lots as my old Sonata.
@stuffhappens5681
Жыл бұрын
It’s perfect for what you describe. I know, I bought a SC too.
@zachblaha766
2 жыл бұрын
Love the reviews! Only thing I'll say is I think these vehicles are for different markets. The ridgeline, although small, is more of a true mid size truck and the santa cruz is really more of a crossover with the utility of having a small bed.
@nicholassmith7048
3 жыл бұрын
And not only is the Ridgeline's trunk bigger but easier to access because the tailgate can also swing to the side.
@anthonygreco12
2 жыл бұрын
I agree Why didn't they show that plus how many bags of groceries can the Santa Cruz trunk hold. My Ridgeline is my 4 wheel swiss army knife it does everything I need out of 1 vehicle
@fredmoss4540
2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonygreco12 Doesn't look like it can hold any groceries inside in-bed compartment. This would be paperbags full of groceries standing up. That tonneau cover is an option you would need to buy it to make this vehicle practical.
@MT-xl8jy
2 жыл бұрын
If u r a girl test These r a joke
@donteller46
2 жыл бұрын
@@MT-xl8jy Toxic masculinity anyone... Trying to make up for something very small.
@schizo007jay
2 жыл бұрын
@@MT-xl8jy tsss! trying to be cool..more talk coz you can't even afford an Aveo 🤷🤦♂️
@pino_7428
3 жыл бұрын
Tried the 2021 Ridgeline last week and I’m impressed with the ride quality. Now I’m waiting for the dealer to receive a black one. The only thing is that in Puerto Rico the sport cost $48k 😳. I managed to get that price down and the dealer included the roof racks, all weather mats and running boards.
@SilverScarletSpider
3 жыл бұрын
I lean more towards the Honda Ridgeline because it’s infotainment and climate control is much more user friendly. While the Honda V6 might not have the power of Hyundai’s I4 Turbo, the Honda V6 should be much more reliable long term and is a supercharger away from beauty.
@frandanco6289
2 жыл бұрын
No Name - Yes, I also believe based on years of reliability, the proven Honda V6 will always outlast any turbocharged 4-cylinder unless there is one made by Honda. But I will always wonder just exactly how long a tiny 2 liter engine can live with heavy loads and turbocharging.. It would have to be a little less reliable, long-term, and would also have to just wear out sooner.. As has been said for decades upon decades, there is just no substitute for more cubic inches...
@SilverScarletSpider
2 жыл бұрын
@@frandanco6289 That’s very true, it’s the very reason why the relatively underpowered and understressed big displacement V8’s in old Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Marauder police cars are still very much alive and running despite getting horrible MPG’s and poor performance relative to their displacement. However, it is also equally impressive that the relatively small displacement four cylinders and V6’s within Toyota Corollas/Honda Civics, and Toyota Camrys/Honda Accords from the 1990’s are still putting around strongly with no problem.
@nicoyoung259
2 жыл бұрын
Recently got a 2021 ridgline, absolutely no complaints! Great truck
@BrantfordKia
3 жыл бұрын
Can’t argue with your choice on which one you prefer. 😉 But in all seriousness, I agree with you both that it’s nice to have some variety in the truck world! Great job guys!
@JBM425
3 жыл бұрын
The Santa Cruz would fit much more easily in most garages, but I really like both vehicles. People who deride these as not being”real trucks” don’t realize how capable they really are for what most suburban drivers use a pickup (as opposed to buying a “real truck” for its image yet never taking it off-road).
@larryl9516
3 жыл бұрын
My Ridgeline fits in the garage with my other Honda.(fit)
@shane.henderson
3 жыл бұрын
Great job with this video, I was hoping to see these two together. One of thing I actually liked about the Ridgeline when it first came out was that it looked different from everything else on the road. Over the years that uniqueness has been whittled away to where it just looks like every other truck out there. We test drove the Santa Cruz and couldn't believe how much fun it was to drive.
@ChrisPollard
3 жыл бұрын
Having just taken my almost week-old Santa Cruz Ultimate for a nearly three hour tour down the exact kind of forest access gravel/sand/mud roads you were showing ... making big splashes and kicking up mud along the way ... (ADVENTURE!! It was .. we got turned around and lost in the middle of nowhere for about 60km) I can absolutely say it's built for just that kind of soft-road adventuring. It ate up those unmaintained washboards so well my wife didn't realize we were on washboard. Had a few bits of 'turkey trail' that left me wondering if I was going to have wheels hanging in the air. Hit some big mud holes full of water (didn't have a videographer to soak though). Prayed those highway Michelins would keep traction in the mud. It was a good time, other than spending an hour or so trying to figure out where the h*ll we were for a bit. LOL My only real complaint, if I had to pick one, is that the bed may be water resistant, but man, it gets LOADED with dust on those dirt roads! Had my jacket/computer bag/cooler bag in the bed because we gave a friend and her dachshund a ride back to town after work ... and I had to pound the dust off them all before I could bring them in the house. But we put the adventure in Sports Adventure Vehicle tonight. The things you do to get home when a fatal accident closes the only highway between your office and your home. (Trans-Canada Highway)
@TheQuinto2010
3 жыл бұрын
Did your SC have the cover over the bed and the gear still got dusty?
@ChrisPollard
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheQuinto2010 yeah, the bed got dusty. To be fair, the level of dust and the length of time I was in it was extreme. Like, couldn't see the road in front of me at times and had to allow almost to a stop bad. Very fine dust.
@jimji2774
3 жыл бұрын
You could have put that stuff in the little trunk no ? Would be nice to know if that worked better. Oh the Canadian life !
@ChrisPollard
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimji2774 I could have, but already had other things in the brunk. THAT stayed absolutely sealed up. It's fantastic.
@jimji2774
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisPollard I see. Nice report btw.
@markflaugh2293
3 жыл бұрын
I traded a Chevy 1500 for a Ridgeline over a year ago. Still use it as i did my full size chevy and it has been great. Tows everything i need (all under 5000lbs) and have hauled everything i needed including a 4 wheeler in the bed numerous times. Averages around 22mpg too.
@wallacebryant4908
2 жыл бұрын
Traded a 13 Silverado Z71 and got a 17 ridgeline Black Edition love it. The 5.3 used 1qt oil every 1500. I was so disappointed in the Silverado frame rust interior parts breaking ball joints replaced at 80,000 miles .I do the same types of things with the ridgeline and I have not had a single problem with it replaced the brakes for the first time at 105,000 miles. If I really needed a full size truck I would have one the ridgeline can't do everything.
@wallacebryant4908
2 жыл бұрын
@U Betcha Check out Nokian Rotiiva AT All weather I put 255-60r18 on my 17 Black Edition great tire.
@poplaurentiu4148
2 жыл бұрын
Apparently you could do same thing with this newer Santa Cruz.. but i wait for the Rivian R1T because i want something for a bigger towing, off-road ready, clean ev
@UncleGermrod
Жыл бұрын
Came over to my Ridgeline last week from a 2020 tacoma. Great truck but it was my only vehicle and the Honda is a much better truck to live with while offering pretty much all the same utility of the Tacoma. Absolutely love the thing. These trucks are everything most people would realistically need. I have to say I really don’t love the look of the Santa Cruz. But it seems like a great little truck and I deff wish I had some of the tech features it includes, like the digital gauge cluster.
@dp1643
3 жыл бұрын
You are spot on……the Hyundai is in a class of its own even with Ford. Drive both and the Santa Cruz feels like a sports car while the Ford feels like a Ranger from the 90s. Note that the latter isn’t bad…..I loved my friend’s Ranger but if you don’t need the larger bed (which you probably don’t or you would’ve gotten a full size truck) then the Santa Cruz is the way to go!
@frandanco6289
2 жыл бұрын
Daniel Park - why compare a Ford Ranger from the 90's to the current Ranger today??? There is no comparison, those 31 years saw a lot of improvements for the Ranger... The current Ranger can come in a 5' or 6' bed, so that is not really so big is it?
@dp1643
2 жыл бұрын
@@frandanco6289 I’m comparing the current Hyundai to the old Ranger. Even comparing the former with the new Ranger the Santa Cruz will smoke it on a drag strip or track. I never said it was a better “truck” by any means.
@insideout7777
Жыл бұрын
I have had Ford F-150’s, Toyotas, a 2007 Ridgeline and now a 2023 Ridgeline. The naturally aspirated engine in the Ridgeline is such a reliable engine. Hondas are made so much better than their competitors. I would choose the Ridgeline over all others…and I did! Very impressed!
@markking428
2 жыл бұрын
I like the more space you get with Honda Ridgeline. The bed is deeper and the trunk is massive. Great for grocery runs and I can use it for light hauling. The ride is smooth and I get good mileage per gallon. I traded my Ram 1500 it was a good truck but it was to much truck.
@jessebutler9352
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for including car seats in your reviews. It’s super helpful as I look for a new family vehicle for outdoor fun.
@TruckKing
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@drayemerson5167
3 жыл бұрын
Only video I could find with the car seats
@jorgecervantes1322
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 170 cm (5'7) and my fiancée is 152 cm (5'0). Given that the Honda Ridgeline offers more interior space in the back row in comparison to most midsize trucks, does it offer enough space for us in the front while having infant/child seats in the back? Or would it be best to look at a full- size trucks like Ford or Ram. I'm looking towards investing in a truck and use it on a daily basis. I'll be using the bed frequently. My main interest is in the interior space and comfort.
@petersuarez651
3 жыл бұрын
Great comparison review. I have my eye on both of these but I am heavily leaning towards the Ridgeline. Keep up the great reviews!
@TruckKing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@xiksql6570
3 жыл бұрын
I own a 2021 Ridgeline and pick the Ridgeline (not because I own one) but for these reasons .bigger bed ... bigger trunk ... dual action tailgate = MORE UTILITY .bigger cab ... bigger truck = MORE COMFORT .superior AWD system (as you demonstrated) .less stressed J35Y6 V6 = LONG TERM RELIABILITY .simplicity less buttons to push less levers to pull fewer digital screens = LESS ELECTRICAL GREMLINS OVER TIME .the non-truck Ridgeline seems truckier than the car-like Santa Cruz Regards, Keith
@xiksql6570
3 жыл бұрын
and forgot to add ... although the RL is loosely based on the Pilot it does have different shocks, different knuckles, and other RL specific items. I have driven earlier RLs and my 2021 seems a little stiffer (more tuck-like???) than the prior gens...to me it doesn't feel/drive like a Pilot ...
@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049
3 жыл бұрын
Honda ridgeline as I used one as a work truck at a body shop and it out performed my 03 4.8 v8 silverado better mpg better everything.
@TerryL423
2 жыл бұрын
I'd definitely pick the Ridgeline because there's no turbo to replace. I get the advantages of a turbo engine, but that's a very expensive repair. I've had a couple of vehicles with turbo engines and the turbo failed in both. Also I like the interior design of the Ridgeline much better. I've had several trucks and the Ridgeline meets all my needs, plus an awesome crash rating. The Ridgeline will be my next truck. Yes, I said truck.
@rodneydecormier1504
2 жыл бұрын
Well, you do get the 10 yr 100,000 mile warranty with the Hyundai.
@georgeferrier9461
Жыл бұрын
That’s a plus. But if you ever had a Honda, and are a fan of Honda, there reliability is awesome. I will stick with the Honda. Which is a midsize truck.
@danielpoirier6333
3 жыл бұрын
Honda hands down. Just better quality IMHO. Turbos are fine until about 5-6 years in when they go. Suddenly all your fuel savings are erased and then some.
@Tinrs80
3 жыл бұрын
Good GOOD Videography Fellas..thats how your videos should be so you look more professional...both of you give your opinions too and no yelling out. Good damn camera angles too. Good job.
@oi32df
2 жыл бұрын
Both lacking a very nice future . For 2003 the Subaru Baja designers created a bed pass-through they call the Switchback. Flip the seat cushions forward, fold the backrests down, and a pass-through door folds flat so you can slide in surfboards, skis etc . Can't belive that today they couldn't offer this for cause of structural integrity .
@keithlee1742
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely Honda for me! I had had the first generation ridgeline for 10 years before I switched to another vehicle. I had abused it for the duration and was a very reliable vehicle despite. As for Santa Cruz as a newcomer in the arena, it still has a lot to prove in reliability, which i doubt very strongly.
@rcash3625
3 жыл бұрын
The new ridgeline looks good. Would love to have one as my daily and just use my silverado as a work truck. I bet the MPG is amazing
@jg8263
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 17 ridgeline (awd) and get up to 29mpg highway and typically combined in the 22mpg range.
@icare7151
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very well done. Also looking forward to the heavier tow testing of the Santa Cruz once the 7 pin connector is available. What brand of brake controller are you going to install?
@TruckKing
3 жыл бұрын
Because its not our truck we will probably go with a plug-in in-line model that runs off a phone app.
@icare7151
3 жыл бұрын
@@TruckKing Awesome! I don’t know one could do that. Please do a video of that setup. Do you have an email address one can send off line questions etc. to? ❤️ The channel, refreshingly trustworthy, informative and real, just like visiting with good friends.
@skywalker2852
3 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. The one comparison I would like to see is a 4x8 sheet in both beds. If even a small PU can't bring home a couple of sheets of plywood or drywall easily, then it might be too small. Nice payload numbers on both.
@B_noJ
2 жыл бұрын
4x8 sheets fit in the Santa Cruz with the tailgate set on the upper pins...
@cmscms123456
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting side note. The Hyundai Santa Cruz has BEAT the new Corvette. As the FASTEST selling car in America. Corvettes sit on a dealers lot for 8.3 days, the Santa Cruz only sits on a dealer's lot for 8.0 days. KICKING GMs butt again.. LOVING IT
@DCSPORTSTER
3 жыл бұрын
Santa Cruz is too much like a car with the trunk lid removed. I’m sure it’ll work for a lot of people it will keep the dirt in the box not the interior. The Ridgeline is just a little more versatile as a truck for me and more spacious inside. It’s nice there’s a lot more options coming out in the small truck market.
@rondail5675
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Ridgeline RTL-E. The Santa Cruz is not worth the same cost. The Ford Maverick is priced to out-sell both the Ridgeline and the Santa Cruz.
@viliushis
3 жыл бұрын
If not price i probably would drive honda now. honestly it had everything i needed for my lifestyle
@VictoriaPogson
6 ай бұрын
I own a 2006 Honda Ridgeline (1st generation) perfect condition - no rust, all original(except brakes, tires,exhaust), with 500,000 kms. Be surprised what you can get into the bed of the Honda. Best truck I've ever owned (have had Ford, Chevy before) best truck in the winter. I would buy another Honda. I've heard people have had problems with the tranny(recall) in the Cruz.
@fastfairlane3677
2 жыл бұрын
If Honda would offer their 3.0T in the Ridgeline, the choice of which unibody truck to buy would be easy!
@timhalterman9756
2 жыл бұрын
Yes your right. The 3.5 v6 doesn't have enough low end torque as it gets max torque at 4700rpm verses the santa cruz getting its at only 1700rpm so not really good for towing unless on real level ground.
@bradkarm1
3 жыл бұрын
Santa Cruz wins on style, but the extra space and conventional automatic vs DCT has my leaning to the Honda. I'm also thinking Honda's 2.0L turbo 4 would have been a better choice for the Ridgeline. You'd sacrifice 8 horsepower but gain 18ft/lb of torque at 2000 less rpm.
@2405jacko
2 жыл бұрын
Great job comparing those two, the only problem is that Santa Cruz's engine is gonna blow up by let's say 50k if you're lucky to get that far, not to mention that dual clutch transmission, and the Ridgeline is gonna keep going for the next 300k. It's fine for people that change vehicles every three years or so. As for myself, I like to keep them as long as possible.
@jefft7085
2 жыл бұрын
I am a recent owner of a Santa Cruz. So far I am really impressed, but it's not without flaws. A light duty truck serves my needs. If I a larger bed or more towing I'll get a medium or large truck.
@stevec.1319
2 жыл бұрын
dude, you are dam good at this! excellent flow and to the point.
@TruckKing
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@rdecker6092
7 ай бұрын
I currently am driving a 2017 Hyundai Sonata but will be trading it in for a Santa Cruz.
@jeffreyleung4806
Ай бұрын
I bought a Hyundai Santa Cruz with the N/A 2.5L i4. My wife recently gave birth to our daughter so now I have a family of 3. And, cab room is very tight, I’ve got to say… Now I’m thinking of trading it in for a Ridgeline
@scottyellis3442
3 жыл бұрын
Honda all day, you had me on naturally aspirated vs. Turbo, of course turbo = more power & torque but know where near as durable. As always great job on the video and comparisons.
@trailrunnah8886
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know about the Hyundai, but my 07 Volvo has a 2.5 L Turbo with 230k on it, and I've had zero issues with the turbo in that time. Personally I wouldn't worry about it.
@scottyellis3442
3 жыл бұрын
That's good to hear, give me more confidence in turbo's.
@trailrunnah8886
3 жыл бұрын
@@scottyellis3442 I think maybe back in the eighties and early nineties before turbos became more common, they could have been problematic. I also think you may hear a lot of issues with them from Subaru guys, because they can't leave them alone and are always modding and upping the boost, and the Subaru engines are inherently weak anyway. ( at least that's my opinion as a non Subaru guy, all I hear is about these engines blown head gaskets).
@scottyellis3442
3 жыл бұрын
I've just always understood that turbo's puts to much pressure on an engine, I've heard countless times that the f150's with the turbo's are good for around 90,000 & then start giving trouble so that's why I stick with the natural aspirated non GDI engine's. I just want as simple as possible.
@trailrunnah8886
3 жыл бұрын
@@scottyellis3442 like I said, my Volvo has been trouble-free. I don't know much about the Ford Ecoboost or Toyota's design, but I can't imagine them not doing a ton of durability testing on this. I'm not even a Toyota Fanboy, but they didn't earn their reputation for reliability by accident. Not saying they never make mistakes, the drivetrain in the current gen 4Runner is proof enough of that, though it IS reliable, just poorly matched to the vehicle.
@isaac198428
2 жыл бұрын
Remember the original Ford Ranger with a single cab years ago? It was neat. I’m glad those little trucks are coming back. The new Colorado, Ridgeline and Ranger are pretty much big normal pick up trucks so the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz have brought back life to the segment. I too lean towards the Santa Cruz but wish they had a physical volume knob and climate controls. I prefer the base model’s interior.
@nightdiamond
2 жыл бұрын
I am on the same page Santa Cruz all day I just got my truck 2 days ago
@yorkchris10
3 жыл бұрын
The Santa Cruz would probably be close to what I had as SUV. Toys would still get trailered.
@nightryder21
3 жыл бұрын
The Santa Cruz makes the Ridegline look like a truck truck.
@goneoutside1011
3 жыл бұрын
I would consider the ridge line to the grand Cherokee trailhawk if had at least 9 inches of ground clearance. Right now I drive a Outback.
@ALMX5DP
3 жыл бұрын
Seems to be some options to level the front or do a mild lift up to 3-4"
@runningbuffalo4326
3 жыл бұрын
Not only is this channel good but a good father and his good sons.
@denisleblanc4506
3 жыл бұрын
I think its comes down to what you would use these for. If you want a little more space for cargo people Honda. If you want more sportiness and nimbleness go Hyundai. You should have done a 0-100 test in each. Bet the Hyundai would be much faster with that early turbo torque.
@nathrezim3703
2 жыл бұрын
The Santa Cruz is a cool little city truck . Perfect if you live in a condo downtown. But a little too small for me.
@williamallen8070
Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for posting
@gme8061
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Sport Trac Adrenalin and have enjoyed the 100000 miles I’ve put on it so I like compact trucks. If I was buying right now my vote would go to the Santa Cruz and that’s pretty much on style.
@MrSugarkaine
2 жыл бұрын
I love I like the power as he stated the honda pulling double the weight
@raccoons392
Жыл бұрын
thanks for another great video!
@tylerkepple640
2 жыл бұрын
Personally the Ridgeline just for the fact that there is a tonneau cover you can get that would not only allow for the ATV to be loaded, but also the way it folds up takes up only a few inches of bed instead of a foot, AND also acts as a headache rack to keep you from accidentally smashing out your back windows when loading the ATV. To be fair, it is a 3rd party cover, so maybe another 3rd party company could come along and do a similar one for the Hyundai. But in my mind that makes the bed utility of the Honda the clear winner. Not to mention it's Hyundai, they have a much worse reliability record than Honda, and also being that turbo is harder on the engine and once again, it's Hyundai, all I can say is you better have a darn good warranty on the Santa Cruz. Not that the Ridgeline hasn't had its share of issues over the years, but I still trust Honda more than Hyundai any day of the week.
@sacballa_kills_em_wit_facts
11 ай бұрын
😊 Hyundai, Kia and Toyota are among the top five most dependable car brands, claims a study by JD Power. The study claims that Kia, Hyundai and Toyota are positioned at first, third and fourth spots in the list with 145, 148 and 158 points respectively.Feb 13, 2022
@Scotty_in_Ohio
3 жыл бұрын
I traded my 2018 F-150 XLT with 5.0l v8 and 36gallon tank for a Santa Cruz limited (top trim for us here in the US) and have zero regrets. Are there somethings the F-150 did better? Absolutely. Are there somethings I miss about the Ford? Sure do (like that 760 mile range after a fill up). Most are small things that I used to take for granted in the full size pickup. Perhaps the biggest thing I appreciate in the Santa Cruz I've yet to experience - that is when there's a foot of snow on the ground and covering my truck that won't be a "thing" since the Santa Cruz fits in my garage with plenty of room to spare. May be a non-issue for some but with the F-150's tendency to have frozen door handles and the recall making them worse I won't miss that at all! If you're considering "down sizing" there may be no better time to do it. Used full size truck prices are crazy - the value for my 2018 F-150 was $10,000 HIGHER than it was 2 years ago.
@UltraSS-nj8kd
3 жыл бұрын
I like them both. Both are much needed. I do want a different powertrain in the ridgeline, its plenty good unloaded but loaded it could use more. Never drove a santa cruz. I admittedly didn't watch the f-150 vs it video. Mainly because i knew kinda the differences between those two. That's what more people need to do don't watch it if they don't agree with it, way too much complaining going on & "feelings".
@mittiejackson8421
3 жыл бұрын
Both all show, no go poor excuses for trucks, I'll be waiting for my 2022 tundra hybrid to arrive.
@davkarshobby2468
Жыл бұрын
Imagine you got a flat tire in the Honda when fully loaded. You have to remove all your stuff onto the road just to get at the spare tire.
@1dadude2
2 жыл бұрын
How can you compare towing response when one truck only towed half the weight?
@Davegvg3576
2 жыл бұрын
Why the ridgeline - 5K towing, 2500 isnt enough. 6K+ GVWR allows section 179 in the US. I have quads and often take 1 - not having to tow give me higher freeways speed. Not sure how the 4x8 sheet of plywood fits in the hyundai?
@christophernemeth421
3 жыл бұрын
My local Hyundai dealership in FL is charging an additional "adjusted market fee" of $9,950 on a new Santa Cruz
@TruckKing
3 жыл бұрын
That is sad - yet, right now, common.
@kylebatzer353
Жыл бұрын
The Ridgeline is much closer to a proper pickup than the Santa Cruz. Near 6ft bed, bigger interior and more traditional styling, not to mention a larger engine. It's for truck buyers who want a traditional truck but don't need a lot of truck. The Santa Cruz is geared towards SUV owners who want the versatility provided by the bed and storage underneath. Not to mention the big price difference.
@user-Chikotillo
2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered Santa Cruz SEL Premium, because its cheaper then Limited and has wireless apple car-play, also physical knobs for volume and climate control, I also don’t like this touch system, the only thing I have to wait for it like a month, there’s no inventory :(
@jaylangenstein9850
3 жыл бұрын
I like the looks of the Santa Cruz compared to the Ridgeline, however; reliability trumps all and would buy the Ridgeline.
@SaintCyrX
3 жыл бұрын
Hyundai is one of the higher reliability manufacturers now, plus there is a 10 year powertrain warranty (and available 10 year bumper to bumper).
@mynameIan
Жыл бұрын
Great review. Very surprised about the praise for the Hyundai. Of course, if you want to keep this more than a few years, you’d be wiser to invest in the Honda.
@sacballa_kills_em_wit_facts
11 ай бұрын
Hyundai’s warranty tho! Lol
@rusty383
2 жыл бұрын
My Santa Cruz is like having a swiss army knife with wheels!
@stevewhite4392
3 жыл бұрын
Just make sure the Ridgeline rear cab is not leaking water...it's a big problem most people have no idea about on the 2nd gens.
@zacharymcnaughton
11 ай бұрын
How well do you think that Turbo will hold up towing over the years? I see that it produces more HP but I've heard that Turbos weren't intended to be used ALL the time like when you're towing... Which do you think will be more reliable?
@ram89572
2 ай бұрын
Turbos are a wear item. They have to be replaced on every engine they are used on at some point. Not sure where you're getting the idea that towing and turbo don't go together though. Every item you buy in a store or from Amazon all traveled by turbo at one point or another. Every railroad locomotive is a diesel electric (ok yes some are other things) where the diesel generator has a turbo. Every tractor trailer on the road is powered by a turbo diesel these days. You have to go really old to find a naturally aspirated big truck engine. Now in regards to the Santa Cruz, I'd avoid the turbo model not so much because of the turbo engine but specifically because the turbo engine gets paired with a dual clutch transmission. I would be money that DCT will go out long before the turbo dies
@RandomVideos-re9ux
3 жыл бұрын
i’d chose the santa cruz
@zacharymcnaughton
11 ай бұрын
I think the Hyundai made a mistake with that angled body headed into the bed. That means you'll never fit an after-market cap on it, and greatly limits what you can slide into the back if it hangs over the sides... I'm glad Ridgeline moved to a more standard design - I just wish they came with an option for a bed long enough to sleep in!
@kevinyum3389
2 жыл бұрын
I'm honestly torn between the two, because I've test drove that v6 in a pilot and wasn't impressed. On the other hand I have a 21 Sorrento sx prestige x line that KIA is buying back for all the awfulness. So I'm super on that 2.5 dual clutch, love the pep.... don't love being stranded waiting 2hrs for the tow on a brand new vehicle with less than 8k on the clock....
@U2HS1D
3 жыл бұрын
13:38 14:38 🇰🇷 hyundai santa cruz
@edgart49
3 жыл бұрын
When do you think Hyundai will get the respect it deserves?
@altrock86
3 жыл бұрын
Even though the reliability is supposed to be better than in the past it still has been not great. My friend has a sonota and it has had a lot of problems.
@frandanco6289
2 жыл бұрын
It will EARN the Respect when it Deserves the Respect...
@davidwolf4666
2 жыл бұрын
Ridgeline for the bed length and honda reputation
@warrenbarnes9653
3 жыл бұрын
If I had to choose between these two trucks, I would probably choose the Maverick! Great video, Guys!
@Eelgnotsa
2 жыл бұрын
Which one you think going to hold is value better over time
@SteveJones379
2 жыл бұрын
More cylinders equates to more ass in pulling power. More cylinders means flywheel turns with more ass-torque. Trust me, when pulling things you want more cylinders. You want v8 over v6, and v6 over v4.
@martincaldwell5077
Жыл бұрын
What is the safety rating for each truck. Santa Cruz seems crushable.
@germanium1872
2 жыл бұрын
I would take the Ridgeline.
@FriENTlyFire
3 жыл бұрын
I'd buy Ridgeline over Santa Cruz because Honda is second to none when you look at reliability, and this vehicle/powertrain has been on the market long enough to be a proven reliable workhorse. I worry about Hyundai's DCT. That said, you are 100% right about it not being a compact. It is a mid-size, I still kind of view the Ridgeline as occupying its own segment without competition. I would buy the Hyundai for the dimensions of the vehicle because they suit my lifestyle better. Both of these look great on the outside but have somewhat out of place car-like interiors. I cannot wait to compare to the Maverick, they bring a little bit of rugged flair to the inside of the vehicle, and I think that's needed in the unibody pickup market.
@keithkornatoski9162
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing personal mind you ... but in my opinion the Ridgeline is easily the better choice ... bigger = more comfort over time ...less-stressed power plant and a V6 (J35Y6) that is as smooth as butter ... Honda reliability ... Honda i-VTM is one of the best AWD systems available ... simpler with less flash ... flash is good but will wear off quickly once an electronic gremlim rears it's head ... and dare I say ... the Ridgline is truckier than the Santa Cruz ... Hyundai has done a great job of overstyling another of their vehicles ...
@pennypingu
3 жыл бұрын
The Ridgeline looks better in my humble opinion..
@Rockwolf50
17 күн бұрын
Does GM bring back the Camino? Dodge, the Dakota? I will take my Cruz any day. I didn’t buy it to haul 4 wheelers (I have my 14 Ram for that) I bought it because I love all the technology in it and it was 40000 less than a similarity equipped Ram (I have an uUltimate). I would have been a lot happier if they would have just carried the Tucson power train straight across and dropped the towing capacity to 4000.
@donteller46
2 жыл бұрын
The last Hunyadi (2016) I had the leather seats were such poor quality the leather was worn thru before 100K miles. This is the second one that did this. Had a VW and the leather still looked really good at 125K.
I've seen plenty Ridgelines on the road, zero Santa Cruz so far (I drive a lot).
@Van-Hammer
3 жыл бұрын
14:00 The weatherman predicts showers in your forecast. You had ample warning!
@TruckKing
3 жыл бұрын
He stood his ground though - that's dedication.
@paulmelnychuk5477
3 жыл бұрын
You guys film in Scarborough wow.
@TruckKing
3 жыл бұрын
We are everywhere.
@fentsch
2 жыл бұрын
I would choose the reliable 6 cylinder 280-horsepower 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® with 262 lb-ft any day over the Hyundai 2.5L inline 4-cylinder turbo making 281 hp and 311 lb-ft.
@heydaddy5326
2 жыл бұрын
Should compare both to Maverick.
@TheMichaelRN
3 жыл бұрын
Not bad for a first try, still, Hyundai has a lot to learn. They'll figure it out.
@milkovas556
3 жыл бұрын
Honda for me ....any days.
@jnicksnewstart
3 жыл бұрын
Hyundai Santa Cruz is $8,000 cheaper than the Honda Ridgeline. That's a huge difference💰💰💰 Something else that must taken into consideration... Ridgeline's warranty is 3 year/36,000 mile basic, with a 5 year/ 50,000 on the drivetrain and a 5-year/ unlimited mile corrosion warranty. Santa Cruz's warranty is 5-year/50,000 new vehicle limited, with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and a seven-year/ unlimited miles anti-perforation warranty.💰💰💰👍💯
@OGJeff685
3 жыл бұрын
I want the Honda, but both of these companies seemed to forget that they are supposed to be "affordable" - also not impressed with the old looking honda dash.
@johnlopez3001
3 жыл бұрын
My 2008 Honda Ridgellne with the V6 engine is still running strong. I guess time will tell for the Hyundai's 4 cylinder Turbo engine. I do like the Torque numbers (310) though.
@bikebudha01
2 жыл бұрын
Have seen the Cruz in real life. Man, the bed is really really really small. It will prevent me from buying one.
@ChiefDio1982
2 жыл бұрын
For basically the same vehicle is it worth the 15K difference? Honda makes well built vehicle, proven time and time again. Hyundai, just started making expensive and semi reliable vehicles. ( In my experience)
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