2009 Honda Ridgeline RTS

Purchased As New

I just bought my 2009 Ridgeline and I love it. I've been getting a little better than rated fuel economy - but I'm not a speeder and the roads here are pretty flat. Honda has thought about just about everything for this truck and it's the ultimate compromise vehicle. I shopped hard for a crew cab, 4x4 and could not find a similar vehicle for the price. The Ridgeline is mostly a front wheel drive vehicle which is good on the snow where I live. I love the trunk where I can keep my smelly soccer gear instead of getting it wet in the bed or in the cab. The bed comes pre-sprayed. The dual air conditioning controls on this vehicle sold my wife. Yes, there are bigger (v8), longer, RWD vehicles that tow more - this one comes standard with 5000lb towing and a class 3 hitch. But if you don't like playing mix and match with features, this is a great truck - and it's built in Alabama too!...read morehide

Pros

Comfort, quietness, reliability, interior space & layout, lockable storage in bed

Cons

Gas mileage OK: over 18 in town & open freeway at over 75 mph. Would like 20. But no complaints.

Purchased As New

Mine is a 2006 with over 43K miles. Ride is much better than my previous 2003 Tac..... It feels secure and solid and is well built. No rattles or noises. I like the security features of the RTS and even the ignition/door locks are a high security type.

Pros

very spacious, love the trunk in the bed, so many well thought out features

Cons

accessories are a bit pricey, need the body side moldings ($400 plus)

Purchased As New

just bought an 09 rts, what an awesome truck/car, rides like a car. is very easy to park, gas mileage is ok. performance is great, all the features are great, get compliments all the time, wish the warranty was a bit longer 3yr, 36k

Purchased As New

I shopped, test drove most of the vehicles in the market from SUVs to Trucks, from most manufaturers except Honda. A word was all I need from a friend and we purchased the almighty Ridgeline after test driving. It has the get up and go without consuming gas so far we are making 17mpg in town for less than 300miles on the truck!! It feels like a car, however it has so much room even for my 6'10 friends, its compartment in the trunk for storage is ver y useful for camping/grocery shopping and stuff like that. My wife was the skeptic she surprisingly loved this truck after the test drive imagine that. Least I forget the price very affordable in this hard economy times at a veryu low interest rate. Hope you enjoy your test drive like I did. You got to love the Risgeline, it is the ultimate TRUCK!!!...read morehide

Pros

Interior larger than some frull size PU's. Handle well, solid feel, looks great

Cons

Radio.

Purchased As New

Bought a 2008, got a good deal. I only have 5000 plus mile but mileage continues to improve. The interior is unbelievably spacious, plenty of nooks and crannies for storage. I has a reallu solid feel and handles better than any truck and most cars I have operated over the years. My wife was a little reluctant about a truck, but now it is all she wants to drive and our other vehicle is a Lexus. I feel certain that I am going to continue to enjoy this vehicle....read morehide

Pros

Great storage space. Wonderful ride. Terrific handling. Great looks.

Cons

Average gas mileage - still lots better than my old pickup.

Purchased As New

Was actually looking for an SUV. I always thought the Ridgeline was sort of "funky" looking. Then, I got behind the wheel and drove it. From that point on, there was no turning back.

The ride is smooth and the handing very precise. Braking is nothing but the best - quick, sure and straight. Love the interior styling and all the room for people and storage. More than enough for my 6'2" frame. The seats are firm and very supportive - great on a long trip. The inside is one of the quietest I have found in just about any vehicle (especially a truck). Road noise is at a minimum. There is just a little engine noise that comes through, but not enough to have anyone raising their voice to be heard - even when talking with someone in the back seat.

The accelleration from a stop is as though there is a much larger engine under the hood. And, the gas mileage isn't all that bad - averaging 19+ so far. The trunk in the bed is a wonderful design and so large. It is large enough to hold all I normally travel with. The tailgate design is the best. Swinging it open allows me very easy access to the trunk.

I had it in snow (for the first time) just recently and that is when I truly appreciated the drive train. Love the way it went into 4WD on its own and it was very stable and sure-footed. Then, when back on dry pavement, it is back to FWD. A wonderfully SMART system.

In closing, this is far and above the best vehicle I have ever owned. My dealer made the entire purchase process very easy and without any of the normal pressuring. With what Honda offers in the Ridgeline, it sells itself. And now, I love the styling. I have started "tricking out" my Ridgeline -- added the air deflector to the hood and running boards.

I have had people approach me in parking lots to tell me what a wonderful looking vehicle I have - I have the Dark Cherry Pearl and my running boards are black. GREAT LOOKING!! LOVE MY RIDGELINE!!...read morehide

Pros

nice and roomy, love driving my truck..i have a pilot as well and by far i love the ridgeline.

Cons

i don't think there any but i have read that gas milage is an issue, but not for me.

i love the way it handles and the steering isn't overly sensitive like the pilot. i think all the time and effort honda put into designing the ridgeline was well worth it for them. i like the rebates that offered at that this time i received almost 8k off the sticker price, as if the truck wasn't enough to entice me to buy. the quality is unmatched in my opinion. all in all i love it....read morehide