{"id":1546,"date":"2020-10-28T14:10:40","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T14:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automarketwatch.com\/?p=1546"},"modified":"2022-06-22T18:12:07","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T18:12:07","slug":"the-2021-honda-ridgeline-is-more-of-a-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automarketwatch.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/28\/the-2021-honda-ridgeline-is-more-of-a-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is More of a Truck"},"content":{"rendered":"

What have you thought of the Honda Ridgeline? If you felt it looked a lot like the Honda Odyssey with a truck bed on the back, you wouldn\u2019t be alone. The Ridgeline has been one of the most unique offerings in the midsize truck market, but that doesn\u2019t mean it has been a truck that offers everything you want. If you want this truck to look more like a truck, the 2021 version is what you\u2019re after.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Changes are Done Right; not Overdone<\/h2>\n

The one thing that could truly ruin a vehicle is the brand taking things too far. Not long ago, the Toyota Prius went a bit too far with polarizing lines and sharp angles that weren\u2019t made to appeal to everyone. Thankfully, Honda figured out how to improve the Ridgeline to give us more presence without leaning on oversized truck elements.<\/p>\n

An Upgraded Honda Ridgeline Face<\/h2>\n

The results of a more extensive redesign<\/a> <\/strong>than you find in a typical mid-cycle refresh brings you to the 2021 model. This new Honda Ridgeline offers a complete change for the area forward of the windshield. You\u2019ll find a more prominent grille that gives this truck a bolder and more upright front end to give you the style you want in a truck. No longer will you mistake the front of the Ridgeline for the Odyssey or Pilot; it will stand apart from other Honda models.<\/p>\n

More Upgrades to this Midsize Truck<\/h2>\n

\"20-2021-Honda-Ridgeline\"<\/p>\n

A bit of trim crosses the upper part of the grille for the new Honda Ridgeline. This piece is chrome for the RTL and RTL-E trims while it\u2019s panted in gloss black on lower trims. The lower front fascia has a new look with big side vents to give this truck better aerodynamics. The rear of the Ridgeline also has a revised bumper with ports for new twin exhaust tips to give this truck a sportier look.<\/p>\n

The Addition of a Great Package for the Honda Ridgeline<\/h2>\n

The Honda<\/a> <\/strong>Ridgeline RTL-E can be beefed up by an HPD appearance package which is available for all trims. This package improves the redesign with another new grille treatment that is oversized and chunky in nature. This package also offers bronze-colored wheels and you\u2019ll see large HPD graphics on the sides of the bed and on the tailgate.<\/p>\n

One Small Upgrade Inside<\/h2>\n

One of the most heard complaints about the previous generation of the Honda Ridgeline was the absence of a volume knob. The new 2021 version of this truck adds this to the mix to make it easier for you to turn the volume up and down for the audio system without fumbling for the controls. Sometimes we do like to have items that we\u2019re used to. The new Honda Ridgeline is more of a truck than the previous generation. Each new version of this truck gives us a vehicle that looks more like the rugged and impressive midsize truck that we want to drive. If you\u2019ve been waiting for the improved Ridgeline, your wait is almost over.<\/p>\n