I have been driving my Honda Ridgeline for more than a year and a half. I’ve had time to really get to know my truck and identify why I really love it. In this post I will identify my top 5 reasons for loving my Ridgeline. My next post will be the 5 things I would like to change, so stay tuned for the flip side of this conversation.
5 Things I Love About My Honda Ridgeline:

1. Solid Frame Construction (rigid unit body) - If you have driven a truck then you know they can be a rough ride at times. The cab and truck bed sections are usually two separate pieces held together underneath. This means each piece can move independently and you will feel each piece when you drive. The Honda Ridgeline as a single rigid unit so the frame is one piece and everything moves together. This means the Honda Ridgeline drives as smooth as a car on the road. It is a much more comfortable ride! When you are in your truck for several hours a day, this can make a big difference.
2. In-Bed Trunk - One of the most interesting features of the Honda Ridgeline is the in-bed trunk space. This is an 8 cubic trunk underneath the truck bed which locks with the rest of the truck. Very cool! A nice bonus of the in-bed trunk is that you can fill it with ice and various beverages and use it as a cooler when you are tailgating or playing a game of flag football. When you are done, just remove the plug in the bottom and let the water and ice drain while you drive home. Of course there is a lot of space for luggage, but having a portable cooler in your truck is much more fun.
3. Spacious Back Seat Area - I was sold on the spacious room in the back seat area when I saw the brochure with the mountain bike standing up in the back. I mountain bike so of course this was a very cool find for me. I like being able to put my bike (road or mountain) in the back seat area and not having to worry about taking the front tire off or having to put it on my bike rack. I have a bike rack on the roof, but that can be cumbersome and an overkill if I’m just going down the road with the bike. Aside from being able to put my bike in the back, it also seats 3 full grown adults which might also be of use to some of you.
4. Tire Pressure Monitoring System - With gas prices the way they are, every little improvement in fuel efficiency counts. Keeping your tires properly inflated is a big part of that efficiency. The Honda Ridgeline monitors your tire pressure automatically and alerts you when a tire needs more air. I’m not the most attentive when it comes to car care so I really appreciate the little things that keep me on track. Another feature I like regarding automated prompts is the oil life indicator. It keeps track of when I need to get my oil changed so I don’t have to think about it at all.
5. Dual Climate Control - We all like to feel comfortable while in the car, but “comfortable” is different for all of us. And, generally, men and women have a greater differential between comfort zones so when my girlfriend, at the time, saw the dual temperature controls she was sold on this vehicle. I like it because I can just tell my date or whoever is in the other seat to make themselves comfortable and I don’t feel like a jerk for only setting it the way I like.

So, now you know my 5 favorite things about my Honda Ridgeline. I promised a friend though, I would add in another favorite item as a bonus so here you go - I really like the color of my truck - Crimson Red. Of course the official color by Honda is dark cherry pearl, but it’s close enough to OU Crimson Red and so we are going with it. If you didn’t know I went to University of Oklahoma, you do now! I was even the webmaster of OU’s athletic department websites for a year.

Tags: dual climate control, honda, in-bed trunk, ridgeline, tire pressure monitoring

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