Today we compare 2021 honda ridgeline versus the older ridgeline model. Watch our in-depth review.

The 2021 Honda ridgeline is a revamped version of the old Honda ridgeline released in December, 2019. Honda has been releasing ridgeline models since 2006 and hasn’t recorded any major flop. It has indeed been an amazing journey for the Honda Company since then.
Amazing tweaks made to the old Honda ridgeline such that the 2021 Honda promises to offer a better driving experience. Some changes made to the old Honda ridgeline includes interior changes, facelift, and an improved all-wheel drive. Consequently, it is clear that Honda is trying to improve the off pavement capacity of the pickup truck.
Yes! You heard right. The Honda ridgeline is a utility truck that can serve as both a pickup and a car. In fact, the Honda ridgeline is the only available and recognized car-based pickup in the United State. It is a very versatile vehicle and severs dual purposes. This is owed to the fact it can be comfortably maneuvered.
With the new model, Honda hopes to dazzle her customers and stay in business. Unlike the mixed reactions surrounding the older version, the new version promises to be better.
Let me take you through some of the upgrades done to the 2021 Honda Ridgeline.
Driving safety for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline versus driving the old Honda Ridgeline
Both models are easy to control and drive. The 2020 Honda Ridgeline already bagged a five star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) also named it the top safety pick for cars in 2020. The 2020 Honda Ridgeline could achieve these feats because of its great security systems.
The features that have been included to enhance safety includes;
• A standard forward collision warning,
• Lane departure warning,
• Adaptive cruise control,
• Road departure mitigation,
• Automatic emergency braking, and
• Rearview camera
• Honda sensing safety suite
The ratings for the 2021 Honda ridgeline is not out yet, but from the old model, we can’t expect less. Buyers should do well to look out for the aforementioned security updates and even more. The 2021 Honda ridgeline expects to garner high ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). A 5-star rating is also expected from the NCAP.
Interiors of 2021 Honda Ridgeline versus old Honda Ridgeline
The interiors of the 2021 Honda ridgeline will be largely similar to the old Honda Ridgeline version. Spaciousness, top class passenger comfort and enough leg and head room are retained in the 2021 model. It is also upgraded with better infotainment systems. The infotainment system will possess new display audio systems. The touchscreen is not left out of the revamp, it’s still 8.0 inches. The touch screen will now display with clearer graphics and new icons and a visible volume knob.
The 2021 Honda ridgeline will also come with standard Apple Carplay and android auto. The speakers are also loud and can be used to entertain a party with music. It uses actuators that vibrate, which in turn, turns the cargo bed into a loud speaker.

Exteriors of 2021 Honda Ridgeline versus old Honda Ridgeline
Honda did not make any significant change to the size of the old model, 2020 Honda Ridgeline. The size is still 210” L X 79” W X 70-71” H with the 5`4” truck bed. The size of tires for the new 2021 Honda ridgeline is 18 inches, the same size with the old version.
The colors of the truck have always varied. Honda offers seven unique exterior luscious color. The color bought would depend solely on the buyer.
The major change made to the exteriors are in the front of the vehicle. As opposed to the older version with a smaller bulge, the 2021 Honda ridgeline has a larger bulge at the center. The grille is now more square-shaped unlike the rounder grille found in the 2020 model. Front fenders were also made more aggressive than it was.
The standard tweak for the 2021 Honda ridgeline is the LED headlamps. The changes made to the grilles of some of the trims are also noticeable. The Sport and Black trims have black grilles. While the RTL and RTL-E have multicolored grilles.
Engine capacity of 2021 Honda Ridgeline versus old Honda Ridgeline
The engines for the old and new models are alike, including all the various trims. They both carry a 280hp and 3.6 liter V6 engine. The transmission for both models is also alike. They both carry 9 speed automatic transmission. The high transmission system make the gearbox more swift in response upon gear shift.

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