Basically a minivan with a dumpster in the back.Not sure how many of those Honda sells but it sure is ugly.
My oldest son has a Honda, I will say that for most urbanites wanting something to run to Menards or trash to the dump, it is the ideal truck. Have you been in the cabin, it is as roomy as a full size and it has a trunk under the bed that you can lock, no need for an $1000 bed storage system. Keep in mind that they are ranking for the masses. Most people aren't worried that they can't climb a rock with their truck, they just want to get to the store or work when it snows. Most people aren't trying to tow 7000# or haul a 1/2 ton of material, they just need it to hold a bed full of mulch, some 2x4's, the consummate 4x8 sheet of plywood.
My neighbor has one and the tailgate is multifunction, has the trunk in the bed, interior is nice I agree and as someone who with no rock crawling experience can understand all of the points above. It also has the Honda reputation which is outstanding. I never really gave it consideration because to me it is funny looking. I think there is a market for the way it functions but I guess I’d prefer it look the part a little more or get crazy good mpg which I don’t think it does. All my opinion and not meant to offend. My neighbor might have an opinion about my truck too.My oldest son has a Honda, I will say that for most urbanites wanting something to run to Menards or trash to the dump, it is the ideal truck. Have you been in the cabin, it is as roomy as a full size and it has a trunk under the bed that you can lock, no need for an $1000 bed storage system. Keep in mind that they are ranking for the masses. Most people aren't worried that they can't climb a rock with their truck, they just want to get to the store or work when it snows. Most people aren't trying to tow 7000# or haul a 1/2 ton of material, they just need it to hold a bed full of mulch, some 2x4's, the consummate 4x8 sheet of plywood.
Haha. Hijacking my own thread here but once saw a sticker on the back of a minivan that said “Condoms prevent minivans”.Ridgeline, for those that want a truck, with the sexiness of a mini van.
The thing I most like about my sons is the spacious cabin. It really is close to a full size. And even though I love the the look of my Jeep. I've never been one that buys for looks, it has always been by needs. The Gladiator was not bought because of looks. It was because it is a truck and a convertible. Since getting it I've come to appreciate being able to drive in less than ideal conditions like a beach.My neighbor has one and the tailgate is multifunction, has the trunk in the bed, interior is nice I agree and as someone who with no rock crawling experience can understand all of the points above. It also has the Honda reputation which is outstanding. I never really gave it consideration because to me it is funny looking. I think there is a market for the way it functions but I guess I’d prefer it look the part a little more or get crazy good mpg which I don’t think it does. All my opinion and not meant to offend. My neighbor might have an opinion about my truck too.
I’ve always had a truck for practicality and my wife has always had a Camry. Ive wanted a Wrangler or a convertible since I was old enough to drive (25 years now)but always ended up with the above mentioned truck. The truck allowed me to haul, plow, and tow a little and was nice and spacious for family road trips and had 4x4 for the winter. In the Gladiator I now have a truck, convertible, can haul and tow and will be fine in the snow but I did give up some interior and bed cargo space. The one thing I have never really had before is a vehicle that I thoroughly enjoy looking at. I have that now too. coming from a Tundra I may have given up some reliability but only time will tell. I’m hoping to get Sandi out on the beach too.The thing I most like about my sons is the spacious cabin. It really is close to a full size. And even though I love the the look of my Jeep. I've never been one that buys for looks, it has always been by needs. The Gladiator was not bought because of looks. It was because it is a truck and a convertible. Since getting it I've come to appreciate being able to drive in less than ideal conditions like a beach.
It's kind of ridiculous to compare the Ridgeline as it's barely even a truck. However, IMO if you bought a Gladiator for its beauty, you need to find a new optometrist.Not sure how many of those Honda sells but it sure is ugly.
See my response above about why I bought. The look has grown on me but I will say that after following this forum for a year or so prior to the truck being released I was kind of disappointed in the proportions when it was finally revealed but over the following year it grew on me and then I finally pulled the trigger about a month ago. Maybe the cool factor makes up for some of the proportion issues. Not quite sure but I like itIt's kind of ridiculous to compare the Ridgeline as it's barely even a truck. However, IMO if you bought a Gladiator for its beauty, you need to find a new optometrist.
I've said pretty much the same thing several times before on this forum. I always wanted a Jeep but needed a truck, and so far this fits the bill. That I could get it with a stick was icing on the cake. And I totally agree that its function over form gives it the cool factor.See my response above about why I bought. The look has grown on me but I will say that after following this forum for a year or so prior to the truck being released I was kind of disappointed in the proportions when it was finally revealed but over the following year it grew on me and then I finally pulled the trigger about a month ago. Maybe the cool factor makes up for some of the proportion issues. Not quite sure but I like it