They currently cost more than many people can afford, so some consumers are turning to second-hand counterparts. The Honda has proven to be one of the most popular trucks on the market, and is one of the best-selling vehicles in many categories. If you choose to get a used Ridgeline, here are three model years you should check out.
2010 Honda Ridgeline
He recently released a list of the best “Used Compact Vans Under $20K for 2023”. The 2010 Honda Ridgeline came in second, while the 2009 Nissan Frontier came in first.
It generates 250 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque. This is paired with a five-speed transmission and is all-wheel drive. It has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, a maximum payload of 1,546 pounds, and a standard bed length of 5 feet.
Like many trucks, the Ridgeline doesn’t get great gas mileage. In fact, it only gets 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. It also doesn’t come with many of the features modern drivers crave, like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and fancy touchscreens. For those in the market for a used truck, though, the 2010 Ridgeline is a solid choice.
2012 Honda Ridgeline
The 2012 Honda Ridgeline was third, scoring an 8.8. The average price paid is $13,724 – $16,934. Some of the factors that helped it score such a high score are the ride and handling, the not-so-cramped back seats, and the cargo space. However, like 2010, it was criticized for its interior design.
The 2012 Ridgeline has the same engine as the 2010 model. However, it gets slightly better gas mileage with the. The maximum towing capacity and maximum payload have not changed either.
In fact, the only major changes for the 2012 model year are the redesigned grille and new Sport trim.
2014 Honda Ridgeline
The 2014 Honda Ridgeline barely makes it into this list, with an average price of $17,252 to $21,589. Like 2012, there aren’t many updates for the 2014 Ridgeline. It comes with a special edition that wasn’t offered before, but as for the engine, gas mileage, and specs, it’s all the same.
It comes in at number seven and has an overall rating of 8.6 by US News. Some of the factors the news site enjoyed were the smooth ride, trunk, and versatile tailgate. For this reason, the Ridgeline will be named US News 2014 Compact Truck of the Year.
The transmission is held against the 2014 Ridgeline, however, as it can be unpredictable in how it shifts, which is something you need to keep in mind as you go for a test drive.
The 2010, 2012 and 2014 model years weren’t the only Honda lines to make the US news list. In fact, there were three more. The 2009, 2011, and 2013 model years also ranked well, which shows how.
