admin That shallow floor also facilitates one of the Ridgeline’s killer apps: The huge, lockable trunk under the bed floor in the rear. It’s even got a removable drain plug so you can use it for tailgating, or just stash the blowaway stuff you bought at Home Depot down there while you put your lumber up top. It’s fully weather stripped, so it’ll even keep your groceries dry.
There’s also the dual-action tailgate that can drop like a normal pickup gate or swing open to the side. Curiously, though, the tailgate is both heavy and undamped, so if you open it in the traditional way, it crashes down against its stops – make sure no one is in the way when it drops. Inside, the Ridgeline is pretty much straight Honda Pilot, except the Pilot’s confusing pushbutton shifter is a proper stalk/handle in the Ridgeline. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s well-laid-out and very comfortable, plus quiet for a “pickup truck.” Rear seat legroom isn’t going to impress anyone coming out of an F-150 Crew Cab, but it’s enough for regular use by children, and full-size adults won’t complain as long as you’re not heading cross-country.