Common Questions about Toyota Tacoma and Honda Ridgeline

What are the differences in performance & efficiency?

When comparing standard engines, the Honda Ridgeline is rated to get better efficiency. The Tundra has options in drivetrain and trim, however, the Tundra is available as a 4x2, which can achieve nearly the same mpg rating as the Ridgeline. The Ridgeline is not available in non-AWD. Now available is the 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid, which offers the best fuel economy of all the options with 22 combined mpg on the Limited trim option. This makes the Tundra the most capable vehicle in the family of Toyota Alternative Fuels vehicles.

Toyota Tundra vs. Honda Ridgeline reliability - Which is better?

Toyota vehicles are well known for being reliable, and Toyota Trucks are some of the best in extreme environments like those faced by Texas drivers. Whether fighting the Texas heat or the winter’s cold, these trucks are engineered to last. In fact, a recent JD Power press release reinforces this popular sentiment with their industry research. JD Power found Toyota among the 10 most reliable vehicle manufacturers with a PP100 score of 168 (A lower score being more desirable). Honda ranked further down on the list with a PP100 score of 205 - this is worse than the industry average of 186. For comparison, the most reliable manufacturer scored 133. This indicates that a Toyota Tundra is a reliable truck for Texans.

Is the Toyota Tundra or Honda Ridgeline better for towing?

Texans do a lot of towing, and that's why the Tundra is a great choice for drivers in Houston, Texas, and beyond. The Tundra’s max towing capacity of 12000 lbs is far superior to that of the Ridgeline, and the Tundra is designed with features to help tow that load safely. Tundra offers Toyota Driver Assistance Technology like Trailer Backup Guide With Straight Path Assist, Panoramic View Monitor, Blind Spot Monitor With Trailer Merge Warning, and Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (ITBC).

Does the Tundra or Ridgeline have a better interior and sound system?

Both of these trucks offer 8-inch touch-screen audio media consoles as a standard option. The Toyota has better stereo, multimedia, and touch-screen option as they offer the 14-inch screen on the Toyota Audio Multimedia system, which can be paired with the optional JBL® Premium Audio System. This massive touchscreen puts the driver and passenger in total control of the Human Machine Interface. Not only is the screen convenient and intuitive, but it is also tastefully integrated into the Toyota Tundra’s recently updated interior. The interior of this truck is appealing to Texans with its bold, commanding, and high-quality design.

Should I buy a Toyota Tundra or Honda Ridgeline? Is Tundra better than Ridgeline?

When deciding on a new truck, it's important to consider how the vehicle will be utilized. Texans will often find the Tundra is the vehicle with greater utility. For those who will be towing large amounts, the Toyota Tundra can tow much more than the Ridgeline and has many great towing features as options. Those looking for a premium interior may prefer the Tundra because the Tundra has a larger touchscreen than the Honda Ridgeline. Drivers purchasing solely based on reliability may choose the Tundra because its manufacturer was rated higher by JD Power. Whatever your deciding factor is, often times the Toyota Tundra is the best truck in 2023 for Texas drivers. With new Toyota incentives and other things to consider, like Don McGill Toyota Lifetime Customer Commitment, and ToyotaCare, the time is now to buy one of our new Toyota Tundra for sale in Houston! Contact Don McGill Toyota of Houston with any questions, or visit us today!