The 2021 Jeep Gladiator offers Jeep capabilities with a pickup bed while the 2021 Honda HMC, +0.54% Ridgeline includes a strong legacy of reliability. Which is better?
Quick facts
- Jeep Gladiator: Functionality of a pickup with the looks of a Wrangler.
- Honda Ridgeline: Increased capability; new looks.
2021 Jeep Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator
Jeep2021 Jeep Gladiator Base Price: $35,040
What we like: A true off-road vehicle; convertible roof; a pickup truck with near class-leading towing capacity.
What we would change: solid axles make a rough ride; boxy interior; plenty of road noise.
Overview: The 2021 Jeep Gladiator offers the functionality of a pickup truck with the look and toughness of a Jeep Wrangler. It is a typical midsize truck player with four-door body, a 5-foot bed and seating for five.
What’s new for 2021: Now available with a diesel engine; full-time 4WD with low range gearing; 80th Anniversary and Willys versions join the lineup.
Features and technology: Every Gladiator comes with four-wheel drive, a 5-foot bed, a removable top, and a fold-down windshield. Power comes from a 3.6-liter V-6 making 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard while an 8-speed automatic is also available. A 260 hp 3.0-liter diesel V6 is optional in Sport, Overland, and Rubicon models. Generating 260 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque, it is available solely with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Step up in the lineup from the base Sport model and receive power windows, 18-inch wheels in the Overland. Move to the Rubicon to receive an electronic locking differential, Fox off-road shocks, part-time 4×4, and much more.
What does the future hold? Expect mild refreshes for the next couple of years because the Gladiator is a relatively new vehicle.
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2021 Honda Ridgeline
2021 Honda Ridgeline Standard Crew Cab starting price: $36,000 EST
What we like: Quick acceleration from smooth V6 power; refined ride; roomy standard crew cab; multifunction tailgate; in-bed trunk.
What we would change: Not for deep woods off-roading; FWD tows 3,500 pounds; AWD is 5,000-pound tow-capable.
Overview: The 2021 Honda Ridgeline features one of the smoothest rides in the segment. Some capabilities are less than other midsize rigs, but the Ridgeline is a fuel-efficiency leader. Seriously, though, we would feel guilty getting it dirty.
What’s new for 2021: The 2021 Ridgeline is new from the windshield pillars forward. A new Honda Performance Development (HPD) package tarts up the appearance a bit, with flared fenders, a blacked-out grille, and new 18-inch wheels. Small changes inside include a revised infotainment system.
Features and technology: The Honda Ridgeline is fresh with a restyling for 2021. Power is delivered by an award-winning 3.5-liter 280-hp V6 engine producing 262 lb-ft of torque. This Honda’s standard nine-speed automatic transmission delivers power to the front-wheel-drive system, while AWD is an available option. Ridgeline jumps off the line quickly and scores similar mileage that other midsize trucks get from a diesel powerplant.
This truck is well-behaved thanks to its unibody construction with coil spring independent rear suspension. This helps it drive like a car or SUV rather than a body-on-frame truck. That’s also one of the reasons this Honda is less robust off-road than some of its heartier competitors.
Inside an 8-inch touchscreen display along with Apple AAPL, +0.29% CarPlay and Android Auto bring the party. Specific models can be ordered with an in-bed audio system which will liven up any tailgate party.
What the future holds: Unconfirmed rumors suggest a Ridgeline Hybrid might appear later in 2021 as a 2022 model.
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Gladiator vs. Ridgeline: strengths comparison
Jeep Gladiator benefits: True off-road capability with a pickup bed behind you
Honda Ridgeline benefits: Carlike ride; very comfortable interior; decent fuel efficiency
2021 Jeep Gladiator vs 2021 Honda Ridgeline: Which is better?
They are almost catering to two different buyers. A Gladiator owner is going to play hard and get it dirty before the day is done, while a Ridgeline owner is thinking of urban or suburban pursuits instead. For all its capability, our choice is the 2021 Jeep Gladiator.
This story originally ran on Autotrader.com.
April 22, 2021 at 04:04PM
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