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2008 Honda Ridgeline

2008 Nissan Frontier

2009 Suzuki Equator

  2008 Honda Ridgeline RT 2008 Nissan Frontier SE 2009 Suzuki Equator
MSRP
$28,000
$16,530
$17,220
Invoice $25,376 $15,683 $16,531
MPG
City/Highway
15/20 14/23 15/23
Rating 8 7.8 7.8
Bottomline The 2008 Honda Ridgeline is a flexible light-duty truck with a plush feel, but it can't tackle all the tasks a full-size truck does well. For those of us who don't live on a ranch, the 2008 Nissan Frontier is large enough to haul real people and cargo, but sized for the urban-congestion reality. The 2009 Suzuki Equator is capable, versatile, and rugged for towing and off-roading, but it's not the best choice for day-to-day on-road use.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Handling and ride
  • Storage galore
  • Sophisticated V-6 engine
  • Good towing and carrying capability

Dislikes:

  • No V-8 option
  • Awkward exterior styling
  • Small bed won’t do everything

Likes:

  • Rugged styling
  • V-6 performance
  • Four-door version’s flexibility
  • High towing capacity

Dislikes:

  • Longest bed is six feet
  • Interior trim is mid-grade

Likes:

  • Unique styling that's both purposeful and tough
  • Good visibility
  • Optional 4WD system with VDC, HDC, and HSA make Equator unstoppable
  • Substantial feel
  • Innovative, attractive bed cargo system is extremely flexible

Dislikes:

  • Thirsty engines
  • Hefty curb weight
  • Ponderous handling at the limit
  • Live axle can be crude over bumps and road irregularities
  • Somewhat narrow cabin
  • Inhospitable rear seats in Extended Cab (base) model
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