2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2021 Honda Ridgeline

2021 Toyota Tacoma Overview

If you want a pickup that distinguishes itself from the traditional American truck, then you are probably considering either the Tacoma or the Ridgeline or perhaps both. These two midsize pickups are adventure-oriented and do share much in common. But how much they are the same is often exaggerated due to presumptions based on the fact that both are designed by Japanese automakers. There are, however, plenty of notable differences. Comparing the 2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2021 Honda Ridgeline will reveal them and help you determine which is the ideal pickup truck for you.

Pueblo CO - 2021 Toyota Tacoma's Overview

Exterior - Toyota Dealer serving Pueblo CO

Pueblo Toyota offers the 2021 Toyota Tacoma in several body configurations. Toyota offers a two-door Access Cab that it pairs with a 6-foot bed. If you prefer a crew cab, you have the option of the Double Cab with either the 6-foot bed or a shorter 5-foot bed. Sixteen-inch stylized steel wheels are standard, and our location serving Pueblo Colorado Springs offers alloy wheels ranging from 16 to 18 inches. The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is available in only a single body style—a crew cab with a 5.3-foot bed—and Honda offers 18-inch alloy wheels across the board. Another notable difference is that the Tacoma provides an impressive 9.4 inches of ground clearance whereas the Ridgeline manages just 7.9 inches.

Pueblo CO - 2021 Toyota Tacoma's Exterior

Interior - 2021 Toyota Tacoma in Pueblo CO

The Toyota Access Cab seats up to four. It provides about 40 inches of headroom, 43 inches of front legroom and 25-inches of second-row legroom. The 2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2021 Honda Ridgeline comparison becomes more intriguing if you are considering a crew cab. Both extended cabs can seat up to five. Both offer about 40 inches of headroom. The Tacoma offers two additional inches of front legroom, and the Ridgeline offers about 4 inches more rear legroom. That said, the Tacoma affords 32.6 inches of legroom in the rear seat, which is certainly enough to accommodate adult passengers. Base cabins are similar for the most part, but the Tacoma has more USB ports and in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot.

Pueblo CO - 2021 Toyota Tacoma's Interior

Toyota Tacoma Mechanical specs

The Toyota Tacoma is available at our location serving Pueblo Colorado Springs in six trim levels: SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited and TRD Pro. Depending on the trim, you have the option of rear-wheel drive with an automatic limited-slip differential or part-time four-wheel drive with an electronically controlled transfer case and the Auto LSD. An intelligent six-speed automatic transmission is standard, and some trim level offer the option of a six-speed manual transmission. The SR and SR5 come standard with a 2.7L four-cylinder that makes 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. Standard with all other trim levels and optional with the SR and SR5 is a 3.5L V6 that makes 278 hp and 265 lb.-ft. All Ridgeline models come standard with intelligent all-wheel drive, a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 3.5L V6 that makes 280 hp and 262 lb.-ft. The Tacoma can tow as much as 5,800 pounds with proper equipment. The 2021 Honda Ridgeline maxes out a 5,000 pounds.

Pueblo CO - 2021 Toyota Tacoma's Mechanical

Tech - Toyota Dealership in Pueblo CO

The Tacoma—or Taco as it is called affectionally by its fans—boasts more standard driver-assistance technologies than any other midsize pickup truck on the market. These features include adaptive cruise control, forward collision detection, automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning. The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is no slouch in this department, however, and second only to the Tacoma. Both vehicles offer advanced options like blind-spot monitoring and integrated navigation. Nevertheless, there are some options available for the Toyota that are not yet available with the Ridgeline. Examples include parking sensors, in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot and a surround-view camera system.

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Pueblo Toyota is proud to be the premier Toyota dealership serving Pueblo Colorado Springs and the neighboring communities, and we welcome the opportunity to make you our next loyal customer. If you would like to test-drive the 2021 Toyota Tacoma, you can schedule an appointment online, or simply drive in to our location at your convenience. You can call us or contact us via text or email for custom quotes and other details. Our website also provides a modern online shopping experience. You can peruse our entire inventory, compare trim levels and options, explore current specials, get a value on your trade-in, get prefinanced for an auto loan and get assistance from our team via live chat!