The sweet Honda bakkie that we don’t get in South Africa

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The sweet Honda bakkie that we don’t get in South Africa

The Honda Ridgeline boasts impressive features and performance in all sectors - but is not available in South Africa.

 

[Wakandafication]

Wow what an amazing contender, pity we don't get it.

 

[JohnStarr]

Looks like a Hilux from the front...other than that, bring it here. Far nicer looking than that horrible Mazda.

 

[Glue]

Drove some last year and they very very nice, would definitely sell well in SA

 

[RudderVator]

Way better than a P-Poor Series

sheez but that 0-100 time of 6.3 is pretty impressive on the Honda!

 

[PowerFactor]

Maybe the midsize bakkie market is already saturated and it is also not cheap buying one.

 

[WaxLyrical]

Oh look a vehicle with an octagon shaped grill.

 

[GMAN03]

The lack of Navaras on the road is an indication that the SA bakkie market prefers their leaf springs. People don't want to sacrifice load capacity for ride quality so I doubt the Ridgeline would be much success here.

 

[The Voice]

Rugged outer of a Hilux, comfy interior of a Civic. I would.

 

[TheChamp]

Way better than a P-Poor Series

sheez but that 0-100 time of 6.3 is pretty impressive on the Honda!

And how much will it cost if they bring it here? a million rands?

Honda cars are expensive, their SUVs far expensive than other SUVs in the same class, The P series value proposition is indisputable.

 

[RudderVator]

The lack of Navaras on the road is an indication that the SA bakkie market prefers their leaf springs. People don't want to sacrifice load capacity for ride quality so I doubt the Ridgeline would be much success here.

Most likely the reason why the Navara was chosen as the X-Class. But again the X class failed due to price and most people knowing they buying a Nissan.

 

[TheChamp]

The lack of Navaras on the road is an indication that the SA bakkie market prefers their leaf springs. People don't want to sacrifice load capacity for ride quality so I doubt the Ridgeline would be much success here.

I don't think so, people don't buy double cab bakkies for their load capacity, so that would count more for single cabs.

The Navara has always lagged behind in sales, we can't blame the lack of leaf springs.

 

[PowerFactor]

And how much will it cost if they bring it here? a million rands?

Honda cars are expensive, their SUVs far expensive than other SUVs in the same class, The P series value proposition is indisputable.

I have checked the pricing and what it cost to buy from one of the competitors on the US sites. The Honda is definitely an expensive bakkie. It might be in the same price range as the Amarok. I think their price conversion don't take our tax into account.