2017 Honda Ridgeline Undergoes 'Toolbox Drop' Test
Honda wants some real credibility in the truck world and the brand has copied another one of Chevy’s bed tests seen in a recent set of commercials.
Last week, Honda did the “rock drop” test that Chevrolet made popular just a few days prior, in which they dumped a pile of landscaping blocks into the bed of the Ridgeline to see what kind of damage would be left behind. The original commercials also featured a tool box drop test, which Honda has now decided to replicate as well.
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In the commercials, Chevrolet performed bed strength tests and released two videos along with test data for three tests: laboratory bed material sample tests, landscape rock drop test and toolbox drop test, all to show that aluminum is no good at avoiding damage in a truck bed.
To do this, Chevrolet specifically compared the strength of its 2016 Silverado 1500 to the Ford F-150, and not surprisingly, the Silverado came out on top in each situation. The Silverado’s bed suffered from some dents and scratches, while the F-150’s bed had holes punched straight through it.
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Honda wants to make sure that customers know that its Sheet Molded Composite (SMC) bed can hold up to the abuse. The company used a 26-pound steel toolbox that was dropped from the edge of the bed and you can see the results in the video above.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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