The Ridgeline and the Element: Offering Something Different
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I'm one of those people who have a hard time accepting something new and different. I don't have a hard time accepting it for other people; they're free to do as they choose. And I don't have a hard time accepting its presence in my world. I just have a hard time accepting that it may apply to me or be appropriate for me personally because according to my personal history I never needed it before. So why would I need it now?
That may make sense to you, but more than likely it seems crazy and illogical. And that's alright. I'm aware of the implications! When it comes to something exciting and really, really new (as in not been done before) in the car industry...designers would probably like to think it happens all the time. But I'd have to disagree. The car industry definitely offers new vehicles every year, but for the most part, the evolution in design and function is quite slow (probably because most of us are nervous with huge change).
But every now and then something totally new and different will appear on the scene. I can tell when it happens because it pricks at my consciousness as I continuously remind myself that I don't need that strange new vehicle. Sometimes I'm right. But sometimes I'm not. (Shocking, I know).
At least I can admit when I'm wrong, I guess. Two such vehicles are the Ridgeline and the Element. Both are Honda vehicles and both brought on my ridiculous knee jerk reaction of instant dislike when they were offered up to the public.
My negative feelings towards the Ridgeline were based upon the too quick evolution of the traditional pick up towards car. It was one of the most innovative crossovers before the term became popular to describe all the SUV/car mixes out there today. This vehicle provided those who wanted a truck but might not necessarily need ALL the truck had to offer; instead they get the best of the truck combined with the comfort of the car.
The Element's design stood out on the road not because it took something I was used to and changed it into something else, but because it took such a different avenue in general design style. The fluid, curvy look that dominated the road was so very apparent when you'd see a Honda Element mixed in with the rest of the vehicles. The strong, boxy design stood out immediately and still stands out amongst the much more wide spread curvaceous models.
Both the Honda Ridgeline and the Honda Element serve as examples of offering something this is actually new and different in an industry that seems to offer a lot of the same! Driver love having something unique and fun on the road and with the Ridgeline and the Element...they get to have just that.
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Rebecca Worthlin has the right information that consumers need on the newest Hondas. Using the right information and the right dealership even you can buy like you're in the know. Rebecca suggests starting at SanTan Honda Superstore.
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