The Honda Ridgeline is an odd looking vehicle, with that angled line down from the cab to the tailgate. Initially I didn’t like it but then it was explained to me why (because it’s a unibody and the angle of that panel provides a lot more rigidity) and it all made sense. The way my mind works, making sense helps me like it a lot more. 
It’s grown on me and now it looks kind of like a purpose-built military (or perhaps sci-fi) vehicle to me. Mostly I like that it’s a Honda and Honda really does things right. The ergonomics are great, the ride is nice, the turning radius is surprisingly good, the sound insulation is adequate and the fit and finish is superior to the American brands (sad but true). It’s still a pickup truck with the ability to haul 4×8 sheets flat in the bed (they raise the bed height to put it over the wheel wells), but it’s smaller (length and width) so it’s easier to drive and park in the city than the 2004 Tundra was. The new Tundra’s even bigger so it was out of the question.
I’ve posted more on this topic over on the Honda Ridgeline Owners Club