Honda Confirms the Arrival of the Next-Gen Ridgeline, It Should Be Here by 2028
Honda says the next Ridgeline will look more truck-like and production will pause later this year as the company prepares the redesign.
- On Thursday, Honda confirmed a third-generation Ridgeline pickup is coming within two years, featuring an "even more rugged design" while retaining its unibody construction.
- Tightening emissions standards and an aging 10-year-old design forced the current generation to phase out. The Ridgeline has struggled to match sales rivals like the Toyota Tacoma and Chevy Colorado.
- Honda will pause Ridgeline production at its Honda Alabama Auto Plant later this year to retool. The facility will increase output of the Odyssey and Passport by more than 10% during this hiatus.
- Design occurs at Honda's Southern California studio, while engineering is handled at the Honda Auto Development Center in Ohio. The model will likely feature an updated 3.5-liter V-6 engine.
- The redesign seeks to improve fuel economy by over 30 percent and acceleration through a new hybrid powertrain. Honda has not yet confirmed specific release dates beyond the two-year window.
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