Next-Gen Honda Ridgeline First Peek: It Looks a Lot More Like a Truck

Key Points:

• Honda has confirmed that a new generation of the Ridgeline pickup truck, featuring a more rugged and boxy design, will arrive within two years to replace the current 10-year-old model.
• The new Ridgeline is being styled at Honda’s Southern California studio and engineered in Ohio, continuing its reputation as one of the most American-made vehicles.
• Early teaser images suggest the truck will have a more traditional, truck-like appearance with a higher stance and all-terrain tires, while retaining its unibody construction.
• Powertrain details are not yet disclosed, but the new Ridgeline may share the 3.5-liter V6 engine and hybrid technology from Honda’s Passport SUV, which shares its platform with the current Ridgeline.
• Production of the current Ridgeline will pause later this year for about 18 months to prepare for the new model, which will continue to be manufactured at Honda’s Alabama plant.