Honda has made it official: the third-generation Ridgeline is currently in development, which means production for the current pickup will end later this year as the automaker readies its replacement. Honda will design the new truck at its design studio in Southern California, while engineering development will occur at the Honda Auto Development Center in Ohio.
The next-gen Ridgeline will arrive within the next two years, featuring an even more rugged design, likely borrowing styling cues from the new Passport. Lance Woelfer, Honda America's vice president of auto sales, confirmed that the truck will gain even more capabilities, although he did not elaborate on what those capabilities might be.
View Price on AmazonThe new Ridgeline will be built at Honda's factory in Alabama, where the company currently assembles the Passport, Odyssey, Pilot, and current Ridgeline. In addition to its more rugged styling, the Ridgeline will reportedly also get a new V6 engine designed to meet emissions regulations. The current Ridgeline features Honda's 3.5-liter J35Y6 V6, which produces 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque.
A new V6 will likely make a similar amount of power, with the Passport's engine producing 285 horsepower. While Honda has not provided a specific timeline, a report from May alleged that Honda would cease current Ridgeline production in the fourth quarter of this year. Production for the next-generation model is rumored to start in the third quarter of 2028, with the model likely arriving for the 2029 model year.
Source: motor1.com
