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About Ridgeline

The Honda Ridgeline has always been the pickup that does things differently. Launched for the 2006 model year, it used a unibody structure rather than a traditional body-on-frame design, giving it a smoother ride and more carlike handling than its rivals. It introduced clever features such as a lockable trunk built into the bed floor and a dual-action tailgate that could fold down or swing open like a door. Its original designers have said it never really started out as a truck project, and it shows in the best way.

The second generation, launched for 2017 and built in Lincoln, Alabama, adopted more conventional styling while retaining the in-bed trunk, the dual-action tailgate and a V6 with all-wheel drive. It even added an in-bed audio system. The TrailSport trim added off-road tires and suspension. Critics note its modest towing capacity and lack of a hard-core off-road option; fans love its comfort, practicality and reliability, and many say it is the best truck for people who do not need a truck.

The Ridgeline competes with the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger and Maverick, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, Jeep Gladiator and Hyundai Santa Cruz. Reports and teasers point to a next-generation Ridgeline with hybrid power. Follow model-year updates, dealer discounts, recalls, reviews and comparison tests here, along with news on the next generation and how Honda keeps its unconventional pickup relevant as the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz prove that buyers are warming to unibody trucks.