Honda confirms a redesigned Ridgeline is in development
By Ide Honda Honda announcement · July 23, 2026
Honda is working on the third generation of its Ridgeline midsize pickup. In its July 23 announcement, Honda said it expects the truck to reach the market within two years and described plans for a more rugged design.
Where the work is happening
Honda’s Southern California studio is styling the truck, its Ohio development center is engineering it, and its Alabama auto plant will continue to build it. The Alabama plant also builds the Passport, Pilot and Odyssey. Honda said it planned to pause production of the 2026 Ridgeline later in 2026 as it prepared for the redesign.
What the current truck offers
The 2026 Ridgeline has a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, Honda’s i-VTM4 AWD and a towing rating of up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. The tailgate drops down or swings open, and the 7.3-cubic-foot storage compartment beneath the bed gives you a place for gear you want to keep out of sight. The bed measures 50 inches between the wheel wells, wide enough for a standard four-foot sheet. The current TrailSport adds all-terrain tires and off-road-tuned suspension.
What’s still to come
Honda has yet to announce the next truck’s engine options, towing ratings, trim details, pricing or a specific on-sale date. If you need a pickup before then, you can use the current truck’s towing rating, bed access and storage to see how it would handle your trailer or gear.
See current Ridgeline inventory
Read Honda’s original announcement · See current Ridgeline specifications