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The Detroit News reports that the
Honda Ridgeline isn't going anywhere any time soon. Sage Marie, manager of truck product planning at
Honda, has said that the rumors of the vehicle's demise have been greatly exaggerated, and he says that the Ridgeline serves a key role in the company's product line. Marie also said that the truck will continue on into the foreseeable future. That's despite the fact that the model has seen its sales implode over the past few months. According to
The Detroit News, Honda only managed to sell 6,500 Ridgeline models through the first nine months of this year.
Last year, the company sold 12,700 units during the same period.
While some of that drop can be attributed to production delays tied to the earthquake and tsunami disasters in Japan earlier this year, it's difficult to discern how much of the blame lies on a tired product or the continued improvement of fuel economy numbers on full-size trucks. Marie confirms that 2012 will see new aesthetic updates added to the Ridgeline along with the addition of the new Sport model pictured above.
Honda reaffirms Ridgeline will stick around originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 5th, 2011
Honda’s four-door, all-wheel drive Ridgeline pick up has always been a unique fixture in the truck world, combining the civility and ease of you expected from a Honda, but with the versatility and utility a truck can offer. For 2012, Honda is broadening the appeal of the Ridgeline with the new Sport model. Slotted just above the base RT model, the Sport adds 18″ alloys, black honeycomb grill, foglights, black headlight and brake light housings, black mirrors and door handles.
I’ve always perceived the Ridgeline to be a bit misunderstood. Honda isn’t going after the Rams and Silverados you see on TV commercials working the ranch and pulling out tree stumps. Instead, I see the Ridgeline as the perfect truck for the guy who is a weekend warrior at Home Depot (wanted a truck bed), wants to tow the boat to the lake (need towing capacity), carry his family in comfort, without worrying about a thirsty V-8′s poor fuel economy, and enough off-road ability to reach the camp site.
All Ridgelines are 4×4′s, and are powered by the same 3.5L V-6 rated at 250hp. For 2012, the Ridgeline benefits from a new 6-speed automatic for improved fuel economy. The touches Honda added to Ridgeline Sport look great, and further serves Honda’s vision of what a four door pick up truck should be. The Ridgeline Sport will be available in showrooms this November.
July 25th, 2011
Filed under: SUV, Truck, Crossover, Honda
Honda Pilot - Click above for high-res image gallery
Honda scored a decent U.S. sales month in April, with overall results up by 13 percent. But what has company insiders excited isn't strong
Accord or
Civic sales. Honda's light trucks, the
Pilot,
Odyssey,
CRV and
Ridgeline, were up 33 percent compared to April of 2009. Those vehicles comprise many of the most expensive vehicles in the Honda lineup, and a healthy source of profits.
Automotive News reports that Honda VP John Mendel called light truck sales "spry," adding that truck sales are up for several automakers, signaling that the U.S. sales downturn may be waning. Mendel also points to low inventory as a good sign for Honda, with light trucks sitting at a very low 42 day supply, down five days from March 1st levels. And while you've likely seen Honda's recent ads touting unprecedented incentives, keep in mind that light trucks are still at low incentive levels.
That's undoubtedly good news for Honda and its dealer body, yet Mendel reportedly cautions that dealers shouldn't get too giddy over the numbers. In the short term, though, the Honda VP intimated that some dealers may need to add salespeople as the auto industry continues to improve.
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Honda: Light truck sales outpace industry rebound originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 May 2010 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 6th, 2010
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2009 Honda Ridgeline - Click above for high-res image gallery
What will become of the
Honda Ridgeline pickup truck after the 2011 model year?
Honda isn't saying, other than to
confirm earlier reports from the
Chicago Auto Show that "there would be no significant change to the Ridgeline through the 2011 model year." That said, PickupTrucks.com has apparently heard from reliable sources that Honda's innovative unibody truck won't be renewed for another go 'round after the present model's rapidly approaching expiration date.
It's no secret that the Ridgeline has failed to live up to Honda's lofty sales goals of 50,000 units per year. In 2009, Honda moved just 16,464 total units, which may not be enough to justify the expense of a major remodel. Alternatively, Honda may be taking a wait-and-see approach to the compact pickup truck market - just in case there's a rebound from the current segment-wide sales slump. Stay tuned.
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PickupTrucks.com]
Honda Ridgeline may not return after 2012 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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April 9th, 2010
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