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Honda Ridgeline Is Going Away for 18 Months Until It Gets a V6 Hybrid: Report:
The midsize pickup is going on hiatus until 2028 while Honda swaps in a new ...
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Report: Honda Ridgeline Pauses for V6 HybridAutomotive News reports that the midsize pickup may pause for about 18 months before returning with refreshed styling in 2028.
Key FactsMay 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedrive.com
- According to Automotive News, the roughly 18-month hiatus is intended to allow a powertrain revision for the next phase of emissions standards.
- When it returns, the Ridgeline is expected to retain a V6 paired with two electric motors that replace a conventional transmission.
- Honda says the new combination should improve full-throttle performance by 10 percent and efficiency by 30 percent.
- A clean-sheet redesign is intended, according to Automotive News, to suggest a next-generation truck, based on the paraphrased remarks of an unnamed Honda employee.
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- Production of the current second-generation Ridgeline is expected to pause in late 2026 while the third generation is developed.
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