The Ridgeline was the one Honda car to see a gross sales improve in the USA final yr and the corporate is hoping to construct on that momentum by providing a brand new TrailSport variant.

The trim will arrive in time for the 2024 mannequin yr and it guarantees to boost the truck’s “rugged functionality and design.”  Whereas the automaker is retaining particulars beneath wraps, the pickup will undoubtedly observe within the footsteps of the Passport and Pilot TrailSport.

The latter mannequin is new for 2023 and was designed to be nice on- and off-road. That being stated, engineers targeted on including functionality as they outfitted the crossover with a 1 inch (25 mm) raise, distinctive stabilizer bars, completely different spring charges, and particular damper tuning.

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The Pilot TrailSport additionally comes geared up with skid plates, a brand new Path mode, and unique 18-inch wheels wrapped in Continental TerrainContact AT tires. Different highlights embody a TrailWatch digital camera system with 4 digital camera views and an unique Path Torque Logic that allows as much as 75% of obtainable energy to be despatched to the wheel with essentially the most traction.

Many of those upgrades will seemingly carryover to the Ridgeline TrailSport, however they’ll come at a value.  We must always get a greater concept of what to anticipate later this yr, however the Pilot TrailSport begins at $48,350 earlier than a $1,345 vacation spot and dealing with charge.

In addition to speaking concerning the Ridgeline, Honda revealed the Passport will “stay aggressive in 2023” because of further modifications.  The corporate didn’t elaborate, however the 2023 Passport now comes normal with all-wheel drive.