Honda has already confirmed plans for a 2024 Ridgeline TrailSport, but it surely seems like the corporate is planning a facelift as nicely
by Michael Gauthier
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by Michael Gauthier
Earlier this yr, Honda introduced plans to increase the Ridgeline lineup to incorporate a brand new TrailSport trim for 2024.
Quick ahead to as we speak and spy photographers have caught the 2024 Ridgeline present process testing. Nonetheless, it won’t be the TrailSport variant because the prototype doesn’t precisely scream off-road centered pickup.
That’s necessary to notice as Honda has beforehand stated the TrailSport trim would improve the truck’s “rugged functionality and design.” As a part of this effort, the mannequin is predicted to comply with within the footsteps of the Pilot TrailSport and undertake a 1 inch (25 mm) elevate, distinctive stabilizer bars, completely different spring charges, and particular damper tuning.
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The crossover additionally comes geared up with skid plates and unique 18-inch wheels wrapped in Continental TerrainContact AT tires. They’re joined by a brand new Path mode, a TrailWatch digicam system, and an unique Path Torque Logic that allows as much as 75% of accessible energy to be despatched to the wheel with probably the most traction.
Nonetheless, this prototype seems extra like a facelifted truck than an off-road centered variant. As you’ll be able to see, the entrance fascia is closely disguised as is the rear finish. All of that camouflage looks as if overkill for a easy Trailsport variant and a photographer famous it had “indicators of a disguised inside” as nicely.
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This appears to counsel the TrailSport variant may very well be launched alongside a facelifted Ridgeline. Whereas that is still unconfirmed at this level, the second-generation truck was launched in 2016 and acquired an replace for 2021. One other facelift might maintain the truck contemporary for a bit longer, whereas additionally giving it a greater probability to battle the redesigned Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon in addition to the upcoming Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger.
As for the present mannequin, it incorporates a 3.5-liter V6 with 280 hp (209 kW / 284 PS) and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque. It’s related to a nine-speed automated transmission, which sends energy to a normal all-wheel drive system.
