Honda Confirms Third-Generation Ridgeline Pickup

LINCOLN, Ala. — Honda officially confirmed the development of a redesigned third-generation Ridgeline midsize pickup truck.

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Production of the current 2026 Ridgeline will pause later this year at the automaker's assembly plant in Lincoln, Alabama.

The next-generation truck will enter the market within two years, with production resuming at the same Alabama facility expected by 2028.

Honda's Southern California styling studio handles exterior styling, and engineers at the Honda Auto Development Center in Ohio manage mechanical engineering.

American Honda Motor Co. leadership outlined the long-term role of the vehicle in the company's lineup.

"The award-winning Honda Ridgeline has introduced innovative new technologies and features to America's truck market for two decades, prioritizing features and capabilities recreational truck buyers need and use the most," said Lance Woelfer, vice president of Auto Sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

"The next Ridgeline, which will continue to be built by our associates in Alabama, will advance this legacy while gaining even more rugged design and capabilities."

The assembly pause aligns with stricter emissions rules facing current engine designs.

Updated environmental standards required Honda to pause assembly of the current truck rather than apply short-term fixes to the current V6 engine.

Corporate strategy documents show Honda chose to fast-track the full vehicle redesign instead of investing in temporary modifications.

The Alabama plant currently builds the second-generation Ridgeline alongside three SUV and minivan models: the Passport, the Pilot, and the Odyssey.

Assembly teams use domestic and globally sourced parts to manufacture all four vehicle lines at the facility.

Sales statistics showed steady performance for the pickup before the announcement.

Honda reported 48,448 Ridgeline deliveries in the United States during 2025, representing a 7% gain compared to the previous year.

Corporate announcements indicate broader shifts toward hybrid technology across North American operations.

Honda reallocated assembly capacity across its U.S. plants to support hybrid assembly lines, backed by a $28 billion investment in gasoline and hybrid options.

Initial teaser images released by the automaker show the silhouette of a four-door pickup.

Full features and pricing details will be released before the vehicle's market arrival.