Street Trucks

2024 HONDA PICKUP GETS INCREASED OFF-ROAD PERFORMANC­E AND UPGRADED TECH

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THE 2024 Honda Ridgeline is designed to work hard and play even harder with improved off-road performanc­e, updated styling, and a more high-tech cabin. The first-ever Ridgeline Trailsport has been engineered to be more off-road capable and get weekend adventurer­s even farther off the beaten path with new features, including an off-road-tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, and steel underbody protection. All 2024 Ridgeline models will begin arriving in dealers this winter.

Taking Ridgeline’s rugged styling even further, “RIDGELINE” is stamped across the tailgate while the grille gets a sporty new mesh design. Inside, more advanced tech has been smartly integrated to enhance Ridgeline’s cabin experience. A new 7-inch digital instrument panel is now standard, featuring an all-digital tachometer on the left and a physical speedomete­r on the right. The display also includes user-selectable functions, such as Honda Sensing settings, vehicle informatio­n and more.

All Ridgeline trims get a new larger 9-inch color touchscree­n with a faster processor for lag-free performanc­e. Additional­ly, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibil­ity is now standard, and Ridgeline’s integrated navigation system has been simplified with new graphics and fewer menus. The Ridgeline Black Edition adds upgraded speaker performanc­e to further enhance the listening experience of its premium audio system.

For increased comfort and functional­ity, all 2024 Ridgelines benefit from a new center console featuring a large integrated armrest and expanded storage. The new center-console storage bin can swallow a full-size tablet, while a larger storage tray ahead of the shifter can accommodat­e two large smartphone­s side by side and incorporat­es a Qi-compatible wireless charging pad.

The 2024 Honda Ridgeline will be available in four all-wheel drive trim levels: Sport, RTL, the new Trailsport with special off-road hardware, and the top-of-therange Black Edition.

Ridgeline can also be uniquely customized with several postproduc­tion option packages, including the popular HPD Package. Designed to evoke Honda’s racing DNA, the popular HPD Package adds to Ridgeline’s rugged appearance with a unique grille treatment, black fender flares, aggressive wheels, and special graphics.

The Honda Ridgeline and Ridgeline Trailsport will continue to be built in America, exclusivel­y at Honda’s Lincoln, Alabama, auto plant, continuing the 40-year legacy of Honda’s commitment to build products close to the customer.

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