The 2024 lineup for the Honda Ridgeline will include a new trim focused for off-road, the TrailSport, scheduled to arrive at dealerships this winter.
Honda’s first-ever TrailSport pickup truck gets “exclusive suspension tuning,” all-terrain tires and a steel underbody to protect the oil pan from obstacles. The suspension is designed for increased articulation to smooth out the off-road ride without sacrificing its on-road performance, the company says.
Inside the cab, drivers will find a new center console with increased storage, able to hold a full-size tablet. A larger storage tray gets a Qi-compatible wireless charging pad and enough room to hold two large smartphones side by side.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility comes standard. Honda says it also simplified its navigation system with new graphics and fewer menus. Other new standard features include a 7-inch digital instrument panel with selectable functions and vehicle information and a 9-inch color touchscreen with a faster processor.
For hauling, the new Ridgeline gets an “extra-wide standard bed” in which items like drywall and plywood up to 4 feet wide can fit between the wheel wells. Honda says the glass fiber-reinforced bed resists scratches, so no need for a separate liner.
A lockable 7.3-cubic-yard washable storage compartment is located beneath the bed, which Honda calls an In-Bed-Trunk. It can also be used as a cooler.
The tailgate folds down in the typical way but can also swing out. The bed is 5 feet 4 inches long. With the tailgate down, it extends to 7 feet and can handle a dynamic load of up to 300 pounds for holding ATVs and motorcycles, the company says. The tailgate’s inner surface has two molded-in seats.
