Honda Truck: End of the (Ridge)line

After nearly a decade of production, the car-based Honda Ridgeline will finally be phased out. While the manufacturer was originally supposed to keep the truck in its lineup until the next generation was ready, slow sales numbers convinced them to axe the Ridgeline at the end of 2014.

This news might sadden some enthusiasts, but for the majority of buyers, the Ridgeline was simply outdated. It had pleasantly surprised us when it came out, offering a nice compromise between a car and a full-size pickup truck.

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However, as the years went on, the competition steadily improved, before finally overtaking Honda and its pickup. Now, the competition offers better fuel economy and nicer interiors. Meanwhile, the only update Honda made on the Ridgeline was a new front end in 2009.

But if you are in the market for a new Honda truck in the next year, there might still be hope: rumors are floating around about a new version of the Ridgeline that could be direct competition for the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon…