The 2023 Honda Ridgeline focused on bringing buyers a truck that had more personality, capability, and technology. It was a pretty extensive refresh and as a result, the company has used the 2024 model year to make more incremental changes that help remove some of the wrinkles and also enhance the Ridgeline in several key categories too especially with rivals like the Hyundai Santa Cruz now in dealer showrooms.
A Nip and A Tuck Highlight Ridgeline Updates
Honda used the TrailSport model to showcase some of the changes that it has made to the truck but spotting them will require some focus and a few minutes to get a good look at all the truck’s angles. The design itself is mostly carried over unchanged, but the front grille gets a new mesh design and the rear tailgate now gets the Ridgeline name stamped into the tailgate itself. The interior also gets orange-hued contrast stitching and badging along with the same Diffuse Sky Blue paint that also sees duty in the Pilot version of the TrailSport.
The same theme of minor revisions also plays into the interior of the 2024 model. Like the exterior, the cabin also gets minor revisions that do little to disturb the strong sense of familiarity that you get with the truck. The main changes here focus on functionality with the old roller top center console being pitched for a more traditional-looking one while the infotainment system grows to 9.0 inches with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now standard equipment. The instrument cluster is now nearly all digital with the analog speedometer being the notable exception to the rule.
When Will We See The 2024 Ridgeline?
With the minimal updates that the model received for 2024, we suspect that the wait for it to come to showrooms will not be very long. The 2024 model will still have carryover performance hardware, with all models being powered by a 285-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 with standard all-wheel drive as well as a 5,000 lb towing capacity.
This setup allows the Ridgeline to be on par with many of its rivals with the company also claiming that the TrailSport version is the most rugged pickup that the company has ever built thanks to its suite of trail-focused upgrades like all-terrain tires, all-terrain tires and
Carl Malek has been an automotive journalist for over 10 years. First starting out as a freelance photographer before making the transition to writing during college, his work has appeared on numerous automotive forums as well as websites such as Autoshopper.com.
Carl is also a big fan of British vehicles with the bulk of his devotion going to the Morgan Motor Company as well as offerings from Lotus, MG, and Caterham. When he is not writing about automobiles, Carl enjoys spending time with his family and friends in the Metro Detroit area, as well as spending time with his adorable pets.