Spy Shots: The 2017 Honda Ridgeline gets spied for the first time - eGMCarTech
Not too long ago, some spy shot photographers were able to capture what appears to be a new 2017 Honda Ridgeline test mule in the works, which can only mean that Honda’s going to continue producing their one and only pickup. The current and first generation of Ridgeline was often criticized by hardcore pickup truck enthusiasts and lovers for “not being a true pickup,” with its unibody construction. However, this really didn’t make the Ridgeline any less capable of being a light-duty pickup truck since it was built on the same platform as the Honda Pilot. From what we can see with the new spy shots, it looks like the new Ridgeline could ditch its current unibody construction for a more traditional body-on-frame setup, boosting its capability as a hauler and off-roader. This could be observed from the more pronounced and longer bed, which trumps the size of the current Ridgeline’s bed. But judging by its overall footprint and size, it may not exactly be built to compete with the full-size light-duty truck segment, like the Ford F150, Dodge Ram and GM Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra cousins. Rather, it could compete with the midsize crowd, consisting of the new Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. Source: www.egmcartech.com
