

After a one-year hiatus in Ridgeline production, the second generation of their mid-size truck went on sale in June 2016 as a 2017 model year vehicle. With the mixed success of the first generation Ridgeline, Honda posted "an open letter from the company's head of truck product planning, denying rumors that the Ridgeline would be dropped and insisting that a pickup truck will remain part of the company's portfolio." With that proclamation, Honda became committed to the development of a new Ridgeline. Adding new features, such as Honda's truck bed audio system ĭespite these modifications, Honda has stated that 73% of the second generation Ridgeline's components remain common in some way with the third generation Pilot.Incorporating notable features from the first generation, such as the dual–action tailgate and in–bed trunk.Modifying various parts to support hauling, towing, and off-road use.The second generation Ridgeline took a different approach in design from the first generation Ridgeline by sharing a slightly modified version of Honda's new "global light truck platform" found in the third generation Honda Pilot as well as other large Honda vehicles, including: The Honda Ridgeline (YK2/YK3) is the second generation of pickup truck manufactured by Honda under the Ridgeline nameplate. Front-engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
