The new models are very welcome in the car world and especially new arrivals from Honda are most desirable. There is flattering news about a new 2020 Honda Ridgeline hybrid vehicle which will be one of the most wanted vehicles in quite a while. New Ridgeline will try to come closer to its buyers especially providing the affordable packages regarding this segment. This model is going to be a sporty pickup truck with remarkable quality and stamina.

There are several adjustments that new vehicle is going to receive especially in the infotainment system and in the technical part. Although some things are having in common, new edition of 2020 and predecessor will have major differences especially in performance. The new edition will bring a unibody platform which is offering better maneuver and other advantages. This truck will represent the second generation of new Ridgeline vehicles in order to become one of the best selling vehicles in this segment.

2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid front

2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid Exterior Enhancement

The new exterior of 2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid will be different than the base one model since it will take some time to deeply research all the improvements done. The exterior will be fairly equipped with no visible details. The modern design is a straight hint of what designers meant for. The main changes we could notice at the frontal fascia. The grille is bigger with outstanding headlights which will be available in double rows. The glasses will have different shape and quality which is good for bad weather and foggy days

The body frame is lighter than predecessors since it has lighter materials and a lighter platform. The other details are also changed but are not so much visible weather. The bumpers are also redesigned so we could expect less visible changes on that part, except the sharper angles. The exterior colors will be familiar after previous announcements but are predicted to be in main colors of black, grey and red.

2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid interior

2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid Interior

The interior of the new 2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid is how we imagine comfort. For a vehicle in this segment, we could just claim that even if its truck the driving can be smooth and cozy. The cabin will not suffer any visible changes, except adding some fine materials in upper trim levels. The dashboard will receive a new instrument cluster and a new LCD screen.

All that following exceptional infotainment system which will provide smartphone integration, sliding sunroof, and multi-zone climate control. The complete Honda Sensing package will be available even for the base model, and upper trim levels will have a more equipped package. The other novelties will be a collision, mitigation breaking, road departure warning and lane keep assist.

2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid engine

2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid Engine

The engine of the new 2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid will be a reconstruction of the current engine unit so is very likely to be empowered with a stronger engine. Under the hood, we could expect one petrol unit. However, the engineers did an amazing job making this type of engine for this type of truck. There were no words about adding diesel spec in this edition. The new 3.5-liter V-6 powertrain could develop to the 280hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. This is one of the best solutions for this type of track since it is most durable and has the most quality.

There can be a choice among FAW or AWD drive setup. In other words, the choice among better fuel economy, or higher towing capacity. With this model, the buyers will be able to tow around 7500 pounds. Most of the clients will choose the first possibility. A 2WD will provide 20/27 mpg city/highways. There is also a six-pace manual transmission with direct injection and cylinder deactivation are standard. The same method will come for a hybrid version. The use of electric batteries will definitely improve the fuel economy.

2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid competition

This segment is one of the most challenging since the sporty trucks are always I high demand, especially from Honda. The buyers are interested in this model after a few discontinuations, this is just affirmation that things become better after every update. The main competitors will be Ford Ranger which is more than a strong and aggressive truck, which would deliver the almost same specs as Ridgeline hybrid. And another one is Dodge Dakota. Those models are one of the serious rivals which can arrive in the following period.

2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid side

2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid Price

The price of the new 2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid will be different since both editions Hybrid and Type-R will come in several trim levels. Every trim levels have packages which are consisted of different additions. The base model will have a base price of $30.000 with the basic package but with quality equipment. The other more updated ones will go up to $42.000.

2020 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid Release Date

The release date of this editions is not confirmed yet, in following months we will have more provided data. The final announcement is not available from the chairman’s but we could expect a new arrival by the end of 2020.

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