2009 Ridgeline Spy Photos!!

[denvrfan]

IMHO, there is no way Honda is discontinuing the Ridgeline. It's not the lone Honda product that doesn't produce big units (think Element, Acura RL). It is truly a niche vehicle that keeps Honda's foot in the pickup truck door. It has been acclaimed over and over again by the "experts". And there are well over 100,000 Ridgelines currently in service. Let's not forget 100,000+ owners that are truly passionate about their ride. Auto sales are tough all over right now. Even the brand new Accord did not comp it's January sales against the previous generation model (down over 20% vs. LY). I think any delays have everything to do with existing inventory on the '08's and nothing to do with an elimination of the model. There's nothing forcing Honda to introduce a vehicle in the spring. They can simply delay until the fall if they see the need. In the meantime, anyone that has been fence sitting on the purchase of a Ridgeline can get the deal of a lifetime on an '08!

[shovelhd]

ChrisM, flagrant foul!!!

[John32070]

Originally Posted by Whaleya

I am sure the new concept truck by Toyota that looks 95% like the RL will be an issue. I can see Honda wondering if they should stick it out as Toyota got so much press on the same truck only years later. Maybe the RL was a bit before it's time and sales will increase. On the other hand....

True. The T-100 was not at all popular when first introduced, but now look at what they have.

[qiphlow]

ok, this is just plain MEAN!

[Cochise111]

I fell for the headline.

[northernlights]

Originally Posted by Whaleya

I am sure the new concept truck by Toyota that looks 95% like the RL will be an issue. I can see Honda wondering if they should stick it out as Toyota got so much press on the same truck only years later. Maybe the RL was a bit before it's time and sales will increase. On the other hand....

-W

Looks 95% like the RL, come on, you better look again. You might as well say all trucks look alike.

[ericrwalker]

Looks like in January Honda sold more ridgelines than they did Elements, Fit, Acura RSX, TSX, RL, and the RDX....unless I am reading the report wrong.

http://vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=737364

[lizzurd]

Originally Posted by ericrwalker

Looks like in January Honda sold more ridgelines than they did Elements, Fit, Acura RSX, TSX, RL, and the RDX....unless I am reading the report wrong.

http://vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=737364

It was close....but the E still beat the fridgeline by 80 units.

[ToyTruck]

Had me looking--don't think I ever clicked a thread so fast.

[Truck2212]

in the same boat, fell for the title!