American Honda Sales Increase 7.3 Percent to New March Record [4.3.7]

[Katrina]

I think if Honda's engineers improved on this already great design, like they did with the new Acura MDX, the Ridgeline would make a killing in sales. I would love (not just like this truck) if they would've put more quality into this SUT. My suggestions would be as follows: to eliminate the annoying dashboard rattles, road noise, build a waterproof bed cover, offer a V8 engine option, a lockable tailgate as advertised and IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE. If these things would be addressed we wouldn't have SOOOO many TBS's.
That's what concerns me. This of course is just my two cents worth.
I thank all of fellow members for all their informative posts.

[msmith1965]

Originally Posted by csimo

I've received a couple of messages regarding my above post. I guess I should clarify my statement.

I didn't intend to cut down the Ridgeline in any way. The numbers show that the March daily sales rate for the Ridgeline was off 27.7% and was off 21.4% for the year-to-date.

This can't make Honda happy. My point had to do with what might Honda do? Will they ignore the sales trend and see what happens? Will they speed up a refresh on the product to try and boost sales? Will they consider taking the exteme position of exiting the pickup truck market?

I sincerely doubt that Honda would cut the project, but that has been suggested by others here on ROC.

I hope that Honda would realize that they're missing a good market segment that is looking for higher end options that are not available to Ridgeline buyers. No, not everyone wants these items, but Honda has made it difficult for that segment to buy a Ridgeline.

In any case I hope that the sales trend gets some attention at Honda and they realize the Ridgeline needs some attention before the traditional Honda refresh cycle comes around.

The RL is a niche vehicle and probably will never be a mainstream product achieving high volumes. Honda hit the 50k mark in the initial year, and they will probably repeat. However, I'll bet the RL is a high margin product for Honda as is generally the case for pickups. Given the sales volumes I agree that Honda will not cut the product. If sales volumes are the litmus test, then Honda should cut the Civic hybrid, S2000, and the Element. In fact, the Fit still has a ways to go to best the RL's average sales volumes.

[krdomingue]

All I can say is that I did my part in March. I try to help again in 6 to 8 years.

-Love this truck!

[RLHopeful]

Hopefully my 1 put them over there sales goal for April... I look forward to the sales numbers!

[Cajun Country Ridgeline]

Honda Ridgeline sales may not be growing like they hoped, but I see at least two Ridgelines everyday in a town of 200,000 .
When I purchased ours, it was months and months before I saw another Ridgeline any where. I think it is doing great from my perspective.

GO RIDGELINE!!!!!!!!!