Thinking about a 2007 RTL Ridgeline, any known changes for 2008?

[ScottD]

I searched the internet a bit and found this site while checking to see if anything is changing for 2008. I currently have a 2000 Explorer (which I hated since about 2 months after my wife bought it new in 1999) and am looking for either a Ridgeline or Pilot (leaning towards Ridgeline). I know the Pilot is being redesigned for 2008 and since they are on the same platform and made in the same plant I am wondering if the Ridgeline too is being updated? Does anyone know anything? If it's just cosmetic little things I am not too worried, but if it's anything major (engine or dimensional changes) I would want to wait to at least see the 2008 before buying.

Thanks,
Scott

[Gamera]

That I know of there's no drastic changes for the RL that's planned just yet.

The Ridge and Drive for my particular dealership is in late July / early August so I'll let you know the goodies around then.

[Minnesnowta]

I just attended the Auto Show here in the Twin Cities area. Boy am I ready to buy a new car after being there.

It was fun bringing a couple of die-hard Chevy fans over to look at the Ridgeline. When I opened the tailgate sideways and popped the trunk open you could really read the "gee, I wish my Avalanche did that" face.

Back to the thread... I'm gunning for an '08. By the recent postings on ROC, there are a lot of "fence-sitters" out there hoping to learn any rumors for the next model year.

Those in the know, please share.

[Shiggidy75]

I don't currently own a Ridgeline but I work at a Honda engine plant in Ohio. Honda does a total redesign every 5 years. Accord and Pilot are coming up in 08 while the Ridge shouldn't be redesigned until 2011. Sometimes Mid design you might get slightly different taillights or maybe a defferent looking radio. Possibly some better looking wheels ( I hope cause I to am looking at a Ridgeline in 08). Anyways hope this helps.

[csimo]

Honda will "freshen" the Ridgeline in model year 2009. Nothing major.

2008 will see a few color changes, minor interior refinements and a few electronics upgrades. Nothing major.

[RTXGuy]

I really hope Honda give the 2008 some nice projector beam. I'm def going for the nice cut off look with HID.

[Rodek]

I think the new Ridge will adress some of the shortcomings that some folks complain about. I don't think they will make any major engine, driveline or body changes. Only minor ones.