Honda Ridgeline (First Generation)
When Honda announced that they were entering the pickup truck segment, the automotive community questioned the move. Honda wasn’t a name that came to mind when you think of a pickup truck. The original Ridgeline was released with a questionable style and a fairly limited appeal. It was only available with a four-door cab configuration and the bed wasn’t even large enough to transport lumber (via Honda of Newman).
The truck was perfect for the person who wanted the practicality of an SUV with the ability to haul something in a truck bed every once in a while. But as far as a work truck went, the Ridgeline wasn’t even in the mix. Similar to how Nissan poorly planned with the Titan, the original Ridgeline just had poor execution. The original Ridgeline has gained a loyal following but was never the success that Honda wanted.