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Tons of people have been comparing the new Ford Maverick to the Honda Ridgeline. However, the Ford Maverick Hybrid provides an option that the Honda Ridgeline doesn’t have yet. The Ridgeline currently only has gas-powered powertrains. But the 2023 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid will solve this problem. 

The 2023 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid is coming to tackle the Ford Maverick 

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E pickup truck model driving across a snowy plain as the sun rises over a mountain
2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E | American Honda Motor Co., Inc

Someone tell the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid to watch its back. It won’t be the only unibody hybrid truck in town for much longer. Word on the street is that the 2023 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid is on the way. 

But the Honda Ridgeline begins at about $36,490, so the Hybrid model could cost a little more. The Ford Maverick Hybrid starts at around $19,995, providing thousands in savings. To compete against that price, the Ridgeline will need to provide more space, power, and luxury. 

What to expect with the Ridgeline Hybrid 

A light-blue 2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid drives down a city street
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid | Ford

The 2023 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid may see an increase in power. Currently, the gas-powered Ridgeline uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 280 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. When properly equipped, it can tow up to 5,000 lbs. 

The 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine with 191 hp and 155 lb-ft of torque. The Hybrid model can only tow up to 2,000 lbs, while the gas-powered model can tow up to 4,000 lbs. 

So, there is a chance that the Ridgeline Hybrid will provide more muscle. Also, the Maverick Hybrid isn’t available with all-wheel drive. We don’t foresee the Ridgeline Hybrid coming out without available AWD, so the Ridgeline Hybrid could also be more capable. 

With the Maverick Hybrid, you get an EPA-estimated range of 40 mpg in the city. The gas-powered Honda Ridgeline provides an estimated 18 mpg in the city and up to 24 mpg on the highway. The hybrid variant has some work to do if it wants to beat the Maverick. 

But the Ridgeline could be more spacious. The Maverick is built on the same unibody platform as the Ford Escape, a compact SUV. The 2023 Honda Ridgeline is switching to the Honda Pilot’s platform, which is a midsize SUV. 

We know the point of compact trucks is to be smaller. This allows them to be easier to maneuver in tight city areas. But it can also limit space for cargo and passengers. Plus, the Ridgeline is pretty nimble and easy to navigate through tight spots. 

What do we know about the 2023 Ridgeline? 

Along with the 2023 Honda Ridgeline Hybrid, we could see the Honda Ridgeline Type R. This is a model built for a sportier performance with 19-inch wheels, a blacked-out grille, and red accents. 

The Ridgeline will have a refreshed interior and is expected to share components with the Honda Pilot. For example, it will most likely gain the Pilot’s 8-inch infotainment system. Plus, the interior materials are expected to be upgraded from cheap plastics to luxurious soft-touch materials. 

The exterior is expected to remain similar to its current look. Unfortunately, we’re waiting for more information about the 2023 Honda Ridgeline to be released. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more. So far, it’s safe to expect a more capable hybrid model to arrive that silences the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid.

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Allison Barfield

Allison Barfield joined MotorBiscuit in 2020 and covers all things trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. Having grown up on a farm in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she’s no stranger to the “Best in Class” truck and SUV debates; people in her hometown were always gathering to help work on vehicles together, and deliberation would naturally arise.

Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She has helped bring awareness to issues Women In Trucking face and has promoted Truckers Against Trafficking, an anti-trafficking NGO.

A fan of creatively dark literature, Allison appreciates the works of Shirley Jackson and Emily Dickenson. She lives in a mountainous area of the country and enjoys off-roading and camping. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her in testing trucks and SUVs for our site.