There seems to be a market for buyers who want an occasional truck. Car most of the time and haul/tow something occasionally. I don't think there's a necessity to build a 7/8 scale pickup and charge just as much or more for it i.e., v-8 Canyon, V-8 Dakota, V-8 Mountineer. All of which I've saw/driven.
A new "Dakota" or whatever hopefully would not and should not compete with a Ridgeline. It would compete with the other trucks you mentioned, and possibly reach other buyers by offering a small, light, efficient V8 (not the old 4.7)
