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Check out our comprehensive review of the 2025 Honda Ridgeline for details on the cabin, technology, amenities, and safety of this second-generation crossover.
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What is New for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline competes in the midsize pickup truck segment but skips the usual body-on-frame and solid rear axle configuration. Instead, it shares a platform with the unibody Pilot SUV meaning it’s closer to a crossover with a 5-foot pickup bed off the back.
That’s great for owners who prize comfort and reasonable utility over a rough ride and big towing figures. The Ridgeline rides into 2025 with no changes over the 2024 model that we review here, though presumably big ones are on the horizon as this model is part of the second generation that debuted all the way back in 2017.
Carsforsale.com Score
9/10
Powertrain
Score
8.75/10
Interior
Score
9.25/10
Technology
Score
9/10
Value
Score
8.75/10
The Breakdown
Car-like driving
Lockable in-bed storage
HondaSensing is lineup standard
Low ground clearance
TrailSport is mostly a looks package
Light on exciting technology
A practical crossover with a truck bed
2025 Honda Ridgeline Specs
- 280 horsepower from base engine
- 262 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 4 available trims
- 5’ 3” cargo bed
- 5-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating
- Standard wireless charging pad
- Usable payload capacity of up to 1,583 pounds
- 2 years of complimentary maintenance
2025 Honda Ridgeline Powertrain 8.75/10
Every 2025 Ridgeline comes with Honda’s naturally aspirated 3.5L V6. An engine that has seen duty for ages across the automaker’s lineup, it makes 280 hp and 262 lb-ft in the Ridgeline. A 9-speed automatic routes power to all four wheels across the Ridgeline lineup.
Though the Ridgeline is offered in a TrailSport trim with all-terrain tires, these models come with the same ground clearance of 7.6 inches, so soft-roading is more likely. As for towing, every new Ridgeline comes with a heavy-duty transmission cooler, a Class III trailer hitch, and a 7-pin wiring harness. All of which contribute to the 5,000-pound tow rating. Payload capacity ranges from 1,509 to 1,583 pounds, depending on the model.
The Ridgeline’s fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway mean it comes up short against the diesel- and hybrid-powered options on this list of trucks with the best fuel economy. But it puts the Honda right in line with gas-powered competitors like a 4WD Toyota Tacoma with its turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain.
2025 Honda Ridgeline Interior 9.25/10
The Ridgeline’s cabin is part of what helps it earn a spot on this rundown of the best mid-size trucks. Mainly because it avoids the utilitarian style common to the segment in favor of a look that will be familiar to anyone who’s spent some time in one of Honda’s many SUVs.
Only offered as a crew cab, the 2025 Ridgeline can seat up to 5, though more likely 4 adults given the rear legroom of 37”. Materials range from cloth to black leather and all models feature a rear seat that can flip up in a 60/40 split to allow for stowage of tall cargo like mountain bikes.
The roughly 5-foot-long bed is the only setup offered but it has some useful tricks up its sleeve. For one, 4 x 8-foot sheets of building material can lay flat on the cargo floor thanks to 50” of space between the wheel wells. Plus, there is a lockable water-tight in-bed trunk space capable of holding about 7 cubic feet of valuables.
2025 Honda Ridgeline Technology Features 9/10
Honda keeps things simple on the tech front of the 2025 Ridgeline by fitting all 4 trim lines with a 9” central touchscreen along with wireless integration of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Most variants come with a 7-speaker audio system aside from the top-spec Black Edition and its 8-speaker setup.
Safety is a strong suit with the latest Ridgeline earning a 5-star overall rating from the NHTSA. All models have the same roster of HondaSensing advanced safety nets. They include forward collision mitigation, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, a lane-keeping system, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams.
2025 Honda Ridgeline Trims & Pricing
Sport – $40,150
In base form, the 2025 Honda Ridgeline Sport is equipped with 18” wheels, LED exterior lighting, passive entry, and a dual-action tailgate. The cabin is trimmed in black cloth and features triple-zone automatic climate control. As for tech, along with the 9” screen, these models come with a 7” gauge cluster display, a wireless phone charging pad, and HondaLink connectivity.
RTL – $42,980
RTL models add a number of creature comforts to the Ridgeline like a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated and power-adjustable front seats, and leather upholstery. There’s also a moonroof, heated exterior mirrors, a power-sliding rear window, and an acoustic-laminated windshield to round things out.
TrailSport – $45,380
In TrailSport guise, the 2025 Ridgeline looks tough with special badging, all-terrain tires, a skid plate, plus an exclusive Diffused Sky Blue Pearl paint option. But it doesn’t add anything else for actual off-roading. That said, it looks nice with orange contrast cabin stitching. These Ridgelines also sport a heated steering wheel and built-in navigation.
Black Edition – $46,750
The 2025 Ridgeline Black Edition lives up to its name with darkened wheels, blacked-out exterior bits, and black leather seating with red highlights. Very Darth Vader-like. These range toppers also feature climatized front seats, heated rear outboard seats, and red ambient lighting.
2025 Honda Ridgeline Overall Value 8.75/10
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline in RTL trim is easy to recommend as it adds so many niceties over the base model for only about $2,800 more. For that kind of money, you can almost get into a 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat, a truck that boasts more towing and better infotainment.
But it also comes with the classic – and rough – truck-style ride. Honda does include 2 years of complimentary maintenance with its warranty coverage that offers a 3-year basic term and 5 years on the powertrain.
Carsforsale.com Overall Score 9/10
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Without a doubt, the 2025 Honda Ridgeline remains an all-around excellent mid-size truck. Sure, it can’t tow quite as much as competitors like the Chevy Colorado, but 5,000 pounds is a usable capacity. Plus, it’ll embarrass the rest of the segment when it comes to comfort during day-to-day driving.
Given the lack of updates for 2025, the 9-year-old platform, and the fact that the Ridgeline isn’t quite up to snuff when it comes to the latest and greatest technology, it feels like Honda is gearing up for a new model. But in the meantime, for those in need of pickup truck utility with the comfort of a crossover, the Ridgeline is worth a look.
FAQs About the 2025 Honda Ridgeline
How much does the Honda Ridgeline Tow?
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline is rated for 5,000 pounds of towing.
Is the Honda Ridgeline based on the same platform as the Honda Pilot?
Yes, the Ridgeline and Pilot share a platform.
Is the Honda Pilot AWD?
Yes, the Ridgeline comes with AWD.
