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2025 Honda Ridgeline: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline is the addition of Sport+, RTL+, and TrailSport+ package-style variants with different wheels. Otherwise, the truck carries over without major mechanical, structural, safety, or infotainment updates after its broader 2024 refresh.
About the 2025 Honda Ridgeline
2nd generation Ridgeline (2017-present), second year after the 2024 refresh.
Honda positions the Ridgeline as a midsize pickup that blends truck utility with the smoother road manners and cabin comfort of an SUV. Its core strengths are standard AWD and V6 power, a fully independent suspension, and clever cargo features like the dual-action tailgate and lockable In-Bed Trunk. Against more traditional body-on-frame rivals, the Ridgeline leans toward everyday usability, passenger comfort, and bed versatility rather than maximum tow ratings or extreme off-road hardware.
The 2025 lineup spans the utility-focused Sport, the more comfortable RTL, the rough-road-oriented TrailSport, and the upscale Black Edition. Signature features include the Sport’s lockable In-Bed Trunk and dual-action tailgate, the TrailSport’s off-road-tuned suspension and skidplate, and the Black Edition’s ventilated front seats, premium audio system, and truck-bed power outlet.
What changed, by category
Styling
New Sport+, RTL+, and TrailSport+ package-style variants add 18-inch Honda Performance Development alloy wheels to their corresponding core trims.
2025 Honda Ridgeline specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 7.3 cu-ft | 7.3 cu-ft | 7.3 cu-ft | 7.3 cu-ft | 7.3 cu-ft | 7.3 cu-ft | 7.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2025 Honda Ridgeline compared with the 2024 model?
The 2025 Ridgeline adds Sport+, RTL+, and TrailSport+ package-style variants with 18-inch Honda Performance Development alloy wheels. The core truck otherwise carries over after the broader 2024 refresh.
Is the 2025 Honda Ridgeline a redesign?
No, the 2025 Ridgeline is not a redesign. It remains part of the second generation and keeps the mechanical layout, structure, safety suite, and infotainment introduced before this model year.
What are the Sport+, RTL+, and TrailSport+ versions of the 2025 Ridgeline?
Sport+, RTL+, and TrailSport+ are package-style versions of the Sport, RTL, and TrailSport. Each keeps the equipment and character of its core trim while adding 18-inch Honda Performance Development alloy wheels.
Did the 2025 Honda Ridgeline get a new engine or drivetrain?
No, the 2025 Ridgeline keeps the 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, nine-speed automatic transmission, and standard AWD across the lineup.
Which 2025 Honda Ridgeline versions are focused on rough-road driving?
The 2025 TrailSport and TrailSport+ are the rough-road-focused versions. Both have an off-road-tuned suspension and an oil-pan skidplate, while TrailSport+ adds Honda Performance Development alloy wheels.
2025 Honda Ridgeline Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Honda Ridgeline.
4.3
2025 Honda Ridgeline
(191 reviews)
“Don't count it out because it's a truck. It is very comfortable and handles like a car.”
“Get rid of the tires immediately! They are noisy and ruin the ride of a nice vehicle. Why quiet tires are not offered on a vehicle designed to be quiet is beyond me!”