The 2025 Honda Ridgeline is that versatile midsize pickup that’s blending car-like ride quality with truck utility, making it a smart choice for families, work crews, and light-duty haulers who want a comfortable, innovative hauler with Honda’s legendary reliability. Priced between $40,150 and $48,730 (MSRP), it’s an affordable option for those seeking up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity and features like the in-bed trunk and dual-action tailgate. It competes with the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, and Chevrolet Colorado, offering a 3.5L V6 engine, 9-speed automatic, and updates like the TrailSport trim for enhanced off-road capability. This review details its price, specifications, features, and performance.
Compact and Contemporary Design
The Ridgeline 2025 maintains its distinctive, car-based design with a bold grille, LED headlights, and a composite bed that gives it a premium yet practical look. It’s a midsize crew cab with a 5.3-foot bed at 210 inches long, 78.6 inches wide, and 70.8 inches high, with a 125.7-inch wheelbase for stable handling. Weighing 4,615-4,780 pounds, it offers 7.6 inches of ground clearance (up to 8.2 inches on TrailSport), and 18-inch alloys with all-season tubeless tires. Available in colors like Crystal Black Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, and Sonic Gray Pearl, with trims from Sport to Black Edition—cargo space is 7.3 cu ft in the in-bed trunk, and the bed is 64 inches long with 1,583 pounds payload, making it a practical hauler for work or play.
Clear Display
Inside, the 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system (standard on all trims) supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless navigation and entertainment. The 7-inch digital driver’s display shows speed, fuel economy, and towing metrics clearly, with automatic climate control on RTL and above. It’s intuitive with steering controls, perfect for keeping eyes on the road during family trips, though the base Sport uses a 4.2-inch multi-info display.
Efficient Performance
Powered by a 3.5L V6 (280 hp at 6,000 rpm, 262 lb-ft at 4,700 rpm), it pairs with a 9-speed automatic and AWD. It’s smooth and adequate, claiming 18 city/24 highway mpg (7.6/10.2 km/l)—real-world 7-9 km/l in mixed duties, with a top speed of 112 mph and 0-100 km/h in about 7 seconds. The 19.5-gallon tank stretches 350-400 miles, and the independent suspension ensures a car-like ride—peppy for highways but composed with loads, ideal for work or trails.
Advanced Camera System
The setup includes a rear parking camera with dynamic guidelines, with front and rear parking sensors on RTL and above. Honda Sensing features adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist, pre-collision braking, and blind-spot monitoring—up to 10 airbags, ABS with EBD, stability control, and hill-start assist deliver 5-star NHTSA/IIHS safety. It’s a family guardian, handling wet roads or sudden stops like a pro.
Long-Lasting Fuel System
The 19.5-gallon tank covers 350-400 miles for 1-2 weeks of mixed driving, refueling in 2-3 minutes. Running costs are $3-3.50 per gallon—low NVH for quiet passenger chats, perfect for long family road trips.
Connectivity and Features
LED headlights and DRLs light up the night, with USB ports, wireless charging on Black Edition, and keyless entry. The 8-speaker audio supports Bluetooth and aux, plus cruise control on all variants. Heated seats and a power moonroof on RTL add comfort—it’s connected with remote app controls, balancing Honda reliability with practical perks.
Pricing and Availability
Starting at $40,150 for Sport to $48,730 for Black Edition (MSRP), launched for 2025 at Honda dealers with deals up to $1,000 off. Maintenance $400-600/year, 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. Wait times: 1-2 months.
User Feedback and Drawbacks
Owners love the in-bed trunk, spacious cab, and safety—the 7.6 inches clearance handles light snow, and 24 mpg highway saves cash. Wireless connectivity and moonroof get thumbs up. But the bed is short for heavy loads, third-row space average for adults, and no hybrid option—premium pricing for base trims might sting.
Comparison with Competitors
In the $40,000-$49,000 midsize pickup segment, the Ridgeline edges the Tacoma on ride quality but trails the Ranger in towing. Matches the Colorado’s utility, with Honda’s resale and service network giving it the long-term edge.
Speculative Notes
2025 model at $40,150-$48,730, 3.5L V6, 18/24 mpg. Confirm with dealers for variants.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline, with its midsize frame, smooth V6, and innovative soul at $40,150-$48,730, is the pickup that nails utility and comfort for global roads. It’s not the biggest or most powerful, but that practicality, safety, and Honda trust make it a smart buy. With strong support, it’s set to haul.
