The Honda Ridgeline skips the oversized, over-the-top off-road truck trend and sticks to being a practical, capable option in a more manageable size. Built on the same unibody platform as the Pilot SUV and Odyssey minivan, it’s only available as a four-door crew cab with a five-foot bed.
Under the hood, there’s just one powertrain—a V-6 engine with all-wheel drive—that delivers quick acceleration. The Ridgeline’s ride and handling lean more SUV-like than truck-like, so it’s way more comfortable than most pickups. While it doesn’t have the rugged, macho vibe of its body-on-frame competitors, it’s super practical and way easier to live with day-to-day.
The 3.5-liter V-6 under the hood makes 280-hp 3.5-liter and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. The engine is smooth and responsive, especially when you step on it for harder acceleration.
As far as pickups go, the Ridgeline is definitely unconventional, and it’s surprisingly impressive behind the wheel. It handles more like a family SUV than a typical truck, thanks to its coil-sprung independent rear suspension—unlike the leaf-spring, solid-axle setups you’ll find on competitors like Chevy, GMC, Jeep, and Ford. The result? A ride that’s comfortable and smooth, with minimal body roll in corners and barely-there jolts over small bumps.
The steering, which is electrically assisted, feels precise and responsive. Even the TrailSport model, which comes with chunkier General Grabber all-terrain tires, stays quiet and composed on the road. The TrailSport edition also gets specially tuned, off-road suspension, all-season floor mats, intelligent traction management with pre-programmed settings to more confidently tackle sand, snow, mud and more. Special styling considerations for the TrailSport edition abound as well.
On the outside, in addition to those big chunky tires is a skid-plate, lay-flat truck bed, LED low-beam headlights, a dual action tailgate, TrailSport badges all around, a class III integrated tow hitch and more. On the inside, an orange theme takes shape with orange stitching around the leather trimmed seats and orange ambient lighting. There’s a power moonroof and one touch power sliding rear window. Seats and steering wheel are also heated.
The 2025 model year carries over with no real changes from the 2024 Ridgeline. Even with no changes, it continues to go toe-to-toe with the Toyota Tacoma as a useful, every day pickup truck that’s easy to drive around town, and perfectly capable of tackling the trails when the urge to get our of town strikes. For those looking for even more off-road capabilities, the TrailSport offers better suspension, tires and underbody guards for it. Perfectly balancing off-road utility and day to day practicality.
Starting MSRP: $45,380.00
