Amid a field of body-on-frame, V8-powered monsters, the Honda Ridgeline has always been happy to do its own thing. It’s the sensible, functional, and car-like pickup for people who have nothing to prove. The Ridgeline gets its most important and extensive update since its last redesign, further solidifying its unique position in the market for the 2025 model year. Here are the photos and details of the restyled Honda Ridgeline 2025.
A Bolder, More Rugged Exterior
Honda has heard the feedback. The Ridgeline’s unibody construction, which is great for on-road refinement, also made the truck seembuyers wanted a tougher look. This is what the 2025 model brings.
The all-new front end is dominated by a large blacked-out grille with new aggressive C-shaped LED headlamps, in keeping with the latest Honda design direction. The overall look is more angular, with new body-color fender flares and new wheels on higher levels. Unique blacked-out accents, skid plates, and all-terrain tires are also available on the Black Edition and TrailSport trims, giving the Ridgeline an off-road ready attitude that finally matches its capability.
The Powertrain: Proven V6 Power and Refinement
Under the hood, the Ridgeline continues to feature its tried and true powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine. With a nominal output of 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, this engine offers seamless and responsive power that leaves many turbocharged four-cylinder rivals inconspicuous.
It’s backed by a smooth-shifting 9-speed automatic and Honda’s outstanding i-VTM4® all-wheel-drive system. This system is a key advantage, as it provides torque vectoring to the rear wheels for excellent traction on- or off-road and surprisingly agile handling in corners—a trait no body-on-frame truck can touch.
The Bed: Still The Smartest in the Business
The Ridgeline’s bed is its party piece, packed with clever features:
- Dual-Action Tailgate: Like a traditional tailgate, you can open down, or swing out like a door.
- In-Bed Trunk: A lockable, weatherproof, and drainable compartment in the bed floor is totally unique and great for tools, a cooler or muddy gear.
- Bed Audio: Turn your tailgate party up a notch with music streaming through speakers tucked into the bed walls.
Interior: A Cabin That Feels Like an SUV
Step inside and Ridgeline is more premium Honda Pilot than work truck. The 2025 variant gets a redesigned dashboard with a new 9-inch touchscreen running the latest Honda infotainment system with WAC and WAA. The right mix of high-grade materials, comfortable seating and great visibility also make it the most humane place to spend time in the midsize truck segment.
Honda Sensing®: Standard Safety Features
All 2025 Ridgeline models are equipped with the Honda Sensing® suite, featuring:
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ Road Departure MitigationSystem Adaptive Cruise Control Lane Keeping Assist System
The Verdict: Who Should Buy The 2025 Ridgeline?
The Honda Ridgeline 2025 won’t suit everyone, and that’s a good thing. It finds its own special place.
It is the perfect truck for:
- The Outdoor Adventurer: Needs a ride for two bikes, kayak, camping gear and likes to enjoy a comfortable ride to the trailhead.
- The Homeowner & DIYer: A person who enjoys having the in-bed trunk for keeping things safe and the comfortable ride for everyday errands.
- The City Driver: Someone who desires the utility of a truck, without having to deal with the rough ride, enormous size, or terrible gas mileage of a traditional pickup.
If your truck work entails more Home Depot runs than heavy-duty hauling, and you prefer comfort, clever features and smart engineering more than raw, outdoorsy toughness, the earnest 2025 Honda Ridgeline remains the best value for your money in the segment.
