2025 Honda Ridgeline

The second-generation Honda Ridgeline has been one of our favorite midsize pickups since it debuted for the 2017 model year. By using a car-based platform instead of a truck-based one, the Ridgeline drives more comfortably than many of its rivals. Even though it isn't as capable off-road, trims like the TrailSport give the Ridegline some all-terrain aptitude.

The only problem is the Ridgeline's age. Since it was introduced, every other midsize truck has been fully redesigned or is new to the field. Honda can't afford to let the younger bucks upstage the automaker's only pickup, which is partly why we think the Ridgeline might be all-new for 2025.

Edmunds spotlight: Potential redesign

The Ridgeline is based on the three-row Honda Pilot SUV — specifically, the previous-generation Pilot. The big crossover was redesigned in 2023, and its two-row variant, called the Passport, will be overhauled for 2025. Rather than carry on with the Ridgeline as the sole vehicle riding on the old platform, it makes sense for the 2025 Ridgeline to be redesigned with all the newest bells and whistles. If Honda does debut a new Ridgeline, expect to see a beefier exterior design, an updated infotainment system, and an interior aesthetic that mimics those of the newest Honda products. The one thing unlikely to change is the 3.5-liter V6 underhood. The Pilot essentially carried over this powertrain between generations, and it's almost a certainty the Ridgeline will follow suit.

Competitors to consider

The Ridgeline sat comfortably at the top of our rankings of midsize trucks for years until the new Chevrolet Colorado bowed for 2023. It's a major improvement over the previous Colorado, and gearheads will love having three off-road-focused trims to choose from. Other pickups that nip at the Ridgeline's heels include the recently refreshed Jeep Gladiator, new-for-2024 Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma.

The Ridgeline remains a solid pick in the class, but a redesigned version could regain the midsize truck crown from the Chevy Colorado.