2025 Honda Pilot vs 2025 Honda Ridgeline

Straight to the point – The 2025 Honda Pilot is an award-winning vehicle – it was awarded the ‘TOP SAFETY PICK’ MIDSIZE SUV/4-DOOR SUV. The rugged car ‘conquers every mile with rugged style’. It has several envious features: a One-Touch Power Panoramic Moonroof with a power sunshade where the amount of light and fresh air in the cabin is regulated. It includes the very popular TrailSport Trim, with Shark Grey 18″ aluminum-alloy wheels and gloss black side mirrors and door handles. Besides, it sets a benchmark for front grilles alongside sculpted lines and a muscular hood. The Pilot has contemporary front and rear fasciae and sleek chrome, black, or gloss black top grille bar.

This blog is comparing the inimitable Pilot with an equally robust vehicle – the 2025 Honda Ridgeline. Let’s jump right into it.
The details provided here are highlights and to learn more about both the vehicles, visit the Midtown Honda showroom. You can also get a glimpse of the Honda Ridgeline 2025 in comparison to its 2024 trim here.

The details provided here are highlights and to learn more about both the vehicles, visit the Midtown Honda showroom. You can also get a glimpse of the Honda Ridgeline 2025 in comparison to its 2024 trim here.

CAR COMPARISON

20″ Aluminum-Alloy Wheels
Front & Rear Camera Washers | Brawny front grille, stamped tailgate
18″ Aluminum-Alloy Wheels
Dual Exhaust
Sleek body, muscular hood, sculpted lines, modern fascia
LED DRL, projector headlights with auto high-beam |

HONDA PILOT TRIMS

Highlights listed here for easy reading

SPORT

• 24-valve DOHC with Dual Variable Timing Control (VTC)

• Horsepower @ rpm 285 @ 6100

• Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) – 262 @ 5000

• 10-speed automatic transmission (10AT) with Shift-by-Wire (SBW) and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters

• 2nd-gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4™) AWD system

• 20-inch aluminum-alloy, Shark Grey

• All Season Tires – P255/50 R20 105H

• Front grille bar – Black

EX-L

• 24-valve DOHC with Dual Variable Timing Control (VTC)

• Horsepower @ rpm 285 @ 6100

• Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) – 262 @ 5000

• 10-speed automatic transmission (10AT) with Shift-by-Wire (SBW) and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters

• 2nd-gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4™) AWD system

• 18-inch aluminum-alloy, Machine-Finished with Pewter Grey

• All Season Tires – P255/50 R20 105H

• 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System(ABS)

• Front grille bar – Chrome

• Leather-trimmed seating surfaces – 1st row: Leather, 2nd row: Leatherette

TRAILSPORT

• 24-valve DOHC with Dual Variable Timing Control (VTC)

• Horsepower @ rpm 285 @ 6100

• Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) – 262 @ 5000

• 10-speed automatic transmission (10AT) with Shift-by-Wire (SBW) and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters

• 2nd-gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4™) AWD system

• 18-inch aluminum-alloy, Shark Grey with TrailSport logo

• All-terrain Tires – P265/60 R18 110T A/T

• 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System(ABS)>

• Front grille bar – Black

• Leather-trimmed seating surfaces – TrailSport Leatherette with Orange stitch

TOURING

• 24-valve DOHC with Dual Variable Timing Control (VTC)

• Horsepower @ rpm 285 @ 6100

• Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) – 262 @ 5000

• 10-speed automatic transmission (10AT) with Shift-by-Wire (SBW) and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters

• 2nd-gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4™) AWD system

• 20-inch aluminum-alloy, Machine-Finished with Pewter Grey

• All Season Tires – P255/50 R20 105H

• 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System(ABS)

• Front grille bar – Chrome

• Power tailgate with programmable height

• Leather-trimmed seating surfaces – Perforated

BLACK EDITION

• 24-valve DOHC with Dual Variable Timing Control (VTC)

• Horsepower @ rpm 285 @ 6100

• Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) – 262 @ 5000

• 10-speed automatic transmission (10AT) with Shift-by-Wire (SBW) and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters

• 2nd-gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4™) AWD system

• 20-inch aluminum-alloy, Gloss Black

• All Season Tires – P255/50 R20 105H

• 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System(ABS)

• Front grille bar – Gloss Black

• Power tailgate with programmable height

• Leather-trimmed seating surfaces – Perforated with Red stitch

HONDA RIDGELINE TRIMS

The 2025 Honda Ridgeline has three trims the SPORT, TRAILSPORT and BLACK EDITION. Get a glimpse of their features and specifications here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you point out the primary differences between the 2025 Honda Pilot and the 2025 Honda Ridgeline in terms of body style and passenger capacity?

The Honda Pilot and Honda Ridgeline both vary significantly in body type and towing capacity. The Pilot comes with a 7 or 8 Passenger Seating and suits a larger family size. On the other hand, the Ridgeline seats five with a mix of SUV-like refinement and truck-level utility.

How do the engine specifications and performance (horsepower, torque, and towing capacity) compare between the 2025 Honda Pilot and the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?

What are the differences in cargo space and versatility between the 2025 Honda Pilot’s interior and the 2025 Honda Ridgeline’s bed and interior?

Cargo volumes vary according to trims.

How do the standard and available technology features (infotainment system, safety features, driver-assistance systems) compare between the 2025 Honda Pilot and the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?

The 2025 Honda Pilot brings some active safety features such as the 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and more. Infotainment in the Pilot is primarily made up of a 225-watt audio system with 7 / 9 speakers including a subwoofer, BOSE® Premium Sound System with 12 speakers including a subwoofer, 7″ / 9″ touchscreen display besides Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

The Ridgeline includes 9″ touchscreen centre display, 7 / 8 speakers including subwoofer, the Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™ and other attachments.

These appendages differ according to trims.

Contact Us

Our team members at Midtown Honda would be happy to answer your queries on the Honda Ridgeline price or if you are looking for a Honda Ridgeline for sale. Reach out to a reliable Honda dealership near me to take a test drive and get the vehicle of your choice.

Source- https://www.midtownhonda.com/2025-honda-pilot-vs-2025-honda-ridgeline-car-comparison/