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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Truck |
| Base Price | $53,693–$65,952 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline SL is a truck that earns a Carivo score of 7.9/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Reliability at 9.0/10, while Performance at 7.0/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. Reliability stands out at 9.0/10. The Ridgeline SL nameplate has earned that score through its track record and a comparatively clean recall sheet. On safety, it scores 8.6/10 in our assessment. Always confirm the official crash-test results for your exact trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.0/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. At 7.2/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $53,693–$65,952, 23 MPG, seating 5, the Honda Ridgeline SL sits in the premium tier of the truck category. At 7.3/10 for value, it delivers fair pricing for what's on offer, though the best alternatives in this price range score slightly higher. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2025 Honda Ridgeline SL will scare a sensible buyer off. It scores consistently across the board, and it does what a good truck should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline SL ranks #16 of 515 trucks in the Carivo database — better than 97% of the segment. Its 7.9/10 overall score is 0.5 points above the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $53,693 starting price is about 53% above the segment's median of $35,138.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Truck ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2022 Honda Ridgeline SL scores 7.8/10 — within striking distance of the 2025's 7.9 — and starts roughly $4,500 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (this review) | 7.9/10 | $53,693 | |
| 2024 | 7.8/10 | $52,130 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.8/10 | $50,566 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.8/10 | $49,002 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.7/10 | $47,438 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.6/10 | $45,874 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.5/10 | $44,310 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.4/10 | $42,746 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.5/10 | $41,182 | Read review → |
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