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Honda Ridgeline Trims Explained: RTL Vs. TrailSport & More

The Honda Ridgeline Trim Levels Explained

The 2025 Honda Ridgeline trim levels include four distinct versions of this rugged yet refined midsize pickup truck. The trim lineup starts with the Ridgeline Sport, a well-appointed edition that forms the basis of the other Ridgeline trims to come.

Truck shoppers can opt for one of the following 2025 trim levels of the new Honda Ridgeline through their local Honda dealer:

• Ridgeline Sport
• Ridgeline RTL
• Ridgeline TrailSport
• Ridgeline Black Edition

Read on to learn about the differences between the four Ridgeline trim levels, including their standard exterior, interior, technology, safety, and performance features.

Honda Ridgeline Sport

Selecting the Ridgeline Sport gets you a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine under the hood, connected to a standard Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4) AWD System for confident control whether navigating city or highway traffic, slick conditions, treacherous terrain, or pulling a trailer.

Truck buyers love the Honda Ridgeline trim packages like the entry-level Sport because it comes with innovative and versatile features, including a lockable In-Bed Trunk and Dual-Action Tailgate as standard equipment.

The new Honda Ridgeline Sport also comes with:

• Unibody construction
• Nine-speed automatic transmission
• Integrated Class III trailer hitch
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• Cloth seating surfaces
• Wireless Apple CarPlay®
• Wireless Android Auto™
• Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock
• Push-button ignition
• Remote engine start

All of the new Honda Ridgeline trims, including the base Sport model, get Honda Sensing technologies like:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System
• Road Departure Mitigation System
• Blind Spot Information System
• Multi-Angle Rearview Camera
• Adaptive Cruise Control

Ridgeline RTL vs. TrailSport

The next two trim levels, the RTL and TrailSport, represent mid-tier options within the Ridgeline pickup's four-trim lineup. Here's how they compare.

Honda Ridgeline RTL

For added comforts and conveniences like heated front seats, a leather-trimmed interior, and a one-touch power moonroof, look to the Ridgeline RTL or a higher trim. The RTL introduces these amenities and more to the Ridgeline range, making it an excellent value for midsize truck shoppers seeking a few upgrades over the base model.

A Blind Spot Information System is also added for safety, complementing the Ridgeline's standard Honda Sensing suite.

Secure a Ridgeline RTL from our new Honda inventory for amenities like:

• 18-inch alloy wheels with a Pewter Gray and machined finish
• Power-adjustable front seating
• Driver's seat memory
• Power sliding rear window
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Honda Ridgeline TrailSport

The main difference when comparing the Ridgeline RTL vs. TrailSport is that the latter adds unique styling elements and backs up its extra-sporty design with all-terrain performance upgrades. The Ridgeline TrailSport wears a distinctive front grille. Inside its two-row, five-passenger cabin, its leather-trimmed seats get contrasting orange stitching.

Other TrailSport upgrades include:

• Rugged all-terrain tires
• Off-road-tuned suspension setup
• All-season rubber floor mats

Honda Ridgeline Black Edition

As we continue to compare Honda Ridgeline trims, we come to the final version: the Ridgeline Black Edition. As its name suggests, it's loaded with sporty black styling elements, inside and out.

Exclusive Black Edition exterior trim like door handles, skid plate, and side mirrors complement the standard Crystal Black Pearl exterior paint. Platinum White Pearl, Sonic Gray Pearl, and Radiant Red Metallic II exterior colors are optional upgrades on the Black Edition.

Get into a Honda Ridgeline Black Edition for other bold features like:

• Black Edition perforated leather seats
• Red contrast interior stitching
• Black headliner
• Black alloy wheels
• Red ambient LED cabin lighting

Honda Ridgeline Trim Comparison Review

The 2025 Honda Ridgeline trim levels carry over with no significant changes from 2024 Ridgeline trims. You can compare the various Honda Ridgeline trim levels in more detail at Muller Honda of Gurnee. We're a full-service Honda dealership specializing in providing local drivers with the latest Honda automobiles, including the new Ridgeline midsize pickup trucks for sale or lease through our competitive pricing and offers.

View our current Honda deals, lease offers, and finance incentives to discover ways to upgrade to your desired Honda Ridgeline trim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Honda Ridgeline trim should I buy?

When making the choice, you should pick the Honda Ridgeline trim level that best suits your preferences and budget. You might prefer the all-terrain style and capability of a Ridgeline TrailSport, the dark design elements of the top-trim Black Edition, the leather-lined RTL, or the feature-rich and highly functional Sport base trim. Explore the new Ridgeline trim levels at our Honda dealer.

What are the trim levels for Honda Ridgeline?

The trim levels for the Honda Ridgeline midsize pickup truck for the 2025 model year include the following four options:

• Ridgeline Sport
• Ridgeline RTL
• Ridgeline TrailSport
• Ridgeline Black Edition

The Honda Ridgeline Sport is the value-packed base model, the RTL introduces a leather interior, the TrailSport adds all-terrain features, and the Black Edition gets black exterior and interior accents.

Does Ridgeline RTL have remote start?

Yes, for the 2025 model year, every new Honda Ridgeline trim level comes standard with remote engine start. So, whether you select the Ridgeline Sport, RTL, TrailSport, or Black Edition, you can enjoy the convenience of remote start in your new midsize pickup truck. Test out this convenient technology and other features when you tour a new Ridgeline trim level.

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