2025 Honda Ridgeline towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: Honda Newsroom 2025 Honda Ridgeline Specifications and Features
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline tows up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, every listed configuration is rated at 5,000 lb.Maximum payload is 1,583 lb.
- Max towing
- 5,000lb
- Max payload
- 1,583lb
- GVWR
- 6,019lb
- Curb weight
- 4,420 to 4,504lb
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Configuration | Engine | Towing | Payload | GVWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport · Crew Cab · 5.3 ft · AWD | 3.5L V6, 280 hp | 5,000 | 1,583 | 6,019 | curb 4,420 |
| RTL · Crew Cab · 5.3 ft · AWD | 3.5L V6, 280 hp | 5,000 | 1,544 | 6,019 | curb 4,480 |
| TrailSport · Crew Cab · 5.3 ft · AWD | 3.5L V6, 280 hp | 5,000 | 1,521 | 6,019 | curb 4,495 |
| Black Edition · Crew Cab · 5.3 ft · AWD | 3.5L V6, 280 hp | 5,000 | 1,509 | 6,019 | curb 4,504 |
Check a trailer against this Ridgeline
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How to read these numbers
Worked example for the Sport Crew Cab 5.3 ft AWD with the 3.5L V6, 280 hp: a trailer at its full 5,000 lb rating puts about 600 lb on the hitch at 12 percent tongue weight. Add two adults at 350 lb and 950 lb of its 1,583 lb payload is used, leaving 633 lb for cargo and gear.
Full explanations: what GVWR means, GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Honda Newsroom 2025 Honda Ridgeline Specifications and Features. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2025 Honda Ridgeline tow?
Up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (Sport, Crew Cab, 3.5L V6, 280 hp, AWD) is rated at 5,000 lb, and the highest (Sport, Crew Cab, 3.5L V6, 280 hp, AWD) at 5,000 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
Maximum payload is 1,583 lb. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. GVWR for this model year runs 6,019 lb across configurations.
Does the 2025 Honda Ridgeline need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
All trims are rated 5,000 lb with standard i-VTM4 AWD; Honda states towing requires accessory towing equipment (dealer-installed hitch and harness). Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2025 Honda Ridgeline tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 5,000 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 4,000 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the 1,583 lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.