I Took a Spin in the 2025 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport: A Smooth Entry into the Truck World

I Took a Spin in the 2025 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport: A Smooth Entry into the Truck World

As real a truck as any other I grew up in a “real truck” household. We’ve had our share of SUVs, some classic muscle cars, and a few motorcycles every now and again. But one thing my family always had at the ready was a “real” truck. A large pickup truck was always in the driveway, parked at the curb, or in the garage to help my dad complete his next crazy project. He’s always told me that a truck is like a good pair of shoes—you don’t always wear them, but when you need them, you’re really glad you have them. So, when I had the 2025 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport delivered, I heard my dad’s voice in my head telling me it wasn’t a real truck. It only has a 3.5-liter V6, it was AWD instead of 4WD, the bed is only 64 inches (just over five feet, for those who don’t like math), the towing rating is only 5,000 lbs, and it costs only $45,380 MSRP. If you look at the front end, it’s identical to the Pilot. So, essentially, my brain was telling me, “It’s just a …