2020 Honda Ridgeline towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- Sport AWD, 3.5L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 12 of 14 trucks (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 91% of 4,389 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,000 lb: Sport AWD, $36,140.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,580 lb | 6,019 lb | 4,389 lb | $36,140 |
| RTL AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,569 lb | 6,019 lb | 4,434 lb | $38,820 |
| RTL-E AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,499 lb | 6,019 lb | 4,467 lb | $42,020 |
| Black Edition AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,499 lb | 6,019 lb | 4,467 lb | $43,520 |
| Sport 2WD | 3.5L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | 5,710 lb | 4,242 lb to 4,442 lb | $33,900 |
| RTL 2WD | 3.5L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | 5,710 lb | 4,255 lb to 4,442 lb | $36,670 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2009 to 2026: 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Titan | 10,880 lb | XD S Crew Cab 4WD | $44,580 |
| Toyota Tundra | 10,200 lb | SR Double Cab RWD | $33,575 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | $28,700 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,800 lb | SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | $30,970 |
| Honda Ridgeline (this car) | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $36,140 |
| Jeep Gladiator | 4,500 lb | Mojave 4x4 | $43,875 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree