Honda Odessey (3.5/5)
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The Odyssey comes with a 3.5-liter, 210 hp V6 with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Seats up to 7 passengers and ABS is standard.
The current Honda Odyssey was last redesigned for the 2005 model year. There are three main trim levels for this seven-passenger minivan: LX, EX and Touring. The well-equipped LX features full power accessories, cruise control, side curtain airbags, stability control and a CD player. The EX adds alloy wheels, eight-passenger seating, power-sliding doors, power driver seat, a six-disc CD changer, in-floor storage with a “lazy Susan” and second-row sunshades.
There’s also the EX-L version that provides leather seating, heated seats and a moonroof. The Touring adds a power tailgate, triple-zone climate control, driver memory seat, AC power outlet, power-adjustable pedals, foglights, parking sensors, a second-row removable center console, run-flat tires and a tire-pressure monitoring system. A rear entertainment system and navigation system are optional on the EX-L and Touring.
A midcycle refresh occurred three years later that brought a restyled front end and new luxury features including Bluetooth connectivity and a back-up camera integrated into the rearview mirror.
For power, the Honda Odyssey relies on a 255-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. One special feature for this V6 on top trim levels is Variable Cylinder Management, or VCM. VCM improves the Odyssey’s fuel efficiency by “shutting off” three of the engine’s six cylinders during cruising and deceleration. When power is needed for acceleration, the engine seamlessly switches back to all six cylinders.
On the road, the Odyssey impresses thanks to its powerful engine and stable handling. Cornering is flat, the steering is direct and acceleration and braking are linear and sure. All of these qualities have made this Honda van a favorite of Edmunds editors, and it has won the Edmunds.com Editors’ Most WantedSM minivan award more times than any other minivan on the market.
Great minivan. Used it for 8 years, has 238,000 miles! Very dependable. Though once had a major problem with transmission, but Honda took care of it, so dint have to pay for it. Otherwise I had to get the normal service/oil changes only. This is my second honda vehicle. Presently switched to a Toyota Avalon since my odyssey is getting old.
Review on Honda Odessey by Samantha — May 28, 2008 @ 1:27 pm