Honda Odyssey Overview

The popular Odyssey minivan has undergone a complete redesign for 2011. Trim levels include the LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite, each adding higher degrees of standard features. While at around $28,000 to start the versatile vehicle costs a little more than some competitors, Honda has given customers an exciting vehicle in an otherwise fairly bland segment. Power comes from a 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 making 248 hp, mated to either 5-speed or 6-speed automatic transmissions dependent on trim level. The interior seats 7 in the base LX trim, or 8 in all other trim levels. Standard safety features include 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, electronic stability and traction control, active front head restraints, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags covering all 3 rows and LATCH anchors for up to 5 child safety seats in 8-seat models. Cargo capacity measures 38.4 cubic feet with all seats in place, or up to 148.5 cubic feet with the second and third-row seats down. At 18 city/27 highway mpg with the 5-speed and 19/28 mpg with the 6-speed, the Odyssey is considerably more efficient than most segment competitors.