Honda uses mostly high-quality materials throughout the Odyssey’s cabin that are soft to touch and durable for toddlers-probably. The third row is easily accessible thanks to that movable second row, and there’s about 38 inches of leg room in the wayback, which is comparable to many mid-size sedans. We wouldn’t complain much if we had to ride in the third row either. It doesn’t fold completely flat into the floor, like the Chrysler Pacifica, but the seats are thicker than others with enough comfort for adults on days-long road trips. There’s good and bad news for the Odyssey’s second row. With just the third row folded, the Odyssey swallows 88.6 cubic feet, and with all three rows in place it still holds about 33 cubes of cargo. By removing the 70-pound seats in the second row, Odyssey owners can unlock up to 144.9 cubic feet of cargo room. The seats can be moved closer or further apart, depending on need, which opens up the cargo area for long items such as flat-pack furniture or building materials. Most Odyssey vans will have the automaker’s configurable seating option, which Honda calls Magic Slide. The wheel is light by new-car standards, but it’s mostly what minivan drivers need after long days shuttling around town and running errands. The Odyssey steers well and tracks down the road without much effort. In 2018, Honda added more sound deadening throughout the cabin for an even quieter ride. The 10-speed fires up smooth shifts without interference and loses the low-speed jostle that the 9-speed once had.Īlthough minivans are hardly performance vehicles, the Odyssey shuttles around without straining and its harsher qualities are quelled by a thicker windshield and front windows. In prior years, the 10-speed automatic was reserved for top trims, but it’s trickled down into the mainstream lineup. (The Ridgeline pickup uses the same engine, too.) Even though it’s an engine that Honda’s used for a long time, the Odyssey is just as efficient as its competitors and the power delivery is sorted and smooth. The sole engine that powers the Odyssey is a 3.5-liter V-6 that makes 280 horsepower and drives the front wheels only. We give the van a 6 for performance, with one point above average for a calm ride. Predictably, our pick is the Odyssey EX that bundles those active safety features with an 8.0-inch touchscreen for infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, remote start, active lane control, power sliding rear doors, three-zone climate control, sliding second-row seats, heated front seats, and 18-inch wheels for less than $36,000. Not every van gets automatic emergency braking, which is an oversight in our books, but EX and higher trims get that life-saving feature, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitors, and automatic high beams. If the van unexpectedly hits something hard (aka another car) federal and independent testers agree that it’s safe. Nearly every surface is soft and touchable, but also durable. Tumble down the third row and that room expands to more space than many SUVs: 88.6 cubic feet. Inside, the Odyssey seats up to eight, with room for adults in the third row, with more than 32 cubic feet of cargo space with all three rows in place. Odyssey Touring and Elite vans double-down as swank corporate shuttles.Įvery van is equipped with a 3.5-liter V-6 that makes 280 horsepower and a 10-speed automatic that powers the front wheels only and returns 22 mpg combined on the EPA’s calculators. Moving up the line to EX, EX-L, and EX-L with Navigation and RES (rear entertainment system) adds more to the bottom line, but also packs in features that families are looking for. The base Odyssey LX costs less than $32,000, but skips automatic emergency braking and a touchscreen. Like last year, the 2020 Odyssey travels far across the affordability spectrum. We give it a 6.7 on our overall scale, which is boosted by the van’s comfort. The Odyssey still holds big families and their cargo, and shuttles around with ease. The basic formula hasn’t changed for more than two decades. This year, the van is standard with a 10-speed automatic in all trims and celebrates its 25th anniversary with some special badges and wheels, if you like. The 2020 Honda Odyssey is more about convenience, and less about capitulation.
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