

The only engine available in any Odyssey is a 3.5-liter V-6 making 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque.


The base EX comes well equipped, but the EX-L adds luxury features that families will love, such as leather seats, extra USB ports in the rear, and a power-operated rear liftgate. If you’re on the fence about buying a minivan and need some extra swagger to help digest the choice, try the blacked-out Sport trim. Look out, kids now moms and dads really do have eyes in the back of their heads. There’s an optional rear-seat entertainment system that not only keeps youngsters occupied but also has an in-car camera with a view of the rear quarters and a PA system that lets parents to speak to the youngsters through their headphones or the car speakers. The cabin lacks the plethora of tech features found in rivals like the Chrysler Pacifica or the Kia Carnival but the Odyssey’s infotainment suite offers more than just the necessities. The third row disappears into a recess in the floor to allow for more cargo space. Its novel Magic Slide seat system allows you to position the second-row seats in a variety of ways-including a configuration that’ll keep feuding kiddies appropriately separated. The eight-seater is Honda at its old-school best, with a quick-accelerating V-6 engine, a refined ride, solid handling, heaps of room, and excellent practical features. Though minivan sales have suffered in recent years, the Odyssey continues enticing shoppers to stick with the family bus. For much of its 30 years on sale, the Honda Odyssey has welcomed families to the minivan segment with clever features and a reputation for the kind of mechanical reliability that makes it a safe purchase.
