Honda Odyssey
Honda
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The benchmark minivan. Clever features, V6 power, family-hauling excellence.
The Honda Odyssey is one of the best minivans ever made, a benchmark for family practicality with clever features, a smooth V6, and genuine driving competence. It offers flexible seating for up to eight, innovative touches like the Magic Slide second-row seats and an in-cabin camera, and Honda reliability. The Odyssey prioritizes family functionality above all, and does it better than almost anything else, which is why it has long been a top recommendation for families needing maximum space and versatility. It competes with the Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica. On WhipJury, the Odyssey appears as a practical, well-engineered family minivan.
Odyssey specifications
V6 power, front-wheel drive, seating for up to eight. Clever features like Magic Slide seats and in-cabin camera. Benchmark minivan.
Odyssey on WhipJury
A benchmark family minivan.
Frequently asked questions about Honda Odyssey
Is the Odyssey a good minivan?
Yes, it is consistently rated among the best minivans, with clever features, a smooth V6, and excellent family practicality.
What are Magic Slide seats?
A Honda feature allowing the second-row seats to slide sideways and reconfigure for flexible access and family arrangements.
Is the Odyssey reliable?
Generally yes, with Honda reliability and the durable V6, though some automatic transmissions of certain years warrant maintenance attention.
How many seats does the Odyssey have?
Up to eight passengers, with flexible seating and sliding rear doors.
What does the Odyssey compete with?
The Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica, and Kia Carnival in the minivan segment.