The new 2023 Honda Odyssey: Speck and Features

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Overview

You'll love the 2023 Honda Odyssey's smooth ride, great handling, and fast-accelerating V6 engine. And if you're looking for a practical vehicle to fit your family's needs, the Odyssey has got you covered.

The novel Magic Seat system allows you to alter the position of the second row seats in a variety of ways—including a configuration that’ll keep arguing kiddies reasonably separated. The third row disappears into storage space beneath the floor to allow for more room Instead of being as well connected and tech-focused as those in rivals such as the Chrysler Pacifica or Kia Carnival, Honda offers an infotainment suite with just what is necessary, including an optional rear-seat entertainment system to keep kids occupied which is available upon request.

 

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The Odyssey is a fantastic vehicle that requires no compromises. It's quick, efficient, and polished, with sharp steering and easy handling. The only drawback is that it could use more feedback from the road.

The Odyssey might not be the fanciest car on the market, but it is still a minivan. It's easy to drive and handle, especially for beginners. Even though we tested an Elite model, we found that its ride wasn't as smooth as our long-term Pacifica. This could be due to its standard 19-inch wheels. However, when we drove an EX-L with 18=inch wheels, it seemed much better suited for Michigan roads specifically. In general, the Odyssey has a comfortable ride overall no matter where you go.

 

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The Odyssey is rated at 19 mpg for city driving and 28 mpg highway, as stated by the EPA. However, during our real-world highway testing, the vehicle exceeded expectations and got 30 mpg. For comparison sake, our long-term Pacifica achieved 33 mpg. If you want more detailed information aboutfuel economy regarding the Odyssey , please visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The Odyssey's main objective is to transport people and cargo long and short distances, which it does extremely well. In fact, its second and third rows are some of the most spacious in its class. Furthermore, the seats in the second row are much more comfortable than those found in the Pacifica. Additionally, Honda's innovative Magic Slide seats can move both horizontally and vertically, providing various seating options.

The Odyssey is the perfect vehicle for families with its quiet cabin and innovative tech, like an in-cabin camera that lets you keep an eye on the kids in the backseat. Its square shape and low load floor make it great for hauling cargo, but there are some other vehicles out there that do this better.

While the second-row seats in the Odyssey weigh 68 pounds each and can be removed, doing so creates an obstacle for loading cargo. Once all third-row seats are stowed and its second row is removed, our testing revealed that the Odyssey was able to haul one fewer carry-on suitcase than the Pacifica.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The Odysseys come with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system called Display Audio as a standard feature. This allows for greater customization of the menu layout and smartphone connectivity, not only through Bluetooth but also Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. Both the Touring and Elite models include a rear-seat entertainment system complete with built-in streaming apps.

Will the Honda Odyssey be redesigned in 2023?

As mentioned above, the 2023 Honda Odyssey redesign provides affordable access to some truly incredible amenities. Highlights of the 2023 rendition include: LED headlights. Magic Slide® 2nd-row seats.

 

What is the difference between 2022 and 2023 Honda Odyssey?

The 2023 Honda Odyssey minivan will cost at least $700 more than the 2022 model, but it will include two years or 24,000 miles of factory scheduled maintenance called Honda Service Pass, Honda announced Tuesday. A new Sport trim shakes up the lineup as well. The base LX model will no longer be offered in 2023.

 

Why is Honda discontinuing Odyssey?

“It's discontinued globally, it's been a great car for us.” The closure of the plant is due to Honda realigning its global manufacturing operations ahead of its transition to selling only zero-emissions vehicles by 2040.