![]() ![]() But I think the road manners of the Honda show that you don’t necessarily need four driven wheels to get around in snowy conditions. Toyota likes to advertise that its Sienna van is available with all-wheel drive it’s the only such offering in the segment (of course, crossovers are basically vans, and lots of those come with AWD). Or, as in the case of this Honda, select a range-topping trim.įor a vehicle that seems destined to serve as a second living room, $45,430 isn’t outrageous - you do get a lot, including rear entertainment systems, tech-like blind-spot warnings and that aforementioned built-in vacuum. And despite sub-$30K starting prices, they all tend to get fairly expensive fairly quickly when you load them up with features. Generally, they’re all good and practical vehicles, all riding on the cushy side with comfy captain’s seats up front. ![]() I don’t have kids, but I think that’s one of those neat little features that seems really useful (the grown-ups I mentioned it to agreed) and helps set the Honda offering apart from its competitors.Īfter all, everyone from Chrysler to Kia offers minivans. Vehicle stability assist with traction controlĬARGO: 38.4/93.1/148.5 cubic feet (behind third/second/first row).ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: I had a couple of nights in the 2015 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite - which sounds a bit like a vaporwave band name, for what it’s worth - and I completely forgot to put the built-in HondaVac thing to the test. Neal White has been covering the automotive industry for more than 20 years and is affiliated with the Texas Auto Writers Association. With the second and third row seats not in use, it provides 148.5 cubic feet of cargo space, providing a lot of versatility. One of the things I appreciated is the Odyssey’s 38.4 cubic feet of cargo area behind the third-row seat. And when you leave the vehicle, all you have to do is touch the handle to lock all of the doors.Īnd yes, the Odyssey is available with all the creature comforts busy families need, such as an outstanding audio system with Bluetooth connectivity, a fantastic rear seat entertainment system and power sliding rear doors. All you have to do is have the key fob in your pocket or purse. Without question, the Odyssey is very nicely equipped, especially as you move up the trim level ladder.Īll models except the LX include a keyless entry system with push button start, allowing the driver to approach the vehicle, open the door and start the engine without touching a key. Standard safety features include vehicle stability assist with traction control, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, tire pressure monitoring system, dual-stage multiple-threshold front airbags, front side airbags, three-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, front active head restraints, LATCH child safety seat anchors and tethers in second and third row seats, as well as a rearview camera system.ĮX-L, Touring and Touring Elite Odyssey models are also equipped with forward collision warning, and lane departure warning systems. It includes an extendable hose that can reach every interior corner of the vehicle and can be operated up to eight minutes when the vehicle’s ignition is in accessory mode - or continuously if the engine is running. One of the innovative features is the HondaVac system (standard on the Odyssey Touring Elite) that is integrated in the rear cargo area of the vehicle. The front-wheel drive, eight-passenger (seven passenger seating in the LX trim level) can also tow up to 3,500 pounds. It is also rated as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle. Mated to six-speed automatic transmission and requiring regular unleaded gasoline, it has an EPA fuel economy rating of 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway. With a base price starting at $28,975, the 2015 Odyssey is available in five trim levels - LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite.Īll Odyssey models are powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine generating 248 horsepower and 250 lbs.-ft. Greener Choices of 2014 highest ranked minivan from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy to list but a few.Best Value award from Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.Best Minivan for Parents from Parents Magazine and.A perennial best seller in the minivan segment, the Honda Odyssey enters the 2015 model year with few changes following the 2014 launch of the latest generation. ![]()
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