History/Overview
Honda has been in the minivan game for nearly 30 years with the Odyssey, a van that combines the expected practicality with a driving feel sportier than the class average. The current fifth-generation Odyssey arrived as a 2018 model.
What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year
The only change for 2023 is the addition of a Black Edition trim at the top of the range.
Available Trims
This year, the Odyssey comes in EX, EX-L, Touring, and Black Edition trims. All share a drivetrain consisting of a 3.5L V6 engine, a 10-speed transmission, and front-wheel drive.
Standard Features
EX trim comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, a front wiper de-icer, all-LED exterior lighting, a sunroof, power-sliding side doors, an auto-dimming interior mirror, in-car PA system, second- and third-row sunshades, passive keyless entry, three-zone A/C, heated/power-adjustable front seats, heated steering wheel, seven-speaker audio, and a rear-seat entertainment system.
Odyssey’s suite of standard safety kit includes forward collision warning/mitigation, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, rear-seat reminder, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane keeping assist.
EX-L adds an acoustic windshield, front and rear parking sensors, a power tailgate, upgraded front passenger seat adjustments, leather upholstery, and ventilated front seats.
Touring gains 19-inch wheels, auto-dimming/power-folding side mirrors, hands-free tailgate operation, rain-sensing wipers, navigation, wireless phone charging, and 11-speaker audio.
Black Edition is mostly a cosmetic exercise with blacked-out exterior elements, special seat upholstery, and trim-specific black wheels.
Fuel Economy
Honda’s fuel consumption estimates for the Odyssey are 12.2/8.5 L/100 km (city/highway).
Competition
The Honda Odyssey’s competitors are the Chrysler Grand Caravan and Pacifica, the Kia Carnival, and the Toyota Sienna.
