The Honda Odyssey is an eight-seater minivan that’s perfectly equipped for all your family adventures. Here’s why the 2023 refresh maintains the impeccably high standards set by previous models.

Practical and Stylish Design

The minivan format isn’t necessarily known for its dashing good looks, but the Honda Odyssey carries an air of elegance that sets it apart from its competitors. Taking plenty of design cues from the sporty SUV format but applying them to a full-size three-row frame, the Odyssey has a commanding road presence to match its genuinely spacious interior.

Up to eight passengers can be seated in true comfort, with sliding second-row seats creating easy access to the third row, while the versatile seating configurations allow up to 3,984L of cargo volume when all rear seats are folded down.

Reliably High-End Power

A family minivan of this size and heft needs a capable powertrain to generate a smooth ride, and the Odyssey delivers in style. All trims in the lineup are built around a 3.5L direct-injection V6 engine that pushes out an incredible 280 horsepower and 262lb-ft of torque. The output is passed to front-wheel drive through a smoothly shifting 10-speed automatic transmission that includes a Grade Logic Control system to smooth shifting on inclines, improving performance while lowering fuel consumption.

Fuel economy is increased even further by the engine’s active cylinder management, which uses all six cylinders when full power is needed then steps down to three for more efficient cruising. Lastly, an idle stop system automatically turns off the engine when stationary, before seamlessly restarting it when the gas pedal is pushed.

The overall result is a powertrain that offers smooth and responsive performance with fuel consumption as frugal as 10.6L / 100km combined, a highly impressive figure for such a substantial eight-passenger vehicle.

Interior Tech with a Premium Feel

The Odyssey’s interior is remarkably spacious and includes a wealth of advanced technology to make every journey a treat. A touchscreen display is provided as standard in the front, offering advanced features, including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth streaming audio.

A Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless charging pad, and integrated navigation are all available, along with a sophisticated cabin monitoring system which allows video supervision of the second and third rows, combined with an in-cabin intercom system for easy communication.

Finally, the available rear seat entertainment system can play DVDs, video streaming apps, and direct HDMI input on a 10.2″ high-resolution screen, complete with dual headphone outputs, wireless headphone capability, and a remote control handset, helping to keep rear occupants quietly happy on longer journeys.

Family-Friendly Safety Tech

Lastly, as you’d expect from a family-focused vehicle, the 2023 Odyssey includes a generous amount of safety technology as standard, with key highlights including:

– Forward collision warnings with automated emergency braking

– Lane-departure warnings with lane keep assist

– Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts

– Road-departure mitigation

– Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow and stop-go functionality

Explore the 2023 Honda Odyssey Today

If you’re looking for a family vehicle that combines a spacious interior with expressive power and advanced technology, the 2023 Honda Odyssey should be at the top of your shortlist. Book a test drive now by clicking on the button below, and see just how far this powerful, spacious, and stylish vehicle could take you.

Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications at any time and without notice.