Honda Odyssey

As you get inside this minivan, you will see every inch and corner oozing out elegance and sophistication. It won’t be wrong to state that, Odyssey has a cabin designed so thoughtfully, that any other MUV of the same segment, does not possess. The interiors are good, so much that they can also compete with ay luxury sedan or crossover. What catches our attention the most is the futuristic design and appeal given to the cabin space. 

The four-spoke steering wheel is normal but looks a bit large owing to the centre boss for the four spokes. The wheel comes equipped with a button for audio, Bluetooth, and connectivity controls. Behind the steering wheel lies an analogue speedometer and total of three pods for displaying various information. 

Coming to the center-instrument cluster we see a large MID screen and a wide 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with all ubiquitous features for smartphone connectivity. The cluster also has silver garnished AC vents, adding to the elegance of the dashboard. The overall look of the dashboard is subtle and clean with minimalistic design on the vertical and horizontal layouts. The lower portion of the dashboard gets a nice wooden finish, covered in a nice satin chrome finish underlining it.

The lower portion of the dashboard also dons centrally mounted fully touch-sensitive panel for the automatic climate control. Odyssey also gets a panoramic sunroof, push-button start with keyless entry, automatic headlamps, paddle shifters, air conditioning for all three rows, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, full leather upholstery, electrically adjustable driver’s seat and outside rear-view mirrors, and a 6-speaker audio system.

Honda Odyssey has ample headroom and legroom, with the middle row getting captain seats as standard. The glass panes are also huge and wide which gives a sense of more space inside the cabin. 

Just as the interior aesthetics of Odyssey are scintillating, the exterior is no less appealing. Taking a glance at Honda Odyssey will make you feel that this is one of the best MUVs around in terms of pricing and looks. The exterior layout and design are also drool-worthy, and we see Honda has taken some inspiration from premium cars like CR-V and Accord while crafting Odyssey. 

The front fascia of the car is beautified by large vertical chrome finished grille and thick slats, above which lies another sleek grille design. The grille seamlessly merges with angular headlamps ad Daytime Running Lights (DRL’s). The front bumper looks extremely stylish with nice lines are curves running all over the body of the car. The interesting part to notice here is thin strips of lights which are actually fog lamps. 

Coming to the side profile of the car, we see a sliding door instead of the conventional hinged ones. The car rides on a shiny alloy wheel and the stretched profile makes it look like any other premium car. The chrome finishing on the door handles also enhances the beauty of the car. The rear fascia also looks mesmerising with sleek LED tail-lights and its boxier shape. 

MUV’s are always known for their ride quality and handling feature and Odyssey is not behind. The suspension is handled by Macpherson struts at the front and a torsion beam at the rear, which together works to offer an amazing driving experience. The large 17-inch alloy wheels too play a major role in giving stability while driving. Also, the disc brake set up all around, with major electronic driving aids, functions to bring stability to the car and bring it to a halt without jerks.

At its heart, the Odyssey gets a 2.4-litre i-VTEC engine which has the capacity to churn out a maximum power output of 175 PS and a peak torque output of 225 Nm. The engine is mated to a CVT transmission which gets the further assistance of paddle shifters to make your driving experience easier.

Coming from the House of the Japanese automaker, it gets all the safety essentials one would expect at this price. The Odyssey is equipped with some of the best safety features which include front, side, and curtain airbags, ISOFIX mounts on rear seats, front and reverse parking sensors, ABS with EBD, multi-angle rear-view camera, smart parking assist system, blind-spot monitoring system, vehicle stability assist, hill start assist and brake assist. The main star safety feature is the Honda sensing technology, which uses a combination of sensors and radars for lane departure warning, road departure mitigation, lane keep assist system, forward collision warning, collision mitigation braking system, and adaptive cruise control.

The Honda Odyssey is a very quiet and powerful minivan with outstanding amenities and a very nice completed finish. Its powerful engine offers a smooth transmission and easily reaches triple-digit speeds without much effort. It is also loaded with premium elements and features making it a trustworthy buy in the MUV segment.