Honda Odyssey used review | 2009-2013 - Cars Guide
There's nothing very sexy about peoplemovers, well most of them anyway, because Honda made a real attempt to make them appealing with its Odyssey. When most peoplemovers had all the appeal of a commercial van the Odyssey had many of the attributes normally associated with a car. With room for seven people, car-like safety and driving dynamics, attractive looks and lots of standard features there was a lot to like about the Honda peoplemover. While all of those improvements made the Odyssey more appealing its prime function remained, which was to transport families. If there was a criticism it was that the third seat was cramped for headroom, and when all seats were occupied there wasn't a lot of room left for luggage. But there was nothing van like about the interior, it was comfortable, well laid-out with well-positioned controls that had a quality fell about them. Honda offered just the one engine in the form of a free-revving 2. 4-litre four-cylinder unit punching out 132 kW and 128 Nm. With 14 kW more than its predecessor it was better able to handle hills, although it could at times still feel underpowered. One of the Odyssey's most pleasing attributes was its on-road dynamics. Source: www.carsguide.com.au
