![]() ![]() This may help divert cranky occupants from hurling Cheerios through the cabin. That lowered glass, Honda claims, is functional, allowing third-row riders more outward visibility. Tweaks to the Odyssey’s angular styling keep the design fresh yet innocuous, although the lightning-bolt kink in the beltline looks rather forced. With roof rails ($210) and crossbars ($163) thrown in, our tester wore a $44,403 sticker. Mounted just aft of the power sunroof is a fold-down, 16.2-inch monitor with an HDMI input and split-screen viewing, allowing simultaneous Xbox and DVD action for disparate attention spans.Īdditional power outlets, a fifth child-seat anchor, 15 cup holders, a clever sliding second row (for a total of eight seats), and more also are included. There’s nav and a rearview camera display via an eight-inch monitor in the dash, as well as a 650-watt audio system with 12 speakers. ![]() The rear hatch and the side doors are motorized, and leather covers the seats, the front two now heated and powered. Starting at $44,030, the Touring Elite has a lot more of everything, including 18-inch wheels, HID headlights, and a blind-spot-warning system. Trim levels progress from there to EX, EX-L, Touring, and finally to our Touring Elite model-the latter two noteworthy for their six-speed automatic transmissions. The redesigned and reinvigorated 2011 Honda Odyssey hopes to make a splash with family oriented consumers, and it looks like they have with a whale of a car.Models with an LX designation start just below 30 grand and offer a five-speed automatic, seating for seven, and lots of necessary gear: projector-beam headlights, two 12-volt outlets, four child-seat anchors, multi-zone climate control, an eight-way power driver’s seat, 10 cup holders, a plethora of airbags, and Honda’s splendid Magic Seat third row (which easily stows into the load floor without power assist). A blind spot warning system is also available and the Odyssey also has LATCH anchors for up to five child safety seats. Front-, side-impact and three-row side curtain airbags keep you safe in case of a collision, while antilock brakes and an active electronic stability system help keep you out of one. Navigation and the rear entertainment system are standard on Touring/Touring Elite trims.įor any car that you drive your family in, safety must be a priority and that is definitely true for the 2011 Odyssey. The crown jewel of the Odyssey’s optional equipment, however, has to be the rear entertainment system and its 16.2-inch widescreen display, which can split the screen and play different programming for the right or left side of the cabin. A navigation system with improved graphics is also an available option. EX models and above get tri-zone automatic climate control, with optional heated leather seats and moonroof. Smart features like a flip-up ring to mount a trash bag for second-row passengers, a “cool box” up front that can keep a six-pack of soda chilled, and a center second-row seat that slides forward to keep a young child closer to the driver and passenger, speak to the Odyssey’s utility – as do the fifteen cupholders spread throughout.Īvailable technology on the Odyssey improves the cabin and helps keep passengers entertained. So how does the interior fare amidst all these changes? On a minivan, powertrain and exterior upgrades are important but the most important changes will be those in the cabin and inside, the 2011 Odyssey does not disappoint. Throw in a larger, more aggressive grille, with sleek front headlamps and 17- or 18-inch wheels, the 2011 Odyssey is anything but bland. Honda says the look was inspired by lightning bolts, and the “bolt” also allows for improved third-row visibility. The first thing you notice on the Odyssey is the abrupt drop off on the belt line below the side windows, right after the sliding door. These numbers mean the Odyssey outranges much of the competition, including the Toyota Sienna, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country. LX and EX trims are outfitted with a five-speed automatic transmission, while the Touring and Touring Elite get a six-speed.įor a large vehicle, fuel economy on the 2011 Odyssey is an impressive 18-19 mpg in the city, and 27-28 mpg on the highway. Power comes from a 248-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 that puts out 250 pounds-feet of torque and features Honda’s fuel-saving cylinder deactivation system, which shuts down cylinders in the engine when they are not needed to save fuel and increase efficiency. “Out with the old, in with the new” is the motto for the 2011 Odyssey, which features a brand new exterior and interior for this model year. It’s rare to see the words “exciting” and “minivan” in the same sentence, but here goes nothing: The fully redesigned 2011 Honda Odyssey is an exciting addition to the minivan segment. ![]()
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