2021 Honda Odyssey Gets New Face, Nicer Interior.Over most road surfaces, the Odyssey displays a comfortable ride, and few passengers will complain. Our EX-L test vehicle wore 18-inch wheels and seemed better-suited to pockmarked Michigan roads. Our Elite test van's ride wasn't as compliant as that of our long-term Pacifica, but its standard 19-inch wheels could be partly to blame.
Driving enthusiasts won't rave-it's still a minivan, after all-but the Odyssey is the best-driving minivan, and its nimbleness makes it competent in corners and easy to drive on narrow roads. The steering is direct and the effort is light, but more feedback from the road would be welcome. The Odyssey changes direction crisply, and from behind the wheel it's easy to forget you're piloting a three-row van. Engine, Transmission, and Performanceįleet-footed, efficient, and polished, the Odyssey's powertrain is a sweetheart that requires zero compromises. The LX and EX come well-equipped, but the EX-L adds luxury features that families will love, such as leather seats, extra USB ports in the rear, and a power-operated rear liftgate. The base LX model receives the same standard driver-assistance features as the rest of the lineup-including adaptive cruise control and automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Other Odysseys see small enhancements such as piano black trim, revised climate controls, and new floor mats. The interior of the fancy Elite model is now fancier thanks to leather upholstery with contrasting seat piping and stitching. New headlamps flank a revised front grille while more subtle tweaks have been made to the rear liftgate. What's New for 2021?Įxpected to go on sale by the end of 2020, the 2021 Odyssey wears updated exterior styling that gives it a slightly more macho look. Honda also makes plenty of safety features standard across the Odyssey lineup, but its main rivals-the Chrysler Pacifica and Toyota Sienna-do the same and also offer optional all-wheel drive. The Odyssey also drives far more pleasantly than its dowdy shape suggests and its silky-smooth V-6 engine pulls strong for highway merging and passing. Its spacious and reconfigurable interior is perfect for hauling kids, cargo, or both and it offers a collection of inventive features that are intended to make family life a little easier, all of which helped it earn an Editors' Choice award. While its name may suggest that it will turn the next family road trip into a grand adventure, the 2021 Honda Odyssey is far more likely to be appreciated for its day-to-day practicality.
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