Manufacturer’s Web site: Price As tested: Not available. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: $44,025.00 Government Safety Ratings: Not yet rated. It’s called a minivan, which could discourage buyers who think it’s a minivan.Īirbags (6): Standard front, front side and side curtain.įuel economy: 19 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway). The exterior sliding doors area on both sides still look slightly ajar or unfinished. Strong overall vision, with “in-charge” driver’s positioning. Head and legroom, space between rows and cargo space is all impressive. Large, clear navigation system and back-up camera screen.įunctionality and maneuverability of all seats, particularly the forward and backward-facing option of the third row.Ĭlean, large-numbered and lettered dials and gauges. My weekly drive with the 2013 Honda Odyssey included a 200-mile, round-trip trek to the San Francisco Bay Area from Sacramento My family members (mother, wife, sister) all commented on the smooth drive and comfort of the Odyssey. Likewise, it’s an ideal soccer mom’s transport vehicle or a makeshift camper or it’s so strong in so many categories, it’s a perfectly fine car for an individual who just likes its feel on the road and likes to offer to drive when he or she gets together with friends for an outing. It’s an ideal cruising car for a weekend getaway for three couples without having to worry about a gas-guzzler’s limitations. There’s headroom and legroom aplenty and comfort without compromise. What’s immediately impressive is the Odyssey’s all-around spaciousness. The Touring Elite model adds xenon headlights, a blind spot warning system, upgraded rear-seat entertainment system with a 16.2-inch HD widescreen video monitor (with HDMI input) and a premium 650-watt, 12-speaker surround-sound audio system. The Touring trim includes: 18-inch alloy wheels, foglights, front and rear parking sensors, memory settings for the driver, retractable third-row sunshades and a fold-down armrest for third-row passengers and both the navigation and rear-seat entertainment systems. In addition to the vast list of standard equipment on the LX, EX and EX-L models, the two Touring trims offer a bunch more.
2013 HONDA ODYSSEY ELITE DRIVER
There are a few minor changes, but mostly adding features of the more expensive trims as standard on lower-level trims.Īs I did with the 2012 model, my weekly driver in the 2013 edition was also the five-door Touring Elite, the most expensive of five available trim levels. It has 0-60 mph acceleration in 7.9 seconds and comfortable seating in three rows and for seven adults. The 2013 Honda Odyssey features a 24-valve, 248-horsepower engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. The current style, unveiled at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, features a sleek modern exterior design. The Honda Odyssey is now 20 years old and for 2013, the hugely popular family van is in the third year of its fourth generation.
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