2017 Honda Odyssey
Ahead of the expected debut
later this year, the all-new fifth gen Odyssey has been spied yet again, in
California by TFLcar reader Dimitri.
The North American-spec
fifth generation Honda Odyssey, with some market-specific styling changes, will
look very similar to the JDM-spec fifth generation Honda Odyssey, leaked patent
images revealed late last year. The North American-spec model gets a different
grille design, Jewel Eye headlights and different bumpers, tail lamps and
curves on the body.
The all-new Honda Odyssey
will be based on the third generation Honda Pilot’s platform which underpins
the third generation Acura MDX as well. The Chrysler Pacifica rivaling minivan
will likely be powered by the same 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine that
powers the 2016 Honda Pilot and 2017 Honda Ridgeline linked to a 9-speed
automatic transmission. There’s no word on a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid
powertrain as of now.
The 2017 Honda Odyssey could
go on sale in late 2016 or early 2017.