The fifth-generation Honda Odyssey is set to receive
its first facelift, as these spyshots of a camouflaged test vehicle captured by
Paultan spy photographers clearly indicate. As with most mid-cycle refreshes, the Odyssey will
receive an update to its styling, with particular emphasis on the front end.
Underneath the camouflage seen here, expect a new bumper design as well as a
restyled front grille and lighting elements.
The more exposed rear doesn’t appear to undergo a
significant amount of changes, as the taillights appear to be retained, with
just the lower apron receiving some tweaking. Everything else remains as is,
including blacked-out corner pillars and downward-sloping character lines on
the vehicle’s sides.
Under the bonnet, the 3.5 litre i-VTEC V6 engine
will most likely be carried over and continue to provide 280 hp and 355 Nm of
torque, with a 10-speed automatic being the sole transmission pairing. There
are also whispers of a hybrid powertrain that will also come with the facelift,
although there’s no evidence to suggest this to be the case.
Inside, expect some equipment changes –
infotainment, trims and materials – to reflect those applied to more recent
Honda models, with much of the dashboard layout being identical as before.
We’ll only know more when the refreshed Odyssey makes its debut for the 2021
model year, which is rumoured to take place in summer 2020.
