The 2021 Honda Odyssey will go on sale on
August 3rd and the company has announced pricing will start at US$ 31,790. Costing
a US$ 1,000 more than its predecessor, the facelifted Odyssey features a new front
bumper, a revised grille and updated lighting units. The model also gains new
technology and additional standard equipment.
Despite its entry-level status, the
Odyssey LX comes nicely equipped with LED lights, privacy glass and 18-inch
alloy wheels. Inside, there’s an updated center console and a new rear seat
reminder system. Designers also added grocery bag hooks to the back of the
third-row seats. Other highlights include power front seats, an automatic
climate control system and a push-button ignition. The van also has a relatively
basic 5-inch infotainment system and a seven-speaker audio system.
One thing that’s not basic is the Honda
Sensing suite of driver assistance systems. It features adaptive cruise control
with low-speed follow, collision mitigation braking with pedestrian detection
and traffic sign recognition. There’s also forward collision warning, lane
departure warning, lane keeping assist and road departure mitigation. Moving up
the trim ladder is the Odyssey EX which starts at US$ 35,190. It has a more
upscale exterior with chrome door handles and body-color side mirrors featuring
integrated turn signals. The model also has power sliding rear doors and LED
fog lights.
Moving into the cabin, buyers will find
heated front seats and a 12-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support.
Other highlights include a tri-zone automatic climate control system, 2nd row
sunshades and 2nd row Magic Slide seats. The model also has classier floor mats
and an 8-inch Display Audio system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
compatibility. Last but not least, the van has a blind spot information system
with rear cross traffic alert.
The Odyssey EX-L sits in the middle of the
range and starts at US$ 38,460. It adds a moonroof, a power tailgate and an
acoustic glass windshield. The minivan’s side mirrors also boast a reverse
tilt-down function. Bigger changes occur in the cabin as there’s a
leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather seats and an 8-way power passenger seat
with power lumbar support. Other highlights include an auto-dimming rearview
mirror, HomeLink and additional USB ports / 12v outlets.
For US$ 42,500, buyers can get the Odyssey
Touring. Exterior changes are minor, but the model has body-color side skirts,
front / rear parking sensors and larger 19-inch alloy wheels. The trim largely
benefits rear seat passengers as the model has a rear seat entertainment system
with a 10.2-inch display, wireless headphones, a Blu-Ray player and streaming
apps which are powered by the van’s WiFi hotspot. The Touring also has GPS
navigation, ambient lighting and 2nd / 3rd row sunshades. There’s also a
CabinTalk communications system and a CabinWatch rear seat monitor.
Sitting at the top of the range is the
Odyssey Elite which costs US$ 47,820. It has rain-sensing wipers, additional
body-color components and a hands-free tailgate. The luxury-oriented van also
sports acoustic glass on the front and rear doors. Inside, the range-topper has
perforated leather seats with heating and ventilation up front. There’s also a
heated leather steering wheel, a wireless smartphone charger and an 11-speaker
premium audio system with a subwoofer. Lastly, the van has a built-in vacuum to
clean up the messes your kids will inevitably make.
Regardless of which trim level is
selected, all Odysseys are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 280
hp and 355 Nm of torque. It is connected to a
ten-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels.
