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Honda Odyssey (Japanese)
Honda
aka Type aka here, not up there
Production 1994>
Class People mover
Body Style 5 dr 7 seat Wagon
Length 4780 mm
Width 1800 mm
Height 1550 mm
Wheelbase 2830 mm
Weight Weight - you get the point
Transmission 5 speed Automatic, FWD
Engine 2.4L VTEC
Power N/A hp @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar Mitsubishi Grandis
Opel Zafira
Designer Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

The Honda Odyssey (Japanese: ホンダ・オデッセイ, Hepburn: Honda Odessei) is a minivan manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda since 1994, marketed in most of the world and currently in its fifth generation in Japan.

The Odyssey had originally been conceived and engineered in Japan, in the wake of the country's economic crisis of the 1990s – which in turn imposed severe constraints on the vehicle's size and overall concept, dictating the minivan's manufacture in an existing facility with minimal modification. The result was a smaller minivan, in the compact MPV class, that was well received in the Japanese domestic market but less well received in North America. The first generation Odyssey was marketed in Europe as the Honda Shuttle.

Subsequent generations diverged to reflect market variations, and Honda built a plant in Lincoln, Alabama, incorporating the ability to manufacture larger models. Since model year 1999, Honda has marketed a larger (large MPV-class) Odyssey in North America and a smaller Odyssey in Japan and other markets. Honda also offered the larger North American Odyssey in Japan as the Honda LaGreat between 1999 and 2004.

See Autopedia's comprehensive Honda Odyssey (Japanese) Review.

Recent Changes[]

  • In 2006, the Odyssey underwent a mid-model facelift. Both spec levels get a new grille, revised bumpers, new rear lights and indicators on the side mirrors. The Luxury model gains six-stack CD/MP3 player plus an option of black leather interior. Prices remain unchanged.

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Engine and Transmission[]

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Performance[]

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Reliability[]

So far, the Odyssey had no inherent faults but it's worth checking the car if it's been properly cared for. Because the Odyssey has an alloy engine, the cooling system needs regular maintenance and the correct oil must be ensured. Owners are to be sure to check uneven tyre wear and steering that pulls one way and owners also need to be sure that the timing belt is replaced every 100,000 kms.

Honda parts are repairs cost higher than some makes.

Safety[]

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Colors[]

Exterior

  • Greyish Mauve (M)
  • Alabaster Silver (M)
  • Basque Red
  • Prenium White
  • Carbon Bronze
  • Nighthawk Black

Interior

  • Grey cloth
  • Black leather
  • Ivory leather

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Interior[]

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Generations[]

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Current generation (2013-Present)[]

The fifth generation Odyssey for the international market was teased on the website on 26 September 2013, and went on sale in Japan on 1 November 2013. However, long before that, Honda showcased a concept car called the Concept M which was presented at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. The rear hinged side doors were changed to dual power sliding doors, much like most other minivans by Japanese automakers today. It's now bigger than its predecessors and for seven-seater variants, premium cradle seats with ottomans are offered on the second row. The new RC1 (2WD) & RC2 (4WD) models are available in either seven-seater or eight-seater. It is powered by Honda's newly developed 2.4L i-VTEC Earth Dreams engine which produces 175 PS (173 hp; 129 kW) and 225 N⋅m (23 kg⋅m; 166 lb⋅ft). Direct-injection is added in the range-topping Absolute grade which increases output to 190 PS (187 hp; 140 kW) and 237 N⋅m (24 kg⋅m; 175 lb⋅ft). The 2.4L Earth Dreams engine provides fuel economy of 14.0 km/L (40 mpg‑imp; 33 mpg‑US) as calculated from Japan's JC08 mode test cycle.

The Odyssey Hybrid RC4 was launched in Japan on 4 February 2016 with a 2.0L petrol hybrid engine.[13] Honda has given the Sport Hybrid i-MMD name to the new hybrid system. Improvements to the new hybrid system include reduction of the size and weight of key components such as the battery and power control unit from the existing two-motor hybrid system used in the Accord Hybrid and Accord Plug-in Hybrid that were introduced in 2013. The power control unit is 23 percent smaller and 27 percent lighter than the one in the Accord Hybrid. The Odyssey Hybrid went on sale in Japan on 5 February 2016, but is unlikely to be exported to the US as the US-market Odyssey utilizes a larger platform than the Japanese market Odyssey.

The fifth generation Odyssey is also a basis for the second generation Honda Elysion for the Chinese market, but with a different front fascia, and adopts a design resembling the Honda Legend. The Odyssey-based Elysion was launched in China on 9 January 2016.

Fourth generation (2008–2013)[]

Sales of the fourth generation Odyssey in the Japanese market began on 17 October 2008, and it was initially available in M, L, Li and Absolute grade levels. The engine and transmission has fundamentally remained the same as the third generation, adding more power and better fuel economy. It is equipped with a 2.4-litre engine and CVT with a torque converter for the FWD, and 5-speed automatic transmission for 4WD and high-output 206 hp Absolute grade.[7] Two engines are offered in Japan: one with 173 PS output (i-VTEC is only for intake camshaft) and the other one with 206 PS output in Absolute grade (i-VTEC is for both camshafts).[8] On 3 September 2009, the M Fine Spirit grade has been added, positioned below the M grade. At the same time, the Aero Package is also available for M Fine Spirit and M grades with the same bumper as the Absolute grade. The Odyssey received a facelift with a redesigned grille on 6 October 2011. The M Fine Spirit grade was replaced by the M-S grade, and the L grade was discontinued. On 5 July 2012, the MX grade was added and is also available with the Aero Package. The MX grade is positioned above the M grade and below the Li grade.

One of the biggest changes to this generation of Odyssey was the inclusion of electronic stability control and standard curtain airbags on all grades.

Third generation (2003–2008)[]

The third generation Japanese-built Odyssey was the first full redesign of the Odyssey since its introduction in 1994. Going on sale in Japan in October 2003, and in Australia and many other countries from early 2004, it continued with a 5-door body style, with a much sleeker, lower, and more car-like appearance. For the first time cruise-control appeared on the JDM Odyssey. The 4WD version has received the new DPS system. The seat folding mechanism was changed again. The height of the new Odyssey was lower than ever – designed with multi-level parking in mind, particularly for Japan. The new Odyssey came with the Honda K24A i-VTEC engine, a 2.4 L unit producing 160 PS (118 kW); this was the same engine used in the CR-V and Accord. A 4WD version (RB2) came only with an automatic transmission, while the 2WD version came only with a continuously variable transmission, except Absolute, JDM S/B model as well as export models. The V6 engine was dropped completely. Instead, a 200 PS (147 kW) variant of the K24A engine was adopted for the sporty Absolute version (190 PS (140 kW) with 4WD), which was only equipped with an automatic transmission – both the 2WD and 4WD variants. Moreover, this new engine had the same fuel consumption as the old 2.2 L engine. All this resulted in the new Odyssey becoming a sales success. In Australia, the Odyssey achieved its best-ever sales year in 2005, and outsold the Toyota Tarago for the first time.

In Japan, the third generation Odyssey was initially available in S, M, L and Absolute grade levels. In October 2005, the base S grade was discontinued and the Aero Edition based on the M grade with the same bumper as the Absolute grade has been released. For the facelifted model released in April 2006, the base B grade was revived (previously the lowest grade level of the pre-facelift first generation Odyssey) and the Aero Edition was replaced by the M Aero Package. In February 2007, the S grade was reinstated along with the S Aero Package, the M grade was equipped with 16-inch aluminium wheels, and the L grade was equipped with a voice recognition Honda HDD navigation system with a rear camera and a progressive commander. In August 2007, the K Package based on the L grade with genuine leather-wrapped AT select lever was added. At the same time, the "HDD Navi Special Edition" based on the S, S Aero Package, M, M Aero Package and Absolute grades with the same navigation system equipment as the L grade was released.

Second generation (1999–2003)[]

In December 1999, a new, larger second generation Odyssey appeared in Japan and Australia and in a left-hand drive (LHD) format for China. However, this new Odyssey was a major upgrade of the first generation Odyssey rather than a completely new model. As a result, its overall shape and appearance were similar to the first generation Odyssey. Still, it was 85 mm (3.3 in) longer and 10 mm (0.4 in) wider than the previous model. While base models had slightly smaller dimensions and a smaller 2.3L engine, models with more options as well those with the 3.0L V6 engine featured slightly larger bumpers and chrome inserts, larger grille as well as a unique chrome number plate surround.

The base model continued to be sold with a 2.3-liter VTEC four-cylinder engine (F23A) in RA6 (2WD) and RA7 (4WD) models. The 3.0-liter J30A VTEC V6 engine from the first generation, now producing 210 PS (154 kW), was available in the RA8 (2WD) and RA9 (4WD) Absolute sport and Prestige luxury models. The 2000 Odyssey was the first Honda to receive a five-speed automatic transmission, albeit with the 3.0-liter engine only as the four-cylinder versions rotate in the other direction.[4] All the second generation gearboxes also featured another first — a tiptronic-like manual mode, known as "Honda S-matic", in which a gearbox remains the classic Honda hydro-automat, but the driver is able to manage the shifting moment (if electronically allowed) with the selector's "+" and "-" positions. The interior was completely new. The old automatic column shifter was moved to the centre console. A new touchscreen-based digital climate control system replaced the old manual controls, which worked in conjunction with Honda's new navigation system. Woodgrain trim was standard on all models, while in VG/VZ V6 models leather and velour seat and door materials were standard over the basic cloth trims. The interior configuration was also changed (second and third row), and the spare wheel was moved to a new position beneath the third row. With L and Absolute versions, an additional third-row heater was added. The sunroof was no longer available respectively.

In November 2001, the Odyssey was given a mild restyle. The MQ grade was added to the regular four-cylinder Odyssey lineup which positioned between the lower M grade and the higher L grade, and also introduced the new, sportier Absolute model that is positioned between regular and Prestige models. It received new, larger Honda emblems for the front and rear, clear-lens tail lights (replacing amber, darker in Absolute model), and a larger front grille with four chrome strips instead of three (different grille and bumper design in Absolute model) as well as new alloy wheel design options. The Absolute model is available with either 2.3-liter four-cylinder or 3.0-liter V6 engine.

First Generation/Origins (1995–1999)[]

The first-generation Odyssey was a raised wagon from Honda that was launched in Japan and North America in 1994.[4] Based on the Accord sedan, it was offered with an optional 4WD (with RA2 and RA4 chassis), and from 1997 with a 3.0-litre V6 J30A engine with the RA5 chassis code (front-wheel drive only). L and Aero models were equipped with a sunroof. All the JDM Odysseys had a dual air conditioning system, separate for the front and rear seat rows. Since the first generation all the models have been six- or seven-seater versions.

In 1995, it won the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference Car of the Year award in Japan. In its home market, the Odyssey competed with the Toyota Gaia, Toyota Ipsum and the Nissan Bassara. European sales were hampered by the absences of both a manual transmission as well as a diesel engine option.

The Japanese market Odyssey was initially available in B, S and L grade levels. In January 1996, the top-of-the-line Exclusive model has been added. In October 1996, the M grade was added which positioned between the lower S grade and the higher L grade, and the base B grade was discontinued. When the facelifted model arrived in August 1997, the Exclusive grade was discontinued, and later replaced in October 1997 with the Prestige model in VG and VZ grade levels.

Worldwide[]

Honda USA has its own version of the Odyssey.

Main Article: Honda Odyssey

Design quirks and oddities[]

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Awards[]

2010 Drive Best People Mover 2006 RACV Australia's Best People Mover 2005 RACV Australia's Best People Mover 2004 RACV Australia's Best People Mover

See Also[]

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Current

USA: Fit/Jazz · Civic · Accord · Civic Hybrid · Odyssey · CR-V · Pilot · Ridgeline · Civic GX · Civic Si · FCX Clarity · Insight Hybrid · Accord Crosstour · CR-Z

Europe/Asia: City · Jazz · FR-V · Legend . Accord (European) . Civic Type-R

Japan: Inspire · Stream · Legend · Life . Odyssey (Japanese)· Step WGN . Freed

Historic

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Concept

Small Hybrid Sports · StepBus · Dualnote · HSC · JVX · Remix · Spocket · WOW · FCX Concept · Accord Tourer Concept · 1-4 Concept · 2007 CR-Z Concept · PUYO Concept · Accord Coupe HF-S Concept · Pilot SUV Concept · Inspire / Accord Modulo Concept · Pilot Prototype · Civic Type-RR Mugen Concept · Racer Hot Wheels · Open Study Model (OSM) Concept · Insight Hybrid Concept · City Concept · Civic HFP Concept · FC Sport Fuel-Cell Design Study · The Great Race 2025 Concept · Sports Modulo S2000 Concept · Sports Modulo Fit Concept · Life Style Study · NSX Mugen RR Concept · Accord SR-9 Study · 2009 CR-Z Concept · EV-N Concept · Skydeck Concept · P-NUT Concept · New Small Concept · Insight Sports Modulo Concept · SSM Concept · Odyssey Concept · 3R-C Concept · Li Nisn Everus Concept · Air Concept · CR-Z Hybrid R Concept · CR-Z Racer Concept · Fit EV Concept · BRIO Concept · Civic Concept · N800

Racing

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External Links[]

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Honda Odyssey-Australian website.[1]

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