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Honda Odyssey EXV-S Navi Res (A) Facelift Review
17 Oct 2018  |  Honda Reviews
The Honda Odyssey receives a welcomed nip and tuck and a load of new safety systems and entertainment features to keep it ahead of the game.
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Facelift (What's New)
Redesigned front bumper
Honda Sensing safety suite featuring Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, Collision and Road Departure Mitigation
New Entertainment system
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   Consumer Reviews of Honda Odyssey
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3.5
 
32 Consumer Reviews
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Comfort
3.5 Reliability
4.0
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Handling
3.5 Features
4.0
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Exterior Styling
3.5 Interior Design
3.5
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Value for money
3.0 Engine Performance
3.5

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Charriol
Neutral Newbie
2 reviews
0 points
0 forum posts Joined on 02-Mar-2012
Reliable Huge 7 Seaters (Comfort for the Whole Family)  Posted on 02 Jan 2024
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Comfort 5.0 Reliability 5.0
Handling 4.0 Features 5.0
Exterior Styling 5.0 Interior Design 4.0
Value for money 5.0 Engine Performance 4.0
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I have owned an Odyssey for 9 years and driving it until COE ends. It's a reliable car for COE renewal but unfortunately COE is still high and road tax with increase after COE renewal. It's really a waste to scrap this car.

Overall, this is a very comfortable and spacious car. My whole family likes it.

What I like
1. Decent power for such a large size MPV.
2. Spacious and quiet ride.
3. 2nd and 3rd row aircon
4. I replaced the 360 camera with after market high resolution cameras. Also upgraded Android player and audio system.
5. Sporty good looking exterior.
6. 2 grown up kids only want to go out in this car. (I also own a BMW F30 for driving to work)
7. Elderly parents also enjoy going out in this car.

What I do not like
1. Due to the size, not the most easy vehicle to navigate in tight carparks but still manageable
2. Low clearance (have to becareful when opening door to avoid banging on high kerbs). In return, I get sporty exterior look so im not complaining.
3. Fuel consumption at around 7km/l (Mix driving)


Wang2inc
Neutral Newbie
1 reviews
2 points
60 forum posts Joined on 20-Jul-2009
Superb handling and quietness - mark of quality and reliability  Posted on 01 Nov 2019
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Comfort 5.0 Reliability 5.0
Handling 5.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 5.0 Interior Design 5.0
Value for money 4.0 Engine Performance 5.0
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I simply don't understand why some people post reviews about the Honda Odyssey saying that it is noisy, under-powered, creaking slide doors etc. Ok I accept that in a review page, people can say what they want but it really annoys me as an owner of a 2 month old Odysssey that there is very little truth to all these nonsense. Almost caused me to consider the Toyota Previa and Estima.

In fact, I also fail to understand why Borneo's Previa has super bad reviews while parallel import Estima enjoys super reviews when the 2 cars are exactly the same, with Estima having even poorer interior specs! So, be careful who is writing the reviews!!

My experience with Kah Motors Odyssey is that this is a flawless car, super quiet, powerful k24A engine, classy interior, and sits 7 people easily. No regrets at all. See my reviews below.

What I like
Powerful, wide front view, comfortable for all passengers with generous width and leg space for even the back 2 seats. The lower seats profile makes it very easy for kids and elderly to enter and get out - no climbing required. I saw in hospitals this car is ideal for elderly who have difficulty walking. Fuel consumption is reasonable. The air conditioning for all 7 passengers, is cool, you can feel the well designed and high quality leather and trimmings used. And i want to repeat time and time again, this car is QUIET unless you are punching the accelerator all the way down! The CVT is always smooth as silk. The 360 camera is greaaat!

And I can tell you that the interior space is larger than the Estima, Previa and even Volkswagen Sharan. For those who don't know Scott Kilmer, he the expert says turbochargers on cars like Sharan which forces compressed exhaust air back into the engine - don't expect this kind of system to last long. It's not reliable from the mechanical engineering point of view. Don't just compare horsepower numbers, it's how long you can keep the car moving!

What I do not like
To be honest and balanced, this car has its flaws too:

- Body has a low profile so be careful of curbs!
- Noise level increases somewhat when acceleration, but disappears cruising
- Long and wide car, even with 360 camera, needs some turning back
- Petrol tank a little less capacity


yokechye69
Neutral Newbie
2 reviews
0 points
0 forum posts Joined on 03-Sep-2018
Cheap underpowered econobox  Posted on 17 Aug 2019
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Comfort 1.0 Reliability 4.0
Handling 1.0 Features 2.0
Exterior Styling 1.0 Interior Design 1.0
Value for money 1.0 Engine Performance 1.0
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Odyssey being a japanese car, is super cheap which translates to an extremely cheap interior with over styled exterior with chrome from daiso that makes it look like a hearse!! Undeniably, it is ultimately a honda and should be reliable. Conversely, the torsion beam suspension made for a bumpy and bouncy ride with poor sound insulation like a typical japanese van like a Hiace or Nv200. These japanese vans may not be the best in handling but they excel in load carrying. Should the odyssey carry full load, it will be struggling and gasping for more power for sure. Yes, even on Singapore roads. Trust me I'm not lying. Plus points for the odyssey is it has 3 specs, the cheapest for people for are unable to afford continental cars and take 7 year car loans :) With that said, i would much rather go for a Hiace since it at least has sufficient torque unlike this econobox from Honda. Since both these vans have poor safety ratings, i personally would not put my family in it.(just close the doors and you would know what i mean). All the cheap scratchy plastics found in the cabin makes it feel like a recycled car, even more so than a recycling bin. Please do not waste your money on this econobox, which is cheap feeling,has no safety and drives like a shitbox.

What I like
Price and the amount of people who bought this as they were not able to afford continental cars or top spec odyssey and taking long term loans.
Nvh no difference with windows up or down

What I do not like
safety
nvh
terrible handling
torsion beam trampoline suspension
0 power from engine
Looks like hearse


Sakurecca
Clutched
5 reviews
15 points
5 forum posts Joined on 15-Mar-2009
Best MPV for the Family  Posted on 15 Aug 2019
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Comfort 5.0 Reliability 5.0
Handling 5.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 5.0 Interior Design 4.0
Value for money 4.0 Engine Performance 4.0
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Had tested Volkswagen Sharan and Touran and I must say this Odeyssey deserves the most ticks when it comes to a complete MPV.

The car is still very spacious yet not looking too bulky from the outside. All 3 rows have plenty of room which is a big plus for me. The leg space are very big and comfortable, as compared to the Sharan and lest say

The drive is very quiet, not as noisy as what other reviews had mentioned. Pickup is good and gentle which is so ideal for a family - no abrupt and too strong accleration. The handling is light and comfortable as expected from a Honda. The interior is not best of class but practical and presentable if seen frm a family perspective car. Appreciated the fact that Honda has 3 variants of Odyssey and always having variants with the basic and practical specification and fittings which on one hand help consumers save money and being practical. Don't always like how media reviews about car always emphasize so much on the specifications when most of those money wasting specification are useless and impractical i.E. Sun-roof, assist parking, LED headlights, foglamps, autowipes or auto headlights etc.

What I like
Spacious Interior
Much better steering compared to VW Sharan and touran
Quiet drive
Gentle and comfortable Pickup

What I do not like
Small Tank
No power tailgate
hefty road tax


TanKianW
1st Gear
1 reviews
48 points
50 forum posts Joined on 16-Apr-2011
Honda MPV for the whole Family  Posted on 14 Aug 2019
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Comfort 5.0 Reliability 5.0
Handling 4.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 5.0 Interior Design 4.0
Value for money 4.0 Engine Performance 4.0
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Driven this car for close to 6 months. Read the other reviews. Here is my comment. The car is a MPV, please do not impose a driving quality of a sedan or sports car. The car is comfortable if you know what you need to make it better. And the stock tires really sucks, so cannot really give you a good comparison. Change the tires to Michelin Primacy 4 or Goodyear Efficientgrip, adjust your tire pressure to 220kpa front and 230kpa rear, your comfortable MPV ride is good to go!

What I like
1. Comfort
2. Space for family time
3. Sun shade
4. Style. Subjective.
5. Interior. Modern looking, not dated like Toyota
6. Air-con
7. Safety. 360 cam, 6 airbags
8. Cruise control
9. Good handling for such a big MPV. You cannot compare with a sedan!
10. Fuel efficiency. Same as my previous Stream at 10km/l. Considered good for such MPVs.
11. Honda reliability and maintenance. Previous Honda clocked 240k with 0 breakdowns, that speaks a lot.
12. Aftermarket parts and mods. You have loads of them with Honda.

What I do not like
1. Honda Sensing comes with additional cost
2. Cost. I got it at 143k. Consider good price but still expensive.
3. Sound proof could have been better. But can upgrade yourself
4. No electric tailgate. Can be solved with aftermarket mods too.


Kspecific
1st Gear
1 reviews
55 points
34 forum posts Joined on 27-Sep-2011
Good MPV but Not Perfect  Posted on 03 Jul 2018
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Comfort 3.0 Reliability 3.0
Handling 4.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 4.0 Interior Design 3.0
Value for money 2.0 Engine Performance 4.0
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Got my new Navi Res model from Kah Motors in May18.
Generally, this car is pretty well equipped with Honda Sensing and many other features except no electric brake...
Interior quite spacious similar to Toyota Estima (owned Estima few year ago and last drive is Harrier). Built quality comparable with Estima but not Harrier which is alot more refined.

What I like
PROS:
* Comfortable MPV for a family of five.
* Comfortable seating for the driver with good all round visibility
* Nice features (all round camera, blind spot assist, park assist etc) that are useful.
* Honda Reliability

What I do not like
CONS:
- The engine overall is quite noisy.
- The cabin quite noisy also
-No electric brake….very disappointed
- Very low body, when open the doors/sliding doors, with extra careful, if not it will hit the road curb


opgamerkkhk
1st Gear
36 reviews
28 points
63 forum posts Joined on 15-Nov-2016
Honda being a typical honda  Posted on 08 Jun 2018
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Comfort 3.0 Reliability 3.0
Handling 1.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 2.0 Interior Design 2.0
Value for money 4.0 Engine Performance 2.0
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Powerful, it is not. Comfy it is. This car is pretty wellequipped with hond safety sense and many features at this price range. Interior pretty spacious but will top up some more for vw sharan which is more spacious alot more well built and alot more refined.

What I like
Honda, reliable supposedly la
slightly cheaper than Sharan

What I do not like
build quality
NVH, from inside keep thinking never fully shut the windows
Built quality is sub par to sharan
Space sub par to sharan
Performance sub par to sharan
Leather seats feel like pu, not relly comfy like real leather is supposeed to make u feel??


Phcar
Neutral Newbie
3 reviews
0 points
5 forum posts Joined on 01-Sep-2011
Will not recommend  Posted on 13 Dec 2017
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Comfort 3.0 Reliability 2.0
Handling 2.0 Features 2.0
Exterior Styling 2.0 Interior Design 2.0
Value for money 1.0 Engine Performance 3.0
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My personal opinion on the Odessey which I had driven a fifteen month old car and found that the car has very minimum insulation, it appears that the insulation did not improve and it is the same as the 2.4L Accord that I owned before. Be aware when its raining, you can hear the roof sound just like under a zinc roof...
The Odessey seem larger than the normal MPV but smaller than those super MPV like the Toyota Alphard. The Odessey has not much improve on the external shape and outline of the vehicle including the lighting, the interior has not improve since the older generation.
The Honda steering has always been very light to maneuver which makes the road holding poor. The brakes are poor and stiff which you can feel that there is no damping cushion.

What I like
The brand

What I do not like
Overall insulation of the car
External and interior look
Steering
Brakes
Shape of the car


TKK
TKK
Neutral Newbie
1 reviews
0 points
0 forum posts Joined on 10-Dec-2017
Do not buy the Odyssey!  Posted on 10 Dec 2017
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Comfort 1.0 Reliability 4.0
Handling 4.0 Features 3.0
Exterior Styling 3.0 Interior Design 3.0
Value for money 3.0 Engine Performance 3.0
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Review
I would skip the nice things which the other reviewers had mentioned, and I will go straight into sharing my terrible experience with this car.

When I just got the car, 1) Tailgate was not aligned properly, 2) big patch of brown stain on front windscreen, 3) front windscreen solar film had bubble patches (even after 10 weeks). Thus 1 trip to Mandai, and another 1 to VKOOL. These were not the biggest issue...

After a few weeks of driving, my family and I started to realize that there are loud RATTLING SOUNDS from both the sliding doors while the car is moving (It is caused by the door's roller). I have sent my car to the workshop for more than 5 times already, but until now they still do not have a solution to even minimize the sound (NEARLY 10 MONTHS ALREADY...). Just imagine the down-time for a brand-new car... It is really NOT acceptable. And recently, it is getting louder and it is causing a lot of discomfort for both the driver and the passengers. Even my friends complained about it when they took my car.

Besides this rattling sound, the doors (yes, all of them) also have clicking/ticking sound even when the car is not moving. From what I have observed, this sound is heard from the areas near the pillar of the doors where the black plastic pieces are. Not very sure what causes it, but I am sure KAH MOTOR does not have a solution for this either.

You might be wondering why I am the only one complaining about these sounds. I am amazed why no one mentioned anything about it, but this is definitely not an one of as their branch manager also complained about the rattling sound caused by the sliding doors too. And the engineer admits that this is a design flaw.

Take no risk, because it is really a torture to have the rattling sound right above the back of your right ear while driving. Do really consider getting Estima/Previa or something else instead of spending your $170k+ on this.

I really do not wish to see anyone else suffering from these problems.

Cheers.

What I do not like
TERRIBLE RATTLING SOUND


LuisHK
Neutral Newbie
1 reviews
0 points
0 forum posts Joined on 07-Dec-2017
Honda Reliability  Posted on 06 Dec 2017
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Comfort 5.0 Reliability 5.0
Handling 5.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 4.0 Interior Design 5.0
Value for money 5.0 Engine Performance 4.0
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Been driving this car for about a year now and I must say this car ticks most boxes when it comes to a complete MPV.

The car is still very spacious yet not looking too bulky from the outside. All 3 rows have plenty of room which is a big plus for me. Ottoman seats are very big and comfortable.

I'm still not a fan of CVT despite all the talk about fuel saving - it is not as fun to drive! That can be felt especially during acceleration from the off - slightly sluggish acceleration. Fuel consumption hover around 10km/L on combination of city/highway driving, reasonable enough.

My only big complaint is factory fitted Dunlop tyres. They are horrible. (Of course easily rectified with a tyre change... But still....)

What I like
Ottoman Seats
Spacious Interior
Much better steering compared to RB1
New electronic gadgets that is useful when driving

What I do not like
Lack of power tailgate (why??)
Poor stock tyres
Relatively small tank (last time it was 65L?)


Abhi_boatclub
Neutral Newbie
5 reviews
1 points
2 forum posts Joined on 19-Jan-2013
Overall useful car, but leaves quite a few things to be desired  Posted on 20 Oct 2017
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Comfort 3.0 Reliability 5.0
Handling 4.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 4.0 Interior Design 3.0
Value for money 3.0 Engine Performance 2.0
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I have owned the new Navi Res model from Kah motors for the last 6 months. Before this I had the older model of the Odyssey, which I was very happy with and hence decided to get the new one after COE expired. Here is my unbiased feedback after regular use.

When you pay 150k+ for a car, you expect the pros to outweigh the cons. Unfortunately the new Odyssey leaves a lot to be desired.

What I like
PROS:
* I have a family of 4 and a few dogs. As a people mover, this was the most comfortable and good looking MPV, that fits everyone well
* The 7 seater model allows you to walk behind through the middle row gap, which is very useful
* Sliding doors are incredibly useful for people with kids and in tight parking spots
* Excellent features ( all round camera, blind spot assist, park assist) that are useful.
* The Engine is very refined and steering feel is very comfortable.
* Maneuvering the car is relatively good too for a MPV
* Honda Reliability
* INterior trims of good quality
* Comfortable seating postion for the driver with good all round visibility

What I do not like
CONS:
- CVT gearbox lacks character and the engine overall is quite noisy.
- Even after you floor the accelerator in Sports mode, the engine barely responds.
- The Ride is very firm (hard)
- I prefer the looks of the old Odyssey!
- The old Odyssey had a button to fold and unfold the rear seats. In the new Odyssey - its manual! Why would someone take a useful feature and make it a headache, god knows
- Navigation system, in day and age of smartphones is useless at best, unless you drive to Malaysia. Similarly paddle shifters are a gimmick at best. After the first 2 weeks i have rarely used them... but then again its a MPV
- The touch interface for air con and other buttons is horrible. Since there is no tactile feedback like a button or knob, you need to take your eyes off the road every time you need to make any adjustments to the center console! Bad design
- The clock is not easily visible. Some of the settings on the turn and wiper handles are not visible since they are hidden behind the steering wheel.Bad Design!!!!
- For a 2.4 litre engine, this MPV feels very underpowered. Worse than the old Odyssey. On top of that, the fuel consumption is not great - i get at best 7 to 8 KMPL with mainly city driving.

All in all - nothing stops you from getting from A to B, but at the same time, the above seem like annoyances that your constantly reminded of. Honda could do better, after all its an Honda right?!


abwisdom
Neutral Newbie
3 reviews
0 points
0 forum posts Joined on 07-Sep-2016
Nice but pricey  Posted on 14 Sep 2016
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Comfort 5.0 Reliability 4.0
Handling 4.0 Features 5.0
Exterior Styling 5.0 Interior Design 5.0
Value for money 3.0 Engine Performance 5.0
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Have been driving an Odyssey for 9 years and about to scrap it. Generally ok and reliable but have been giving minor problems in the past 1 year.

Tested the new Odyssey. Nicer design and sliding doors. In the end, I opted for a Mazda 5 due to price.

What I like
Sunroof
Cruise control
Sliding door for new model

What I do not like
New model is too pricey now with the high CEO. Went for a cheaper one with comparable specs
Too many sharp corners in new design especially when you open up the hood. Prefer the old design.


Detonator8
Clutched
1 reviews
6 points
4 forum posts Joined on 30-Jun-2010
Japan made - Japan quality  Posted on 05 Jun 2016
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Comfort 4.0 Reliability 4.0
Handling 4.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 4.0 Interior Design 4.0
Value for money 4.0 Engine Performance 4.0
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I have driven the new KM Honda Odyssey EXV 7 seater for over a month now and loving it! I was initially firm in getting a Toyota Harrier but decided to drop by KM to have a look at the Honda Odyssey and never look back then.

This car is spacious with very good head n leg room in every row. The third row of seat allows adults to sit with comfort even for long distant, not forgetting to mention the second row comfy ottoman seat which the children call them "Aeroplane" Seats. The trims level gives you a luxurious feel like a conti car. The leather seats are of premium grade, and nice features such as blind spot indicator, 360 view camera, tri-zone air con control, paddle shift, park assist makes Honda Odyssey a premium ride.

The 7-speed CVT does take a little while to get used to, but you will soon learn to appreciate the smooth ride with a CVT gear. When I first driven the new ride the suspension seems hard but with correct tyre pressure the suspension is much better than before, thou is still a little on the stiff side.
Despite being a MPV, the height of the ride is comparable to full size SUV, yet giving you a better leg room (longer wheel base) and better head room (low floor board). That's probably explain why in Japan MPV is still far more popular than SUV, not just for family but also appeal to singles who love the spacious and luxury.
Exterior of the ride looks sporty like extensive use of chrome, aero Bodykit and sunroof gives it a sporty feel, but with a 18" Rim would be even better.
The biggest downside of the ride is that it does not come with electric tailgate which nowadays is considered as a basic feature especially for car in this segment.

What I like
1) Premium trims level giving you a luxurious feel
2) Spaciousness, you probably will never go back to a sedan car
3) Smooth ride with adequate power for urban driving
4) Small features like turn signal when you push just a little, it will blink for 3 times for changing of lane.
5) Fantastic 360 degree camera view, especially the 2 side camera for those who want to maintain scratch- free rims
6) Blind spot indicator - you no longer need to turn ur head to check your blind spot anymore

What I do not like
1) No electric tailgate (which is unbelievable)
2) Small fuel tank - for lazy people like me who hate to head to petrol pump as rare as possible (but CVT suppose to compensate in the fuel consumption)
3) No electric sun shade for sunroof (good to have)
4) KM ride comes with spare tyre which elevate the floor board behind first row of seat a little higher. PI ride comes with run flat kit with a complete flat floor board which is more practical in my opinion
5) Does not come with absolute kit, like the chrome trimmings on Bodykit and front fog light.
6) Still traditional light bulb for front fog light


carfanB
Neutral Newbie
7 reviews
0 points
0 forum posts Joined on 22-Jan-2014
Decent and comfortable MPV  Posted on 25 Apr 2016
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Comfort 4.0 Reliability 5.0
Handling 4.0 Features 5.0
Exterior Styling 4.0 Interior Design 5.0
Value for money 4.0 Engine Performance 4.0
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Have been driving this Odyssey for a full month, and it does earn it's car of the year award.

Exterior Styling: Looks really good for an MPV. With the DRL and bits of the bodykit, it does give it a sporty look. Honda does offer a reasonable array of colours, and all of them really suit the car's tall and big stance. Nice little touch of added sportiness with the rims, but it would look better with 18" Rims.

Interior: Comfortable. Really comfortable with plush leather seats. Ride is a little stiff, but the soft seats really balances it out. Legroom is ample, and so is the 3rd row seats'. The only setback is that the boot space has been compromised for a more comfortable sitting in the 3rd row. With 3 adults in the back, it gets kind of cramped, and it doesn't help that part of the chassis eats into the 3rd row seats.

Drivability: It feels nice on the road. Engine is not as responsive as an Estima's for example, but it's alright for daily driving. Steering is light and responsive, and so is the accelerator and the brakes. It feels rather sluggish moving off and feels underpowered. But once it picks up speed, it drives perfectly normally.

Equipment: It's pretty decently equipped, with electric seats, cruise control, bluetooth connectivity, and all that. It could do with slightly better, with the addition of memory seats, self-closing mirrors, auto rain-sensing wipers etc.

Overall, it is a decent car and does fulfil the needs of families. It does stack up pretty well against the Estima. Price-wise, it is rather reasonable as compared to its competitors. I suppose if you can look past what the bits and details the Odyssey lacks, its a pretty ideal car.

What I like
- Good reliability.
- Really comfortable seats
- Excellent leg and head room.
- Easy to drive
- Bodykit and DRL gives it a nice sporty touch

What I do not like
- Could do with a bit more equipment
- Feels sluggish and underpowered moving off
- Hard ride
- The 3rd row seats can't be kept away completely like an Estima and that it frustrating! If you need space for luggage, the whole 3rd row has to go down. Why haven't Honda thought of something like the Estima?

Honda Odyssey
3.5 stars - based on 32 reviews