2016 Honda Odyssey Review – Pinellas Park, FL
2016 Honda Odyssey
Serving Clearwater, Tampa, Largo, St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor, FL
Offered in six trim levels, the 2016 Honda Odyssey is designed to serve the needs of a large, busy family. It combines the features, spaciousness, comfort, and technology that will take care of parents and kids on their daily journeys. The 2016 Honda Odyssey continues the tradition of being a top choice in its class.
Honda Odyssey Specs:
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Fuel Economy: |
19/28 mpg* |
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Standard Engine: |
3.5 L V6 |
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Horsepower: |
248 hp @ 5700 rpm |
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Torque: |
250 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm |
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Transmission: |
6-speed automatic |
Performance
The Odyssey is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6. This smart powertrain creates 248 horsepower and 250 lb.-ft. of torque. Edmunds has praised the way it delivers both quick acceleration and better fuel economy. The auto critic also calls the Odyssey an agile handler, which should please the family driver. The van utilizes front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. It earns 22 mpg combined and 28 mpg highway, which makes it at the top of its class of three-row vehicles. The van can tow 3,500 pounds. .
Interior
Flexible space and high quality materials are the hallmarks of the new Odyssey. Special features include the exclusive in-car vacuum and a built-in cool box. Front power chairs are among its standards. Families will appreciate ambient lighting, tri-zone climate control, and integrated sunshades. Parents will be well-served by five positions with LATCH attachments for car seats. Ensuring plenty of wiggle room for each position, the cabin has 172 cu.ft. of space. The van seats seven or eight people, depending on your preference. Special storage capability includes a large floor compartment and third-row magic seats that fold flat into the floor for extra cargo. The middle seats can slide, scoot apart, fold down, and fold into the floor.
Features
Every 2016 Honda Odyssey has an audio screen for streaming music via Bluetooth. Pandora radio is one of the system’s helpful apps. Drivers who upgrade to the touchscreen enjoy even more tech features. The SMS messaging system allows drivers to hear and respond to texts without looking away from their duties. Honda’s satellite-linked navigation, FM Traffic, and HD radio are also part of this advanced system. Audio options include a seven-speaker stereo or a 650-watt, surround sound 12-speaker system. The kids can access games or movies on an ultra-wide rear entertainment system. A rearview mirror keeps an eye on the road during reverse maneuvers.
Safety
Families will appreciate the added safety of Honda’s LaneWatch. This exclusive system places a camera on the passenger side mirror. When the driver puts on the right blinker or pushes a request button, the image appears on the media screen. With a definite idea of how much traffic is in the way, a driver can make a better decision about when to change lanes. The driver’s side blind spot monitor complements LaneWatch by using a radar-based icon warning system. The intelligent steering wheel can vibrate if the van leaves the road. Selective steering and braking measures can correct the van’s trajectory if it veers from its lane lines. Automated braking complements the driver's response to a forward collision warning.
Take time for a test drive of the 2016 Odyssey at Crown Honda. Your family will thank you.
* 19 city/28 highway/22 combined mpg rating. Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.