![]() The Odyssey EX-L adds leather upholstery, and the Elite includes ventilated front seats.Ĭomfort is excellent in all three rows, and the configurability of Honda’s Magic Slide second-row captain’s chairs is especially appealing. Honda’s push-button electronic transmission controls require more acclimation, though, and the Odyssey’s radio is missing a tuning knob.Įxcept for the LX trim, every 2021 Odyssey has an effective, triple-zone climate control system, an 8-way power driver’s seat, and heated front seats. But with a little time to examine the layout, groupings, and locations of the switchgear, they make solid, intuitive sense. Initially, the dashboard controls appear a bit jumbled. In the 2021 Odyssey Elite, the newly perforated and piped leather looks terrific, making you think “Acura” instead of “Honda.” No matter the trim level, the cabin’s materials and construction exude quality via low-gloss finishes, matching textures, and a robust look and feel. And styling updates to both front and back aid to tone down the expanse of shiny chrome. ![]() Character is added to the flanks, thanks to strategically-positioned glass. Dual hockey stick character lines and a kink in the beltline work together to hide the sliding side door tracks. Honda tries, though, with the 2021 Odyssey. By design, they are boxes on wheels, and there’s not much you can do to style a box. In fact, in terms of passenger and cargo space, they provide as much interior room as some full-size SUVs. Honda AN ODYSSEY OF MAGIC SLIDING SEATS, COMFORT, AND UTILITY The price tag came to $48,940, including destination. For this review, Honda provided a 2021 Odyssey Elite without any extra-cost features. MSRP ranges from the low $30,000s to high $40,000s, plus destination charges and optional add-ons. Paying extra for half of the available paint colors, however, may not.Īs in previous years, Honda sells the 2021 Odyssey in LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite trim levels. Updated styling, an enhanced interior, improved utility, and upgraded safety should continue to please minivan buyers. The 2021 Honda Odyssey gets a host of minor updates, so it can better defend its turf against a reworked Chrysler Pacifica (now with optional all-wheel drive), and a redesigned Toyota Sienna (now with standard hybrid power). That doesn’t mean the minivan makers are complacent, though. The once-thriving minivan segment has contracted in recent years, narrowing down to six options. Honda’s builds the most traditional minivan.2021 Honda Odyssey is enjoyable to drive. ![]()
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