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2005 Honda Odyssey Review
All-new minivan vies for head of the class.
2005 Odyssey Review Summary & Specifications
Honda has a tremendous reputation as a producer of reliable, sophisticated cars that are economical to run and have great resale value. The last generation Odyssey minivan produced from 1999 to 2004 proved that Honda could also produce a class-leading minivan, which has also enjoyed good resale value.Instead of resting on its laurels Honda has totally redesigned the Odyssey and put it firmly back at the top of class even though some would say the old one was still at the top. Anyone who appreciates the versatility of a minivan coupled with the driving characteristics of a car will delight in owning an Odyssey. The Touring model is especially worth looking at if you're wanting a versatile luxury utility vehicle that rides like a car. Perhaps that's why Honda likes to call its new Odyssey a Premium Adventure Vehicle. New Car Test Drive correspondent John Rettie filed this report from Alabama, near the Honda assembly plant.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | John Rettie |
| Model Lineup | Honda Odyssey LX ($24,995); EX ($27,995); EX with Leather ($30,295); Touring ($34,495) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter sohc 24-valve V6 iVTEC |
| Engines (optional) | 255-hp 3.5-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front advanced airbags, front seat side airbags, three-row side curtain airbags, anti-lock brake system (ABS), brake assist, electronic brake distribution with traction control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front and rear parking sensor system; run-flat tires |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Lincoln, Alabama |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-33-HONDA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 24995 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Odyssey Touring ($34,495) |
| Standard Equipment | leather seats, electrically adjustable foot pedals, three-zone automatic climate control, power glass moonroof, electrically adjustable foot pedals, AM/FM/CD system, power door locks, mirrors, windows, intermittent wipers, remote keyless entry, power liftgate and side doors, heated front seats, front and rear parking sensor system, run-flat tires and tire pressure monitor system |
| Destination Charge | 515 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | DVD Entertainment system and Navigation System ($3,800) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 38810 |
| Horse Power | 255 @ 5750 |
| Torque | 250 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/28 |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 201.0/77.1/68.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/57.0/40.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/64.4/39.6 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/48.5/41.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 147.4 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | independent double wishbone |
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| Curb Weight | 4378 |
| Stock Tires | 235-710R 460A Michelin PAX run-flat tires |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 |
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