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2006 Honda Odyssey Review
Smooth and responsive.
2006 Odyssey Review Summary & Specifications
Anyone who appreciates the versatility of a minivan coupled with the driving characteristics of a car will delight in owning a Honda Odyssey. The Touring model is especially compelling for drivers who a versatile luxury utility vehicle that rides like a car. Perhaps that's why Honda calls its 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 ($25,345); EX ($28,395); EX with Leather ($30,795); Touring ($36,595) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter sohc 24-valve V6 iVTEC |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 244-hp 3.5-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| 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 | 25345 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Odyssey Touring ($36,595) |
| Standard Equipment | leather seats, electrically adjustable foot pedals, three-zone automatic climate control, power glass moonroof, electrically adjustable foot pedals, AM/FM/CD system with XM Satellite radio, DVD Entertainment 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 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Navigation System ($2,200) |
| Destination Charge | 550 |
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| Price as Tested | 38795 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 244 @ 5750 |
| Torque | 240 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/28 |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 201.0/77.1/68.8 |
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| 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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