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2007 Honda Odyssey Review
Well designed, enjoyable to drive.
2007 Odyssey Review Summary & Specifications
The Honda Odyssey has it all: great road manners, easy passenger/cargo flexibility, a full array of safety equipment and better mileage than most SUVs. The Touring model in particular will appeal to buyers seeking the versatility of a minivan with the accommodations and features of a luxury sedan.NewCarTestDrive.com 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 ($25,645); EX ($28,695); EX with Leather ($31,095); Touring ($36,895) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter sohc 24-valve V6 with variable valve timing and cylinder-deactivation system |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 244-hp 3.5-liter single overhead-cam 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front advanced airbags, front seat side airbags, three-row side curtain airbags, tire pressure monitor, 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 | 25645 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Odyssey Touring ($39,095) |
| Standard Equipment | leather heated front 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 with nine-inch screen, power door locks, mirrors and windows, intermittent wipers, remote keyless entry, power liftgate and side doors; voice-activated, satellite-linked navigation system with rearview camera |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 595 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 39690 |
| Horse Power | 244 @ 5750 |
| Torque | 240 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/26 |
| 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 and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent double wishbone with stabilizer bar |
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| Curb Weight | 4683 |
| Stock Tires | 235-710R 460A Michelin PAX run-flat tires |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 |
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