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2008 Honda Odyssey Review
Well designed, enjoyable to drive.
2008 Odyssey Review Summary & Specifications
Honda Odyssey has it all: great road manners, easy passenger and cargo flexibility, a full array of safety equipment and better fuel economy 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 after his test drive of various models in Alabama; Kirk Bell contributed to this report from Chicago after his test of the 2008 iVTEC engine.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| 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) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 244-hp 3.5-liter single overhead-cam 24-valve V6; 241-hp 3.5-liter single overhead-cam 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front advanced airbags, front seat side airbags, three-row side curtain airbags with rollover deployment, tire-pressure monitor, active front head restraints, anti-lock brake system (ABS) with brake assist and electronic brake distribution, traction control, electronic stability control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front and rear parking sensor system; run-flat tires; rearview camera |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Lincoln, Alabama |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-33-HONDA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 25860 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Odyssey Touring PAX ($40,610) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, heated front seats, eight-way power driver's seat, four-way power adjustable front passenger seat second-row caption's chairs with storable second-row PlusOne seat, 60/40 split fold-down rear seat, tri-zone automatic climate control, air-filtration system, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, power door locks with remote keyless entry, power windows, power heated exterior mirrors with tilt-down backup aid, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, 35-watt AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD changer and auxiliary input jack, theft-deterrent system, power sliding side doors, universal garage door opener, conversation mirror, second-row sunshades, roof rails, rear spoiler, power moonroof, XM satellite radio, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Honda's active noise reduction, DVD rear-seat entertainment system, navigation system, rearview camera, front and rear park assist, power tailgate, memory for the driver's seat and mirrors, power-adjustable pedals, 17 cupholders, Bluetooth wireless cell phone link, trip computer, compass and outside temperature display, automatic headlights, fog lights, Michelin PAX P235-710R 460A run-flat tires on alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge | 635 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 41245 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 241 @ 5700 |
| Torque | 242 @ 4900 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/25 |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 202.1/77.1/70.0 |
| 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 | 39.6/64.4/40.0 |
| 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 |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 4691 |
| Stock Tires | 235-710R 460A Michelin PAX run-flat tires |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS, Brake Assist, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 |
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