2006 Honda Odyssey Front

Honda's minivan was all-new for last year when it grew incrementally, fuel economy got a boost with Variable Cylinder Management (on EX-L and Touring models) to shut off three cylinders in low-demand cruising, and the V6 engine got bumped to a class-leading 244 horsepower. This was the first minivan to feature a disappearing third seat, and there it remains. Not present is the disappearing second row now found on Chrysler and Nissan vans.