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2017 Honda Odyssey review

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Pros

  • Agile handling
  • Quiet, roomy cabin
  • Versatile second-row seating
  • Relatively fuel-efficient V6

Cons

  • Second row seats need to be removed for max cargo capacity
  • No all-wheel drive
  • Limited driver aid availability

Mileage (EPA estimate)

19 city, 27 highway, 22 combined

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The 2017 Honda Odyssey is a family go-to

The 2017 Honda Odyssey has a lot to offer families. The interior is roomy and easy to access, and the configurable second row seats are wide enough for three child seats. There are lots of comfort and convenience upgrades on higher trims, from rear-seat entertainment to a built-in vacuum cleaner. And the Odyssey is pleasant to drive, with good acceleration from its relatively fuel-efficient V6 engine.

There are a few weaknesses compared to other minivans. The Odyssey doesn’t offer all-wheel drive, like the Toyota Sienna. Driver aids are also limited, and mostly only available on higher trim levels. The Odyssey has a lot to offer in terms of practicality and comfort, but may not be the best pick if driver aids or winter driving are important to you.

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What is new for the 2017 Honda Odyssey?

  • Enhanced safety features including automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist now standard.
  • Improved fuel efficiency with updated engine technology, offering up to 10% better mileage.
  • New infotainment system with larger touchscreen and improved connectivity options.
  • Standard all-wheel drive on select trims for better handling and traction.

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What We Like

Good to drive: You get plenty of power from the Odyssey’s V6 engine. Combined with the precise steering and stable handling, the Odyssey is a minivan you won’t mind experiencing from the driver’s seat. Overall one of the best minivans to drive.

Family-friendly design: The second row is wide enough to fit three car seats, and the sliding center seat can move forward to keep kids in easier reach. The center console’s trash bag holder and the available built-in HondaVAC™ vacuum cleaner make for easier cleanup. Higher trims come equipped with a DVD player and 16-inch rear seat screen that can display two sources at once.

Fuel-efficient: The Odyssey’s V6 engine offers an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined, which makes the Odyssey a fuel-efficient choice for a gas-powered minivan.

In 2017, the greener Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid was launched, but among traditional gas minivans the Odyssey is an efficient choice.

What Needs Improvement

Lacks driver aids: The 2017 Honda Odyssey has limited access to some driver aids that were becoming commonplace by 2017. Forward collision warning and blind-spot monitoring are only available on the EX-L, Touring, and Touring Elite trim levels. Blind-spot monitoring is only included on the Touring Elite. Automatic emergency braking isn’t offered for 2017, nor is rear cross-traffic alert or adaptive cruise control.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.3 out of 5

3 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Honda Odyssey an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Honda Odyssey 7th out of 14 among Minivans.

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Honda Odyssey features and specs

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Standard Features

  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Fold-Away Middle Row
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Sliding Door(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Quad Seats
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Third Row Seat
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Automatic Transmission
  • CD Audio
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Optional Features

  • Leather Seats
  • Full Roof Rack

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

248

Torque (ft-lbs)

250

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

21

Wheelbase

118.1"

Overall length

202.9"

Width

79.2"

Height

68.4"

Leg room

F 40.9"/M 40.9"/R 42.4"

Head room

F 38.3"/M 39.4"/R 38"

Front tires

P235/60TR18

Rear tires

P235/60TR18

Seating capacity

8

Max towing capacity

350/3500 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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