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If you're on the lookout for the ultimate family car, there are few types of vehicles better suited to the task than the humble minivan. For when you need even more space and practicality than an SUV or full-size sedan, the minivan is tailor-made for transporting you, the kids, and all the associated luggage with space to spare. The third-generation Honda Odyssey was introduced in 2018, making 2019 the second year of the current generation. And with three-row seating, a stout V6 engine, and no shortage of space and available features, the 2019 Honda Odyssey is the minivan for all seasons that will help make even the most ambitious family journeys feel like a walk in the park.
Drive type | 2WD |
Engine size | 3.5L |
Horsepower | 280 |
Torque (ft-lbs) | 262 |
Engine type | Gas |
Fuel capacity | 19.5 |
Wheelbase | 118.1" |
Overall length | 203.2" |
Width | 78.5" |
Height | 68.3" |
Leg room | F 40.9"/M 40.9"/R 38.1" |
Head room | F 40.7"/M 39.5"/R 38.3" |
Front tires | P235/60HR18 |
Rear tires | P235/60HR18 |
Seating capacity | 7 |
Max towing capacity | 300/3000 lbs. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Being a three-row minivan, the 2019 Honda Odyssey's main selling point is always going to be its interior space and roominess. And it certainly doesn't disappoint in that regard. That whopping 163 cubic feet of passenger volume means you can carry kids and adults alike across the three-rows. Couple that to equally impressive legroom—40.9 inches for the front- and second-row seats and 38.1 inches for the rear seats—and even the taller passengers will have space to stretch out in the vast Odyssey.
It isn't just passengers that have plenty of room in the 2019 Honda Odyssey—the 32 cubic feet of cargo volume is good enough for most everyday purposes, but with 60/40-split-folding third-row seats, this can be expanded up to 89.2 cubic feet. And if that's still not enough, the second-row seats can be manually removed altogether, taking the total cargo capacity up to 144.9 cubic feet. Whether it's a lot of people or a lot of goods to transport—or even both at once—the 2019 Honda Odyssey can take it all.
The last thing you need when moving a group of people, be they family or all adults, is the car itself making things more difficult for you. The 2019 Honda Odyssey has that covered. Sliding rear doors make getting in and out an absolute breeze, and once everyone is seated inside, the dashboard interface is comprised only of physical buttons—no touchscreens to get your head around. Each row of seats has its own cupholders and extra convenience features such as automatic climate control (all models) and powered sliding doors (EX trim upwards). That makes operating the 2019 Honda Odyssey to a truly low-stress affair.
Safe to say that if you're looking for a large family car, driving pleasure might not be too high on the priorities list. But here's the good news: no matter how good the 2019 Honda Odyssey is at being a large family car, it's still surprisingly fun to drive. That 3.5L V6 engine produces smooth and satisfying acceleration even when fully loaded with passengers and cargo, and the steering is nice and fast, making twisty city driving an adventure. Additionally, paddle shifters for the automatic transmission are included as standard, even on the base model.
The 2019 Honda Odyssey is certainly one of those vehicles where you get plenty of standard features. Right from the base LX model, you get a rearview camera, powered front seats, Bluetooth, and two USB ports. And from the EX trim upwards the feature list really gets extensive. An eight-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with rear traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, and the aforementioned powered sliding doors isn't even a complete list of the EX's standard features.
If you're interested in the 2019 Honda Odyssey, you should also check out these similar vehicles from previous model years.
The 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna is a great minivan for weekday errands and weekend adventures for seven or eight (depending on the configuration). All models come with Toyota's suite of driver aids, giving you peace of mind no matter what your daily driving looks like. Climb the trim levels across 2017-2020 models and you'll find great features like a power liftgate (SE and higher trims), leather seats (XLE and higher trims), and heated front seats (Limited trim only). There's also available all-wheel drive if you need extra confidence in poor weather.
The 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna base trim L includes these standard features:
Three-zone automatic climate control
Integrated backup camera
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The Pilot is Honda's flagship SUV and provides three rows of seating with room for up to eight passengers, and is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine. 2017 through 2019 models come with standard front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is an available option on all trim levels of the Pilot except for the Elite, which gets it as standard. For 2017 through 2019, the Honda Pilot is available with five trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite. Standard features on the 2019 Honda Pilot LX includes:
18-inch alloy wheels
Eight-passenger seating
Bluetooth® connectivity
Push-start ignition
Still relatively new on the market, the Chrysler Pacifica was introduced in 2017. Three years into the first generation, it still feels fresh and exciting. The 2019 model comes standard packing a 3.6L V6 engine offering 287 horsepower and three-row seating for seven people; eight seats are optional on every trim above the base L model. A big selling point for the Pacifica is its foldaway seats—on the 2019 model both the second and third row can fold into the floor, freeing up a huge amount of cargo space. That space starts at 32.3 cubic feet with all seats in place, rising to 140.5 cubic feet with the second- and third-row seats folded down.
If you're looking for a seven-seat family vehicle, you'll be delighted by the functionality of the 2017-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan. Powered by a 283-hp 3.6L V6 engine and paired with a smooth six-speed automatic transmission, the 2017-2020 Grand Caravan has the muscle to move your family. Comfort touches and tech are included across all trims, with available packages and stand-alone options adding luxury features like satellite radio, a DVD entertainment system, and ambient interior lighting.
The 2017-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan SE base trim includes these standard features:
Heated side mirrors
Six-speaker audio system
Rearview camera
RepairPal gave the Honda Odyssey an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Honda Odyssey 11th out of 17 among Minivans.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Honda Odyssey18-inch alloy wheels
60/40-split-folding rear seats
Five-inch center console screen
Rearview camera
Automatic climate control
Powered front seats
Power-sliding rear doors
Automatic three-zone climate control
Heated front seats
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
Adaptive cruise control
Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking
Lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring
Sunroof
Power rear liftgate
Leather seats
Second-row USB ports
Noise-reducing windshield
Navigation system
Rear-seat entertainment system with a 10.2-inch overhead display, a Blu-Ray player, and HDMI input.
110-volt power outlet
Cabin intercom system for communicating from front seats to the rear
Front and rear parking sensors
CabinWatch rear-cabin camera system
4G LTE and WiFi Hotspot connection services onboard1
Engine start/stop
LED headlights
19-inch wheels
Wireless phone charger
11-speaker sound system
Front and rear noise-reducing windows
Power-folding mirrors
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