The newly restyled 2008 Honda Odyssey minivan starts at $25,860 for the base LX while the EX starts at $28,960.
There are two engines available for 2008, a 244HP 3.5L V6 and a 241HP 3.5L V6 with variable cylinder management (VCM). The 3.5L with VCM is similar to the setup in the 2008 Accord as it can shut down two or three of the engine's cylinders to save gas.
The styling revisions to the Odyssey include a revised grille and front fascia, new tailights and new wheels. Inside the Odyssey receives available Bluetooth, a power passenger seat, and a rearview camera that is placed in the rearview mirror.
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Comments (16)
very exiting news.
Posted by rene | October 22, 2007 10:39 AM
Posted on October 22, 2007 10:39
So soccer moms can be stylish as they obliviously run people off the road while talking on their cell phones...
Posted by Dan | October 22, 2007 11:09 AM
Posted on October 22, 2007 11:09
Still no AWD? Grr... Honda! I guess I'm still looking at the Sienna...
Posted by huntsville | October 22, 2007 11:20 AM
Posted on October 22, 2007 11:20
yawn.... And in other news, a butterfly flapped its wings in Japan...
Posted by Icester | October 22, 2007 12:31 PM
Posted on October 22, 2007 12:31
Swap in the TL Type-S 3.8 liter and you got your self one serious mini van.
Posted by Gary | October 22, 2007 1:05 PM
Posted on October 22, 2007 13:05
To the comment above:
What Minivan needs AWD? I don't think I have ever seen a minivan go off road before or need the AWD capabilities of a sports car.
That would just up the price and decrease MPG. All negatives for soccer moms.
Seriously, how many SUV's and other mini vans have AWD and never need to use them in suburbia?
Posted by Thrawn | October 22, 2007 2:14 PM
Posted on October 22, 2007 14:14
Well, I thought AWD was handy for harsh weather situations as well...
But I don't think a Minivan does need AWD that much. If you're driving one of these, I doubt you have a lead foot.
Posted by Kevin | October 22, 2007 2:39 PM
Posted on October 22, 2007 14:39
Thrawn-
To be fair, AWD is useful beyond just offroading or sports cars. In snow and ice, even moderate amounts, having the AWD can enhance stability. While the FWD will be better than a RWD, having the AWD option would make this van a more viable alternative to an SUV if traction and adverse weather stability are big concerns. Not to say AWD is necessary in bad weather, but it does help and provide some measure of security.
Posted by Anonymous | October 22, 2007 2:40 PM
Posted on October 22, 2007 14:40
Chevy, Ford, and Dodge all offer (or did offer at one point) AWD as an option on some of their minivans in states like Colorado, Montana, etc... It can come in handy when you're on ice and snow.
Posted by Gary | October 22, 2007 3:27 PM
Posted on October 22, 2007 15:27
Did i read 'De-styled'?
Posted by Steadler and Waldorff | October 23, 2007 2:41 AM
Posted on October 23, 2007 02:41
Having AWD would be nice as an option. And I think vans make a lot of sense for people with larger families or regular need to carry lots of people/stuff around. I believe there are a lot of people who are driving SUVs who'd be a lot better served by a mini-van, but they are in denial about their reality.
However, this is a Honda? Looks like a Caravan to me.
Posted by kw | October 23, 2007 9:36 AM
Posted on October 23, 2007 09:36
Honda should really smooth out all of the lines on the side of the car.
The Honda Civic has smooth lines going down the side of the car. Also the new Caravan has done this as well. When you manufacture/fabricate metal, the more curves and bends and such you add, the more it cost to produce. (Not material wise, but labor wise,robot included).
I would also like to see a version of this van on the Acura side. SH-AWD with an Acura badge would really complete Acura's line up of cars. I have seen custom versions of this van where people have completely changed out the interior and added true limo styling to it. Makes the van really nice.
Posted by Andrew | October 23, 2007 9:59 AM
Posted on October 23, 2007 09:59
This car looks like it was built with Lego. The side view shows three or more totally different sections welded together.
Honda has (had) some great designs (Cr-x, some older Legends, to some extent the new European Civic), but many are just a bit off. This one is completely wrong.
Posted by Drfruit | October 23, 2007 10:28 AM
Posted on October 23, 2007 10:28
I live in the Northeast, where we get alot of snow and ice, and wouldn't consider anything but an AWD vehicle.
Posted by jp | November 8, 2007 3:02 PM
Posted on November 8, 2007 15:02
bravo to jp about sensible comment on AWD. All the detractors of AWD on vans who state their case such as "who uses a van offroad?, or only needed for aggressive sports driving, or out of place for soccer moms" apparently have not driven in a snowstorm before. In a snowstorm, try pulling from a stop that has even the slightest incline (or without for that matter) and anything without AWD will just spin tires for an uncomfortably long time before forward motion is achieved. This can be very dangerous if you are pulling out into traffic where oncoming traffic has reduced ability to slow down for a vehicle that has its nose out but not going anywhere. AWD has its uses beyond the "sports/offroad enthusiast" and if I only need it a couple of times a year, the level of confidence it provides at those times is worth it.
Posted by jb | February 16, 2008 2:10 PM
Posted on February 16, 2008 14:10
To those wondering why someone would need AWD on a Mini-Van.... you obviously do not live in the snow belt. If you live somewhere that measures snow fall in feet not inches you would understand --- if ice, icy rain, snow, sleet are to be considered factors during 6 calendar months of the year... then, yes, AWD is certainly a plus.
I will not buy a vehicle without it.... Subaru.. hurry up with the hybrid... Honda - put AWD on the Oddessey.
Posted by PulSamsara | August 29, 2008 5:23 PM
Posted on August 29, 2008 17:23