2016 Honda Odyssey review
Honda Odyssey highlights
Customer rating
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, 28 highway, 22 combined
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The 2016 Honda Odyssey gets well-equipped Special Edition
The truth is that there’s no better way to carry a bunch of people and their stuff than a van. The 2016 Honda Odyssey is an 8-passenger minivan that’s comfortable, roomy, and versatile. With its handy second-row seats, smooth and relatively efficient V6, and useful features ranging from a simple holder for a trash bag to a built-in vacuum cleaner, the 2016 Odyssey has a lot to offer family-oriented shoppers. Its most notable weaknesses are the lack of AWD, available on competitors like the Toyota Sienna, and the limited availability of advanced driver aids.
For 2016, the Odyssey added a Special Edition trim which included high-level features like the HondaVAC™ built-in vacuum and rear-seat entertainment system in a package otherwise equipped like the more affordable EX trim.
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What is new for the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
- The Odyssey is available in a new trim called the SE.
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What We Like
Good to drive: The Odyssey has more going for it on the road than you might expect. Its V6 engine delivers plenty of power, and the transmission handles shifts smoothly. The Odyssey’s handling inspires confidence, and the steering feels quick and precise. While it’s not the quickest minivan, it’s one of the best to drive.
Family-friendly design: With a really versatile interior, the Odyssey is really designed to handle family duties. The second row can fit three child seats, and the middle seat can slide forward to put children in easy reach of the front seats. Available features like a trash bag holder and a built-in vacuum cleaner can help keep the interior a bit less messy, and the rear-seat entertainment system can display two inputs at once to make the interior a bit more peaceful.
Fuel-efficient: The Odyssey’s V6 has good fuel efficiency compared to other gas-powered minivans. It’s EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined gives it a slight edge against competitors.
What Needs Improvement
Lacks driver aids: The 2016 Honda Odyssey only offers some basic driver aids, and they’re not available across the whole range. Forward collision warning and lane-departure warning are left off the base LX and EX trims, and blind-spot monitoring is only standard on the Touring Elite. If you’re looking for features like automatic emergency braking or rear cross-traffic alert, look elsewhere.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.7 out of 5
20 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 16 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 2 |
| 3 Stars | 2 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
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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Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Sliding Door(s)
- Power Windows
- Quad Seats
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Full Roof Rack
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
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 39.7"/M 39.5"/R 38"
Front tires
P235/65TR17
Rear tires
P235/65TR17
Seating capacity
8
Max towing capacity
350/3500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Honda Odyssey FAQ
The 2016 Honda Odyssey is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SE : 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- EX : 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- EX-L : 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- LX : 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Touring : 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Touring Elite : 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
The Honda Odyssey received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Honda Odyssey as 6 out of 14 among Minivan
The 2016 Honda Odyssey has received an average 4.7 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2016 Honda Odyssey, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2016 Honda Odyssey Reviews.
The 2016 Honda Odyssey has a maximum towing capacity of 3500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Honda Odyssey:
- SE
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
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