2017 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, 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?
- Odyssey trims have been upgraded with Fold-Away Middle Row as standard equipment this year.
- The EX-L trim now comes with DVD Video System and Navigation System as standard equipment.
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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.
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
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 Middle Row
- 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 Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Cloth Seats
- Full Roof Rack
- Parking Sensors
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
2017 Honda Odyssey FAQ
The 2017 Honda Odyssey is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- EX : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- EX-L : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- LX : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- SE : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Touring Elite : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Touring : 19 MPG City and 27 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
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The 2017 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 2017 Honda Odyssey:
- Fold-Away Middle Row
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