And if people say it's uncool, well, they don't know what they're missing.Ĭonsidering it essentially uses the same powertrain as the previous generation, it should come as no surprise that the 2011 Honda Odyssey LX and EX models feel very familiar. But all things considered it's a great choice for a family vehicle. The Odyssey is also a bit pricey compared to vans like the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2011 Kia Sedona. The 2011 Honda Odyssey is a bit roomier, but the Sienna can be had with some features not found on the Honda, such as keyless ignition/entry, adaptive cruise control and all-wheel drive. Its main competition comes from the 2011 Toyota Sienna, which is also redesigned this year. Overall we like what Honda has done and think the Odyssey is still a fine choice for a minivan. A reworked suspension is also new this year, giving the Odyssey a smoother ride quality while also maintaining the van's reputation for above-average handling. More importantly, the V6 comes mated to a new six-speed automatic on top-of-the-line models to deliver snappier acceleration and better fuel economy. Under the hood, the Odyssey continues to draw power from a 3.5-liter V6, though Honda's fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management technology is now standard on all models. There's also a revised mechanism that makes the 60/40-split third-row seat easier to stow. The second-row seat is also more useful this year, with a center section that slides forward and a special configuration mode that's wide enough for three child safety seats. Thanks to a size increase (it's about an inch longer and more than 2 inches wider than last year), the 2011 model has more legroom for second- and third-row passengers. The new Odyssey also offers more comfort and practicality. On the inside, you'll find higher-quality materials and a new dash design that's slightly less busy-looking than before. But Honda has tried to spruce things up with a sleeker grille, more pronounced front fenders and a stylized rear beltline. The latest Odyssey is still very much a modern not-so-mini minivan, with seating for up to eight passengers, sliding rear doors, V6 power and a familiar boxy silhouette. This is still the best kind of vehicle for larger families, and new models like the 2011 Honda Odyssey promise to make the minivan, if not hip, at least a bit less uncool. But don't count the minivan out just yet. In the past decade or so, more and more shoppers have been avoiding the juice-box-and-diapers stigma by purchasing crossovers SUVs. Overall, this van offers us what we were looking for, so overall it is a good van, but the ride quality really sets it apart in a good way compared to other options.Minivans, it seems, just aren't cool anymore. The kids missed having this features, so we went out and purchased ones that live on the head rest, but it's not the same as having them already part of the car. I do wish Honda offered a TV in these vans without stepping up into the top end of the model line. The car has also been reliable so far, which Honda is known for. The car came with most of the normal features, sunroof, heated seats, leather which was good overall for what we were looking for in a new car. Since owning it, it continues to show how smooth and comfortable it is every day. Both my wife and I were really impressed with how the car drove and wanted to buy it. The test drive went really well because of how smooth the ride was on this minivan. We went searching for a replacement and came upon the Honda Odyssey. We were in need of a new minivan since our old one was starting to show its age. All in all its a good van but my favorite feature besides the 6 cd changer is the fact that if I need to haul something all I have to do is fold the back row of seats into the floorboard I don't have to take the seats out to make room. I don't like the VSA system at all if we go over a road that is too bumpy it kicks on and messes with the transmission and I have to limp it to flat ground and reset the system. The interior is light grey and is hard to keep stain-free with children. Where it is getting a little age on it they get stuck and have to be reset every once and awhile. The doors are electronic and I'm not crazy about that feature. The seats are heated leather, I have back issues and drive a lot so the heat eases my back pain and makes it bearable to drive for hours like I need to. There is plenty of storage for emergency supplies so they aren't in the way at any time. There are separate controls for each persons heat/air comforts so no more one kid being hot and the other cold, they can control that themselves. It also has plenty of seats and if you have all of them filled you still have plenty of room for each person. I like the fact the Odyssey has side curtain airbags.
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