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While the practicality of minivans is unbeatable, they also provide great performance. The 2014 Honda Odyssey is similar and is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates 248 hp. The minivan is spacious and designed to carry around 7 people
The Odyssey is one of Honda’s primeval creations, one which struck the nerve in the right place during the late 20th Century. No, we aren’t talking about the cargo segment here, but the vehicle that made people realize vans can be the means for family cars too. Ever since the Honda Odyssey has evolved by leaps and bounds, and now into the 4th generation, the passenger minivan is all set for a mid-cycle update.
The Odyssey you get this year will not only be a major facelift from the 2013 version but will also hone a new transmission as well as a revised suspension system. Meanwhile, the list of alterations that get booked in the list is yet another big disclosure that will follow in the subsequent review.
Out of all the amenities Honda provides with the Odyssey, it is difficult to opt for anything less than the Touring. However, practically speaking, the EX trim suffices for all the needs and requirements that an average family should desire from a van. In other words, the EX trim adds a lot of equipment at a very minimal cost, thus reducing the overall cost of the package. The latter trims only offer features that may or may not be useful to the majority of the people at all.
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While the practicality of minivans is unbeatable, they also provide great performance. The 2014 Honda Odyssey is similar and is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates 248 hp. The minivan is spacious and designed to carry around 7 people
The Odyssey is one of Honda’s primeval creations, one which struck the nerve in the right place during the late 20th Century. No, we aren’t talking about the cargo segment here, but the vehicle that made people realize vans can be the means for family cars too. Ever since the Honda Odyssey has evolved by leaps and bounds, and now into the 4th generation, the passenger minivan is all set for a mid-cycle update.
The Odyssey you get this year will not only be a major facelift from the 2013 version but will also hone a new transmission as well as a revised suspension system. Meanwhile, the list of alterations that get booked in the list is yet another big disclosure that will follow in the subsequent review.
Honda has left no stone unturned for the Odyssey. Even its sales and marketing strategies are targeting all the possible price ranges. This can be largely determined by the five different trims the Odyssey bears, viz. LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Touring Elite.
Each of these trim is unique in itself, and the features, too, have been distributed so smartly, that one is bound to fall for a higher trim than the one he desires. Nevertheless, practicality has been given prime emphasis in every trim, and thus the Honda minivan always adorns a set of highly necessitated features, although at a smaller lever.
Trim |
LX |
EX |
EX-L |
Touring |
Touring Elite |
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MSRP |
$28,825 |
$32,125 |
$37,225 |
$41,880 |
$44,450 |
Key Features |
17" Steel Wheels |
Keyless Ignition |
Sunroof |
18" Alloy Wheels |
Automatic Xenon Headlights |
Expanded-View Driver Side Mirror |
17" Alloy Wheels |
Powered Lift Gate |
Fog Lights |
Blind Spot Warning |
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Rear Privacy Glass |
Power Sliding Doors |
Leather Steering Wheel |
Front/Rear Parking Sensors |
Integrated Vacuum Cleaner |
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Cruise Control |
Heated ORVMs |
Heated Front Seats |
Memory Settings for Driver |
12-Speaker Surround Sound System |
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8-Way Power Driver's Seat |
Tri-zone Automatic Climate Control |
Forward Collision Warning |
3rd Row Sunshades |
HD Radio |
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4-Way Powered Passenger Seat |
LaneWatch Blind Spot Camera |
Lane Departure Warning |
Rear Seat Entertainment |
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Manual Two-zone Air Conditioning |
Removable Center Console |
Chilled Storage |
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8-inch Multifunction Display |
Powered Lumbar Support - Driver |
Auto-Dimming IRVM |
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Rear View Camera |
Multi-adjustable 2nd row |
Voice-Operated Navigation |
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7-Speaker surround sound system |
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Out of all the amenities Honda provides with the Odyssey, it is difficult to opt for anything less than the Touring. However, practically speaking, the EX trim suffices for all the needs and requirements that an average family should desire from a van. In other words, the EX trim adds a lot of equipment at a very minimal cost, thus reducing the overall cost of the package. The latter trims only offer features that may or may not be useful to the majority of the people at all.
Even though the aluminum hood panel has changed the way Odyssey looks, the brand has continued to offer its highly reliable and efficient powertrain in the minivan. The 2014 Odyssey rides on Honda's 248-horsepower 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V-6, capable of producing 250 lb-ft of torque.
Different for minivan lovers this year is the 6-Speed automatic transmission which replaces the obsolete CVT and adds more fun to the already compelling Odyssey. Speaking of driving, often people are mistaken with the Odyssey’s bulky look, but in reality, it is the most agile and user-friendly van. It is highly composed and planted on the roads and blocks even the heaviest of irregularities with ease thanks to the revised suspension system.
Model |
Honda Odyssey |
Kia Sedona |
Nissan Quest |
Dodge Grand Caravan |
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MSRP |
$28,825 |
$30,900 |
$26,220 |
$20,895 |
Engine |
3.5/Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)/24/V-6 |
3.5/Double Overhead Cam (DOHC)/24/V-6 |
3.5/Double Overhead Cam (DOHC)/24/V-6 |
3.6/Double Overhead Cam (DOHC)/24/V-6 |
Transmission |
6-speed Automatic |
6-speed shift able automatic |
Continuously variable-speed Automatic |
6-speed shift able automatic |
Horsepower |
248 hp @ 5700 rpm |
269 hp @ 6300 rpm |
260 hp @ 6000 rpm |
283 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Torque |
250 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm |
246 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm |
240 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm |
260 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm |
0- 60 Mph (sec) |
7.6 |
7.6 |
7.5 |
7.2 |
Quarter Mile (sec) |
15.9 |
16 |
15.8 |
15.7 |
Top Speed (MPH) |
132 |
NA |
134 |
140 |
Apparently, the Odyssey runs under its rivals as long as the power output is concerned. The Dodge Grand Caravan produces a peak power output of 283 HP, which is almost 15% greater than its Japanese counterpart. However, as suspected, Honda manages to keep up with the lost power by accelerating to 60 MPH in 7.6 seconds, only 0.4 seconds later than the Dodge. Meanwhile, it clears the quarter-mile with just about 0.2 seconds out from the Dodge Grand Caravan.
This is the field where the Odyssey gained its admiration. The trust and confidence it enjoys now is a hard-earned result of Honda’s unprecedented efforts in the refinement of its powertrains. The 3.5L on this van may be kind of old, but it still delivers like a rockstar. Not talking about the performance, but the economy that it offers is next to nothing in the segment. Figuratively, the 2014 model of this life-sized minivan produces 19 miles per gallon in cities and promises around 28 MPG on the highways.
Model |
Honda Odyssey |
Kia Sedona |
Nissan Quest |
Dodge Grand Caravan |
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City |
19 |
17 |
19 |
17 |
Highway |
28 |
24 |
25 |
25 |
Combined |
24 |
21 |
22 |
21 |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
21 gal. |
19.8 gal. |
20 gal. |
20 gal. |
Fuel Type |
Regular unleaded |
Regular unleaded |
Regular unleaded |
Regular unleaded |
The combined 24 MPG is one of its class features of the Honda Odyssey. Despite the fact that no other competitor can match these figures, the 2014 Honda Odyssey equips a 24-gallon fuel tank, thus ensuring the longest range among all the natural competitors. Next in line to the Odyssey towards good economy is the Nissan Quest, but perhaps its days in the USA are numbered.
The 2014 Honda Odyssey seats up to eight people. All three rows of seats are comfortable, and the rear rows are highly configurable and easily accessible. The Odyssey's interior is well-built. Standard features include Bluetooth, a USB port, and an 8-inch display screen.Â
Notable options include tri-zone automatic climate control, a power moonroof, a rear-seat entertainment system, navigation, and the HondaVAC in-car vacuum. The vacuum is innovative, but some think it's underpowered. Most of the audio and climate controls are straightforward and user-friendly.Â
Model |
Honda Odyssey |
Kia Sedona |
Nissan Quest |
Dodge Grand Caravan |
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Passenger Capacity |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
39.7/64.4/40.9 |
40.9/63.2/41.7 |
42.1/64.5/43.8 |
39.8/63.7/40.7 |
2nd Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
36.5/61.1/40.9 |
39.4/63.1/41.1 |
NA |
39.6/63/40.9 |
3rd Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
38/60.9/42.4 |
38.3/60.5/34 |
40/61.2/40.5 |
37.9/62.32.7 |
Cargo Capacity (All Seats In Place) |
38.4 cu-ft |
32.2 cu-ft |
25.7 cu-ft |
33 cu-ft |
The Odyssey's maximum cargo capacity – 148.5 cubic feet – is outstanding for a minivan or any other vehicle. With both the second and third rows folded, there's enough space and a continuous cargo floor good for two ten-foot-long 2x4 studs, or 4x8 plywood.Â
For smaller items, there's a media drawer with damped motion, a cooler compartment that can hold several cans or bottles, and a trash-bag ring—one of those simple things you'll wonder how you've managed without. Interior materials and trims aren't in the luxury realm, but they're not bad for also being Wet Wipe friendly. Some of the interior features in the 2014 Honda Odyssey are:
Though the vehicle is dated the brand ensures it gets all the contemporary features. Even a base-trim of the new Honda Odyssey includes a long list of standard features. Among them are power front seats, a 7-speaker AM/FM/CD audio with an 8-inch color interface screen, Bluetooth connectivity, and a rearview camera.
Step up trim levels and you get features like 3-zone automatic climate control, power sliding doors, push-button start, Honda’s LaneWatch camera system, a moonroof, leather, and navigation.Â
All 2014 Honda Odyssey minivans feature refreshed sheet metal and interiors. The 2014 Odyssey tends to borrow more of its styling cues from the sedans in the Honda lineup than it does the brand's crossovers. A few years back, small bits of brightwork and a more arched roofline found their way to the Odyssey, but the most interesting addition was the "lightning bolt" hump along with the rear window–intended to improve visibility through the car's blind spots.
The 2014 Odyssey has a low, wide appearance that makes it look more hunkered-down, at least for a minivan. Angular lines and sheet metal prevail, and it’s hard to miss the “lightning bolt” side beltline. On a less-subjective note, slight revisions to the 2014 Odyssey’s rear taillight housing and front grille and lower fascia keep it contemporary.
Model |
Honda Odyssey |
Kia Sedona |
Nissan Quest |
Dodge Grand Caravan |
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Curb Weight |
4396 lbs. |
4649 lbs. |
4349 lbs. |
4321 lbs. |
Height |
68 in. |
69.9 in. |
72 in. |
68.9 in. |
Length |
203 in. |
202 in. |
201 in. |
203 in. |
Wheelbase |
118.1 in. |
118.9 in. |
118 in. |
121.2 in. |
Width |
79 in. |
73 in. |
78 in. |
79 in. |
Track Width |
68 in. |
66 in. |
68 in. |
66 in. |
Ground Clearance (in) |
5 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
Infusing a minivan with style and curb appeal is a difficult craft to master, but the Odyssey gets it right at least in some respects. While the front where the current Honda family mug and the rear is relatively anonymous, the sculpted profile makes this one easy to pick out of a crowd. Speaking of which, the Odyssey hones a lower stance than its competitors and thus feels largely connected to the pavement.
The 2014 Odyssey is one of the safest vehicles on the road, just barely missing a perfect score. There are five full sets of LATCH connectors for installing car seats, and the system received an ease-of-use rating of Acceptable (the second-highest rating) from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives it five stars overall, with a sole four-star rating for rollover resistance. The Odyssey includes the expected safety features, such as stability control, anti-lock brakes, driver and passenger front side airbags, and full-length side curtains, but what makes it a standout is that it offers a class-leading six child-seat tether locations:
Honda raises the bar for the minivan community with this Odyssey. An upgraded infotainment system aced safety ratings, and an enchanting seating experience will provide the extreme solace of personal space to the onboard people. The ship's captain can keep an eye on its crew with the new parent support feature. The only bad thing about the 2014 Honda Odyssey is the painful way of second seat removal to gain the optimum cargo space utility.