Used 2017 Honda Odyssey EX-L for sale 

The Honda Odyssey comes in 6 trims LX, EX, EX-L, SE, Touring, and Elite. The price ranges from 29,850 bucks for the base trim all the way to the highest model which comes at $45,325.There are no major changes amongst the trims, so buying your Odyssey will come down to matching your budget with the type of features you want. Other than that, all trims share a similar 3.5L V6 engine option and a standard 6-speed automatic transmission. The EX-L trim also gets two optional trim levels which include a standard navigation system. 

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The fact that Honda offers six trim levels on the Odyssey makes your choice even more difficult. However, for a budget buyer, you should go with the SE trim as there is no change in the powertrain throughout the Odyssey lineup and this trim adds the maximum number of features without affecting the price that much. At $33,950, the SE trim adds to the feature an entertainment system, rear-seat audio controls, and satellite. At almost $4,000 from the base variant, the mid-level trim, the Odyssey SE provides the best value for money. 

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The 2017 Odyssey comes with a decent 3.5L V6 engine which is shared among all the trims. The engine is silent and smooth, the way all minivan engines should be. The slight bubbling of the engine could be heard as the rpm spikes while sprinting. The V6 engine that gets mated to a standard 6-speed automatic transmission, transfers power to the front wheels of the vehicle. The engine that sits under the hood of the 2017 Honda Odyssey is good for 248hp of power and 250lb.-ft of torque. While these are not the highest outputs in the segment, they are adequate for a minivan of its size and caliber.  

The engine specs remain constant in all three cars with a V6 engine and FWD setup propelling them. The difference between the three remains in the transmission setup only. While the Toyota Sienna makes use of an 8-speed automatic unit, the Chrysler Pacifica is married to a 9-speed automatic setup. The Toyota is also the most powerful in the segment producing 296hp and 263lb.-ft of power and torque respectively.

2017 Honda Odyssey Acceleration

Despite its lowest power and torque output, the Honda Odyssey outshines its competitors, where you least expect it to. It can sprint from 0-60mph in 6.6 seconds and can complete a quarter-mile run in 15.2 seconds, making it both the quickest and fastest minivan in the segment. 

While the Chrysler Pacifica is the slowest car in the comparison, the Toyota Sienna ranks second on the table clocking 6.9 seconds. In the long stretch to the quarter-mile mark, however, the Toyota Sienna picks up speed to manage similar and quick timings as the Honda Odyssey.

2017 Honda Odyssey Handling and Braking

The 2017 Honda Odyssey is comfortable and precise, though the car faces a little body roll. It also has responsive steering which handles sharp turns well making the overall ride an enjoyable experience. Though tight parking spots and lanes could demand extra time and attention, the Odyssey's large dimensions are not a hindrance in its maneuverability. In terms of braking, however, Honda might not be the best in the segment, but it remains closely behind its competitors. The Odyssey comes to a halt from the 60 MPH in 131ft, which though might feel underwhelming, is apt when its dimensions and curb weight are taken into consideration.  

The Chrysler Pacifica features the largest brake rotors, both at the front and rear, which allows it to cover the least ground when decelerating from the 60 MPH mark, despite being the heaviest in the segment. As compared to Chrysler's 125ft, the Toyota Sienna takes 128ft to come to a complete stop. 

Clearly, the last year's fuel specs were replicated for the current year as well. With a city mileage of 19 mpg and highway mileage of 27 mpg, the fuel economy remains intact in all the trims. However, the higher trims of Touring and Elite perform a little better, but it's not a game-changer. With a fuel tank of 21-gallons, the Odyssey covers the maximum range in a single visit to the gas station averaging a combined distance of 462 miles.

Though all the three minivans deliver the same amount of fuel economy, it is the Chrysler that is 1 mpg better than the two in the highway run. However, the tank capacity in the segment is in the descending order format starting from the Honda Odyssey which has 21 gallons of capacity. The lowest belongs to the Chrysler Pacifica with just 19 gallons of storage. 

Having enough room for multiple people in a single ride leads to the inception of the minivan theory and the Odyssey is true to the concept. The 2nd row and 3rd-row seats are the most spacious areas ever seen in the minivan universe. The second-row seats slide and recline to enhance comfort or make way for the 3rd-row seating and cargo area.

The modernity in the feature list that the Odyssey vaunts, also reflects in its cabin design. The setup has a cohesive element to it and is equipped with quality materials. Its practicality remains top-notch, with most functions still in the driver's vicinity.  The steering wheel is traditional to the brand and as a result, the dash setup upfront has a resemblance to the Honda Accord. To justify its position as a true family hauler, the Odyssey Elite and Touring trims add an option cabin rear camera which allows parents to monitor the activities of children, seated in the second or third row. 

The Pacifica was impressive with its foldable 2nd-row seating but that functionality is absent in the Odyssey. The passengers have to remove the entire seat which is a hard and tedious task to do. The seating is relaxed and uncompromised for personal space. The competitors of the Odyssey also manage comparable space for all three rows, however, still fall behind diminutively. In the segment, the Toyota Sienna is the only minivan that can seat eight passengers.

Some of the interior features of the 2017 Honda Odyssey are:

• Dual/Three-Zone Climate Control (Depending on the trim one opts for)
• Interior Air Filtration
• Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
• Cruise Control
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel (available with EX-L trim and above)

2017 Honda Odyssey Infotainment system

The infotainment system comprises an 8-inch touch screen (except for the base LX trim), which literally converts into a smartphone's screen, thus creating easy usability. With the old system being laggy and unresponsive this one is intuitive and shifts while changing menus.

Other features include Cabin Control (which lets you send destinations to the Odyssey's navigation system and control the rear-seat entertainment system and climate settings with your smartphone), Cabin Talk (which lets the driver communicate with the second-and third-row passengers using a microphone), Honda VAC (an in-vehicle vacuum), Cabin Watch (which uses a camera to provide a view of the second and third rows on the touch-screen display), HondaLink (which gives you remote access to your minivan), a Wi-Fi hotspot. Some of the infotainment present on the 2017 Honda Odyssey Minivan is:

• 8-inch display
• Rear View Camera
• Bluetooth audio connectivity
• Honda Built-in Vacuum 
• Smart Device integration
• MP3 Player
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• AM/FM Stereo

2017 Honda Odyssey Cargo Space

There is only so much you can do to style a minivan, originally, it's still a big car with a lot of volume. Its Magic Slide seating mechanism makes it a winner in comfort but is a clear obstacle for extending the cargo space. When compared to the 2017 Odyssey, the 2017 model has more room behind the third and first rows, but slightly less room behind the second row. The third row of seats easily folds flat to load large cargo. However, in Pacifier the second-row seat option bends in the floor leaving a rather smoother surface.

In comparison with the segment, the Chrysler Pacifica does fall short in terms of maximum cargo capacity. On the other, though the Toyota Sienna manages only 150 cu.-ft of space, the flat-folding second row of seats act as an added advantage and give more holding capacity to the vehicle. 

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Times have changed minivans are bathed in style and the 2017 Odyssey is Honda's attempt for the same. Although it's not the prettiest minivan in the market today. The car shares a total length of 118.1 inches, a width of 79 inches, and a billed height of 84 inches.

These numbers might sound intimidating for a hatchback driver but behind the wheel, the Odyssey feels like a normal car. The decent steering and smartly built structure make maneuvering easy in the city's packed roads. However, the minivan does look old-fangled and its design is suggestive of its age. While an impending facelift is yet to be announced, there is still a lot to like about the design. The rear sliding doors look strappy and brawny, while the wide and heightened stance is indicative of the space inside. 

Considering the overall look, Pacifica is the real winner in the lot. Odyssey's dimensions are identical to the Pacifica and fall short in terms of height, giving Pacifica a larger headroom space and also sports the longest wheelbase of 121.6 inches. Still, it's 170 lbs. lighter than the Pacifica. The Toyota minivan might be a jolly ride but is shorter in all 3 parameters, limiting the space utility minivans are known for. Some of the exterior features include:

• 17-inch Alloy wheels
• Stylish sliding door
• Automatic side rear lights
• Active stylish body design.
• Longer in minivans than the rest of the present ones.

The new Honda Odyssey gains an all-star rating from both the NHTSA and the IIHS which makes it an ideal pick under the safety regime. With its wide-opening rear doors and hassle-free rear-facing infant seats, it's best for families with young children. Odyssey's standard safety features are available in all but not in the base LX trim, the bundle includes automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high-beam headlamps, to name a few.

• Lane departure warning
• Road departure mitigation system
• Forward collision warning
• Collision mitigation warning system
• Brake Assist
• Traction Control
• Child Safety Locks
• Electronic Stability Control

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Toyota Sienna vs Honda Odyssey

Being the segment leader isn't that easy, you need to keep updating yourself and retain the place you have worked so hard to acquire. The new Toyota Sienna can be called the next best thing after Odyssey and its 16 more horses make it a potential candidate to take the Odyssey's place as the segment leader, though the low cargo volume keeps it from overthrowing Honda. Then you have the better fuel economy which Toyota is long known for. But again, being the segment leader is not just about delivering things but delivering them at the right price. This makes the Odyssey still the best there is.

Chrysler Pacifica vs Honda Odyssey

In a horsepower tug of war, the Pacifica will easily trump the Odyssey with its 7 additional horses. But power is not the main reason to buy a minivan, cargo is the heart of the matter here. The Pacifica runs low on cargo volume which earns Odyssey a clear advantage. In terms of efficiency, the new Chrysler Pacifica kills the Honda by becoming the most efficient in the lot. The fact that people are boarded with the same cargo hauler also brings in customers to Chrysler's showroom which is a competitive deal in terms of the price.

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 Honda Odyssey car is the painful way of second seat removal to gain the optimum cargo space utility. In addition, its design feels dated both on the inside and the outside. However, being a minivan, the Odyssey manages to check all the practical points including usability, practicality, and pragmatism.