2010 Honda Odyssey

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2010 Odyssey Overview

The Honda Odyssey might be the best minivan on the market. For power sources this Honda minivan gets a 244-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine with a five-speed automatic transmission. For those consumers who are concerned with fuel economy, base LX and EX models feature Honda's efficiency-enhancing[1] Variable valve Timing with Electronic lift Control (VTEC). EX-L and Touring get intelligent i-VTEC with Variable Cylinder Management; VCM shuts down two or three cylinders to conserve fuel when conditions allow it.

Full Review 2010 Odyssey

The 2010 Odyssey has now been in production for six years. Changes have been minimal since a 2008 redesign. For 2009, Honda added some more content at the EX-L level. For 2010, the DVD entertainment system is now available on the EX as well as the EX-L and Touring. It includes a 9-inch screen and a 115-volt AC power outlet. .

2010 Odyssey Trims

Trim levels for this year's Odyssey include LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring. The Odyssey LX comes with seating for seven with second-row caption's chairs and a 60/40 split fold-down third seat. Move up to the EX trim and you get power sliding doors, tri-zone automatic climate control, roof rails, and alloy wheels. Getting into the upper range, the Odyssey EX-L adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, Honda's active noise reduction, and the i-VTEC engine with Variable Cylinder Management. Looking for luxury in a minivan? The Odyssey Touring gives the versatility of a minivan with an ultimate feel of luxury, with a standard are a 360-watt audio system with six-disc CD changer and seven speakers (including a subwoofer), memory for the driver's seat and mirrors, power-adjustable pedals, outside mirror tilt-down backup aid, trip computer, compass, fog lights, and the DVD rear-seat entertainment system.

The Odyssey is loaded with safety technology that includes active front head restraints, a tire-pressure monitor, antilock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution, traction control, and electronic stability control.

 The Odyssey boasts Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure. A low drag coefficient helps improve fuel economy and high-speed stability.

2010 Odyssey Interior

Honda has found a way to make life easier for busy families. With loads of room, a versatile seating setup, storage areas, and organizational features, the Odyssey makes traveling with kids simple.  Cubby storage includes a useful storage area hidden under the middle of the floor, accessible from both the front and middle-row seats. A small panel in the floor between the two front seats lets front passengers access the bin while another panel is provided in front of the second-row seats. Front and middle-row passengers can turn the Lazy Susan and access whatever is stored inside.

If the PlusOne seat is not being used, the right-hand seat can be slid across to allow easier access to the third-row seats. This flexibility makes the Odyssey a versatile people hauler. The DVD entertainment system features a large nine-inch widescreen display that folds out of the ceiling for viewing by second-row passengers.

First Drive 2010 Odyssey 

The Odyssey delivers everything you could ask for in a minivan: a smooth ride, responsive handling, stability at speed and a smooth, powerful engine.

The Odyssey handles like a sedan on the road. All in all, the Honda Odyssey is a good vehicle for a long-distance drive. Parking is easy. The park-assist system, with beeping tones that warn the driver of other bumpers front and rear, helps considerably when parallel parking.

Honda's 3.5-liter V6 engine is smooth and powerful. Both versions of the engine now generate 244 horsepower.

Every Odyssey comes with anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Vehicle Stability Assist, Honda's electronic stability control system. The Touring model and the EX-L benefit from extra high-tech noise-abatement features. To counteract this, the engine is mounted on special active control engine mounts that electronically adjust themselves to counteract engine vibrations. Further booming sounds are reduced by an active noise control system that automatically sends an out-of-phase sound through the speaker system to cancel out engine noises; it also works when the engine is idling.

2010 Odyssey Conclusions

Honda Odyssey has it all: great road manners, easy passenger and cargo flexibility, a full array of safety equipment and better fuel economy than most SUVs. "When it comes to hauling people and stuff, the minivan was a better alternative twenty years ago, it was a better alternative to all of those big, ungainly SUVs people insisted on driving, and it's still a better alternative today. Among those minivans, the Honda Odyssey remains king." says Automobile Magazine. The Touring model in particular will appeal to buyers seeking the versatility of a minivan with the accommodations and features of a luxury sedan.

[1] Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.