Honda's suave Odyssey minivan was updated in the 2021 model year with new technology and all modern comfort. The latest Honda Odyssey offers new safety and comfort features for a long trip. Compared with competitors such as Kia Sedona and Chrysler Pacifica, Odyssey has a wide range of models to choose from as a family carrier. Here are the advantages and three disadvantages of the 2021 Honda Odyssey.
There are some advantages about Honda Odyssey. The first one is the safety feature. Odyssey 2021 is a top safety pick for the road safety insurance institute in 2020. IIHS's highest safety honor is awarded to vehicles that have achieved good scores in six crashworthiness tests and meet the qualification requirements for headlamps and automatic emergency braking systems.
In addition, it is equipped with good safety functions. Honda sensor safety equipment kit includes standard automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition. A new standard function is the rear seat reminder, which reminds the driver to check the rear seat before leaving.
The second advantage is the sufficient power. The only powertrain available in this minicar is a 280 HP, 3.5-liter V-6 engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Even if it is overwhelmed by passengers and goods, there is enough power to make the truck stand up and walk.
Thirdly, Honda, to a large extent, overcomes the usual bulkiness of minivans and makes them run smoothly. On bumpy roads, body movement is controlled and it doesn't tend to turn too much.
Fourthly, Cabinwatch is an available feature that you can use from the front multimedia screen, which shows what's going on in the back seat – keep your eyes on the back of your head and you've been warning your kids.
What’s more, Odyssey has a lot of space for your things, plenty of pockets, compartments and slots, everything you need to carry with you. Hidden snacks inevitably give way to chaos, but Honda also has this in mind: the cargo area has a built-in vacuum, and the hose is long enough to extend all the way to the front row.
In addition, the front-end multimedia screen, powered by Honda's display audio system, is standard for all models except the base model, and has wired Apple Carplay and Android automatic connection. In the second and third rows, passengers get a ceiling mounted screen that can play DVDs and Blu ray discs, or download content via an HDMI cable. When a movie doesn't relieve boredom, Odyssey has plenty of USB ports that can charge mobile phones and tablets.
The last advantage is that if you remove the middle seat from the second row and use the magic slide function, it allows the two outer seats to slide left and right or back and forth to facilitate access to the third row. The third row has 60 / 40 split folding seats, creating a flat loading area. Critic Geiger says the spring loading system is one of her easiest to use.
Of course, there are some disadvantages. For example, if you want to deliver large goods, you may have to move the seats in the second row completely, because they can only be folded up and cannot be placed under the floor. These seats are so big and heavy that they are difficult to store when they are not in your truck. Moreover, Odyssey doesn't have the same fuel economy options as its competitors.
