![]() ![]() Seat belts are of the three-point type in all seating positions six airbags (front, side, and curtain) are standard, and the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system allows for up to five child seats. One of the biggest aspects of the minivan market is the emphasis on safety features and superb crash test ratings. A somewhat scientific test of spilt cereal in the Odyssey gave the HondaVAC a chance to flex its muscle, and it did so flawlessly. Although it doesn’t suck up liquids, the bagged vacuum comes complete with a host of attachments that allow for quick and easy clean-up of the second and third rows. ![]() To make things even more interesting, a vacuum cleaner, known as the HondaVAC in-car vacuum system, resides just inside the rear tailgate. Located at the bottom of the centre stack, this storage cubby is cooled by the Odyssey’s air conditioning system, and will keep drinks cold and refreshing. If the full technology suite wasn’t cool enough, the Odyssey has the Cool Box. Triple-zone climate controls include one zone for each front seat passenger, and a third zone for rear seat passengers with auxiliary controls. The lower screen will receive touch input. Aside from this, the remaining HondaLink system worked fairly well, with upper and lower screens of information displaying everything that drivers and passengers need to know. The system gives drivers only a brief moment to spell out street names before cutting them off, and even then, the partial input is not understood correctly.īecause the navigation’s buttons and touch screen cannot be operated while the vehicle is in motion, it became absolutely necessary to stop and input directions. Unfortunately, the voice command for the navigation system was downright stressful. As expected, the HondaLink suite includes full Bluetooth capability (phone, text messaging, email, USB, audio streaming). Those looking for the extra gravy will appreciate a 650-Watt, 12-speaker sound system, complete with a subwoofer, 15 gigabytes of audio storage on a hard disk drive, and an ultra-wide 16.2-inch DVD rear entertainment system. The Odyssey Touring comes with a healthy selection of technology and extras. In Touring and EX-L trims, the front and second-row outboard seats are covered in leather, and the driver gets 10-way power adjustability, plus memory for Touring models. Additionally, the rear bench can be folded ninety degrees backwards when fully upright to create what could only be described as the “tailgate party” position. With a 60/40 split, each section can be neatly folded into the rear cargo floor with by swiftly pulling a set of straps. The third row, dubbed by Honda as the “Magic Seat”, can be configured in countless configurations. With a 2+3+3 configuration, the middle row sports easily-foldable and removable quasi-captain’s chairs with a centre console that flips up to form another seating position. With four doors and seating for eight, there is no shortage of utility in the Odyssey. Also included are power sliding doors and a power tailgate to help with the ingress and egress of people and cargo. ![]() The Touring trim sets itself apart with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, acoustically insulated windshield glass, fog lights, power folding side mirrors with signals, and high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The exterior of the Odyssey is an inoffensive, but modern design that will work well for most families. With a gamut of luxury options and gadgets – including a vacuum cleaner – would the Honda be able to keep pace with life in a modern age? Finished in Modern Steel Metallic, the Touring trim represents the top of the line of the Odyssey range. ![]() At the end of the day, most who purchase a minivan are looking for safety, reliability, and ultimate utility, with a price point that’s as low as possible.ĭoubleClutch.ca was sent a 2015 Honda Odyssey Touring for a week to evaluate exactly how well it fits into useful family life. With contenders from several automakers vying for your hard-earned dollar, intense competition has led to the differences between them being blurred together. When the need for versatile family transportation arises, it’s hard to beat the minivan. ![]()
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