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Honda Odyssey 2018

Honda Odyssey 2018

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$18,150

The 2018 Honda Odyssey range of configurations is currently priced from $20,990.

Our most recent review of the 2018 Honda Odyssey resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Contributor Dan Pugh had this to say at the time: Despite only having seven seats, this people mover should be favoured for its spaciousness, safety and practicality. If you ask my kids, the two captains chairs alone pushes this people mover into gold-class territory. Its ride was surprisingly good, but if driving characteristics are high on your wish list, I'd be looking elsewhere...

You can read the full review here.

This is what Dan Pugh liked most about this particular version of the Honda Odyssey: Spacious interior , Great ride and handling, Good looking people-mover

The 2018 Honda Odyssey carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

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7.6L/100km (combined)
People Mover
Automatic
Overview
Likes
Spacious interior
Great ride and handling
Good looking people-mover
Dislikes
Lack of storage
No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
CVT overwhelmed when pushed

Honda Odyssey 2018 FAQs

Should I buy a Honda Odyssey?

The issue of a lack of performance from the Honda’s 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine is one that has been noted in the past, David. It stems not from the fact that it’s a four-cylinder, rather the way it has been tuned and specified at the factory. Like a lot of Honda engines, the engine was designed to deliver good horsepower and high revs and, while that makes for a sporty feel in the right car, it does nothing for the Odyssey’s role as a people-mover.

The root problem here is that the engine is tuned to make its maximum torque (the force that actually accelerates the car) at 4000rpm. Combine that with the odd nature of the standard CVT transmission and you had a recipe for a car that could feel quite lethargic around town. Throw in a full complement of six bodies and their luggage, and things only got worse.

Unfortunately, there’s no real way around this. You could have the engine retuned with an aftermarket chip in the computer, but it may not do very much except increase fuel consumption. At that same time, you could wave goodbye to any remaining factory warranty as it applied to the driveline. Manufacturers don’t like customers tinkering with that stuff and will usually claim that the modifications contributed to the mechanical failure.

All that being said, I have heard of people `chipping’ the Odyssey’s engine. But of all the examples I’ve seen, the net gain was just 11 or 12 or so kiloWatts; not enough to warrant the cost or transform the vehicle in any major way. Even then, I’d imagine the extra power to be high in the rev range, not down low where you want it.

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Honda Odyssey 2018 Pricing & Specs

The Honda Odyssey 2018 prices range from $18,150 for the basic trim level Wagon VTi to $28,820 for the top of the range Wagon VTi-L.

$27,648
Based on 33 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$20,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$33,990
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Honda Odyssey 2018 Interior

Honda’s Odyssey is, unsurprisingly for a people mover, spacious and practical on the inside. As our review images show, leather seats can be had on the top-spec VTi-L trim, which is also adorned with captain’s chairs in the second row and a foldaway three-seat bench in the rear. While the seats are comfortable, the dashboard design of the Honda Odyssey is starting to age due to its hard plastics and lack of storage bins. Without a centre console, only the glovebox, cupholders and a small storage tray for your smartphone can be used to stow valuables. A 7.0-inch multimedia touchscreen is front and centre of the dashboard with features such as Bluetooth connectivity, HDMI port and customisable wallpaper, but lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Fit and finish is more budget conscious than upmarket, but the hard plastics should wear slowly over time.

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Honda Odyssey 2018 Towing Capacity

The 2018 Honda Odyssey has maximum towing capacity of 1000kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
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Honda Odyssey 2018 Wheel Size

Wheel size for the 2018 Honda Odyssey will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
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Honda Odyssey 2018 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2018 Honda Odyssey is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Honda Odyssey currently offers fuel consumption from 7.8L/100km.
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