Japan: Honda Provides a First Look at the Next Gen Odyssey

The global Odyssey’s formula has changed from a low-slung roofline to a taller cabin and sliding doors, similar to the American car. A taller roofline promises easier passenger movement between the seats, better ingress and egress, as well as a roomier feeling for occupants. Honda has been moving back and forth from sporty, low-riding designs to more practical, taller vans among the five generations the car has been on the market for.

Going by the preliminary images, the Odyssey offers two seating layouts, one with reclining captain chairs on the second row, and the another with a bench for three persons. The JDM Odyssey would be available in 2WD and 4WD, paired to a CVT. Honda does not mention which engine would go into the vehicle. It most probably should be the same 2.4-liter motor used on the current vehicle.

Honda has not disclosed the full features list, but from what we can translate, there is an ‘ECON’ driving mode, blind spot assistance on the door mirrors and auto emergency brakes. There are at least 7 body colors and two interior colors (black and ivory) to choose from.