There are five trim levels in the Odyssey line-up: LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite. All models are powered by a naturally-aspirated 3.5-liter V6 that delivers 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. A ten-speed automatic transmission sends the power to the front wheels exclusively.
The base specification includes climate control, power adjustment for the front seats, and a five-inch infotainment screen with a seven-speaker sound system. EX trim adds a larger touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Top-spec models come standard with leather seats, rear-seat entertainment, a hands-free tailgate, and wireless charging.
Honda Sensing is now standard across the range. This driver assistance package consists of lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, auto high-beams, rear seat reminder, collision mitigation braking, road departure mitigation, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning. The LX model does not have blind-spot assist or rear cross-traffic alert.
The Odyssey range starts at an exceedingly reasonable $32,090. The EX trim goes on sale for $35,490, while the EX-L retails for $38,760. The high-end Touring retails for $42,800, while the top-spec Elite has an MSRP of $47,820. These prices exclude Honda's destination charge of $1,175.
Now that Honda Sensing is standard across the range, there are only a few additional packages available. Across the range, you can add an All-Season Protection Package I ($474), All-Season Protection Package II ($456), and a standard Protection Package that retails for $319. The All-Season Packages include high wall floor mats, a splash guard set, a deep cargo tray, and wheel locks. The Protection Package adds a deep cargo tray, a splash guard set, and wheel locks.
Several standalone options are available like body side molding ($236), crossbars for the roof ($204), and puddle lamp projectors for $183.
In this case, it's really about what model to avoid, and that's definitely the LX. We appreciate the added driver assistance features as standard, but we don't understand why blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert were left out. These are arguably the most critical features considering the size of the car. And, the lack of smartphone integration and a tiny five-inch infotainment screen is just a poor effort.
Every other model is excellent, so it depends entirely on your budget. We'd have the EX, as it has everything we'd want in a minivan, but at a reasonable price. The durable cloth seats make more sense if you have smaller kids, and it adds one additional seat over the LX's seven-seat layout. We wish the rear entertainment system were available as an option, but buying two iPads is just as easy.
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