This year, meet the 2021 new generation Honda Odyssey. With the latest generation dating back to 2018, the Japanese manufacturer is keeping up to date, and it does so with several effective changes. Between subtle but elegant aesthetic enhancements and new standard features, especially in terms of technology and safety, the 2021 minivan lives up to expectations and does justice to its credentials.
Longueuil Honda near Brossard, Boucherville and just a few minutes from Montreal presents the new model year of the Odyssey and describes its most recent improvements.
At first glance, a few discreet changes await you outside the car. For instance, the LED headlights not only have been repositioned to improve efficiency, but are now more powerful than the previous version. The fog lights, which are standard on all versions of the car, have also been modified and are now placed on the lower bumper in a vertical position, again for efficiency reasons.
The top-of-the-line Touring and Elite models also feature new 19 inches two-tone aluminum wheels for even more classy styling. Aesthetically, however, it's the interior features that stand out, with new piano black door trim, seats with contrasting stitching and three-colour carpeting.
In terms of safety, Honda now makes the Honda Sensing standard on all vehicles, including an adaptive cruise control system and a pedestrian detection system with emergency braking. The CabinWatch will also eliminate any worries, reminding the driver to check the rear seats, so that incidents can be avoided and you can have greater peace of mind.
Comfort has also been subject to a number of updates, including an improved climate control system that, it should be noted, offers three-zone climate control, promoting the well-being of all passengers. The heated front seats in the base model and the heated steering wheel in the EX-L RES, plus ventilated seats in the top-of-the-line version, will seduce you with their superior comfort.
In terms of passenger comfort, Honda remains true to itself with features that make all the difference, such as sunshades for all rows of seats. What's also new in terms of seating is that the seats in the second row can now be folded flat and removed more easily, which is very practical.
The Odyssey's engine remains unchanged: the powerful 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 280 horsepower is still available, since you don't change a winning recipe. The fuel-saving features also remain, including engine start/stop and cylinder deactivation. However, the automatic transmission will be shifted from 9 to 10 gears for 2021, another adjustment in terms of utility and efficiency.
On the technology side, all will be satisfied thanks to various features, such as USB ports in the first and second rows, and even in the third row depending on the version selected. The rear entertainment system, with its high-definition screen, Blu-ray player and streaming, will keep rear passengers busy and, above all, peaceful. Unless they simply prefer to look at the stars thanks to the sunroof offered in the base version, which will amaze young and old alike.
All in all, the 2021 new generation Honda Odyssey makes some very effective and pleasant improvements and adjustments, continuing to be a great value for families and offering a most comfortable interior for everyone.
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