2000 Honda Odyssey: Road Test
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2000 Honda Odyssey EX
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- MSRP: $23,400 -$28,000
- Invoice: $20,814 -$24,902
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Our road test for the 2000 Honda Odyssey includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Honda Odyssey from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Honda Odyssey, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Honda Odyssey help you decide if a 2000 Honda Odyssey is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| LX | EX w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
Spirited for a minivan, but the transmission is slow to downshift, hampering response in city driving. Our test EX did 0-60 mph in just over 9 seconds.
FUEL ECONOMY
| LX | EX w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.9 |
We averaged 18.6 mpg with lots of highway miles, 16.8 mpg in hard city/freeway driving. Honda recommends premium fuel, but says regular will cause only a slight loss of power.
RIDE QUALITY
| LX | EX w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 4.9 |
When lightly loaded, big bumps jolt and there's marked wheel patter on pavement breaks. But with some weight, Odyssey absorbs most rough stuff with fine comfort and control.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| LX | EX w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.3 |
Smooth and balanced in turns. Steering is slightly heavy at low speeds but quickly becomes light and communicative.
QUIETNESS
| LX | EX w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.5 |
Engine is smooth and quiet. Wind noise is low, but the tires rumble and the body drums on rough pavement.
CONTROLS
| LX | EX w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 5.7 |
Generally good, but the shifter tends to go past Drive when moving from Park, and also blocks the driver's reach to some audio controls.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| LX | EX w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6 |
Spacious on wide, supportive seats. Between the front buckets is a handy tray table that folds to provide walk-through access to the rear seats.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| LX | EX w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 6.4 |
Second-row passengers get plenty of room, and we like the bench/bucket format. But the third-row bench is a squeeze for three adults, and its leg room is tight with the second row seats back.
CARGO ROOM
| LX | EX w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 9.3 |
Okay with the rear seat up, generous with it down. "Space-saver" spare tire stores in a covered well in front of the middle-row seats.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| LX | EX w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 5.8 |
It's not perfect, but Honda's minivan is a solid Best Buy: roomy, refined, reasonably priced, and a fine performer. No wonder it's been a virtual sell-out.
Total Score
| LX | EX w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | 62 | 54.4 |
Total Score: 64
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