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2008 Honda Odyssey
Date Published: 6/17/08

2008 Honda Odyssey
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MSRP:
$25,860 - 40,610

Invoice:
$23,248 - 36,757

Class:
Minivan

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2008 Honda Odyssey
Expert Rating Summary
Category EX Rating (See All
Ratings)
Minivan Average Rating
Acceleration 6 5.4
Fuel Economy 4 4.2
Ride Quality 7 6.4
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 5.2
Quietness 6 6.3
Controls 6 6.2
Details 6 5.3
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 8 7.5
Room/Comfort (rear) 8 7.6
Cargo Room 10 10
Value within Class 9 7.1
Total Score: 76 71.2
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 Honda Odyssey Review
The 2008 Honda Odyssey gets freshened exterior styling. This minivan offers LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring models. All have front-wheel drive, a 3.5-liter V6 engine, and a 5-speed automatic transmission. LX and EX have 244 hp; EX-L and Touring have 241 hp and Honda's Variable Cylinder Management cylinder deactivation. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. All but the LX have power sliding side doors. Standard are 2nd-row bucket seats and a split 3rd-row seat that folds into a floorwell. EX, EX-L, and Touring have a removable jump seat that slots between the 2nd-row buckets for eight-passenger capacity. EX-L and Touring have leather upholstery, tri-zone climate control, sunroof, and Honda's Active Noise Control, designed to electronically quell mechanical, road, and wind noise. Touring models also have a power liftgate, front and rear obstacle detection, power-adjustable pedals, and optional run-flat tires. An available rearview camera integrates into the rearview mirror.
Competition
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Long the choice as a family hauler, Minivans are easily the smartest use of space for passengers and cargo. These vehicles offer a fantastic blend of comfort, convenience, and safety features for the modern family.

Our Best Buys are the Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Honda Odyssey. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Entourage, Kia Sedona, and Toyota Sienna.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan.

News
Only detail changes are expected for Odyssey over the next couple of years. A possible exception is a new "clean diesel" V6 being developed for U.S. sale before 2009, according to a recent Honda announcement. Though a diesel Odyssey is strictly our guess, it's not unthinkable given today's roaring gas prices and the much higher fuel efficiency of diesel power--not to mention giving Honda a minivan exclusive. We'll keep you posted.
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