The first interior change anyone would notice is the shifter which is now sticking out of the dashboard instead of the steering column. Another important change is the possibility of ordering the navigation system and the rear-seat DVD 9-inch screen, an upgrade from the former 7 inch. The new Odyssey offers comfortable and roomy passenger legroom. The second row is as spacious as the first with the third row seat also has good legroom and can disappear into the floor allowing more cargo space when needed. Though some complain that the Odyssey does not offer the second row disappearing seat like Nissan’s Quest and Dodge’s Caravan but if your priority does not require big cargo space, this is not a big deal as the Odyssey’s second row seat can still be removed but that calls for advanced planning.
The Honda Odyssey is well equipped with all the necessary safety features. Standard on all Odysseys are the ABS brakes system with brake assist, traction and stability control, impact beams in the front and side doors, front seatbelt pre-tenstioners and advanced front, side, and three-row side-curtain airbags. The Touring models come exclusively with the tire-pressure monitoring and rear parking assist.
The Honda Odyssey’s biggest competitor being Toyota’s Sienna which is the only entry in the minivan class that has the Odyssey’s every feature matched.
