No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Honda Odyssey Review Even though Honda didn’t create the minivan, it didn’t take them long to make the Odyssey a better one. The Odyssey was made 30 years ago, and its great reputation for carrying up to eight people and their bags without any problems has stayed the same. The V-6 engine and 10-speed automatic gearbox are solid but not spectacular. They offer class-competitive fuel economy and reliable performance. The ride and handling are impressive for a minivan, giving you confidence and a sense of well-thought-out design and build quality. The latest versions of the Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica, and Kia Carnival have more space inside than the Odyssey. However, for 2025, the Odyssey has more technology and comes with a standard entertainment system for the back seats. A PA system and a camera inside the car also let people in the front row yell 1984 at the kids in the back seat. With the Odyssey’s multi-adjustable Magic Slide seat system, the second-row seats can be put in a way that helps keep the peace on long family trips, but they don’t fold flat as the third row does. What's New? A lot. A new head, bigger blacked-out fog lamp bezels, and a different rear bumper design have been added to the front and back of the car. Acura and Honda fans may notice that the vertical back bumper reflectors are from the no-longer-made Acura NSX supercar. The wheels on every trim level will look different, with 19-inch wheels on the Elite. Two new colors have been added to the outside: Smoke Blue Pearl and Solar Silver Metallic. There is a new standard 7-inch digital instrument display, a bigger 12.8-inch screen for the back passenger’s pleasure, and a 9-inch touchscreen for the entertainment system. Pros and Cons Pros Big. Very good scores for safety. This year’s new tools. Cons But does it still need to be a hybrid? I do not have an AWD choice. More established than rivals. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The 2025 Odyssey will have the same 3.5-liter V-6 engine that makes 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Simple specs for a 4,500-pound carrier, but Honda engineers tuned the ten-speed automatic gearbox to be as responsive as possible. It’s now a stylish, quick-witted, and fuel-efficient hit that handles and speeds up like a minivan should. It’s still the best-driving car in its class, and for good reason. This is true for most modern family cars, but we’d like to feel a little more from the light but straight steering. The Odysseys we tried were all comfortable, but the 18-inch wheels on the EX-L trim protected better from rough roads than the 19-inch wheels on the Elite trim. Safety All Odyssey models come with Honda Sensing, a set of tools that help the driver. Among its capabilities are the recognition of traffic signs, the notification of impending forward collisions, and the identification of blind spots. Visit the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) webpages to learn more about the Odyssey’s crash test scores. Some important safety factors are: Most automatic emergency brakes detect road users. Normal lane exit alarm that helps you stay in your lane. It comes with adaptive speed control. Internal and External Cargo Capacity There is most of what family units need in The Odyssey. The HDMI interface and home power outlets help keep younger riders from getting too much entertainment. The silent cabin helps keep things calm, and the available in-cabin camera and PA system help parents keep an eye on things from the front seats. The Odyssey has some of the roomiest second and third rows in its class. The second-row Magic Slide seats in the Honda are much more comfy than the Pacifica’s Stow-and-Go seats. The chairs can slide forward, backward, and side to side, which gives you a lot of options that can help keep the peace when sibling rivalry gets rough. The most cargo room and a little less usefulness come at the cost of comfort. Each Magic Seat weighs 68 pounds, so taking it off takes some work. Also, the floor’s sliding tracks make it harder to load bags. When we took out the Magic Seats and tucked the third row under, we were able to fit one less carry-on bag in our Odyssey tester than we could in the Pacifica, which had seats stowed under the floor. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG Odyssey scores 19 mpg in the city and 28 on the highway, per the EPA. Our test car earned 30 mpg in real-world speed tests, exceeding the EPA’s prediction. However, our long-term Pacifica averaged 33 mpg. Infotainment and Connectivity An important update for everyone in 2025 Odysseys comes with a standard 9.0-inch color infotainment screen, up from an 8.0-inch screen, and a faster engine, according to reports. It is normal to connect and charge your phone wirelessly with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Because Honda knows how important it is to keep passengers happy and interested, it added a new 12.8-inch high-definition screen to the back seat entertainment system. It moved the HDMI connector inside the console, which can also be used to store streaming devices. In addition, there are more USB-VC ports in the bedroom. Range, Charging, and Battery Life It took the last Odyssey we tested 6.7 seconds to reach 60 mph. The engine is the same for 2025, even though the car is a 2021 model, so the results should be the same. Price and How to Choose Honda cut the number of Odyssey models from five to four in 2025, getting rid of the base EX trim. It doesn’t matter because the EX-L has always been our top pick for the best value. It has a power-operated rear liftgate, wireless charging, and heated leather seats, which are all features that are great for families without adding extras. The Sport-L trim (it used to be called Sport without the L) is for the midlife crisis person who still wants to be cool like Zaddy. It has gloss black details on the grille, headlights, door mirrors, taillights, and other parts, as well as black 19-inch wheels.
