Test drive Honda Odyssey 2007 - 2010

New generation Honda Odyssey Review. Family car?

The leader of the company Honda in the class of seven -seater cars ODYSSEY passed the baton to the new fourth generation. What is new to us this model, whose birth was preceded by a long 5 years. We were told about this by WEBGG Condo and Sekki.
A real brand?
C (SEKI): Do you love good cars?
K (KONDO): Well, of course, like any real man.
S: Well, how do you like the new ODYSSEY, like it?
K: It's too early to talk, we have not even sat down in him yet. Although outwardly very much even nothing, but I thought that he was no different from the previous one.
 
S: Well, yes, the creators promised us that we will find out Odyssey at first sight. And besides, the size of the model remained almost unchanged.
K: At first glance, and at the same time, large changes and already, the confidence of manufacturers can be envied. Everything that could be improved was improved in the previous model, we have already won the market as you like such loud statements?
S: Well, by the way, the new Odyssey looks very confident. Its front part has become more aggressive, or something, although the location of optics, in principle, has not changed much.
K: Yes, and in general, the model was noticeably picked up, the wings took more embossed outlines, and became similar to well -pumped biceps.
S: It also seems to me that the model was sagging, although in fact its difference from the third body is only 5 mm. In general, it becomes more and more a real family car. Oh, by the way, do you remember Odyssey’s advertisement, which was twisted 10 years ago? Was the Adams family in the title role?
K: It was a long time ago and now George Clooney with his own person! Odyssey has grown noticeably in all respects. And his storm began to resemble a sedate station wagon.
 
S: See, manufacturers quickly responded to criticism of triangular combined lanterns standing on the previous ODYSSEY, and changed them to narrow ones. Now consumers will not dare to call the model inexpressive.
K: But now there is a reason for criticism about the new design of the radiator grille: somehow too much for an amateur, this elaborate silver color.
S: And, on the contrary, it seems to me that it goes well with White Pearl, and with the silver version of the case, not to mention the classic black. Well, for the most picky users in the options, an aerobamper is provided in the color of the case.
K: Really? For 49 350 yen ($ 540) a whole bumper? This is Honda!
 
C: The new Absolute, by the way, is also on the way, but the standard modification of ODYSSEY (M, L, LI) this time causes the impression of a rather sports car, so there are no such strong differences as in the last generation.
K: The most, perhaps, the main difference between 18-inch discs Absolute, I will not say anything about power. The design of the salon, by the way, is also different. That we are all standing, let's finally try this handsome in business.
Unnoticed luxurious salon
K: And in the interior design, the influence of the predecessor affects quite significantly.
S: Either I am already used to it, or really the salon is no longer like a spaceship? But no, it looks like it! We can say that the third -generation salon was brought to mind in the fourth.
K: All these convexities, bumps, I can’t believe that 47-year-old Clooney is satisfied with all this!
C: The new ODYSSEY is able to satisfy customers of different age groups, and not only 30-40-year-olds.
 
K: It seems to me that the bends of the control panels exactly copy the relief of the radiator grill. The smooth angle of inclination visually expands the salon.
S: See, climate control buttons are located on the right and left, that is, you can independently configure your temperature for both halves of the cabin. Everything is optimized to the smallest functions!
 
K: Well, what do we have with passenger seats there? In my opinion, nothing has changed.
S: The wheelbase remained the same, and the length increased by 60 mm. Also in the new ODYSSEY, levers of folding and moving the second row of seats are conveniently concentrated in one place. In short, improvements are not particularly visible to the naked eye, but this does not force their significance at all.
K: And the floor under the seats of the second row is absolutely smooth, without protrusions. Oh, and Absolute has an uneven floor.
S: Absolute is actually designed by a typical method for all-wheel drive models, under the floor instead of the transmission shaft passes the exhaust pipe. Better pay attention to the third row of seats. This, by the way, is one of the main features of the new body!
K: Fiction! You can get to the third row without even disturbing the second row passengers. Something out of the ordinary.
C: The creators transferred gunpowder filler for side airbags from the rear rack to the roof, thus freeing 40 mm of space. Very comfortable for rear seats passengers.
 
K: At first glance, ODYSSEY does not have a spacious salon, but when you sit in it, the tongue does not turn to call it cramped.
S: This is all thanks to the organic layout of the seats. And in this aspect, Honda one by one minimizes all negative factors.
 
K: By the way, the idea of \u200b\u200ba wide armrest for the second row was borrowed from Subaru Exiga. This is a very serious step for Honda. And what do we have with a glass roof? Is it provided in the options?
S: If only a very small size. Odyssey owners focus on speed, they have no time to look around. Yes, and lightweight to the car will not add excess glass. Or maybe it was in this moment that Honda showed Samurai generosity in relation to the opponent of Subaru Exiga.
K: Enough of lyrical digressions, start engine!
The choice is to power or efficiency
K: Say in one word a seven -seater sedan. A car that is pleasant to drive.
S: The breadth of the review is very impressive. Especially full of it can be enjoyed precisely from the driver's seat.
K: It affects the fact that the creators abandoned the side of the side triangular window and reduced the front stance of the body by a third. By the way, why does the landscape surround the display reflect on the display?
S: Ah, this is the Multi View Camera system, which, with the help of 4 mirror cameras, allows the driver to see previously unrefined angles. This option is available for all modifications. Initially, this system was successfully applied in Nissan Elgrand.
K: Yes, the system is simply indispensable in conditions of driving in large cities, especially when parking, and when ubiquitous cyclists strive to get under the wheels.
 
S: Many note the hard landing of ODYSSEY, we have already observed this in Honda Fit and Honda Freed.
K: This trend has recently been characteristic of Honda. You feel rigidity, even sitting in the back seat. I do not know about the behavior of the car on high -speed and winding roads, but now even small potholes are felt.
S: By the way, in the third row is very comfortable. What is it, a kind of breakdown of stereotypes?
K: And in general, the presence of the third row is practically not felt so uniform and indivisible ODYSSEY. Low growth and low fuel consumption. If the price was low
 
C: Absolute modification power is increased compared to a regular model, however, only 33 horses. Honestly, I would not even notice if they had not said.
K: It turns out that by the power of Absolute just right. Moreover, the difference between the unavailable variator and automatic is affected. Although if you constantly drive a car in urban conditions, these excesses are not particularly needed
 
S: And the 173 Forces seem to me preferable: the catch is that the ECON system, which maintains a lower fuel consumption due to automatic engine control, is provided only for front -wheel drive modifications. Still, the difference of 2 km per liter of fuel in a mixed cycle is quite noticeable for any pocket.
K: I stelain petals will not be used every day either. The most important factor by which the new Absolute will choose this, perhaps, internal and external design. Well, and another 18-inch discs, which, by the way, do not have a negative impact on comfort when traveling.
 
S: We have been waiting for this modification for a long time. Yes, and Honda herself has high hopes on Absolute 40% of the total demand. And I personally liked the light salon. It is a pity that such a combination in Absolute is not provided.
K: Let's go for lunch in a cafe with a bright interior. Stop there. Oh, in the parking lot you can even compete with Clooney himself. It is a pity that only in the parking lot.
S: This is not my merit, this is Multi View Camera System. Maybe in advertising the model was without this function?
 
Technical characteristics of Honda Odyssey Li
Full length: 4 800 mm.
Full width: 1 800 mm.
Complete height: 1 545mm.
Wheel base: 2 830 mm.
Machine weight: 1 630 kg.
Drive: front.
Engine: a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder with a vertical cylinder arrangement, 16-valve, DOHC gas distribution mechanism, developed power 173 hp. at 6,000 rpm, the largest torque is 22.6 kg-m at 4,300 rpm.
Model price: 3 380 000 yen ($ 37,000).
The price of a test copy: 4 183 250 yen ($ 45 800).
Options: Multi View Camera System circular review system (84 thousand yen), Honda navigation system on an external hard drive + group control panel, called Progressive Commander + 6 columns + Automatic fares for high -speed highways of the ETS (336 thousand yen), The package of the multimedia system Rear Entertainment System (105 thousand yen), leather seats (241 500 yen), the color of the Premium White Pearl body (36 750 yen).
Technical characteristics of Honda Odyssey Absolute
Full length: 4 800 mm.
Full width: 1 800 mm.
Complete height: 1 545 mm.
Wheel base: 2 830 mm.
Machine weight: 1 630 kg.
Drive: front.
Engine: a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder with a vertical cylinder arrangement, 16-valve, DOHC gas distribution mechanism, developed power of 206 hp. At 7,000 rpm, the largest torque is 23.7 kg-m at 4,300 rpm.
Model price: 2 890 000 yen ($ 31 650).
The price of a test copy: 3 787 750 yen ($ 41,475).
Options: Multi View Camera System circular review system (84 thousand yen), Honda navigation system on an external hard drive + group control panel, called Progressive Commander + 6 columns + Automatic fares for high -speed highways of the ETS (336 thousand yen), The Comfort View View Package Review system (31 500 yen), the Triple Zone Control Full Auto Air Conditioner (52 500), leather seats (241,500 yen), the central locking with the SMART KEY SYSTEM door (63 thousand thousand thousand thousand thousand yen), the seats electroregulation in 8 directions (52,500 yen), the color of the Super Platina Metallic body (36 750 yen).
 
 

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