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Minivans are a dying breed in the automotive world, in no part thanks to the resurgence of crossovers, but they are still the most practical means of transport, especially if you have bigger families. Thanks to that, they still have a loyal fan base.

The Honda Odyssey is one of the best minivans out there. The Japanese competitor brings a lot of high-end technology, great mechanics, extremely spacious and practical interior, and even a good driving experience in their new minivan. In a lot of ways, it’s a considerably better option than a crossover SUV, especially when it comes to spaciousness.

Honda Odyssey Performance

The 2018 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 280 horsepower. This is not the most power in the minivan segment, but Honda’s know-how in the engine department means that the Odyssey is the quickest of them all with the available 10-speed automatic gearbox. The base engine is equipped with a 9-speed automatic though, which is neither fast nor smooth. We recommend opting for the Touring and Elite trims, which get the superior 10-speed automatic, developed in-house. This gearbox is one of the best 10-speed out there right now.

Honda’s know-how in the dynamics department can be felt in the way the Odyssey drives as well. This minivan is more planted on the road than its competitors and drives with a sort of urgency you can’t feel in other minivans. The good driving dynamics are combined with a comfortable ride quality, but if you’re into the plushest ride, we recommend opting for the Chrysler Pacifica. Noise is another matter though – in this area, the Odyssey is very competitive in the segment, thanks to a thicker windshield and front windows, acoustic foam in the body, and active noise cancellation feature.

Exterior & Interior

The interior of the Odyssey if even more impressive than the way it drives. First of all, it’s very roomy in all of the three rows, has a lot of cargo capacity and is very practical as well. Buyers can also opt for an optional vacuum cleaner, that helps a lot if you drive your kids around. Your kids will certainly like the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and the rear-seat monitors as well, while you can admire the high-quality materials and built quality.

On the outside, the Odyssey manages to look modern and fresh, despite inheriting some of its lines from the predecessor. We think the Pacifica looks better, but the Odyssey has some tricks up its sleeve, like the lightning-bolt side line that gives sportiness to the exterior of the car, and the hidden sliding-door channels under the windows that we often associate with minivans.

Conclusion

We know, minivans are boring but hold your judgment until you try the Odyssey. Honda’s minivan is all-new for the 2018 model year and brings several improvements to the table that make it a better choice than its competitors, as well as most crossovers out there. The interior is huge and practical both for cargo and passengers, the engine provides good acceleration when equipped with the 10-speed automatic gearbox, the ride is smooth and the handling predictable, and last but not the least, there are a lot of advanced tech and safety systems available.

Ivo Gievski