Mar 24, 2015

The minivan has been around for decades. For a long time, it was the last resort of the large family. A sedan was too small and so the only option was the van. But a funny thing happened about ten years ago: automakers started realizing the even minivans could be filled with performance and features. Your Hackettstown Area Honda dealer gives you the tour of the 2015 Odyssey EX-L.

 

Under the Hood

The Odyssey begins with a 3.5-liter V6 engine. Through variable valve timing, multi-point fuel injection, and a six-speed automatic transmission, it offers 248 horsepower and 250 pounds of torque at the same time that it offers an EPA-estimated 28 miles per gallon on the highway.

 

Capabilities

The Odyssey boasts more than 170 cubic feet in passenger volume and so seats eight more than comfortably. Meanwhile, fold-away seats offer over 148 cubic feet of cargo volume. The Odyssey can take on nearly 1,500 pounds in payload and can tow up to 3,500 pounds. What’s more, it uses four-wheel, anti-lock disc brakes to control anything or anyone you carry.

 

The Safety

In addition to brakes, the Odyssey uses a brake force distribution system to help come to a stop quicker. It has electronic traction and stability control for staying on the road and a rear view camera with parking sensors for eyes in the back of your head. In case of an accident, it has intelligent front airbags that use sensors to adapt to crash conditions. These are augmented by side and curtain airbags for all three rows of seating.

 

Features Galore

The EX-L comes with a seven-speaker audio system that is SiriusXM ready, touchscreen controlled, and sub-woofer boosted. A leather interior, it comes with heated front seats and triple-zone automatic climate control.