The 2022 Honda Odyssey is a family minivan that seats seven or eight depending on the configuration with much more space and comfort than most three-row SUVs. The fifth-generation Odyssey goes largely unchanged for 2022. Its spaciousness and clever interior packaging are some of the reasons it continues to be a strong rival for the Toyota Sienna. The Odyssey performs fantastically well with a stable ride quality that allows for excellent nimble handling. Its standard V-6 powertrain and the magnificent 10-speed automatic keep the Odyssey going as Honda doesn’t offer hybrid or AWD variants to compete with Chrysler and Toyota. Let’s take a look at some of its features.
The Exterior Styling of the Odyssey
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The 2022 Odyssey features design cues from the Pilot SUV and the older Ridgeline pickup. This is most likely because they share some parts. The Odyssey comes with a wider grille and a chrome center bar relocated to the top. You will find the updated foglight house by the lower front facia. The sliding doors and bulbous rears have been around with the Odyssey for some time now and are not likely going away any sooner. There are standard LED headlights and 19-inch black alloy wheels that give the Odyssey an amiable appearance. The body line dipping from the front fender up to the rear echoes the Pilot.
Odyssey Interior Design
The Odyssey can double as a mobile lounge or weekend work van with its roomy interior that can accommodate seven or eight passengers. This minivan second-row seat can be removed to create more space while the third-row bench folds into the floor.
The base Odyssey keeps things low with a 5.0-inch infotainment system screen but by opting for the EX and other higher trims, you will get a standard 8.0-inch touchscreen display as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Most trims feature a decent seven-speaker audio system that includes a subwoofer. The Odyssey Elite comes with a 10.2-inch rear-seat entertainment screen and also 11-speaker setup.
Most minivan lacks the much-needed cargo and passenger space that the Odyssey comes with. Its boasts 40.9 inches of legroom in the first and second rows and also a generous 38.1 inches at the back. It measures 32.8 cubic feet behind the third row, 86.6-89.2 cubes with the rearmost bench folded down, and a spacious 140.7-144.9 with both rows of rear seats folded.
The Engine Performance
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Under the hood of the Odyssey is a familiar 3.5-liter Honda V-6 that is accompanied by a 10-speed automatic transmission for a smooth driving performance. The engine generates 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. Honda has not offered any hybrid option for now and neither is AWD. The car hits 60 mph in about 6.6 seconds. Its Fuel economy numbers from the EPA read 19/28 mpg city/highway.
Pricing
The 2022 Odyssey is a budget-friendly minivan as its price starts above $33,000 with the base LX trim. The EX model comes up at about $37,000, with an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, heated front seats, and more safety features. You will get EX, EX-L, Touring, and top Elite trim at just under $50,000, including destination.
Safety
2022 Honda Odyssey – All Odyssey trims come with driver-assist active safety features as standard and they include adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
The 2022 Odyssey tops crashworthiness ratings, Superior front crash prevention scores, highest possible rating for child seat anchor ease of use and Acceptable headlight score make it a Top Safety Pick+. Honda’s minivan also earns a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
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