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2008 Honda Odyssey Review

August 1, 2008

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Honda has dressed up the Odyssey with some styling tweaks
Autoblog

For 2008, the Odyssey continues its trend of exterior and interior changes
Cars.com

Now there's a minivan we don't mind driving
Car and Driver

elegant, poised, smooth...[with] sleek lines and subtle accents
Mother Proof

The 2008 Honda Odyssey gets a modest update to its one-box minivan shape, mostly in the form of a new grille and a new front bumper. The new look isn't startlingly good or bad, but it doesn't matter because people don't buy minivans entirely based on looks and emotion.

Autoblog says, "Honda has dressed up the Odyssey with some styling tweaks, including...front bumper fascia." Cars.com notes that the Honda Odyssey 2008 "continues its trend of exterior and interior changes," and describes one of the changes as "the grille has been reworked to include a bit more chrome in a six-sided design." Car and Driver appreciates the updates, saying, "Now there's a minivan we don't mind driving." Mother Proof agrees, describing the Honda Odyssey as "elegant, poised, smooth...[with] sleek lines and subtle accents."

Inside, the design is clean and functional, with the one exception of the controls in the center stack. They tend to be scattered about and take some time to get used to. Cars.com, for example, points out the Odyssey's “gearshift lever sits on the instrument panel." ConsumerGuide finds "it's easy to reach but obstructs some controls when in park." Elswhere, ConsumerGuide likes the "large, clearly marked main gauges." Mother Proof says "subtle backlighting creates an elegant view of the instrument panel," and Autoblog points out the "interior has received new colors, textures and fabrics, as well."

Conclusion

The 2008 Honda Odyssey gets a few styling tweaks for the new year—nothing radical, though.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Honda has dressed up the Odyssey with some styling tweaksAutoblogFor 2008, the Odyssey continues its trend of exterior and interior changesCars.comNow there's a minivan we don't mind drivingCar and Driverelegant, poised, smooth...[with] sleek lines and subtle accentsMother Proof The 2008 Honda Odyssey gets a modest update to its one-box minivan shape, mostly in the form of a new grille and a new front bumper. The new look isn't startlingly good or bad, but it doesn't matter because people don't buy minivans entirely based on looks and emotion. Autoblog says, "Honda has dressed up the Odyssey with some styling tweaks, including...front bumper fascia." Cars.com notes that the Honda Odyssey 2008 "continues its trend of exterior and interior changes," and describes one of the changes as "the grille has been reworked to include a bit more chrome in a six-sided design." Car and Driver appreciates the updates, saying, "Now there's a minivan we don't mind driving." Mother Proof agrees, describing the Honda Odyssey as "elegant, poised, smooth...[with] sleek lines and subtle accents." Inside, the design is clean and functional, with the one exception of the controls in the center stack. They tend to be scattered about and take some time to get used to. Cars.com, for example, points out the Odyssey's “gearshift lever sits on the instrument panel." ConsumerGuide finds "it's easy to reach but obstructs some controls when in park." Elswhere, ConsumerGuide likes the "large, clearly marked main gauges." Mother Proof says "subtle backlighting creates an elegant view of the instrument panel," and Autoblog points out the "interior has received new colors, textures and fabrics, as well." ConclusionThe 2008 Honda Odyssey gets a few styling tweaks for the new year—nothing radical, though.  2008 HONDA ODYSSEY STYLING | [7 out of 10] Autoblog: " Honda has dressed up the Odyssey with some styling tweaks" Cars.com: "For 2008, the Odyssey continues its trend of exterior and interior changes" Car and Driver: "Now there's a minivan we don't mind driving" Mother Proof: ...

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Other Choices:

There are not many minivans, crossovers, or SUVs that drive as well as the sporty Mazda 5. The 2008 Honda Odyssey comes close, even though it is a larger vehicle than the Mazda. If you don't need the extra room or want a less expensive minivan, then the Mazda 5 is worth a test drive.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Paul Lynch #1, Posted: 8/19/2009

    what are the towing specifications

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