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2008 Honda Odyssey Safety Review

August 1, 2008

SAFETY | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, front impact and side impact; four stars, rollover resistance
NHTSA

Good," frontal offset and side impact
IIHS

A tire pressure monitoring system is standard on all trim levels
Cars.com

Almost more than in any other segment, consumers in the minivan market are concerned with safety, and the 2008 Honda Odyssey doesn’t disappoint.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Odyssey top marks for crash safety, granting it five out of five stars in front impact and side impact protection, and four stars for rollover resistance. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) grants a "good" rating for frontal offset crash tests to the Honda Odyssey; 2008 models receive the same rating for side impact test results.

Standard safety gear is abundant on the 2008 Honda Odyssey, as confirmed by Cars.com: "Side-impact and three-row side curtain airbags, all-disc antilock brakes, and traction control are standard, as is an electronic stability system." Additionally, Motor Trend notices the "2008 model adds active front seat head restraints and daytime running lights as standard equipment." On the Honda Odyssey, 2008 buyers can also get a unique option, according to Edmunds: "For the Touring trim, Honda offers Michelin PAX run-flat tires, a technology that allows punctured tires to be driven on for more than 100 miles." Edmunds has a complaint about the unusual run-flats, however, noting that the high-tech tires "typically cannot be repaired when a puncture does occur."

Some optional safety gear is also available on the 2008 Honda Odyssey for purchasers of the Touring model, as ConsumerGuide remarks they will gain a "Front- and rear-obstacle-detection system." Cars.com provides another reason for consumers to upgrade their Honda Odyssey, 2008 to the Touring: "A tire pressure monitoring system is standard on all trim levels, though Touring models get a more advanced system."

As for visibility in the Honda Odyssey, ConsumerGuide reports that "rear visibility is hindered by large headrests and thick roof pillars," though the optional "rearview camera and front and rear park assist help in close-quarters maneuvering."

Conclusion

The 2008 Honda Odyssey offers a myriad of standard and optional safety equipment, and performs well in crash tests.

SAFETY | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front impact and side impact; four stars, rollover resistanceNHTSAGood," frontal offset and side impactIIHSA tire pressure monitoring system is standard on all trim levelsCars.com Almost more than in any other segment, consumers in the minivan market are concerned with safety, and the 2008 Honda Odyssey doesn’t disappoint. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Odyssey top marks for crash safety, granting it five out of five stars in front impact and side impact protection, and four stars for rollover resistance. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) grants a "good" rating for frontal offset crash tests to the Honda Odyssey; 2008 models receive the same rating for side impact test results. Standard safety gear is abundant on the 2008 Honda Odyssey, as confirmed by Cars.com: "Side-impact and three-row side curtain airbags, all-disc antilock brakes, and traction control are standard, as is an electronic stability system." Additionally, Motor Trend notices the "2008 model adds active front seat head restraints and daytime running lights as standard equipment." On the Honda Odyssey, 2008 buyers can also get a unique option, according to Edmunds: "For the Touring trim, Honda offers Michelin PAX run-flat tires, a technology that allows punctured tires to be driven on for more than 100 miles." Edmunds has a complaint about the unusual run-flats, however, noting that the high-tech tires "typically cannot be repaired when a puncture does occur." Some optional safety gear is also available on the 2008 Honda Odyssey for purchasers of the Touring model, as ConsumerGuide remarks they will gain a "Front- and rear-obstacle-detection system." Cars.com provides another reason for consumers to upgrade their Honda Odyssey, 2008 to the Touring: "A tire pressure monitoring system is standard on all trim levels, though Touring models get a more advanced system." As for visibility in the Honda Odyssey, ConsumerGuide reports that "rear visibility is hindered by large headrests and thick roof pillars," though the optional "rearview camera and front and rear park assist help in close-quarters maneuvering." ConclusionThe 2008 Honda Odyssey offers a myriad of standard and optional safety equipment, and performs well in crash tests.  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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