2013 Honda Odyssey: The Minivan You Have Always Wanted

Honda Odyssey has been known to have a certain kind of universal competence that greatly appeals to people.  Price has always been a bit higher than most minivans yet they continue to sell like pancakes.  Have you ever wondered why so? Having been last redesigned in 2011, the Honda Odyssey has proved to be the minivan that is fuel efficient, spacious, and very easy to drive despite the larger size.  With these basic yet necessary features that every consumer is looking for, Honda simply cannot go wrong.

For 2013, Honda maintains and improves the features that Honda Odyssey has to maintain its spot as an ideal minivan choice.  The base level is able to deliver confident driving manners while the touring models gave our test drivers a jolt of energy with the six-speed automatic transmission that transported them safely during quick, smooth shifts.

Luxury vehicle owners might find the 2013 Honda Odyssey absolutely charming because of the comfortable ride, complete silence inside, and crisp handling.  We know Honda have always been great at interior designs but little did we know that they were going to fully eliminate road and sound noise.  This truly made us question once again the type of vehicle we were on.

Where else can you find an entry level seven passenger minivan with all these great qualities?  In addition, standard features include the 17-inch steel wheels, tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, full power accessories, cruise control, eight-way power driver seat, manual two-zone air conditioning, 60/40 split folding third row seat, rearview camera, 8-inch multi-information display, seven-speaker sound system with CD player, and USB/iPod interface.

Another amazing characteristic of this minivan is its ability to tow up to 3500 pounds.  Despite all these gigantic capabilities, the 2013 Honda Odyssey gets an EPA rating of 18/27 mpg city/highway for the five-speed automatic transmission and 19/28 for the six-speed automatic transmission.  With this great versatility, owning a minivan like this makes perfect sense.

*Based on 2013 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.