The Ideal Family Minivan – 2012 Honda Odyssey

Once your family becomes bigger, a sports car is no longer adequate to haul your kids and all the essential stuff you need to give your family the travelling comfort they deserve. The 2012 Honda Odyssey does not disappoint in providing you all the essential components a minivan should have and with this year’s redesigned Odyssey, driving a minivan is actually way cooler than it was several years ago. The Honda Odyssey comes in 5 variants: LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite. It can seat up to eight passengers. Some notable features are the 60/40 split third row magic seat gives more cargo space with an uncomplicated pull of a strap; the second row which can be arranged to fit three child seats; and the ample legroom throughout the cabin.

Parents also need not worry about being too far from their child in the backseat because the center row can be moved closer to the front seats. A five speaker sound system is standard as well as full power accessories, power driver seat, keyless entry, tilt-and telescoping steering wheel, cruise control and automatic headlights.

The exterior of the Odyssey is lower, wider and has more angle than previous models. It is visually unique compared to other minivans. The “lightning bolt” beltline gives it a more modern appeal. The design also enhances the noise reduction inside the cabin. It is equipped with 17 or 18-inch alloy wheels. The sliding doors are power operated in EX model making it convenient when your hands are full. The EX-L and Touring models have power lift gate as well.

All models in the 2012 Honda Odyssey line are powered by a 3.5 Liter V6 engine with 248 horsepower and 250 lb. ft. torque. Its fuel efficiency is estimated at *18 mpg for city driving and *27 for highway for models LX, EX and EX-L while Touring and Touring elite is at *19 in city and *28 in highways.

*Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.