2006 Honda Odyssey Facelift launched in Malaysia
Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd has updated it’s fully imported CBU Honda Odyssey to the latest facelift edition. The Odyssey has always been unique in the world of MPVs - it is much lower than other MPVs but not sacrificing space at the same time. A lower stance allows a lower center of gravity, giving the Odyssey a car-like driving experience.
On the exterior, the Honda Odyssey facelift gets new bumpers on the front and rear, and the grille gains Honda’s new floating design. The side mirrors have gained the obligatory signal lamps that seems to be making it’s way onto every car these days. The rear lamps are now lit up by LED, which are brighter and activate faster.
While the new Accord 2.4 gets 10 more horses, the Honda Odyssey’s 2.4 liter engine makes the same 160 horses at 5,500rpm as before, channeled to the front wheels via a 5-speed Sport Shift automatic transmission. Interior is also pretty much the same as the previous version, making this a minor aesthetic facelift.
The Honda Odyssey still retains it’s G-CON (G-Force Control) technology, where the car body can withstand a 55 km/h full-frontal collision; a 64 km/h front offset collision, a 55 km/h side collision, and a 50 km/h rear collision. Other safety features include ABS brakes, EBD, Brake Assist, and 10 airbags - two front, two front side, and side curtain airbags for the front to third row - that would be 2 + 2 + 6 = 10. Glad I can still count.
The new Honda Odyssey 2.4 liter i-VTEC which is a fully imported CBU retails for RM236,800 on the road, for Peninsular Malaysia. It’s available in five colours - Nighthawk Black, Grayish Mauve Metallic, Carbon Bronze, Alabaster Silver Metallic, and Premium White Pearl. More photos after the jump.
September 22, 2006 @ 5:25 am
Ermm. really minor visual changes.. but hey, the car still look good and holds plenty of potential for bling-bling -ness!
But it doesn’t drive well as far as I’m concerned. The Grandis is a much sportier MPV to drive
September 22, 2006 @ 6:44 am
I really like the dash’s blue lights… they look awesome… damn.. hope to see one here in the UK soon… havent seen one yet when I get here… just lots of BMWs… can see it every minute…
September 22, 2006 @ 7:30 am
Speaking of Odyssey, nowadays there’s a number of MUGEN-modified odysseys, super black with smoked rear lights and heavily tinted glasses all-round. The bluish looking HID headlamp plus the massive grille makes the whole car look like some brutal mafia ride. I’ve seen two identical ones in Sunway.
September 22, 2006 @ 8:09 am
Really love the door-warning indicator. Can easily identify which door was not properly closed. Most current model still comes with the current conventional general indicator. Quite annoying to keep on asking everyone to check on their doors each time you ready to take off.
September 22, 2006 @ 8:30 am
Well, when this Odyssey first roled out, i was amazed on how low they managed to keep the height of the car. True, it doesn’t sacrifice too much space but still, with its roof that’s even lower than the old Masterpiece E Class, you kinda feel restricted if you wish to walk around in the car as one would be tempted to in long journeys. I love the handling coz it really drives like a car but i’m afraid that the the rest of the MPV makers are still making their “vans” as big as possible and i’m not too sure Honda’s really having a huge success with this car…. unless you are one of those who’d buy an MPV to tackle Sepang..
September 22, 2006 @ 8:44 am
We can just dream to own one due to price of the CBU. Honda, the power of Wet Dreams…..though.
September 22, 2006 @ 8:46 am
Mmmm… the RM236,800 price tag is almost equivalent to my house price….nice car…
September 22, 2006 @ 11:03 am
damm lucky those langkawi & labuan folks… can buy it at 130K plus…
but then.. why need this massive mpv for a small place.. hehehe
September 22, 2006 @ 11:36 am
I just love this car.
September 22, 2006 @ 12:12 pm
hmmm..i still prefer Caldina.
September 22, 2006 @ 12:29 pm
In my book,this is ” FOR EYES ONLY”….Nonetheless,nice MPV..
September 22, 2006 @ 12:33 pm
Why change from good to bad? Hate the new look especial the back.
I don’t like the interior design especially the center control unit and Gear Knob location, too much buttons and lights. Why can’t Honda make it simple? This car look a bit AH BENG taste.
I have drove this car before, driving performance is okay but the room is small and seat is too soft (Will cause back pain for long trip drive). I prefer more roomy at the back and change the seats.
Siapa sedang pakai kereta ini?
Ada apa Komen?
September 22, 2006 @ 1:15 pm
rear light look little bit like the naza..what? the 1.1 liter.china origin car
btw happy fasting for muslim bloggers for non-muslim visitors dont ask your muslim friend out for lunch
September 22, 2006 @ 1:23 pm
the original rear end looks better
September 22, 2006 @ 3:26 pm
For a price which is more than double of other MPV compeditor in Malaysia Market, there is nonthing special on this car worth that much other than the brand.
The centrol console is urgly like those cheap over-design Mini Hi Fi.
September 22, 2006 @ 6:08 pm
Tug the new and the old side by side and you guys will know why Honda’s designers change the rear’s design.
Anyway, when will all this cheapo, moeny bluffing face lifts get enough of it? hate these so called up-dates where nothing’s been added to the value of purchase, its just a way of maintaining the current selling price (if not higher); just another way of saying :” Hey idiot, this is a WHOLE NEW CAR, BUY IT ! ”
I always dig how the Odyssey looks and i still cant understand why would people pay so much more for an Estima….. but for this kinda price, and that 2 extra seats that stays empty for like 99% of the time, i’d get a Caldina GT-4.
September 22, 2006 @ 6:25 pm
Odyssey is one of my all time favourite MPV, besides Estima and Alphard. Odyssey is a very nice MPV, although it is quite expensive, but really worth it…..
September 22, 2006 @ 7:34 pm
i really luv odyssey…good looking mpv around…but still like d old rear look than this facelifted…
haiya mitlanevo…u minat itu alphard ka???horror…horror…
September 22, 2006 @ 8:17 pm
Old Odyssey is a casket mobile… make sure u buy it in black colour.
September 22, 2006 @ 9:40 pm
design wise is becoming like the CRV . the older gen looks alot beter…honda beter do sting with their ugly facelifts…
September 22, 2006 @ 9:46 pm
honda malaysia should also bring in their top gun,the odyssey absolute!since all cbu.
September 23, 2006 @ 11:22 am
Wait a sec… isn’t the Odyssey in M’sia a 4wd??
Btw, an Odyssey will always be an Odyssey no matter whut ppl around say. It’s just how Honda tackles the market that make ppl go either uhh, ahh or ewww, yucks. In fact, i dun think that any of u ppl that r complaining about the design wil buy an Odyssey. Those who buy it surely loves Hondas, likes the Odyssey, plus / or have enough disposable income to do so. So, that’s all i have to say.
=P
September 24, 2006 @ 10:12 pm
a little changes oni
September 26, 2006 @ 7:04 am
awesome Odyssey, i should get one.
September 26, 2006 @ 5:17 pm
Alphard horror?? HUH?? What u mean? Is it something to do with the design or the performance?
September 26, 2006 @ 10:19 pm
the dsg ma…really horror…same goes to nissan elgrand…really damn horror but good job frm honda for thier honda elysion…nice dsg…same size like the alphard and elgrand…but gt nice dsg…saw one in bangsar…everytime go to bangsar…saw dat honda elysion..
September 27, 2006 @ 4:30 pm
Ya, even my mom hate the design of Alphard (and this Odyssey…), but I like both. I like most MPVs that can be found in Malaysia, but tell u something, I hate Naza Ria……(sounds ridiculous?)
Honda Elysion??? Sorry but i never heard of it before.
Paul, any details on Honda Elysion?