The new Honda Odyssey has been unveiled in Japan, revealing styling that is very much like the recently launched Honda FCX Clarity, as with pretty much all new Honda cars and concepts these days.
The standard Honda Odyssey is powered by a 2.4 litre DOHC i-VTEC engine producing 173 PS at 6,000rpm and 222Nm of torque at 4,300rpm. It rides on double-wishbones both at the front and rear. The FWD models are mated to a new CVT transmission (with torque converter) with ratios ranging from 2.470-0.450 while the AWD models are paired to a 5-speed auto with dual overdrives (ratios ranging from 2.651-0.566).
A high-spec Honda Odyssey Absolute uses the 5-speed automatic for both FWD and AWD variants and is powered by a tuned up version of the K24A engine. Thanks to higher revving and a higher compression ratio of 11:0:1 (instead of 10.0:1), it produces 206 PS at 7,000rpm and 232Nm of torque at 4,300rpm for the FWD version, and 204 PS and 230Nm of torque for the 4WD model.
The wheelbase remains the same as the outgoing model at 2,830mm but length has increased from 4,770mm to 4,800mm. While the width remains the same at 1,800mm, it seems that the new Odyssey in FWD form is lower at 1,545mm compared to the outgoing Malaysian spec FWD model’s 1,550mm height.
On the interior, the dash carries over a similiar “spaceship”-like design of the outgoing model, but updated to look different. The instrument panel features a display in the middle of the speedometer to function as a trip computer and display other key vehicle information such as a real time fuel consumption meter.
A redesign of the second row seats provides an additional 40mm of legroom and 20mm of knee space for the third row. The left and right seats of the second row is now moved 25mm forwards the center of the vehicle to create a V-shaped layout, which Honda says provides for a clearer forward view. The second row splits 3 ways – all 3 seats can be folded down individually.
The tailgate has been made thinner so that there is a slight increase of storage volume in the rear of the Odyssey. Over at the front, the A-pillars of the Odyssey have been modified to be 30% thinner for better visibility.
There is a new ECO button for the CVT models which controls both the CVT transmission shift pattern as well as the air conditioning system to reduce engine load, thus reducing fuel consumption in the process. Honda claims a fuel economy of 13.2km/L in the Japan 10-15 mode for the FWD CVT models.
Look for more images of the new Odyssey after the jump.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2009 Honda Odyssey
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not sure with u guys, but somehow i prefer the current model, especially the rear, the taillights, looks more elegant…
Not much different, or bring back panoramic roof from previous odyssey RA3 model. But what can I say….Hondas look pretty when new model touch on the road!
Hmm..
I’m really pretty much confused once look at this.
Looks 80% alike FCX clarity.
Anyways, fresh designs as always from Honda.
Kudos!
agreed with u mitlanevo, but i guess the theme Honda’s design for all of its new model is futuristic cars with sharp edges all over… some may like it, others may not… to me it’s a mix feeling…
super ugly & fussy dashboard
Yup, the current one looks better.
Somehow, i just can’t seem to like the FCX Clarity’s design cues as seen in the upcoming City and this Oddysey.
they cant put the panoramic glass roof, due to the overhead HVAC ducts.
wwwoooooooooowwwwwwww !!!!!!!!!!
cant wait to see to be launched in malaysia soon…..
Does anyone know if the Odyssey has aircond blower at the back? Love that gearknob, much like Honda Stream which I bought recently. Damn, 13.2 km per litre is good, translates to 7.6 litre per 100km. What is Japan mode 10-15 by the way?
Nice MPV…only drawback is no sliding door….tough to open the door wide at the mall & trying to put yr child on the childseat….shld consider bringing the us spec too..
looks the same
ALPINA BMW said,
October 20, 2008 @ 6:59 pm
looks the same
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but are they the same ????? no rite !!!!! so i think its better 4 u 2 keep quiet !!!!
i m living in saudi arabia. so pls. update me that when it will release here.
waiting for reply soon.
its very nice car. i hve honda civic and accord 2008 now. i want to replace one of them with this new redisgned ODYSSEY
Why oh why have they removed the sterio controls from teh steering wheel. this was abrilliant feature of the previous model. Dont want to lean across the dashboard to the glove compartment to change channels.
Oh a very comfort mpv for long journey but what's the price like…….
mmm…cantik, but surely the RM no cantik, huh
Can't wait when this honda odyssey will launched in malaysia…
I wonder which of the Odyssey is coming to Malaysia, would it be the Japanese model or the new US model?
fuhh the best sport mpv i have drove.very powerful and comfort,hehehehehehe i”ve brought the car
drove it,like it, love it and bought it
have one i LOVE it / comfortable