2025 Honda Odyssey
Minivans are actually regaining some fans of late. Families realize that as SUVs are great for certain things, they might offer limited space as the children grow into adults. The solution is to get something with more passenger space. That is where the minivan comes into play.
Among the minivans available today, the 2025 Honda Odyssey offers a more straightforward approach to maximum family hauling. Does this make the Odyssey a good choice among minivans today?
The exterior of the Odyssey offers its own form with the angled front end. For 2025, a new textured grille is added along with revised LED headlamps. The side profile has plenty of compelling angles and shapes framing a large glass profile from the a-pillar back. The rear end gets a revised taillamp treatment with a chrome-and-black trim surround. Each opening – the sliding rear side doors and liftgate – offer wide openings and greater access to passenger and cargo space.
Our Elite tester wore a set of 19-inch alloy wheels with a shark gray insert giving it a mix of luxury and sport. That is the image this Odyssey Elite minivan wanted to project – and does so successfully.
Stepping inside, the driver’s seat is greeted with an digital/analog screen with a customizable information center in the middle. The readouts are very easy to understand. The controls for practically everything is easy to reach from the steering wheel and on the center stack. A push button set-up actuates the transmission, while the center stack is crowned by an updated infotainment touchscreen interface
You also have two features that will help in keeping tabs on second- and third-row passengers. CabinWatch gives you a view of the rear seats, shown on the infotainment screen, while CabinTalk allows you to communicate to them.
Our tester seats up to seven people. The front seats and the second-row captain’s chairs are comfortable and supportive. You access the second- and third row through a power- and -remote-operated pair of sliding doors, along with sliding second row seats for easy access to the third row. The front and outboard second row seats are swathed in perforated two-tone leather.
The liftgate can be opened without having to touch it. This is helpful for anyone with their hands full of at the end of a shopping trip. Once open, you get a deeply recessed space behind the third row filling up to 38.6 cubic feet. Use the third row to fold flat with the liftgate opening, and cargo space is now up to 91.0 cubic feet. With all seats out of the way, you can load up to 155.7 cubic feet.
The 2025 Odyssey is powered by a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 with 262 pound-feet of torque. This engine is connected to a 10-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. Performance matches the minivan well with solid acceleration and quiet highway cruises. In terms of fuel economy, we averaged … MPG.
The ride quality is quite good, with a smooth and comfortable feeling for all passengers on board. You might find a bit of roll and lean on some turns and evasive maneuvers beyond its low limits. The Odyssey delivers on being steady and stable on the road with its occupants in mind.
You will also find the Odyssey making sharper, tighter turns overall. On-Center feel was OK, as it sometimes feels soft on occasion. Meanwhile, the Odyssey has a good pedal feel for the braking system. The result is good stops in normal, panic, and winter situations.
There are four Honda Odyssey trim levels to choose from. Pricing starts from $41,920. Our 2025 Elite tester came with a sticker price of $52,275.
Honda continues to be a good choice for families looking for more space and utility in their minivans. However, they are up against some equally good competition, including the Toyota Sienna, Kia Carnival, Chrysler Voyager and Pacifica.
You have options for transporting your family. The Honda Odyssey remains a good choice for families. It offers the space, along with features that make the family road trip an enjoyable one.
Credits: CarSoup Editors
