Honda Odyssey 2003-2009 used car review

The Honda Odyssey is a people mover capable of taking up to seven passengers.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.8 out of 5

The good

Looks more like a station wagon than a people mover
Clever third-row seats can fold into the floor
Spacious second-row seating

The not-so-good

Handling is soft and not very responsive
Reversing camera and parking sensors are needed, yet not standard

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyer's guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2008 Honda Odyssey M

Price

$6,500 to $15,500 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.4-litre four-cylinder, 118kW/218Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

10,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

8.8-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4780mm

Width

1800mm

Height

1549mm

Towing capacity

400kg (unbraked), 720kg (braked) - unofficial

Turning circle

10.8m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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