2018 Honda Odyssey

2018 Honda Odyssey in Wilson, NC

The 2018 Honda Odyssey benefits from plenty of upgrades that make this minivan one of the most critically acclaimed family vehicles to date. Some of the redesign and reengineering cues include two new automatic transmissions to choose from, an updated infotainment system, and more style than ever before. If you’re searching for a vehicle that can support a growing family, look no further than the 2018 Honda Odyssey.

Trim Levels

For the 2018 model year, the Honda Odyssey comes in five trim levels: the LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite. From top to bottom, these trims come loaded with features. The LX starts it off with 18-inch light silver-painted alloy wheels, multi-reflector halogen headlamps with auto-off, rear tinted windows, LED taillights, a rear spoiler, and power side mirrors. An upgrade to the EX includes fog lights, power sliding doors, and power heated side mirrors with integrated signals.

The EX-L really takes it up a notch thanks to acoustic glass, a one-touch power moonroof, and a power tailgate with programmable height. The Touring and Elite round out the lineup with hands-free tailgate access and body-colored parking sensors to guide you into even the tightest spots.

Engine

Quiet and performance-based, the 2018 Honda Odyssey’s engine feels more like one you’d find in a sports car. The power behind this fun-to-drive minivan is a 3.5-liter V6 that pumps out 280 horsepower and up to 262 pound-feet of torque. This engine pairs with an all-new nine-speed automatic transmission on the LX and EX and a swift-shifting 10-speed automatic on the EX-L, Touring, and Elite. With this type of oomph, the Odyssey can even tow up to 3,500 pounds, putting it on par with some pickups on the market and giving it the ability to tow a camper, trailer, or boat to your next family getaway.

Performance

Both the nine-speed and 10-speed transmission offer fantastic fuel economy for a minivan. This is a product of the new transmission, but also Honda’s idle-stop technology on the upper trim levels, which turns the engine off when you’re at a stop.

Interior

With seating for up to seven passengers, everyone can travel comfortably. It also has a total space of 158 cubic feet, which is easily configured using Honda’s Magic Seat technology.

Safety Features

Since you’re always concerned about the wellbeing of your family, you’ll love that the 2018 Honda Odyssey is one of the safest cars on the road. It earned both a Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as well as a five-star honor from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

To keep everyone free from harm in case of a catastrophe, the Odyssey sports features such as lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, cross traffic monitor, and a blind spot information system. These features come standard on all trims except for the LX.