Known for its industry trend-setting One-Motion 60/40 Split 3rd-Row Magic Seat®, the Odyssey's innovative eight-passenger seating areas (seven-passenger on LX) quickly and easily adapt between passenger and cargo duties. New for 2008, active front seat head restraints and daytime running lights have been added. An Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure provides enhanced occupant protection in a frontal collision. In keeping with the Honda "Safety for Everyone" initiative, all Odyssey models are equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), also known as electronic stability control standard anti-lock brakes with brake assist advanced dual-stage, dual-threshold driver's and front passenger's SRS airbags front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Protection Detection System (OPDS) three-row side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor and a pedestrian safety design in the front of the vehicle. The Odyssey achieves the highest five-star crash safety rating by the federal government for both frontal and side impacts. Further interior refinements include an additional storage bin in the 2nd Row PlusOne Seat™ (standard on Odyssey EX, EX-L and Touring), standard MP3/Windows® Media Audio (WMA) compatibility (CD-based) and a standard auxiliary input jack. Interior styling receives updates in the form of new colors and textures for the instrument panel, along with premium fabric for Odyssey LX and EX seating surfaces. "For 2008, the Odyssey strengthens its styling and functional advantages while adding even more premium features."įour new and notable available premium features include Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (available Odyssey EX-L and Touring), 4-way power passenger seat (standard Odyssey EX-L and Touring), rearview camera display integrated into the rearview mirror (standard Odyssey EX-L) and memory-linked side mirrors with reverse gear tilt-down (standard Odyssey Touring). "The Odyssey is the king of the Honda lineup when it comes to moving the maximum number of people in maximum comfort," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Exterior styling focuses on a bolder, six-sided grille design and a front bumper fascia with crisp lines that add to the vehicle's dynamic and premium appearance. The significantly-updated-for-2008 Honda Odyssey minivan receives new exterior styling along with a more fuel-efficient version of the available Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) i-VTEC V-6 engine. Stylish and sporty minivan seats up to eight people in premium comfort with sedan-like handling and fuel economy I'll be emailing this post to my friend, just so he knows the Odyssey is still going strong despite some competitors (looking at youĢ008 Honda Odyssey Showcases a Freshened Style with New Premium Features Newest Version of Variable Cylinder Management Technology Introduced The second is a SOHC i-VTEC with Variable Cylinder Management, similar to the system used on the newįuel economy of the 3.5L from 16/23 to 17/25, which isn't a huge jump, but may be appreciated by parent-run chauffeur services. The first is a SOHC VTEC motor that produces 244 HP and 242 ft-lbs. ![]() There are two engines available for 2008, both 3.5L V6s. ![]() Bluetooth connectivity for cell phones is now available, as is a 4-way power passenger seat, rearview camera display in the rearview mirror and side mirrors that tilt down when in reverse. The interior has received newĬolors, textures and fabrics, as well. Honda has dressed up the Odyssey with some styling tweaks, including a new six-sided grille and front bumper fascia. Odyssey a good compromise for being more attractive than most, as well as offering a powertrain and handling package that's sportier than the minivan mean. Sports sedan to minivan can be tough pill to swallow, but most enthusiasts we know consider the Click above image for additional high-res images of the 2008 Honda Odyssey
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