Tested in Touring trim, Honda’s V6 is smooth and very punchy. The ten-speed automatic works seamlessly and harnesses the power of the big V6 very well. Fuel economy is aided by both the multi-speed automatic transmission and the cylinder deactivation system that is standard on the Odyssey. The push-button gear selector is unusual but works well enough once you are used to it. The gigantic 19 inch wheels of the premium Odyssey lend a crisp edge to its steering but Honda has managed to combine precise steering with a comfortable ride. The Odyssey’s ride becomes firmer when heavily laden but never becomes uncomfortable.

The Odyssey is powered by a 280 horsepower direct-injected V6 that sends power to the front wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Odyssey offers very generous space and cabin materials are luxurious. The so-called Magic Seat centre row seats can either be used as captain seats, moved laterally together to ease access to the third-row seat, and forward to be permit front row occupants to reach second row passengers more easily. Standard active safety equipment includes collision mitigation braking and road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and blind spot with rear cross traffic warnings.

The base Sport trim includes a rear entertainment unit, a sunroof, power front seats, and a full active safety suite including blind spot and rear cross traffic monitors.  Moving up to the Sport L model, which adds an acoustic glass windshield, an auto-dim rearview mirror, rain-sense wipers, garage door opener buttons, wireless cellphone charging, a memory system and partial leather upholstery looks expensive for the content. The Touring upgrade adds 19 inch wheels, front and rear parking sensors, acoustic glass for the first two rows of seats, ventilated front seats and navigation, but is significantly overpriced. The range-topping “Black Edition” is essentially free of content for its $1800 price bump.

Good overall reliability predicted. However, persisting issues of the previous-generation infotainment screen.