2023 Honda Odyssey Review

November 15th, 2022 by


2023 Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey has been a class-topping minivan for more than a quarter of a century now. It has the reputation of being a dependable and comfortable vehicle that can carry a large family or group of friends. But how does its 2023 model fare up? To find out, the following is the 2023 Odyssey review:

Features

The 5th gen Honda Odyssey is doing well and its 2023 model features 5 trim levels and an athletic engine offering. The newest trim level is the Sport, which adds an exclusive look to the Odyssey. Other than that, you get an interior with tons of standard (safety) features, a sliding row for added practicality, and Honda’s newest complimentary maintenance plan.

Engine and Numbers

The Honda Odyssey may just be the most powerful minivan on the market. This is due to its 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes 280 hp and 262 lb-ft. This is sent to a front-wheel drive system that is able to give the Odyssey a 0-60 mph acceleration time of just 6.5 seconds, making it the quickest in the segment.

Despite its size and athleticism, you shouldn’t really have a problem with its fuel average. According to the EPA, the 2023 Odyssey will do up to 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. Not only is this among the best in the class, some reviewers say that the Odyssey actually outdid this in their tests.

2023 Honda Odyssey Interior
2023 Honda Odyssey Interior

Interior and Technology

The 2023 Odyssey’s interior looks and feels quite upscale. It looks very stylish and it is one of the most spacious cabins in the minivan class. This especially applies to its second and third rows of seats. The Odyssey should hence have no problems carrying 8 occupants in an absolutely serene environment.

But there’s a lot more to it as the functionality is off the charts. The trunk is massive and you can add to this space by folding down the third row. The removable second row can slide around; there’s also a low floor to make loading easier. Also, there are plenty of cubbies to go around for interior storage.

The following shows you the standard options that each trim adds:

2023 Honda Odyssey EX

There’s nothing basic about the Odyssey EX, aka the base model. The standard features include tri-zone climate control, push-button ignition, and ambient console lighting. The front seats are heated and you get 12-way power adjustability on the driver’s seat, plus a 4-way powered front passenger seat.

The infotainment system is quite commendable. You get an 8-inch display which comes with 7 speakers and is integrable with Android and Apple phones. There’s HD radio, and you also get power outlets and USB ports for your devices.

There are countless driver’s assistance systems due to the Honda Sensing package. The tech includes automated emergency braking (w/pedestrian detection), blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning (w/lane-keeping assist), and adaptive cruise control.

2023 Honda Odyssey EX-L

The Sport model doesn’t make any significant changes to the interior amenities, but the exterior does get some add-ons. It should be noted that it gets you a black leather trim, plus uniquely tailored red accents and ambient mood lighting.

2023 Honda Odyssey Touring

The Touring trim tricks out the Odyssey even more as it gets you an advanced 10.2-inch infotainment screen, voice-linked satellite navigation, Wi-Fi hotspot, and ambient LED lighting. It is also ideal for families due to the CabinWatch/CabinTalk system that allows the driver (the parent) to talk to or observe the people (kids) sitting in the back rows. You also get parking sensors for the front and rear.

2023 Honda Odyssey Elite

The Touring trim tricks out the Odyssey even more as it gets you an advanced 10.2-inch infotainment screen, voice-linked satellite navigation, Wi-Fi hotspot, and ambient LED lighting. It is also ideal for families due to the CabinWatch/CabinTalk system that allows the driver (the parent) to talk to or observe the people (kids) sitting in the back rows. You also get parking sensors for the front and rear.

2023 Honda Odyssey

2023 Honda Odyssey EX-L

2023 Honda Odyssey

2023 Honda Odyssey Elite

2023 Honda Odyssey

2023 HR-V Sport

Exterior and Driving

The 2023 Odyssey is a large and graceful minivan that’s not very flashy. The Odyssey comes with fashionable 19-inch wheels. If you pick the Sport trim, you’ll be getting unique accents on the exterior plus its very own 19-inch alloys.

The exterior colors on the 2023 Odyssey are:

  • Sonic Gray Pearl
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Radiant Red Metallic II
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Obsidian Blue Pearl
  • Pacific Pewter Metallic
  • Platinum White Pearl

Not all the colors may be available at your dealer’s or on your preferred trim level though.

The drivability is one of the best features of this vehicle. The Odyssey smashes away all the stereotypes about minivans being slow and difficult to maneuver. Yes, its acceleration times are quick, but it is also a thrill in the corners due to how light it feels. The ride quality is also very applaudable.

Reliability and Warranty

The 2023 Honda Odyssey has been rated by JD Power for reliability and they’ve given it a score of 81 out of 100, putting it as Great. They’ve also placed it on top of their list of minivans, just like they did for last year’s model. Consumer Reports also loves the new Honda Odyssey.

Honda has greatly improved its aftersales. Not only do you get a limited warranty of 3 years/36k miles and a powertrain warranty that covers you for 5 years/60k miles. You also get complimentary maintenance now for 2 years/24k miles.

Verdict

The 2023 Odyssey is the finest offering in the minivan class today. It ticks all the boxes of what a minivan should have – space, comfort, fuel-efficiency, safety and amenities. On top of that, it adds a stellar driving performance that is unlike any of its competitors.

If you need a minivan that can do it all, and do it well, get the 2023 Honda Odyssey now.

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