Updated Honda Odyssey minivan will warn about the forgotten passengers



Updated Honda Odyssey minivan will warn about the forgotten passengers

Honda has revealed a facelifted van, designed for the American market. The model changed in appearance, was also expanded the list of equipment. The engine is the same.

In the United States monocab current-generation Odyssey debuted in 2017 (with an Asian minivan designed for United States model, in fact, have in common only the name, their paths diverged long ago), and last year its slightly modernized. Recall, back then all versions were equipped with a ten step “automatic” own development Honda (9АКП from ZF dismissed), in addition shaken up the picking, and Odyssey got a new optional package. Now the company had a full facelift public premiere of the mini-van 2021 model year will be on the motor show in new York, due to open in April (if, of course, will not be canceled, as it was with the exhibition in Geneva).

Updated Honda Odyssey minivan will warn about the forgotten passengersUpdated Honda Odyssey

While Honda has extended only two pictures of the refreshed MPV. The car received a new grille with the top chrome strip and other led lights, replaced the front bumper and the fog light units. Even for the van provides 19-inch wheels of the new design and exterior mirrors with automatic dimming.

Inside, the modified control unit climate control, USB lighting, new finishes (for example, in expensive versions, the seats are upholstered in perforated leather, the front panel and door inserts are under the “piano lacquer”). In addition, the improved folding mechanism of the rear seats (remove seats easier), and the second and third rows appeared sensors, through which the electronics will remind the audience to get out of the car the driver of the abandoned cabin passengers (of course, I forget most of them children – in the U.S. it’s a common problem).

Updated Honda Odyssey minivan will warn about the forgotten passengers

Updated Honda Odyssey

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Updated Honda Odyssey minivan will warn about the forgotten passengers

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As before, the Odyssey is still available and cabin camera, it shoots back and displays the image on the multimedia system display. Complex security system Honda Sensing, which includes, for example, adaptive cruise control and auto brake, now available in the “database”.

The same engine: Odyssey is offered with “aspirated” V6 3.5 with a power of 284 HP and 10АКП.

Updated Honda Odyssey minivan will warn about the forgotten passengers

Pre-Reform Honda Odyssey

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Updated Honda Odyssey minivan will warn about the forgotten passengers

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Updated Honda Odyssey minivan will warn about the forgotten passengers

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U.S. sales of the redesigned minivan will start later this year. By the end of 2019, the model in the red: sold 99 113 cars, which is 7% less compared to 2018. However, of the competitors ahead of only Dodge Grand Caravan (122 648 units, -19%), and that this spring will leave the conveyor.