- More powerful engine, advanced new transmissions and extensive body redesign combine to deliver class-leading performance and cabin quietness
- Odyssey provides ultimate family flexibility and connectivity with available new
Magic Slide™ seats, 4G LTE Wi-Fi, CabinWatch™ and CabinTalk™ technologies - Honda Sensing® technology now standard on EX and above trims
- First application of new Honda-developed 10-speed automatic transmission
May 24, 2017 – TORRANCE, Calif. — The completely redesigned, all-new 2018 Honda Odyssey arrives at Honda dealerships nationwide tomorrow with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 starting at $29,990. The Odyssey has been the best-selling minivan in America for the past seven years and is leading again in 20172. This fifth-generation Odyssey continues its evolution to meet the needs of changing American families, raising the bar for performance, cabin quietness, family-friendly interior space, comfort and connectivity in the minivan segment.
Offering customers greater value than ever before, the 2018 Honda Odyssey prices increase modestly, despite the substantially increased comfort and convenience features such as standard Honda Sensing® technology, new Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, and new Magic Slide 2nd-row seats™ in EX and above trims, for example. The line-topping Odyssey Touring and Elite models round out the Odyssey lineup with a long list of available new premium features and technologies, including CabinWatch™ day/night video monitor, CabinTalk™ in-car PA system, 4G LTE in-car Wi-Fi, new Rear Entertainment System (RES) with Blu-ray and streaming video, hands-free power tailgate, heated steering wheel, LED accent lighting and more.
With its new 3.5-liter SOHC direct-injected i-VTEC® V6 engine, offering 32 more horsepower than before, and new 9-speed and available 10-speed automatic transmissions with standard paddle shifters, the 2018 Honda Odyssey offers class-leading performance and improved EPA fuel economy ratings of 19/28/22 mpg3 city/highway/combined. The new Odyssey also adds the Honda Sensing® suite of driver-assistive and safety technologies as standard on EX and above trims, which are anticipated to comprise 95 percent of new Odyssey sales.
2018 Honda Odyssey Pricing and Feature Upgrades
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| All-new to Odyssey LX | New to LX trim | ||
| LX | $29,990 |
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| EX | $33,860 | All-new to Odyssey EX | Additional feature upgrades from LX |
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| EX-L | $37,360 | All-new to Odyssey EX-L | Additional feature upgrades from EX |
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| EX-L Navi Res |
$39,360 | All-new to Odyssey EX-L Navi-Res | Additional feature upgrades from EX-L |
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| Touring | $44,510 | All-new to Odyssey Touring | Additional feature upgrades from EX-L NR |
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| Elite (previously Touring Elite) |
$46,670 | All-new to Odyssey Elite | Additional feature upgrades from Touring |
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Dynamic Performance
The 2018 Odyssey is powered by a new 3.5-liter direct injected i-VTEC® 24-valve SOHC V6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™). This new engine is paired with one of two new transmissions: a 9-speed automatic (9AT) for LX, EX, EX-L and EX-L NAVI RES trims, or an all-new Honda-developed 10-speed automatic (10AT) for Touring and Elite trims. The Odyssey’s new engine is rated at 280 SAE net peak horsepower (+32 horsepower) and 262 SAE net lb.-ft. torque (+12 lb.-ft.) and delivers best-in-class acceleration for added confidence when entering a freeway, accelerating with traffic or overtaking another vehicle on the highway.
Odyssey’s superior performance, including its exceptional ride comfort, and steering and handling precision, are improved by a lighter weight, more rigid body structure (75 pounds lighter with a 44 percent increase in torsional rigidity compared to the previous model), as well as a new dual-pinion electric power steering system, and a new rear suspension with stabilizer bar. The new suspension allows for more discreet control of both body roll (side-to-side) and heave (up and down) body motions, while its compact design aids interior cargo volume. It is also 15 pounds lighter than the previous system.
Magic Slide™ Seats
Odyssey’s new Magic Slide 2nd-row seats™ enable greater flexibility for optimal passenger comfort, people- and cargo-hauling ease and easy access to the third row. There are four different modes depending on the space and seat position that is needed, with the center seat removed.
The Easy Access mode allows the outboard seats to slide laterally through five selectable positions, creating more access to the third row, even with one or two rear-facing child seats installed in the second row seats. The Super mode can be used for maximum access to the back row with either outboard seat set to walk-in position. To have the two outboard seats in their outer most positions is called Wide mode. Lastly, the Buddy mode enables the two outboard seats to come together in the center of the vehicle, putting the two people in close proximity to one another. Further, sliding either outboard second-row seat to its center- and forward-most position puts a child within easy reach of the driver and front-seat passenger.
Family Connectivity
A host of new connected-vehicle features and technologies makes the in-vehicle communication easier and faster. CabinWatch™ lets the driver and front passenger view the second- and third-row passengers via the 8-inch Display Audio screen, using a ceiling-mounted camera with infrared capability. The new CabinTalk™ in-car public address system allows the driver to talk with the second- and third-row passengers through the third-row speakers in equipped models and the Rear Entertainment System, through the wireless headphones and third-row headphone jacks.
Other new connected-car technologies include a new, faster and more user-friendly Display Audio touchscreen interface with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility; new CabinControl™ app, which puts normally out-of-reach features at second-and third-row passengers’ fingertips via their smartphones; Social Playlist (part of Cabin Control™ app) which works as a virtual family jukebox; available 4G LTE in-car Wi-Fi; and a new 10-inch Rear Entertainment System with Blu-ray and streaming video capabilities.
Cabin Quietness
Honda designers and engineers targeted top-class cabin quietness for the new Odyssey, providing a low-stress environment where families could easily connect in their day-to-day travels and on longer journeys. The Odyssey’s vault-like cabin benefits from a more aerodynamic and tightly sealed body; the use of triple door seals; an acoustic-laminated windshield and front door glass (Elite trim); thicker rear-door, rear-quarter and rear windscreen glass (Elite trims add acoustic rear-quarter glass); added insulation in the engine compartment and fenders; the application of acoustic spray foam to 14 places in the body structure; and standard Active Noise Control technology.
Safety and Driver Assistive Features
The 2018 Odyssey EX and above trims now feature the Honda Sensing® suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies as standard equipment. Honda Sensing® includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). The new Odyssey also utilizes the latest generation of Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure and advanced airbags. The new Odyssey targets top collision safety ratings: an NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score and an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK rating.
- Advanced connectivity and entertainment with new Display Audio, CabinWatch, CabinTalk & streaming video with 4G LTE Wi-Fi
- New CabinControl app enables smartphone control of key vehicle systems, audio and rear entertainment features
- New Magic Slide™ second-row seat provides the ultimate in family-friendly versatility and comfort
- New 10-speed transmission joins DI V-6 engine in powertrain lineup
- Honda Sensing™ standard on trims expected to represent 95 percent of sales
DETROIT – Honda today took the wraps off a sleek, sophisticated and innovative new 2018 Odyssey minivan, launching at dealerships nationwide this spring. Already the most popular minivan with individual American car buyers for seven years running, the next-generation Odyssey brings a host of new features and technologies for 2018, including a uniquely versatile new Magic Slide™ second-row seat; new CabinWatch and CabinTalk technologies; new Display Audio touchscreen with Honda-developed OS; 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity; new Rear Entertainment System with streaming video; and Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technologies, now offered standard on EX and above trims.
“This new Odyssey raises the stakes for family-friendly packaging, performance and technology in the minivan segment,” said John Mendel, Executive Vice President of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “In all aspects of its design, the new Odyssey is made to keep every member of the family happy, no matter the seating position, no matter the destination.”
Sophisticated and Family-Friendly Design
The Odyssey’s sophisticated and modern new styling adopts Honda’s signature flying wing front grille flanked by available LED front headlights. The bold and sporty front fascia also conceals a new Active Shutter Grille for improved fuel efficiency when cruising. The Odyssey’s signature lightning bolt beltline now provides an even more elegant design element with the sliding door tracks hidden in the lower portion of the rear quarter windows. At the rear there are LED taillights and an available new hands-free power tailgate with foot activation.
Inside, the new Odyssey features high-grade materials including a soft-touch instrument panel. The driver’s meter features a new 7-inch, full-color TFT display, and in the center of the dash there is an available 8-inch high-resolution Display Audio touchscreen interface (EX and above). In upper grades, stain-resistant leather first- and second-row seating surfaces and door trim and black carpeting and black seatbelts are designed to conceal stains, while a new grooveless tambour lid on the spacious and versatile center console resists the accumulation of crumbs and debris.
In-vehicle Connectivity
In-vehicle connectivity is taken to a whole new “family connectivity” concept. Old-fashioned family connectivity – sometimes called a conversation – is made easier than ever with the quietest cabin in the class, and is augmented with a multitude of new connected-vehicle features and technologies, including:
- New Display Audio – featuring a new Honda-developed operating system, more intuitive menus and customizable app tiles, this 8-inch high-resolution (720P) touchscreen interface serves as the nerve center for a multitude of new audio and telematics options, including Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility, and adds a physical volume knob for improved usability.
- System updates – users can download available updates to the Display Audio operating system and rear entertainment system at their convenience via 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, or USB.
- CabinWatch – using a camera, CabinWatch lets the driver and front passenger keep tabs on passengers both day and night via the 8-inch Display Audio screen.
- CabinTalk – enables the driver to talk to second – and third-row passengers though the second-and third-row speakers and rear entertainment system headphones.
- Connected Rear Entertainment System – second- and third-row passengers can enjoy streaming video on the ceiling-mounted, 10.2-inch WSVGA Rear Entertainment System, including PBS Kids, iHeart Radio, Spotify and more, through the available in-vehicle 4G LTE Wi-Fi, public Wi-Fi or user’s cellphone data plan. A new “How Much Farther?” app lets passengers track the family’s trip progress.
- CabinControl – using a downloadable app, users can use a smart phone to control the rear entertainment system, rear cabin heat and air conditioning, and send destinations to the embedded Honda navigation system.
- Social Play List – part of CabinControl, Social Playlist operates like a virtual jukebox, allowing up to eight family members to upload their music choices to the audio system via their smartphones.
Cabin quietness is enabled by new features and technologies including triple door seals, available acoustic front and side glass, and increased use of sound deadening materials under the floor, in the engine compartment and under the fenders, along with standard Active Sound Control technology.
New Magic Slide™ seats
A major innovation to family-friendly cabin seating flexibility is the Odyssey’s new Magic Slide™ second-row seat, easily reconfigurable for optimal passenger comfort, people- and cargo-hauling flexibility, and easy access to third-row seating – even when one or two rear-facing child seats are placed in the second row. Use modes include:
- Easy Access mode – with the center seat removed, the outboard seats slide laterally through five selectable positions, allowing for easy access to the third row even with one or two rear-facing child seats installed in the second row. And with the center-most seat slid forward, a child is put within easy reach of the front seat occupants.
- Super mode – like Easy Access mode but with the driver’s side seat set to walk-in position (slid full forward with the seatback tilted) for maximum access to the third row.
- Wide mode – with the center seat removed and two outboard seats in their outer most positions, providing a wide center walkthrough to the third row (and no more “Dad, he’s touching me again!”).
- Buddy mode – with the center seat removed and two outboard seats abutting one another in the center of the vehicle, putting two people in close proximity and within easier reach of the front seat occupants.
Safety for the Family
All 2018 Odysseys in EX and above trims, expected to comprise about 95 percent of all Odyssey sales, will feature the Honda Sensing™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies as standard equipment, including Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS™), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Combined with the Odyssey’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure and advanced airbags, including new driver and front passenger knee airbags, the Odyssey targets the highest available safety ratings – an NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score and an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating.
Additional Features and Technologies
Additional new standard and available features include LED headlights, heated and ventilated front seats, heated side mirrors and steering wheel, auto high-beam headlights, rain-sensing wipers, blind spot information (on all models with Honda Sensing), front and rear parking sensors, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold, three-zone automatic climate control, wireless device charging, multi-zone audio, Sirius 2.0, Pandora compatibility, HD Radio™, and HondaVac® in-vehicle vacuum.
Advanced new powertrains, body and chassis
The 2018 Honda Odyssey will be powered by a 3.5-liter, direct-injected i-VTEC™ V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™). Peak engine output is 280 SAE net horsepower (+32 HP) and benefits from the advanced capabilities of its two available new transmissions – a 9-speed automatic and, for upper grades an all-new, Honda-developed 10-speed automatic, the first of its kind in a minivan, providing more confident and refined performance.
These advanced new powertrains, together with a more rigid and lightweight body, new chassis technology, and Odyssey’s sleek and aerodynamic new design are expected to result in class-leading performance and top-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings. Honda’s Intelligent Traction Management system adds normal and snow modes and combines with Agile Handling Assist and a more powerful braking system for improved all-weather traction and control.
Advanced new body and chassis
An all-new body and chassis design underpins the new Odyssey’s incredibly quiet cabin and class-leading steering precision, handling prowess and ride comfort. The Odyssey body utilizes advanced materials, including ultra-high-strength steel, aluminum and magnesium to simultaneously minimize weight and improve body rigidity. Vehicle weight is down by up to 96 pounds, depending on trim, and torsional body rigidity is up 44 percent from the outgoing model.
New chassis features include a highly-responsive new Dual-Pinion Electric Power Steering (EPS) with .44 fewer turns lock-to-lock for increased response and easy maneuverability; and a compact new trailing arm rear suspension with stabilizer bar that not only enables improved handling and ride comfort, but also provides for the most spacious rear cargo area in the class.
About Odyssey
Through five generations, the Odyssey has evolved to meet the changing needs of American families. Odyssey has been the most popular minivan with individual American car buyers for each of the past six years and is on pace for a seventh straight year of retail sales leadership in 2016. Odyssey also has been the most popular minivan with under-35 year old buyers in every year since 2010, and American car buyers have purchased nearly 2.5 million Odyssey minivans since its 1994 debut.
Design, Development and Manufacturing
The all-new 2018 Honda Odyssey was designed and developed by Honda R&D in North America. The Odyssey and its 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 engine will be manufactured exclusively at the company’s Lincoln, Alabama plant using domestic and globally sourced parts. The new 10-speed transmission will be produced at the company’s transmission plant in Tallapoosa, Georgia. The 2018 Odyssey is the second generation Odyssey to be designed and developed in North America and the fourth generation to be manufactured exclusively in North America.
North American Development and Manufacturing
The all-new 2018 Odyssey was researched, designed and engineered by Honda R&D Americas and both the vehicle and its V6 engine are produced4 exclusively by Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama. The new Honda-developed 10-speed transmission is produced exclusively by Honda Precision Parts Georgia in Tallapoosa, Georgia.
1 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, $900 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
2 Based on Urban Science retail sales data in the minivan segment for 2010-2017CYTD March.
3 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
4The Odyssey is built using domestically and globally sourced parts.