Honda Odyssey | 2018MY

2018 Odyssey

"Honda releases fifth generation Odyssey with updated styling and technology, and near-the-same dimensions. 2018 Odyssey keeps the wheelbase length of its predecessor, keeping exterior dimensions practically unchanged. However interior volume has seen some improvements in some areas and has been compromised in others. It's 3.5 liter V6 engine now produces 280 hp and is linked to 9-speed auto transmission. For full specifications check out the press release below:" Ed.

The 2018 Honda Odyssey is the 5th generation of Honda's perennially popular minivan. In every element of its design, the new Odyssey was created to meet the needs of families in their everyday lives, providing unprecedented comfort, confidence-inspiring performance, and advanced family-friendly technology.

The 2018 Odyssey brings with it a host of available new features and technology, including:

• A uniquely versatile new available Magic Slide™ second-row seat for ultimate flexibility in meeting the day-to-day people hauling needs of Odyssey customers
• New available CabinWatch™ and CabinTalk™ technologies to help keep tabs on the kids
• Available CabinControl™ app enabling smartphone control of key features
• All-new, faster and more intuitive Display Audio command center
• Available in-car 4G LTE Wi-Fi and streaming video
• Honda Sensing® advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies
• New powertrains, including an available all-new, Honda-designed 10-speed automatic transmission
• Advanced, space-saving rear suspension design
• 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.

2018 Honda Odyssey

The Odyssey's signature lightning bolt beltline now provides an even more elegant design element with newly hidden sliding rear door tracks and a new "floating" D-pillar design.

At the rear are newly designed LED taillights and an available new hands-free access 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 (EX and above). In upper grades, stain-resistant leather first- and second-row seating surfaces and door trim, and black carpeting and seatbelts are designed to conceal stains, while a new groove-less 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 new level with a host of available new connected-vehicle features and technologies, including:

• New Display Audio – featuring a new Honda-developed, Android-based operating system, more intuitive menus and customizable app tiles and a more powerful voice recognition engine, this 8-inch high-resolution (720P) touchscreen interface serves as the nerve center for a multitude of new audio and telematics options, while delivering a faster, more intuitive user experience.
• System updates – for the first time, users can update the Display Audio operating system and rear entertainment system at their convenience via available 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, or USB.
• CabinWatch™– using a ceiling-mounted camera with infrared capability, CabinWatch lets the driver and front passenger monitor second- and third-row passengers both day and night via the 8-inch Display Audio screen.
• CabinTalk™– this in-car public address system enables the driver to talk to second - and third-row passengers primarily though the available rear entertainment system headphones, or (for Elite trim) second-and third-row speakers.
• Connected Rear Entertainment System – second- and third-row passengers can enjoy streaming video on the ceiling-mounted, 10.2-inch WSVGA Rear Entertainment System using the available in-vehicle 4G LTE Wi-Fi, public Wi-Fi or user's cellphone data plan. The system now plays Blu-ray™ discs and features a new "How Much Farther?" app that 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 Playlist – part of CabinControl, Social Playlist operates like a virtual jukebox, allowing up to seven passengers to upload their music choices to the audio system via their smartphones.

Conversational Cabin

Old-fashioned family connectivity is made easier than ever with the quietest cabin in the class. With their "conversational cabin" concept, Odyssey engineers targeted the quietest cabin in the competitive set, enabling low-stress travel and easy conversation among all occupants.

Cabin quietness is enhanced by the Odyssey's more rigid and tightly sealed body, new front and rear subframes, triple-sealed doors, upgraded exterior glass, increased use of sound deadening materials (under the floor, in the engine compartment and under the fenders), and the standard Active Noise Control (ANC).

Magic Slide™ seats

A major innovation to family-friendly cabin seating flexibility is the Odyssey's available new Magic Slide™ second-row seats, easily reconfigurable for optimal passenger comfort, people- and cargo-hauling flexibility, and easy access to the third row 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 one of the outboard seats 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 Features and Performance for the Family

2018 Odyssey EX and above trims, expected to comprise about 95 percent of all Odyssey sales, now 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 standard and available features include: LED headlights (new); heated front seats; ventilated front seats (new); heated side mirrors; heated steering wheel (new); auto high-beam headlights (new); rain-sensing wipers (new); blind spot information (all models with Honda Sensing); front parking sensors; rear parking sensors; Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (new); Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold (new); three-zone automatic climate control; wireless device charging (new); multi-zone audio (new); Sirius 2.0, HD Radio™ (new); and HondaVac® in-vehicle vacuum.

Advanced New Powertrains

The 2018 Honda Odyssey is powered by a 3.5-liter, direct-injected SOHC i-VTEC™ V6 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 for a front-wheel-drive vehicle, delivering unmatched levels of responsiveness and refined performance in a minivan.

These advanced new powertrains, together with a more rigid and lightweight body, new chassis technology, and Odyssey's sleek and aerodynamic new design result in unsurpassed dynamic performance and top-of-class EPA fuel economy ratings. Honda's Intelligent Traction Management system adds a Snow mode and combines with Agile Handling Assist and a more powerful braking system for improved all-weather handling 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 75 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) for increased response and easy maneuverability and an all-new compact trailing arm rear suspension, exclusive to Odyssey, that enables improved handling and ride comfort while providing for the most spacious rear cargo area in the class and the fitment of 19-inch wheels on top trims.

Design, Development and Manufacturing

The all-new 2018 Honda Odyssey was researched, designed and developed by Honda R&D Americas. The Odyssey and its V6 engine are manufactured exclusively by Honda Manufacturing Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama, using domestic and globally sourced parts. The new Honda-developed 10-speed transmission is produced exclusively by Honda Precision Parts Georgia in Tallapoosa, Georgia.

Body and Exterior

In its renewed mission to provide stylish versatility for active families, the fifth-generation Odyssey is as advanced in its exterior design as it is in its performance, ride and handling, interior comfort and convenience, electronic features and safety. The refreshed exterior design still says "Odyssey" at first glance, with available LED headlights and fog lights, the elimination of visible sliding door rails on the body sides, numerous stylistic and aerodynamic upgrades, and a choice of new 18- and 19-inch wheels, all contributing to a more athletic, sophisticated and modern-looking vehicle.

The body uses high-strength steel to improve torsional rigidity, which aids in all aspects of the vehicle's dynamic performance. Extreme measures to reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and such new features as a Hands-Free Access option for the available power tailgate make the 2018 Odyssey the most luxurious yet.

Key Body and Exterior Features

• Improved aerodynamics
• Active Shutter Grille system*
• Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
• "3-Bone" front floor structure*
• LED daytime running lights (EX and above) and taillights (all trims)
• LED headlights and fog lights (Touring and Elite)
• Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) enhancements
• Acoustic windshield (EX-L and above)
• Acoustic front door glass* (Elite)
• Acoustic rear door glass* (Elite)
• Power tailgate (EX-L, Touring and Elite)
• Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate* (Touring and Elite)

_{* First for Odyssey}

Exterior Dimensions

The 2018 Odyssey shares the same 118.1-inch wheelbase with the previous-generation Odyssey for superb second- and third-row seating roominess, easy ingress and egress, and superior ride comfort. The overall length increases fractionally to 203.2 inches due to a 0.4-inch longer rear overhang, while the width decreases by 1.1-inches to reduce frontal area, reducing aerodynamic drag. Overall height is nearly identical. The dimensional adjustments do not compromise interior roominess, as the new Odyssey offers fractionally more front and third-row headroom, retains almost identical overall passenger volume, and offers more cargo volume, with two inches more length in the cargo area, than the previous generation. (See the Interior section for more information.)

2017 Odyssey vs. 2018 Odyssey Exterior Dimensions

Exterior Measurements	2017 Odyssey	2018 Odyssey
Wheelbase (in)	118.1	118.1
Length (in)	202.9	203.2 (+0.3)
Height (in)	68.4	68.3 (-0.1)
Width (in)	79.2	78.5 (0.7)
Track (in, front/rear)	68.1/68.2	67.3/67.2

Key Body Specifications

Specification	LX	EX	EX-L	EX-L NR	Touring	Elite
Wheelbase (in)	118.1	118.1	118.1	118.1	118.1	118.1
Length (in)	203.2	203.2	203.2	203.2	203.2	203.2
Height (in)	68.3	68.3	68.3	68.3	68.3	68.3
Width (in)	78.5	78.5	78.5	78.5	78.5	78.5
Track (in, front/rear)	67.3 / 67.2	67.3 / 67.2	67.3 / 67.2	67.3 / 67.2	67.3 / 67.2	67.3 / 67.2
Curb Weight (lbs.)	4354	4440	4471	4498	4564	4593
Weight Dist. (%, front/rear)	55.7% / 44.3%	55.0% / 45.0%	54.8% / 45.2%	54.9% / 45.1%	55.1% / 44.9%	55.0% / 45.0%

Exterior Styling

The new fifth-generation Odyssey is a progressive and sporty evolution of the Odyssey's well-known exterior form. In front, the 2018 model includes the latest version of Honda's trapezoid grille, with boldly restyled chrome bars, stylized headlights, and new wing-shaped LED daytime running lights (DRL) lending a premium appearance on EX and above models. Bright LED headlights and fog lights complete the Touring and Elite trims. The hood gains new character lines that add a more visually enticing and sophisticated look, while the front fascia invokes a sports sedan, with a large lower air inlet.

Despite sharing the same wheelbase and a similar height and length with the previous generation, from the side Honda's new 2018 Odyssey looks longer, lower and more athletic. Front-end features – in particular, the lighting – wrap around to the body sides more emphatically. The model's characteristic Z-shaped "lightning bolt" side character lines are more strongly developed, new character lines on the doors add light contrast and visual intrigue, and a new partial black-out treatment for the D-pillar lends the appearance of the Odyssey's tapered roof "floating" over the cabin greenhouse.

Wraparound chrome trim adds a luxurious touch on all trims, as do chrome door handles on EX and above trims, and body-color lower side sills on the Touring and Elite trims. Re-engineering the sliding side door mechanisms removes the previous model's visible rails along the rear body sides, giving the new Odyssey a cleaner appearance, while the larger 18-inch and available 19-inch wheels and tires further bolster the 2018 Odyssey's athletic stance.

Unique C-shaped taillights give the Odyssey a more luxurious and modern rear appearance, as does expansive chrome trim joining the taillights across the tailgate. Additional character lines visually divide the tailgate into lower, mid and upper segments, with light playing differently on each surface for more visual appeal.

Aerodynamics

The 2018 Odyssey receives the most thorough and intensive array of aerodynamic refinements of any Odyssey generation to date. This comprehensive approach boosts aerodynamic efficiency and reduces wind noise. Examples of the aero efforts found on the 2018 Odyssey include extensive under covers, the Active Shutter Grille system, hidden windshield wipers, wind-sculptured side mirrors (power folding on Elite), and many small but pertinent details such as under-body strakes, shark fin-type antenna, and a rear spoiler (black on LX, EX, EX-L and Touring trims, body-color on Elite).

Active Shutter Grille System

In a first for Odyssey, Honda's Active Shutter Grille system located below the front bumper reduces aerodynamic drag especially at cruising speeds, directly helping to improve fuel efficiency. Included on all 2018 Odyssey trims, the system uses an electric actuator controlled by a processor that tracks major temperature parameters, including engine coolant and radiator temperatures, intake air temperature, transmission oil temperature and air-conditioning requirements, all of which can vary due to weather, road conditions, vehicle speed, throttle and gear positions, and towing activity. The system either opens or closes the four shutters simultaneously to control the amount of air flowing through the engine's radiator and the air conditioner's condenser. The system is designed to keep the shutters closed as much as possible – even in city driving. (See the Powertrain section for more information.)

Underbody Aero Package

The new Odyssey includes an underbody aero package consisting of a 2-piece undercover behind the front fascia and underneath the engine and transmission, flat underbody surfaces extending between the front and rear wheel areas, air-diverting strakes positioned ahead of all four tires, and an additional undercover behind the left rear tire (the tailpipe occupies the space behind the right rear tire). These undercovers directly improve fuel efficiency, particularly on the highway.

Visibility

Outward visibility for the driver and passengers has been improved in the 2018 Odyssey thanks to a host of small but important measures. Key improvements include:

• Front quarter windows relocated from the A-pillars to the doors improve cornering visibility by 5 percent.
• Improved A-pillar construction increases forward visibility by 1.5 degrees.
• The front quarter window and A-pillar changes combined improve cornering visibility by 8 percent.
• The new tailgate design reduces D-pillar visible obstruction by 9.7 percent.

Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure

The 2018 Odyssey's enhanced Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure is the second generation of Honda's proprietary ACE structural design. ACE is an exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. It uses a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle, helping to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment. It can help to more evenly disperse the forces transferred to other vehicles in a crash as well. ACE also helps reduce the chances that one vehicle will override or underride another, improving crash compatibility of vehicles that differ in size. ACE goes further by offering additional strength and protection in small overlap frontal collisions, which are among the most severe. Multiple material grades, including ultra-high-strength steel, are used in the Odyssey's body construction to help optimize safety performance.

Body Construction

Based on Honda's global light truck platform, the 2018's Odyssey body structure has 44-percent greater torsional rigidity than the previous model. High-strength steel comprises 58 percent of the body structure, contributing to both improved stiffness and reduced mass for the unit-body.

Stiffening the body with ultra-high-strength steel, hot-stamped steel and adhesives in critical areas likewise directly contribute to reduced noise and vibration, and improved ride and handling. The structural improvements also help reduce mass, directly contributing to increased fuel efficiency.

3-Bone Front Floor Structure

Located under the front floor of the new Odyssey is a variation of the "3-Bone" structure used in the Pilot that improves impact load management, directing energy around the passenger cabin in the event of a frontal collision. The structure creates three different load pathways, or "backbones," that channel collision energy. One channels collision forces from the front of the vehicle directly underneath the passenger cabin; the other two channel collision forces under the vehicle's left and right side frames. The result is an improved capability to safely channel energy during a frontal crash.

Optimized Body Materials

Multiple grades of high-strength steel are used in the Odyssey's body construction to help achieve excellent overall vehicle dynamics, optimize safety performance, reduce weight, and lower noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). The combination of advanced materials and evolved engineering processes save 75 lbs. in unit-body weight compared to the previous-generation Odyssey.

Body Materials

Material
Press-hardened steel	7%
Ultra-high-strength steel	8%
Advanced high-strength steel	37%
High-strength steel	6%
Mild steel	41%
Aluminum	1%

Key Engineering Features

The 2018 Odyssey features several unique advancements in body design and materials that significantly improve overall rigidity, while reducing weight. This directly helps improve overall vehicle dynamics, crash safety performance, interior quietness, and long-term durability.

Ultra-High Strength Door Rings

For the first time, the new 2018 Odyssey has 1500-megapascal (MPa) ultra-high-strength steel door reinforcement beams and ultra-high-strength front door outer stiffener rings made of 1500-MPa hot-stamped steel. Laser welded and significantly stronger than ordinary steel, the ultra-high-strength steel reinforcements are designed to help better protect occupants in a frontal or side impact. Their increased strength allows the components to be made lighter which also helps reduce overall vehicle weight for improved fuel efficiency.

Rigid Tailgate Opening Ring

The strength of the "tailgate ring" (the circular metal structure surrounding the tailgate) is vitally important for superior vehicle handling, stability and ride quality. Debuting on the 2016 Honda Pilot and applied to the 2018 Odyssey for the first time, this advanced tailgate ring contributes to the new model's gain in torsional rigidity, benefiting ride, handling and NVH.

Structural Foam

For the first time in the Odyssey, body stiffness is enhanced using structural foam inserts in key locations. These include the left and right C-pillar stiffeners, and within an inside bracket that connects the left and right side center frames under the front floor. The improved body stiffness pays dividends in handling precision, ride quality, NVH and crash safety.

Structural Adhesives

The new Odyssey makes widespread use of structural adhesives in the unit-body, supplementing structural welds and significantly increasing rigidity without the additional mass of steel components. Structural adhesives are used at the roof edges and around the moonroof opening, in the front floor and cowl area, in the A- and B-pillars, around the front suspension upper mounts, and extensively throughout the rear of the body. Applied before the body panels are welded together, some 147.6 feet of adhesives (32.8 ft. more than in the previous Odyssey generation) account for approximately 3.5 percent of the entire unit-body stiffness.

Acoustic Spray Foam

To provide extra sound insulation by blocking off hollow pillars, acoustic spray foam is applied in 14 locations in the Odyssey body for the first time in Honda history. The areas include the base of the A-, B-, C- and D-pillars, as well as the base of the windshield frame and at the top of the C- and D-pillars. In addition, acoustic tape is applied at base of the A-, B- and C-pillars, and a foam stopper is applied to the bottom of the B-pillar. Altogether, the use of these body sealing techniques results in a 55-percent reduction in body leaks, which significantly reduces noise entering the cabin in critical sections. All foam and acoustic tape application is done while the unit-body is in its just manufactured "body-in-white" form – before attachment of key components and assemblies.

Cast Magnesium Steering Hanger Beam

Located behind the instrument panel, the Odyssey's cast magnesium steering hanger beam replaces the multi-part steel unit in the previous Odyssey. Its purpose is as a structural attachment point for the steering column and instrument panel, as well as a structural element that helps the passenger cabin retain its shape in certain collisions.

The cast magnesium steering hanger beam offers several advantages compared to the previous steel unit:

• Simpler Construction – Created from a single casting instead of multiple different extrusions and stampings, the new magnesium steering hanger beam offers more precise construction.
• Lighter Weight – The magnesium steering hanger beam saves 10.1 lbs. compared to a comparable steel component, contributing to improved ride and handling, fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
• Better Fit and Finish – The exacting tolerances of the magnesium steering hanger beam allow for a more precise location of the instrument panel for improved fit and finish.

Aluminum Front Bumper Beam

The aluminum front bumper beam saves 2.6 lbs. while enhancing structural integrity.

Composite Materials

For the first time, the Odyssey body structure also utilizes composite materials to further reduce weight while enhancing rigidity and noise dampening. One example is inside the C-pillars, where composite stiffeners, together with the structural foam mentioned above help improve body rigidity. Another example is the base that supports the Odyssey's battery. Created from a single composite casting, it holds the battery securely while adding minimal weight to the overall body structure, saving 2.9 lbs. over the previous Odyssey.

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Countermeasures

The new Odyssey greatly benefits from a much more rigid and tightly sealed body with substantially increased use of structural adhesives and sealers, as well as new front and rear suspension subframes and extensive aerodynamic tailoring to form the basis for a quiet vehicle. Additionally, the 2018 Odyssey uses a refined, multiple-tier insulation package that takes noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) countermeasures to the next level, positioning it at the top of its competitive set.

Along with acoustic spray foam applied in 14 critical locations, all Odyssey trims feature triple door seals and Active Noise Control technology to help prevent unwanted noise from reaching the passengers. While all trims benefit from thicker front and rear door glass, Elite receives acoustic front/rear door glass and adds an additional carpet barrier layer, acoustic fabric fender liners, additional slide door insulation, and rear wheelhouse insulators.

Exterior Lighting

The 2018 Odyssey incorporates a wide range of halogen and light-emitting diode (LED) exterior lighting features. LED headlights are available for the first time, joining available LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), available LED side mirror turn signals and LED taillights to provide the brightest and most visually distinctive array of Odyssey exterior lighting yet.

LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

Odyssey EX, EX-L, Touring and Elite trims have bright, distinctive LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL). A signature design feature of the new Odyssey, the DRLs utilize Honda's characteristic wing shape positioned below and beside the low-beam headlights. Shaped to match the modern, elegant and athletic look of the new Odyssey, the LED DRL array tapers as it moves from the body side toward the inside of the headlight lens. Stylistically, the DRLs strongly and clearly define the front corners of the Odyssey.

Projector-Beam Headlights

Included on the Odyssey LX, EX, EX-L and EX-L N/R, projector-beam-style halogen headlights feature round outboard low beams and round inboard high-beam illumination. The Odyssey LX headlights have an auto-off feature to protect the battery's state of charge if the driver leaves the vehicle without switching off the lights, while Odyssey EX and above trims add the convenience and safety of auto on/off high beams (AHB). (See the Safety and Driver Assistance section for more information.)

LED Headlights

Exclusive to the Odyssey Touring and Elite trims, LED low- and high-beam headlights provide improved nighttime illumination and visibility compared to contemporary high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights. Six LEDs serve as low beams and three LEDs serve as high beams on each side. Besides improving driver confidence and passive safety, the LED headlights use less energy, helping to enhance fuel efficiency by reducing engine loads. In addition, the LED headlights last up to five times longer than HID headlights and up to 10 times longer than halogen headlights – contributing to less frequent replacement and the associated cost savings. An auto on/off function is also included.

Compared to conventional halogen headlights, the Odyssey's available LED headlights offer some 32.8 feet (10 meters) wider illuminated area on each side – as well as a 26.2 foot (8 meter) longer reach line – when low beams are in use. The width and reach advantages aid drivers in more safely and confidently navigate both straight and winding roads. Odyssey's auto-high beam feature further improves safety.

LED Taillights

All 2018 Odyssey trims feature LED taillights, whose C-shaped design complements the wing-shaped design of the available front LED DRLs and providing a distinctive Odyssey appearance that is easy to spot on the road.

Exterior Lighting Features

Exterior Lighting	LX	EX	EX-L, EX-L NR	Touring	Elite
Halogen Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	•
LED DRL		•	•	•	•
Projector Beam-Style Halogen Headlights (High/Low)	•	•	•
LED Headlights ((High/Low)				•	•
Halogen Fog Lights		•	•
LED Fog Lights				•	•
Halogen Front Turn Signals	•	•	•	•	•
LED Side Mirror-Mounted Turn Signals		•	•	•	•
LED Taillights	•	•	•	•	•
Halogen Brake Lights and Rear Turn Signals	•	•	•	•	•
LED Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	•	•	•	•	•

One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature

The Odyssey EX-L, Touring and Elite trims feature a power tilting and sliding front moonroof with a manual sunshade. To tilt or slide the moonroof, the driver or front passenger needs only to fully press the ceiling-mounted switch once (instead of pressing and holding it for several seconds). The moonroof fully opens or closes automatically. However, if the operator wishes to only partially open or close the moonroof (such as to achieve partial ventilation), a lighter touch yields fully manual control. The moonroof can also tilt to provide ventilation. An auto-reverse feature is built in, helping to mitigate the possibility of a pinched finger or limb. If the moonroof motor's ECU detects a threshold level of mechanical resistance, indicating a possible obstruction, the motor will automatically reverse and reopen the moonroof.

Acoustic Glass

Acoustic laminated windshield glass helps reduce noise entering the cabin on EX-L and above trims. Tuned specifically to attenuate wind-, urban- and traffic-noise frequencies, the acoustic windshield uses an outer layer of 2.0 mm safety glass, a 0.7 mm thick middle layer of acoustic polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and a 2.0 mm inner layer for a total thickness of 4.7 mm – an increase over the 4.5mm thickness of the previous-generation Odyssey windshield. This helps the Odyssey place at the top of its class in wind-noise performance.

All Odyssey trims through Touring have 5.0 mm tempered front door glass while Elite adds 4.8 mm acoustic laminated front door glass and 4.3 mm acoustic laminated rear door glass. All Odyssey trims utilize 3.5 mm rear quarter window glass and 3.5 mm tailgate glass. In addition, the available power moonroof uses 3.5mm dark gray privacy glass. (See the Interior section more information.)

Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers

The Odyssey Elite includes rain-sensing wipers that automatically activate if water is detected on the windshield. Designed to cover the maximum possible windshield area, the left (driver) and right (front passenger) windshield wipers are 25.6 inches and 22.6 inches long, respectively. They also feature breakaway wiper pivots to mitigate the potential for injury in the event of a pedestrian collision. (See the Safety and Driver Assistive section for more information.) The rear wiper is 15.7 inches long.

Wiper-linked auto on/off headlights are included on the Odyssey EX and above trims. When the headlight function is set to the AUTO mode, the headlights turn on after the wipers have completed five wipe cycles; they then automatically turn off 2 ½ minutes after the last wipe.

Smart Entry

Included on the EX and above trims, Smart Entry simplifies approaching, entering and operating the Odyssey – especially when the driver has his or her hands full. To gain entry to vehicle, the driver simply pulls one of the two front door handles while the remote is in his or her possession. The 2018 Odyssey LX retains the previous remote entry system.

Sliding Side Doors

New on the 2018 Odyssey are center door rails hidden under the rear side glass that replace the visible rails located on the body sides behind the rear doors on the second- through 4th-generation Odyssey. The result is a clean, seamless appearance for the rear body side and no visible side door rails or components.

A safety latch prevents the left-hand sliding door from opening when the fuel lid is open.

Like the front doors and tailgate, the side doors feature full 360-degree seals to reduce wind and road noise, water and debris from entering the vehicle.

Power Side Doors

Odyssey EX and above trims include power sliding side doors that can be activated by a switch (to operate left, right or both doors) on the instrument panel, by a switch from the second-row seating area, by pulling on either the interior or exterior door handle, or by buttons (left or right) on the remote key fob.

The system features improved operating logic. In the previous Odyssey generation, if the driver and a passenger outside the vehicle were to each activate a power side door at approximately the same time, the door could start to open with the first person's action, and then stop as soon as the second person took action. To eliminate this on the 2018 Odyssey, new door logic enables the door to operate as intended if two identical activations (such as the driver and a passenger both wishing to open a door) are entered within a half second of each other. For instance, if a parent pulls up to the curb at school and presses the power side door open button at approximately the same time as does a child waiting curbside, the door will open as desired. If longer than a half second passes between activations, door operation will stop, and a warning beep will sound.

For improved safety, the sliding doors will only open halfway if the associated window is also open about halfway, or more.

In addition, on Touring and Elite trims, the available HondaLink smartphone app allows checking whether the Odyssey is locked or unlocked, and then either locking or unlocking the vehicle doors remotely.

Tailgate Design

The design of the opening and the use of a spindle-less power tailgate system on EX-L and above trims (see below) contribute to a cleaner overall appearance when the tailgate is open. A summary of advantages for the redesigned tailgate area include:

• A low 24.8 inch lift-over height allows easy loading and unloading of cargo, while a scuff plate protects the bumper from blemishes.
• At 48.6 inches wide, the new Odyssey's tailgate opening permits loading bulky items, up to and including 4x8-foot plywood sheets.
• At 38.2 inches high, the 2018 Odyssey's cargo opening is highest in class.
• The new tailgate design allows reduced D-pillar visual obstruction.

Power Tailgate

The Odyssey EX-L and above trims feature a power tailgate. Replacing the twin gas-charged struts and separate electric motor system on the previous Odyssey, the new Odyssey uses a spindle-less design utilizing a small electric motor and worm gear fully housed in the roof area. The spindle-less system lends the tailgate area a cleaner appearance while helping to improve opening width and cargo volume. The spindle-less system is also 1.4 lbs. lighter than the gear-driven system available on the previous-generation Odyssey.

The power tailgate can be operated via the remote key fob, from a button on the driver's side of the instrument panel, from a button above the rear license plate (for opening only), or from a button located inside the tailgate (for closing only). Opening or closing the tailgate takes 6.4 seconds, about a second quicker than on the previous generation.

Three new tailgate operating functions are included in the new Odyssey (EX-L and above trims):

• Stop and Hold – The stop and hold feature allows the tailgate to be stopped at any desired position, which is useful when the Odyssey is parked in tight areas such as in a crowded parking lot, in a garage, or near a wall. Programmable Height – This new function allows the Odyssey driver to set the opening height of the tailgate to their desired level. This allows drivers of different heights to program the tailgate to open at a height that is convenient for them. Like the stop and hold function, the programmable height function allows safe use of the tailgate in a confined area such as a garage with a low ceiling. To use the programmable height function, simply press the tailgate switch (located on the interior tailgate lining) when the tailgate is open for 3 seconds when the tailgate reaches the desired height. The system beeps twice to indicate that it has been programmed.
• Hands-Free Access – New to the Odyssey Touring and Elite is a Hands-Free Access system. Convenient and versatile, this premium feature makes operating the available power tailgate easier when the user's hands are full. With Hands-Free Access, the tailgate can be easily opened or closed by a simple in-and-out kicking motion underneath the center area of the rear bumper. If the Odyssey is equipped with a trailer hitch, the kick zone is slightly to the left or right of the trailer hitch. This enables people carrying items the ability to load or retrieve items, even if both hands are full and unable to operate the remote. It also keeps the driver's hands clean if the tailgate and handle are dirty. Hands-Free Access works when the user is carrying the Odyssey's key fob. For safety, the lights flash when the system senses a kick, alerting the user to move away from the tailgate as it rises.
• On Touring and Elite trims, the available HondaLink smartphone app allows checking whether the Odyssey is locked or unlocked, and then to either lock, or unlock the vehicle doors – including the tailgate – remotely.

Interior

The Honda Odyssey is well known and highly regarded for its packaging efficiency, versatility, functionality and comfort. The fifth-generation 2018 Odyssey builds on that legacy with innovative design and engineering that elevates interior usability and style, while extending the paradigm of smart, connected technology.

As you would expect, the Odyssey's spacious interior can comfortably accommodate up to eight passengers, and offers versatile seating flexibility that lets owners quickly reconfigure the interior to suit just about any mission. Ingenious new available Magic Slide™ second-row seats each adjust laterally to any of five different positions – in addition to sliding fore and aft – so finding the perfect layout for kids and car seats is quick and easy. Third-row seating access has been improved as well.

Technology has advanced radically in the new Odyssey, with smart new instrument displays and an available all-new, faster, more powerful and intuitive Display Audio system that puts a wide range of apps and features at your fingertips. An all-new available Rear Entertainment System (RES) can play Blu-ray™ discs and streaming content via new in-vehicle 4G LTE or via the user's own smartphone and data plan (operating as a hotspot).

Additional innovative and family-friendly available technologies include the HondaVac® (which is now standard in both Touring and Elite trims) and new CabinTalk™ in-vehicle public address system, CabinWatch™ day-or-night camera system, and new smartphone-based CabinControl™ app with Social Playlist. These new features and technologies combine to make the new Odyssey more connected and capable at satisfying every family member's information and entertainment needs than ever before.

New Available Interior Features

• Magic Slide 2nd-row seats* ^
• Multi-function center console*
• Wireless phone charging*
• Shift-by-wire gear selector*
• 7-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) instrument display*
• Walk Away Door Lock*
• CabinTalk™ in-car PA system* ^
• rear seat monitor camera* ^
• CabinControl™ phone interface system* ^
• HondaLink and HondaLink App
• HondaLink Assist*
• New 8-inch touchscreen Display Audio system with Android operating system*
• New-generation "2.0" SiriusXM® Radio*
• Apple CarPlay*
• Android Auto*
• Siri Eyes Free*
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot* ^
• Next generation Blu-ray™/DVD/CD Rear Entertainment System (RES)* ^
• "Smart TV" type content streaming to RES* ^
• Wireless streaming from Android devices to RES* ^
• HondaVac (now available on Touring and Elite)

_{* First for Odyssey}

_{^ First for Honda}

Interior Package

Design

The new Odyssey interior takes Honda's family-friendly minivan to a new level with a spacious premium look featuring lean, strong and substantial styling touches, and high-quality, soft-touch materials applied liberally throughout. The Odyssey offers greater amenities than ever before, with best-in-class intuitive technology and sedan-like comfort and quality.

The instrument panel is highlighted by a striking new high-contrast Thin Film Transistor (TFT) instrument display in all grades, and a large 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen (EX grade and above). Fit, finish and materials have received close attention, and soft leather seating is standard on EX-L and higher trims, with perforated leather front seating in the Odyssey Elite. Piano black interior accents and LED accent lighting further distinguish the Elite.

Interior Packaging Concept

The Odyssey interior packaging aims to provide a generous space for both people and cargo with three rows of adult-sized seating comfort. For 2018, seating dimensions and passenger volume are largely unchanged, and the Odyssey maintains its best-in-class low step-in height. Length of the cargo space behind the third row of seating has increased by 50 mm, for greater loading versatility. The second and third row ceiling's air conditioning outlet ductwork has been repositioned under the floor through the door pillars to conveniently located outlets. The new layout creates a passenger cabin with a more open, airy feel.

Note regarding interior volumes: During development of the 2018 Odyssey, Honda adopted revised methodology for measuring interior volume that is more consistent with the customer experience. Although the specification tables indicate significant differences between the previous model and the 2018 in some areas—in particular an apparent loss of 10 cu. ft. total passenger volume—the vehicles are in fact much closer (within about 4 cu. ft.) when the revised measurement method is used for both vehicles.

2017 Odyssey vs. 2018 Odyssey Interior Dimensions

Key Interior Dimensions	2017 Odyssey EX-L	2018 Odyssey EX-L
Seating Capacity	8	8
EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)	170.1	160.1
Head Room (in.) Front/Middle/Rear (Normal Mode)	38.3/39.4/38.0	38.7/39.1/38.3
Leg Room (in.) Front/Middle/Rear	40.9/40.9/42.4	40.9/40.9/38.0
Shoulder Room (in.) Front/Middle/Rear	64.4/63.5/60.9	63.1/61.9/60.0
Hip Room (in.) Front/Middle/Rear	58.2/66.1/48.4	58.6/65.2/48.4
Cargo Volume – Behind 3rd Row (cu. ft.)	38.4	38.6
Cargo Volume – Behind 2nd Row (cu. ft.)	93.1	91.0
Cargo Volume – Behind 1st Row (cu. ft.)	148.5	155.8

Interior Colors

The Odyssey's interior palette is sophisticated and coordinated and is offered in Mocha, Gray or Beige colors – fabric in the LX and EX, leather in the EX-L, EX-L NR and Touring, and perforated leather (first row only) in the Elite.

Seating

Front-Row Seating

The two front bucket-style captain's chairs are designed to offer supportive comfort combined with secure lateral support during cornering. Rounded seatback shoulders help provide a feeling of cabin spaciousness. The seats use padding tuned for ride comfort and isolation from road vibration and feature in-board fold-down armrests. Odyssey LX and EX models feature soft spill-resistant fabric upholstery. EX-L models and above have anti-soil leather seating surfaces. In the Elite model with ventilated front seats, the front leather seating surfaces are perforated. Non-perforated second- and third-row seating surfaces were selected for easier cleaning and reduced tendency to trap dirt and crumbs.

The Odyssey LX driver's seat provides supportive 8-way power assist. The passenger seat on all Odyssey models now offers 4-way power adjustment. Odyssey EX and above driver's seat adds a 4-way power adjustable lumbar support along with seat heaters with low, medium and high settings. Odyssey EX-L and above trims add leather seating surfaces, and a 2-position memory feature for the driver's seat settings and side mirrors that can be stored in a pair of user profiles – one for each of the two key fobs that come standard with the Odyssey.

Second-Row Seating

Honda engineers designed the new Odyssey to be easy-to-use in people's everyday lives and in the ways that people use minivans on a daily basis, in particular the use of child seats. Experience in designing and developing previous generations of Odyssey and extensive study of how customers use their minivans guided every aspect of the new Odyssey design, none more so than the available new Magic Slide™ second-row seating system.

All EX trim and higher 2018 Odysseys feature the new Magic Slide™ second-row seating with two full-size captain's chairs, each with a pair of padded fold-down armrests. The seats slide fore and aft and recline, and feature integrated seatbelts. If the Odyssey needs to be converted for maximum cargo capacity, the captain's chairs are removable without tools

Odyssey EX and above models are also equipped with a comfortable and versatile removable center seat, which allows the Odyssey room to accommodate seven or eight passengers. The center seatback can fold down to create a large center armrest with three beverage holders and a tray, or it can be removed entirely to allow for maximum flexibility in the positioning of the outboard seats.

The key to the Magic Slide™ second row seats is the ability of each outboard seat to adjust laterally to any of five positions positioned at intervals of 3.2 inches (82 mm), with a total lateral travel of 12.9 inches (328 mm). This means that when the center second-row seat is removed, the captain's chairs can be quickly positioned to suit the needs of the passengers. The slide release mechanism is a large, easy to use handle located low on the outboard side of the seat base.

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.

Third-Row Seating

With its complete redesign, the Odyssey now has best-in-class visibility for third row passengers, with the largest visible area forward of the third-row occupant's eye point. The window's bottom edge relative to the eye point is also the lowest in the class. Both factors contribute to a comparatively open feel in the Odyssey's third row of seating. The third row seating is roomy and accommodating, with reclining seatbacks and adjustable headrests for greater comfort.

The Honda third row Magic Seat® set the standard for third-row functionality in the minivan world. Honda introduced the concept of third-row fold-down seating to the industry with the 1995 Odyssey and has improved upon it ever since. The third row features a 60/40 split and offers top levels of convenience for operation thanks to its one-motion operation that makes access to the cargo area simple and fast.

The 60/40 Split 3rd-Row Magic Seat can be folded down into the large recess in the cargo floor by pulling a single strap on each side, creating a flat-floor cargo area. The system is spring-loaded and the headrests can remain in the seats. The hinges for the seat are designed to lie flat, making it easier to stack items like plywood panels.

Storage/Access

Multi-Function Center Console

The Odyssey interior offers a range of convenient storage features for the driver and passengers and is engineered to offer tremendous versatility and utility. On top, the Odyssey's new center console has a smartphone tray and four cupholders. On the Elite trim, the tray includes a wireless charger pad that can keep compatible devices charged without the need for messy cables. Two available 2.5A USB charge ports and an HDMI connection are located on the back of the console for second row passenger use.

The console's main storage compartment is topped by a new groove-less sliding tambour door that mostly disappears from view when opened, instead of getting in the way as a hinged lid might. When closed, it creates a large, rigid and flat surface upon which items, like a purse, can be placed. A roomy tray directly in front of the console can also accommodate a purse. Inside is a sliding smartphone tray, along with USB and auxiliary jacks. Eliminating the grooves normally found in a typical tambour door minimizes the accumulation of dirt and crumbs on the surface and eases cleaning.

On EX-L N/R and above trims, a sliding media drawer at the bottom of the console opens toward the front, revealing substantial room for DVDs and other items.

Side Doors

To improve access to the second and third rows of seating, the dual side sliding doors open farther than ever before. In EX models and above, the side doors are power operated.

New software logic makes the operation of the power doors more intuitive. If a door is given multiple commands to open in a short time (for example to driver pushing the "Open" button on the instrument panel within 0.5 second of someone pulling on the outer door handle), the door will open. In the previous generation Odyssey, the door would stop operation and an alert beep would sound in the same situation.

Cargo Versatility

For 2018, the Odyssey's rear tailgate opening has more "squared off" corners, making it easier to maneuver bulky cargo into the opening than with the more rounded corners of the previous generation Odyssey. The One-Motion 60/40 Split 3rd-Row Magic Seat® allows the Odyssey to quickly and easily adapt between passenger and cargo duties.

The 3rd-Row Magic Seat can accommodate up to three passengers and still provide 38.6 cubic-feet of cargo volume behind the seats, or fold completely flat into the floor to create 91.0 cubic-feet of cargo volume while still maintaining room for five passengers (four passengers on LX). With the second-row seats removed, total cargo volume expands to 155.8 cubic-feet. The cargo floor can accommodate two ¾-inch thick 4 ft. by 8 ft. sheets of plywood with the rear tailgate closed, or additional sheets with the tailgate left ajar.

Instrumentation and Controls

Control Layout

All important systems and controls in the Odyssey are positioned within easy reach of the driver. Controls for the systems used most frequently – audio, cruise control, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, available navigation system with voice recognition and Multi-Information Display – are conveniently positioned on the steering wheel. A physical volume knob is just to the right of the steering wheel, adjacent to the center display. The main instrumentation is an easy-to-read, high-contrast, 7-inch TFT display. Typical of Honda interior design, the soft-touch switchgear of the Odyssey is engineered to deliver a high-quality feel and positive action.

Steering Wheel

The Odyssey's new steering wheel design, leather-wrapped on EX-L and above trims, incorporates the most commonly used controls, allowing the driver to keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. In all trims, the steering wheel offers manual tilt and telescopic adjustment. A new generation of Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, audio system and Multi-Information Display (MID) controls are located on the left side of the steering wheel. The addition of dedicated new "Home" and "Back" buttons simplifies the navigation of various menus and functions. Cruise control switches are on the right side, and trims with Honda Sensing® have LKAS and ACC controls located on the right side of the steering wheel as well. Within fingertip reach are a pair of paddle shifters that allow for manual operation of the 9-speed (LX, EX, EX-L and EX-L NR) or 10-speed transmission (Touring and Elite). A heated steering wheel is standard in the Odyssey Elite.

Transmission Controls

For the first time, in all 2018 Odyssey models, the conventional console-mounted shift lever is replaced with a fully electronic, shift-by-wire gear selector. Park, Neutral, Drive and Sequential are selected with the push of a button. See the Powertrain section for more information.

Instrumentation

All Odysseys benefit from all new instrumentation comprised of a colorful 7-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display that offers an expanded range of informational content. In addition to normal vehicle functions, the TFT instrumentation has customizable features and can display phone and audio information, turn-by-turn route guidance (when equipped with navigation) a compass (also with navigation) and much more.

The gauge package progressively illuminates to give the driver a welcoming feel upon entry. When the door is first opened, the instrument lighting illuminates and then brightens progressively to 100-percent illumination when the ignition is switched on. The illuminated instrument panel then comes alive, indicating that the car is ready to go. At the end of the drive, the instrument lighting dims progressively.

Multi-Information Display (MID)

The Odyssey instrument panel provides important vehicle information and infotainment system content via an integrated Multi-Information Display (MID) positioned centrally in the instrument display. Controls positioned on the steering wheel allow the driver to cycle the MID display through multiple screens of information from sources including trip computer, phone, audio, maintenance and more. The Maintenance Minder™ system alerts the Odyssey driver of upcoming maintenance needs via the MID and should a fault occur with the vehicle, specific warning information will appear. The display indicates when to change the oil, air cleaner, transmission fluid, spark plugs or coolant, as well as when to rotate the tires.

(Honda Press Release)