The Latest Honda Odyssey Borrows One Thing From The NSX

The Latest Honda Odyssey Borrows One Thing From The NSX

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The fifth-generation Odyssey arrived in the United States for the 2018 model year, and was revamped three years later. Honda gave the minivan another update for 2025, bringing styling changes, modernized technology, and a simplified trim level structure. As is typical when a new or updated car is launched, there was also a significant price increase.

Not that Odyssey customers are buying the car for its looks, but the changes brought by MY 2025 should make it more desirable. Well, at least that's what Honda is hoping. The van gets a sportier grille with a black surround and larger fog lamps. At the rear, a new bumper integrates vertical reflectors borrowed from the The discontinued Acura NSXquite funny.

Elsewhere, all trim levels now feature redesigned wheels, including a new set of machined-finish 19-inch wheels for the flagship Odyssey Elite. The family car gets an updated color palette. Honda adding Solar Silver Metallic and Smoke Blue Pearl paint.

Stepping inside, the 2025 Odyssey comes standard with a seven-inch digital instrument cluster. The base model also features an updated touchscreen that’s nine inches across, up an inch. Not only is the infotainment slightly larger, but it’s now quicker to operate thanks to a more powerful processor. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity are included, along with more USB-C ports front and rear.

If you step up to the Touring or Elite trim level, Honda will install a new rear-seat entertainment system with a 12.8-inch screen. This replaces the old 10.2-inch setup and has an HDMI port built into the console, which also features a storage area for your streaming device.

As for pricing, there’s some bad news. The $39,635 EX is gone, so the lineup now starts with the EX-L. It’s priced at $43,315 after factoring in shipping and handling. Previously known as the Sport, the Sport-L will cost you $44,465. The Touring is now $48,005. If you go for the Elite, you’ll spend $52,275.

Pruning Price 2025 Differences During 2024
Ex-L Rp. 43,315,000 + Rp. 610,000
Sports-L Rp. 44,465,000 + Rp. 355,000
Traveling Rp. 48,005,000 + Rp. 1,110,000
Elite Rp. 52,275,000 + Rp. 510,000

What hasn't changed is the engine. It's the same naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6 with 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque sent to the wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission. In Japan, Honda sells the Odyssey imported from China with hybrid drive system based on a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Paired to a CVT, the electric setup produces 212 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque.

Honda will have the 2025 Odyssey available at dealerships across the US starting tomorrow, July 23.