2025 Honda Odyssey: Still No Hybrid, But There’s New Stuff to Like
With the Kia Carnival joining the hybrid minivan club for 2025, the Honda Odyssey is now alone with a gas-only configuration (notwithstanding Chrysler’s other minivan, the Grand Caravan, which is mainly sold as a fleet vehicle). It’s also getting fairly old. Should families still care about it? Sure. Besides, there’s new stuff to like for the upcoming model year.
The first units of the 2025 Odyssey will arrive in dealerships later this summer. Two of the four models available are new: the more affordable Sport and Sport-L replace the entry-level EX-L, while the mid-grade Touring (on sale early in 2025) and top-line Black Edition carry over for luxury-minded customers.
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Honda designers have revised the front end of the Odyssey including the grille and bumper while also enlarging the black fog light surrounds and redesigning the rear bumper to incorporate the same vertical reflectors used on the Acura NSX supercar (cool yet pointless). All models feature a new wheel design, while Solar Silver Metallic is a fresh addition to the body colour palette.
Inside, you’ll now find a 7-inch digital instrument display as standard, flanked by a physical speedometer on the right—similar to the Civic, CR-V and more. Said display is configurable, allowing drivers to choose the information they want to have in front of them. What’s more, every 2025 Odyssey gets a larger 9-inch touchscreen with a faster processor as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. USB-C ports have been added throughout the cabin.
Rear passengers will love the completely revamped entertainment system that features a larger 12.8-inch high-resolution screen. The HDMI plug has been relocated to the inside of the console, which now provides a compartment dedicated to streaming device storage.
Let’s go back to the pair of new models for 2025. Starting at $49,920 (MSRP), the Odyssey Sport is further equipped with a one-touch power moonroof, power adjustable heated front seats, heated steering wheel and so-called Magic Slide second-row seats that fold nearly flat. For an extra $3,000, the Sport-L makes abundant use of black exterior trim, offers black leather with sporty red contrast stitching in the interior and also stands out with red ambient lighting.
No matter which Odyssey you and your family pick, the engine under the hood remains a 3.5-litre V6 producing 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission sends power to the front wheels only—unlike the Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica, the Odyssey doesn’t boast an AWD option. Combined fuel consumption is rated at 10.6 L/100 km.
