

Its second and third rows are among the roomiest in the class, and its second-row seats are far more comfortable than the Pacifica's. Hauling people and things to places near and far is a minivan's primary mission, and the Odyssey completes said mission with aplomb. For more information about the Odyssey's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. For comparison, our long-term Pacifica managed 33 mpg. In our real-world highway testing, our test vehicle outperformed its EPA estimate, delivering 30 mpg. The Odyssey is rated at 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, according to the EPA. 2023 Odyssey Gets Price Hike, Sinister Sport Trim.Over most road surfaces, though, the Odyssey displays a comfortable ride, and few passengers will complain. An EX-L we drove wore 18-inch wheels and seemed better-suited to the pockmarked Michigan roads that we drive daily. We tested an Elite, and found that its ride wasn't as compliant as that of our long-term Pacifica, but its standard 19-inch wheels could be partly to blame. Driving enthusiasts won't rave-it's still a minivan, after all-but the Odyssey is the best-driving minivan, and its nimbleness makes it competent in corners and easy to drive on narrow roads.

The steering is direct and the effort is light, but more feedback from the road would be welcome. The Odyssey changes direction crisply, and from behind the wheel it's easy to forget you're piloting a three-row van. Engine, Transmission, and Performanceįleet-footed, efficient, and polished, the Odyssey is a sweetheart that requires zero compromises. The EX comes well equipped, but the EX-L adds luxury features that families will love, such as leather seats, extra USB ports in the rear, and a power-operated rear liftgate.
