The Honda Odyssey was recently reviewed in the November 2007 issue of Car and Driver alongside the Nissan Quest SL, the Toyota Sienna LE, the Hyundai Entourage Limited, and the Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. Car and Driver's end evaluation of all of these competitors showed that the Honda Odyssey is "solidly in first place". Here are the standings as stated by Car and Driver and some of the highlights:
First Place: Honda Odyssey EX-L
Second Place: Toyota Sienna LE
Third Place: Dodge Caravan SXT
Fourth Place: Nissan Quest SL
Fifth Place: Hyundai Entourage
Here are some of the many wonderful things that Car and Driver had to say about the Honda Odyssey... "This Honda has all of the competitors covered when it comes to driver confidence. If feels purposeful, motivated, even athletic in ways the others do not".
Driving positions is "one of the best in the business"
"The driver's seat is easily the most comfortable of the group"
"The Odyssey is the only eight passenger hauler of the group"
Comfortable second and third row seats
"Excellent foot space under the rows ahead"
Tied for best fuel economy at 17 City, 24 Highway MPG
Third row seat "stows easily"
Additionally within the article, Kelley Blue Book is noted as saying in an online review, "If a minivan is in your future, there are a number of makes to choose from, and at the top of that list is the Honda Odyssey. Revered for its spacious interior, powerful engine, comfortable ride, and exceptional safety rating, the Odyssey leaves little room for criticism."
Intellichoice.com also reveres the Honda Odyssey. According to Intellichoice.com, the 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L has an "Excellent" value rating, and received the Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) award for 2007. Intellichoice.com goes on to add that "The Odyssey's pricing may seem high, but keep in mind that over a five year period it holds its value better that the Chrysler Town and Country, the Dodge Grand Caravan, Kia Sedona, Nissan Quest, and EVEN the Toyota Sienna (with empahisis added)". Even with all of these fantastic features and benefits of the Honda Odyssey, Intellichoice.com goes on to say that the Honda Odyssey costs less than the Chrysler Town and Country (comparably equipped) by over $4400!
Honda North in Butler, Pa has one of the highest Customer Satisfaction ratings of any Honda dealer in the nation, and currently has a vast selection of Honda Odysseys in stock. Honda North is located 20 minutes north of Cranberry Township, Pa and approximately 40 minutes north of the Pittsburgh Metro close to both I-79 and I-80. Honda North salespeople can be reached for further information on the award winning van at 800-786-2756 or via email at info@hondanorth.net.
