

With the introduction of the updated 2021 Year Model, the Odyssey range now offers more comfort, convenience and innovative technology features than ever before – it is a first class people mover designed to suit the needs of family car buyers.” When it came time to purchase a new vehicle to transport their family, since 2012 more private buyers have chosen the Honda Odyssey than any other people mover. Robert Thorp, General Manager for Product, Customer and Communications, Honda Australia, says: “Odyssey has been the undisputed leader in the people mover private market for nine consecutive years. Leather trim is standard and smartapps add to the technology. Inside the Odyssey has a kick sensor powered tailgate, powered sliding side doors with a gesture sensor that lights as a person approaches, and Captains’ Chairs for the second row. These will show up thanks to four premium paints, with pearlescent Platinum White, Twinkle Black, Super Platinum, and a striking Obsidian Blue. This leads to a restyled rear bumper and some distinctive contours. There is some racy styling too, with a creaseline that starts at the bottom of the front doors and rolls towards the rear up and over the rear wheel arch. In profile the highlights are a new set of ten spoke alloys at 17 inches diameter, and a strong windowline. The rear lights evoke a German brand, and in a first for Honda, the indicators are sequential in motion. Both the bumper and bonnet have been restyled as well, with a broader and deeper set. A broad four bar grille leads the eyes to a pair of slimline headlights that fold back into the fenders, and are not dissimilar to those seen on a certain Toyota SUV. The restyled nose is perhaps a pointer to a new corporate look. The transmission is a CVT, with engine idle shutdown, and paddle shifters.

Power comes from an unchanged 2.4L petrol four, with 129kW (6,200rpm) and 225Nm (4,000rpm) with no diesel nor hybrid drive currently available.

XE HONDA ODYSSEY 2021 UPGRADE
There’s a change to styling, an upgrade to safety called Honda Sensing, and new tech alongside convenience features. Honda Australia has confirmed details of the upgraded for 2021 Odyssey people mover.
