Honda 8th-generation Odyssey on sale now from $38,990

Honda has introduced its fifth-generation Odyssey to the Australian market with promises of new features, improved fuel-efficienc, more technology and a price increase of at least $3,890.

Priced from $38,990, the eight-seater Odyssey is available in two variants – Vti and VTi-L – both featuring a 2.4-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine producing 129kW @ 6,200rpm and 225Nm at 4,000rpm. It drives the front wheels via a Continuously Variable Transmission with torque converter and paddle shifter.

Both variants comes with Honda’s ECON Mode and Eco Assist, Vehicle Stability Assist, Tyre Deflation Warning System, six airbags (including third row), Idle stop, daytime running lights, auto headlights and cruise control.

The VTi features cloth trim, a retractable third row seat with 40/20/40 split fold, MacPherson strut front and torsion beam rear suspension, power sliding door with remote open/close for passenger side, two-speed intermittent windscreen wipers and rear window wiper, HDMI jack and two USB ports, Hill Start Assist, power windows with remote open and 17 inch alloy wheels.

The VTi-L adds a multi-view camera with Smart Park Assist, Blind Spot Information System and Cross-Traffic Monitor.  There are also the second row Captain’s Chairs with arm rests and ottoman.  All seven seats are finished in leather trim and the front seats have heating.

The new Odyssey is the first vehicle in the Honda range in Australia to feature the next-generation of Honda’s audio system: Display Audio.  The touch screen displays audio functionality, hands-free Bluetooth functionality as well as system information.

The Honda Odyssey is on sale now.