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Honda just unveiled a concept version of its next-generation OddityOdyssey minivan at a 2010 Chicago Auto Show, as well as it was one of those rare instances where a media was actually seeing it for the first time, as God intended unveilings to be. Although billed as a concept, the 2011 Honda Odyssey Concept looks roughly prolongation ready… other than its door handles, lights and a few other details.

Whilst the current third-generation van is the best selling minivan in America two years running, Honda motionless not to foolaround it safe with the redesign. The all-new fourth-generation Odyssey is the large departure for Honda. It’s reduce as well as wider, taking an roughly Mercedes R-Class position. Nonetheless they explain it’s usually asingle in. lower as well as 1.4 inches wider, it looked like a lot some-more than which. The 2011 Odyssey also facilities a “lightning shaft” reduce greenhouse border which reminded us of a Nissan Quest a bit. Honda says it helps with totherear visibility.

The production version of this 2011 Honda Odyssey should be in dealerships this fall, as well as will expe cted demeanour the lot like this judgment. While no specifics were mentioned, it is s aid to have a V6 which will broach slightly better fuel saving. The interior was utterly blocked off so we aren’t sure what they have in store for us inside, but Honda reps betrothed something large. Asingle thing Honda did share was the fact that this Odyssey is all-American. From inspiration to target marketplace, styling to public, this is indeed a product of the U.S. of A. There’s the press release after the jump and live and press galleries below.

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Odyssey Concept Reveals Invogue, Energetic Image for All-New Honda Minivan

A next-generation Odyssey adds neat styling, brandnew functionality as well as higher fuel saving to best-selling minivan

CHICAGO, February. 10, 2010 – A Honda Odyssey Concept, upon arrangement at the Chic ago Automobile Uncover, introduces the neat and particular exterior styling direction for the subsequent generation of a industry’s best-selling minivan, set to entrance this tumble, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced currently.

A Odyssey Concept dramatically departs from conventional minivan styling with its low as well as wide stance, highlighted by a “lightning-bolt” beltline that further distinguishes the vehicle’s form. Compared to a current Odyssey, a Concept’s slightly reduce roofline (-1.0 inch) and wider stance (+1.4 in. minister to a sleeker, stronger and more energetic presence with improved aerodynamics that assistance enlarge fuel economy. Forthcoming improvements to a production Odyssey’s interior have been written to further enhance the current model’s easy space for people as well as load.

“A Odyssey established its reputation by providing family groups with what they most wish in a minivan – great functionality, an importance on safety and good fuel economy,” said Vicki Poponi, partner vice boss of American Honda product formulation. “Odyssey then serve gay customers with its surprisingly engaging, fun-to-drive and energetic nature. The next-generation Odyssey promises to take these strengths to a higher turn while adding some-more character as well as celebrity.”

A steeply raked front as well as rear rooftiles pillars, singular side-glass profile, chamfered roof line, as well as tapered back cabin shape mix to create the energetic and particular appearance from any perspective. The lightning-bolt beltline dives toward the rear of the vehicle emphasizing the brandnew Odyssey’s sporty coming whilst enhancing outward visibility for third-row passengers. Aggressive body-to-wheel proportions revoke the notice of straight tallness common to most minivan designs. Buffer flares further accent the vehicle’s securely planted and invogue persona. A concept vehicle’s projector beam headlights, LED taillights and form-fit fog lights further heighten the sophisticated quality of a design.

Extended aerodynamics as well as advanced powertrain technologies will minister to a next-generation Odyssey’s increased fuel potency. A all-new 2011 Odyssey is approaching to grasp an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating1 of 19 city/28 highway miles-per gallon upon select models Rough estimate dynamic by Honda).

Now in the third era, the Odyssey’s singular form of features, togetherwith its superior driving dynamics, 3rd-Row Magic Seat® and efficient i-VTEC™ V-6 engine with three-mode Non-static Cylinder Management™ (available) all mix to offer a sophisticated environment with room for up to eight people 7 upon Odyssey LX). The Odyssey has been America’s best-selling minivan2 given 2008 as well as is constructed exclusively in Alabama by Honda Production of Alabama Regulating domestic and globally sourced parts). Both the concept and prolongation vehicles, along with all growth wakeup for the 2011 Odyssey, have been being designed during Honda R&D Americas in Torrance, California, and Raymond, Ohio.

A Odyssey has won countless awards as well as vicious commend. New accolades i nclude the autosnewspaper.com 2010 “Top Recommended” minivan endowment, U.S. News and Universe Inform 2010 “Best Minivan for the Money” endowment, Automotive Franchise Beam 2010 “Best Minivan for the Money,” the Kelley Blue Book endowment as one of a ten “Best Brandnew Family Vehicles of 2009″ and “2009 Best Resale Worth Endowment” in a outpost difficulty, which recognizes vehicles that are approaching to have segment-leading resale value after 5 years of tenure.

Odyssey Concept Simple Measure
Length (inches): 202.8
Breadth (inches): 78.5
Tallness (inches): 68.3
Wheelbase (inches): 118.1