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When Honda pulled a wraps off of the Odyssey Concept during this year’s Chicago Auto Show, we knew it was only a couple of small tweaks divided from being production-ready. Well, 4 months after, a central sum as well as images have been expelled, as well as whilst a 2011 Odyssey doesn’t go the prolonged approach in suggesting illusory brand new innovations for a minivan shred, it packages a total thing together in what competence be a best-looking minivan we have yet to see.

The 2011 Odyssey is reduce as well as wider than a effusive indication, as well as features what Honda is job the “lightning shaft” beltline, the underline which was present upon a judgment outpost which we saw in Chicago. We aren’t certain if we’re in adore with that quirky pattern component, though a single thing’s for sure, you won’t see a origami overlay as well as stepped hothouse upon any alternative minivan in a shopping mall parking lot. Other new facilities for a 2011 model year embody accessible HID headlamps up front, brand new 18-inch amalgamate wheels, larger 12.6-inch ventilated front disc brakes, revised side mirrors as well as the energy tailgate. Honda has nonetheless to recover full performance specs, but we do know which there’s a 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 underneath the metal cover, as well as early estimates state which a top-trim Odyssey Touring Elite should grasp 19 miles per gallon in a city as well as 28 mpg(!) upon a mainroad.

Inside, Honda has done a many of a Odyssey’s additional width, suggesting an one more in. of shoulder room in the front quarrel. What’s many interesting, yet, have been a 3 second-row seat configurations, together with an all-new far-reaching mode that allows a dual side captains chairs to be pulled divided from a core chair, definition 3 kid automobile seats can fit all opposite a single quarrel. Again, a Odyssey hasn’t unequivocally finished anything innovative with the interior packaging, though brand new facilities similar to the cold cold box in a front core console, HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) submit, 16.2-inch widescreen party complement, 15 upholders as well as the rabble bag hilt (yep!) will make a cabin some-more tasteful to consumers who need one heck of an all-around family hauler.

We’ll have some-more sum upon a Odyssey’s underpinnings in a destiny, though for right away, strike a burst to not usually read Honda’s press recover, though to see videos of a brand new Odyssey in movement. A full art studio of high-res images is yours for a clicking next.

Gallery:2011 Honda Odyssey

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Full PR text:2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite Fact Sheet

The all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey seeks to redefine a judgment of a minivan with the aggressive position and sporty “lightning-bolt” beltline. The lightning bolt not usually provides an exclusive coming, though additionally adds increasing prominence for third-row passengers. New interior facilities supplement some-more preference for family groups, whilst available party record introduces high-definition connectivity as well as split-screen observation. Currently a best-selling minivan in a U.S., a all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey is set to go on sale this tumble. Compared to the current Odyssey, a 2011 model’s reduce roofline (-1.6 inches contra 2010 Odyssey EX) as well as wider lane (+1.4 inches) minister to the sleeker, stronger as well as some-more energetic participation with softened aerodynamics which help enlarge fuel saving as well as also interpret into some-more interior width.

Specifications

- 3.5-liter i-VTEC™ V-6 engine with three-mode Variable Cylinder Management™
- Preliminary estimated fuel saving, Odyssey Touring Elite (City/Highway): 19/28 miles per gallon*

* Preliminary EPA mileage estimates dynamic by Honda. Final EPA mileage estimates not accessible during a time of copy. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not Survey to models prior to 2008. Your tangible mileage will change depending upon how you drive as well as say your car.

Features of a 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite model as shown in a June 17, 2010, exhibit video:
(please anxiety a June 17 exhibit video book @ hondanews.com for equipment not listed here)

Interior:

- AM/FM/XM/CD Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Activation
- Ultra-Wide Rear Entertainment System (RES) with split-screen capacity
- External HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) submit
- 150-watt AC energy opening
- Media tray with integrated libation hilt
- Removable 1st quarrel core console with dark storage
- New cool box in lower center stack (keeps equipment cold when car is using
- Leather-trimmed seating with exhilarated front seats
- Memory-linked 10-way energy driver’s chair
- FASTEN kid seat anchors in 5 seating positions, together with 3 positions in a second quarrel to house 3 kid seats concurrently
- Two captain’s chairs in the second quarrel yield adult joy with center seat folded down
- One-strap stowable 3rd Row Magic Seat®
- Second- as well as third-row newcomer window sunshades
- 15 libation holders
- Trash bag ring

Exterior:

- HID front headlights
- 18-inch amalgamate wheels
- 12.6-inch ventilated front front brakes
- Power side mirrors with integrated spin indicators
- Power tailgate