Higher trims receive thicker glass all around for an even quieter ride. Sound-deadening carpet, acoustic foam, thicker front glass, and active sound deadening all work in concert to make the inside of the Odyssey comfortable. Honda went to great lengths to improve interior comfort when redesigning the Odyssey last year, and that continues to shine through in 2019. Some drivers may find more road feel than expected, as the Odyssey is more connected to the road than others. The driving feel is much more akin to a solid crossover than a big, lumbering minivan. The Odyssey receives a rear stabilizer bar that helps keep things tidy across uneven and curvy road surfaces. The result is a vehicle that, while sharing a platform with an SUV and a truck, rides with stability, confidence, and smoothness. The new platform, introduced in 2018, is lighter and stiffer. We’ve rated the 2019 Honda Odyssey 6 out of 10 for its strong acceleration and tidy road manners. Minivans aren’t typically built for speed or handling, but the 2019 Odyssey has enough of both to be more than just a boring people-hauler. Up front, the cockpit is dominated by a center console spacious enough to fit large bags (looking at you, diaper bag), and more than generously sized cupholders and storage trays. Inside, space is plentiful, with enough room for full-size adults in all three rows. Out back, the Odyssey’s chrome theme from the grille continues, where all models sport LED taillights. This change, new in 2018, worked wonders on the Odyssey’s profile and smoothed out the lines of the vehicle overall. Honda has nearly hidden the sliding door track, tucking it right into the black trim area under the rear-side windows. LED headlights and fog lights are available in the range-topping Touring trim. All models receive active grille shutters to improve aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. Grille, headlight, and LED running light shapes and placement are very similar among the three and give the Odyssey a sharper overall look and feel. The Odyssey shares a platform with the Honda Pilot and Ridgeline, so it’s no surprise the three share some styling cues front to back. We rate the Odyssey 6 for styling, adding a point for exterior presence. These updates brought the minivan much closer to its main competitor, the Chrysler Pacifica, in the looks department-not quite besting its rival. The Odyssey was completely redesigned for the 2018 model year with welcome styling and technology enhancements. Optional heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel, hands-free tailgate, and an 11-speaker sound system round out the luxury and convenience features in the Odyssey. Honda’s Magic Slide second-row seats are available in EX models and above, which offer four different seating configurations including the ability to remove seats that aren’t in use to increase cargo space. All Odyssey minivans are EPA-rated at 19 mpg city, 28 highway, 22 combined, which is near the tops in its class. The Odyssey is still powered by Honda’s excellent 3.5-liter V-6, paired to a smooth-shifting 9- or 10-speed automatic transmission. CabinWatch and CabinTalk, our favorite features from 2018, make a welcome return in the Touring and Elite trims as well. Available in six trim levels, the Odyssey EX presents a compelling value with standard Honda Sensing safety equipment, optional leather, and optional navigation. The Odyssey’s spec sheet reads like a wish list pulled straight from a parenting blog. We rated the 2019 Honda Odyssey a 7.2 out of 10, noting its excellent options, refined driving dynamics, and class-leading power. That’s a good thing, because Honda packed more standard tech and safety features into the new Odyssey than some rivals. Starting at just over $31,000, the 2019 Odyssey is a repeat of the successful 2018 model. It's spacious and full of tech, with sliding doors that parents need-but perhaps won't admit. The 2019 Honda Odyssey minivan does family duty like Sunday chores.
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