2022 Honda Odyssey

　　

2022 Honda Odyssey Review

byCameron RogersManager, News

　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

　　If you go by sales, minivans get short shrift these days compared to SUVs. But for family-friendly versatility, they're still tops. Not only do they have deep cargo wells behind the third row — perfect for swallowing gear on a road trip — third-row passenger space is usually more generous in a minivan too. Even with so many admirable attributes baked in, it takes a lot for one minivan to rise above the rest. We think the 2022 Honda Odyssey is the standout, with superlative ride comfort, thoughtfully executed technology features, and surprisingly capable handling among its many appealing qualities.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$166/mo  for Odyssey LX

　　Odyssey LX

　　LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 10A) - $33,040 MSRPEX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 10A) - $36,440 MSRPEX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 10A) (Most Popular) - $39,710 MSRPTouring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 10A) - $43,750 MSRPElite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 10A) - $48,770 MSRP

　　vs

　　$204/mo

　　Avg. Large Minivan

　　Naturally, the Odyssey isn't your only choice for a minivan. The Toyota Sienna exhibits many of the same qualities, and its hybrid engine delivers exceptional fuel economy. The Chrysler Pacifica is luxuriously equipped and offers a hybrid of its own, and the new Kia Carnival promises more high-tech features at a lower cost. Is the Odyssey going to be the best van for you? Check out the categories of our Expert Rating below to help you decide.

　　

What's it like to live with?

We spent a year and 20,000 miles with a 2018 Honda Odyssey to take advantage of its ample storage in its latest wrapper (it was last redesigned in 2018). Our year spent with the 2018 Odyssey offers loads of insights even if you're looking at a 2022 model. Check out our long-term road test to see what we thought of Honda's venerable minivan.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Great

　　8.1

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the Odyssey drive? The Odyssey just might be the exception where it is OK to use the words "minivan" and "fun" in the same sentence. Its V6 engine offers enough power for your merging and passing needs even when you've got the cabin full of passengers. In our testing, the Odyssey Elite accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds, essentially an average time for a V6-powered minivan.

　　Precise steering and stable braking and handling give the Odyssey a confident presence both on the highway and along tighter roads. Is the Odyssey sporty? Not really. But it is well sorted and enjoyable to drive. Everything feels cohesive.

　　A smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission unobtrusively chooses the proper gear for the situation. Standard steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters are nice if you want to shift for yourself. If we had to nitpick, it'd be that the engine stop-start system (it turns the engine off at stoplights to save fuel) is a bit unrefined, but it can be disabled.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the Odyssey? The Odyssey is slightly ahead of its peers in yet another area. The front seats are great for logging miles on extended drives. The second-row seats are equally suited for kids or adults. Third-row legroom is limited, but two grown-ups can survive back there for shorter distances. Our Odyssey Elite's 19-inch wheels likely gave it a firmer ride than the smaller available wheel options (smaller wheels mean more absorbent tire sidewalls). But generally speaking, there aren't many bumps the Honda can't absorb with ease.

　　Honda deserves credit for its noise-reduction efforts, and the Odyssey is the quietest minivan in the segment by our measurements. The available cabin intercom also lets you bypass the low-level road noise. A microphone picks up your voice and broadcasts it to the rear of the van via the speakers or through the rear entertainment system's headsets. Now you can say "Stop touching your sister!" without having to turn your head around to shout it.

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