CAR GARAGE | 2012 Honda Odyssey | Class-leading achievements include the highest EPA highway fuel economy ratings for an eight-passenger minivan of 28 mpg for the Honda Odyssey Touring. Plus, all Odyssey models Achieve the best possible safety ratings from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK with a, an achievement That no other currently-tested minivan can match. Designed and built in the United States, the five available models consist of the Honda Odyssey LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite, each with a unique combination of Providing features, value, luxury and in-vehicle entertainment technology. Changes for 2012 include the Addition of select features to the Odyssey EX That were Previously exclusive to the Odyssey EX-L. The 2012 Odyssey Touring receives an exclusive exterior color, White Diamond Pearl, Taffeta White Replacing on the prior model.
Technology features available on Certain models include a Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition, the which is available on the Odyssey EX-L and standard on the Odyssey Touring.
The engine Produces 248 hp (the most ever for Odyssey) and 250 lb-ft. of torque, while delivering aspects an EPA-estimated city / highway / combined fuel economy of 19/28/22 mpg on Odyssey Touring models (18/27/21 mpg on Odyssey LX, EX and EX-L models). A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard on the Odyssey LX, EX and EX-L models. Odyssey Touring models feature a 6-speed automatic transmission for enhanced driving refinement. A 118.1-inch wheelbase, a fully independent suspension design and features Such as Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control Contribute to the Honda Odyssey's confident driving performance and comfortable ride.
The Honda Odyssey was recently named a TOP SAFETY PICK from IIHS, the institute's highest safety rating. In Addition to earning the TOP SAFETY PICK designation, the Odyssey was one of the first vehicles to Achieve NHTSA's best-possible "Overall Vehicle Score" of 5 stars. The Honda Odyssey Achieved its top "Overall Vehicle Score" with 5-star ratings for the frontal crash safety test and both side crash safety tests in all evaluated front and rear seating positions and scenarios. The Odyssey also received four stars for the rollover rating. Additional standard safety equipment includes: Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA), anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist; three-row side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor; driver's and front passenger's side airbags with passenger -side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); and dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags.
The Honda Odyssey uses a tapered body cabin design with a signature "lightning bolt" character line to create a dynamic and distinctive appearance. Engineered for a quiet interior, the Odyssey's highly-rigid body with 59 percent of high-strength steel (an exceptional amount by industry standards) helps enhance the effectiveness of the vehicle's sound-deadening material to isolate road noise. The interior offers multiple modes for accommodating child seats, adult passengers and cargo, along with offering a comprehensive range of in-vehicle entertainment technology.
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