Already the benchmark minivan, the 2014 Honda Odyssey offers
best-in-class fuel efficiency and new innovative features like HondaVAC™
The 2014 Honda Odyssey
minivan arrives at Honda dealerships nationwide on July 2, refreshed
with a host of powertrain, styling, interior, feature and safety
upgrades, all designed to meet the needs of today's family. Key changes
to the 2014 Odyssey minivan include the addition of a standard 6-speed
automatic transmission on all trims resulting in class-leading
fuel-economy ratings, enhanced safety equipment, cleaner front and rear
exterior styling, plus revised instrumentation and electronic controls.
For the first time all 2014 Odyssey models will include standard
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® connectivity, a 4-way power passenger seat, Expanded
View Driver's Mirror, Pandora® interface and an SMS text messaging
function. New available features include the Honda exclusive LaneWatch™
blind spot display, Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure
Warning (LDW). Additionally, Odyssey Touring Elite models will now come
standard with the much-anticipated HondaVAC™, the world's first
in-vehicle vacuum cleaner, which allows customers the ability to quickly
and easily clean-up dirt and debris from every corner of the minivan.
The 2014 Honda Odyssey will have a starting MSRP
1 of
$28,825. This represents only a $150 increase in base price for a
thoroughly revised Odyssey equipped with additional standard features
for increased convenience.
With the addition of a standard 6-speed automatic transmission paired
to the 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine with Variable
Cylinder Management (VCM), the Odyssey further solidifies its place as
the fuel economy leader in the minivan segment with all 2014 models
offering EPA fuel economy ratings of 19/28 mpg
1 city/highway (model-year 2013 EPA ratings were 18/27 mpg on all models except Touring and Touring Elite).
Further enhancing occupant safety, the 2014 Odyssey receives the
next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body
structure. The reinforced frontal structure improves frontal crash
energy management through a wider range of offset and oblique collision
modes. With the revised structure, the 2014 Odyssey is anticipated to
earn the highest rating of
TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including a GOOD rating in the
stringent new IIHS small overlap frontal collision test. The Odyssey is
expected to be the first minivan to earn a TSP+ from IIHS.
For 2014, the Odyssey continues with its successful model grade
strategy: five different available trim levels include the well-equipped
base LX model, EX, the leather-trimmed EX-L, the feature-packed
Touring, and the line-topping Odyssey Touring Elite. A DVD Rear
Entertainment System (RES) and Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™
with Voice Recognition
3 are available on EX-L models and above.
New exterior colors for 2014 are Modern Steel Metallic and Obsidian
Blue Pearl. Interior colors include Beige, Gray and Truffle for the new
high-quality fabric that features a refined and dynamic new weave
pattern on LX and EX models, while the EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite
feature leather upholstery. A full range of genuine Honda accessories is
also available.
New Features by Trim Level:
Odyssey LX:
- 6-speed automatic transmission
- 4-way power front passenger seat
- Expanded View Driver's Mirror
- One-touch turn signals
- Next-generation Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® streaming audio
- Pandora® interface
- Short Message Service (SMS) text function
Odyssey EX adds:
- LaneWatch™ blind spot display
- Push button start with keyless access system
- HondaLink™ featuring Aha™ compatibility
- Wiper-linked headlights
Odyssey EX-L and EX-L RES add:
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Odyssey EX-L Navi and Touring add:
- Multi-Angle Rearview Camera
Odyssey Touring Elite adds:
- HondaVAC™ integrated vacuum system
- HD Radio™
- Neural 5.1 Surround™ audio
Advancing the Odyssey
In redesigning the Odyssey for 2014, Honda's goal was to reinforce and
expand upon the vehicle's already great features, including the
exceptional value for money that already defines the Odyssey for its
target buyers: Gen X and Gen Y families. Odyssey aims to surprise and
delight by adding upgrades and amenities, making it once again the top
pick among individual buyers.
Powertrain
The 2014 Odyssey features a 3.5-liter, 24-valve V-6 engine producing 248
hp at 5,700 rpm and 250 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm. Honda's
i-VTEC® enhances power delivery while Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) helps maximize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
With the 2014 model, Honda has targeted best-in-class fuel economy
ratings for all trim levels. As a result, the transmission has been
upgraded to a 6-speed automatic across the model range, replacing the
5-speed automatic previously found on the LX, EX and EX-L. EPA fuel
economy ratings are now 19/28 mpg
1 city/highway for all trim
levels, up 1 mpg in both city and highway for the LX, EX and EX-L trims.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions certification
4 remains an impressive ULEV-2.
Body
Refined and youthful, sporty and advanced, the Odyssey's refreshed
styling adds new premium elements for 2014. Highlights include new
black-trimmed headlights, new available fog lights, a new muscular hood,
and black-surround grille for an upscale appearance. New body-color
matched side mirrors and additional bright chrome trim add to the
premium appearance. New rear styling and LED taillights with clear
lenses and eye-catching perimeter "light pipes" add to the polished
look.
Weight savings come from the use of aluminum for the hood, front
fenders and front suspension lower control arms. The LX model features
17-inch steel wheels with premium covers, while EX and EX-L models
utilize 17-inch premium aluminum alloy wheels. Touring and Touring Elite
models feature 18-inch premium sport aluminum alloy wheels.
The 2014 Odyssey EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models have a
wiper-linked headlight system that automatically turns on the headlights
when the front wipers are activated. In addition, new standard
one-touch turn signals improve convenience for the driver when making
routine lane changes. With this system, one flick of the turn-signal
lever provides three blinks of the turn signals - ideal for changing
lanes. Pressing the lever past the "click point" provides continuous
blinking.
A new keyless entry system with push button start on EX, EX-L,
Touring and Touring Elite allows the driver to approach the vehicle,
open the door and start the engine - all without touching a key. The
system only requires the driver have possession of the key fob. The
system also simplifies opening the sliding side doors and tailgate -
locking all doors when leaving the vehicle requires only touching the
lock button on any door handle.
Interior
Redesigned instrumentation, new trim and fabric, and upgraded
electronic features and functionality make the 2014 Odyssey interior
ideal for families. Design changes include upgraded meter illumination
and interior lighting, chrome-trimmed instrument dials and door handles,
a new available 7-inch touch-screen, and a repositioned DVD player for
the available Rear Entertainment System. Updated styling and a change
from blue to white halo lighting make the instrumentation easier to
read. Similar changes make the climate control easier to operate.
All 2014 Odyssey models and trim levels get an Expanded View Driver's
Mirror. The driver's side mirror provides a 19-percent increase in
visible area, offering an enhanced view of objects that might otherwise
be hidden in the vehicle's blind spot. Included on Odyssey EX, EX-L and
Touring models, the Honda LaneWatch™ blind spot display provides an
expanded rear view of the passenger side roadway. The system uses a
camera mounted on the bottom of the passenger door mirror, which when
activated by the right turn signal or the signal-stalk LaneWatch™
button, displays a live, 80-degree view of the passenger-side roadway,
compared to 18- to 22-degrees typical of a standard door mirror.
A rearview camera is standard on all Odyssey models. Odyssey LX, EX
and EX-L models feature a single-angle "Normal View" display, while EX-L
Navi, Touring and Touring Elite models have a Multi-Angle Rearview
Camera with wide, normal and top-down views - all with improved optical
quality. All rearview camera systems feature guidelines.
HondaVAC™
The Odyssey Touring Elite features the first minivan in-vehicle vacuum
cleaner system, HondaVac™ which is designed to help families keep the
minivan interior neat and clean. Engineered for dry use, the HondaVAC™
operates on the vehicle's 12-volt electrical system, and its performance
easily surpasses that of a handheld rechargeable vacuums.
Integrated in the rear cargo area of the vehicle, the HondaVAC™
includes an extendable hose that can reach every corner of the vehicle.
Two separate head attachments expand versatility, while a removable
debris canister and replaceable filter bag makes maintaining the vacuum
easy. To protect the vehicle battery's state of charge, the HondaVAC™
runs up to eight minutes with the ignition turned to the Accessory
setting - or continuously if the engine is running.
Audio & Entertainment
Odyssey EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models have new intuitive
touch panel controls that reduce button clutter on the center stack. An
upper 8-inch display and a lower 7-inch display provide a simpler
overall interface improving usability.
When paired to a compatible cellular phone, Aha™ and Pandora®
interfaces are available on EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models.
XM® Radio is included in EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models, a HDD
audio system comes on the EX-L Navi, Touring and Touring Elite models,
and a rear DVD player is standard in EX-L RES, Touring and Touring Elite
models. The Touring Elite also features HD Radio and new Neural 5.1
Surround™ audio.
Audio system output is 240 watts for Odyssey LX, 270 watts for EX,
EX-L and EX-L RES, and 246 watts for EX-L Navi and Touring. The premium
audio system in the Odyssey Touring Elite has 650 watts. All audio
systems have seven speakers except for the Touring Elite, which features
12 speakers.
Simplified pairing and enhanced functionality with smart phones
improve the Odyssey's telematics for 2014. HandFreeLink® is included on
all models, and
Bluetooth® audio streaming, SMS and
email functions are available with compatible smartphones. Additional
features include a phonebook, call history, speed dial and contact
picture. Odyssey EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite include HondaLink™
featuring Aha™ which offers content from hundreds of channels through a
tethered compatible smartphone.
The Rear Entertainment System (RES) on the EX-L RES, Touring and
Touring Elite models features upgraded control layout and screen
quality. This system features improved placement of the DVD player and
more intuitive operation for the rear audio controls. Screen resolution
is VGA on EX-L RES and Touring models, and the Touring Elite's upgraded
ultra-widescreen offers four times higher resolution.
Safety
With the application of the next-generation Advanced Compatibility
Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, significant structural changes to
the unit-body were made, including more extensive use of high-strength
steel in the A-, B- and C-pillars, roof rails, floor rails, front body
area, and front subframe. As a result, the front door opening is now
stronger, with less chance of deformation in a frontal collision.
The previous Odyssey achieved a top Good rating in IIHS Front Crash,
Side Crash, Rear Crash and Roof Crush tests. For 2014, the Odyssey is
targeted to add a GOOD rating in the IIHS's rigorous new Small Overlap
Barrier Test and be among the first minivans to receive the highest IIHS
rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+.
Newly available on the Odyssey, Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) help the driver indentify potential
collision situations. Using the Odyssey's front camera module, FCW warns
of a possible collision with a vehicle detected in front, while LDW
notifies the driver of departures from detected lanes
5. The
two systems are packaged together on Odyssey EX-L, Touring and Touring
Elite models, and provide visual and audible warnings.
North American Development and Manufacturing
The Odyssey represents Honda's robust product development
capabilities in North America with its design, engineering and assembly
all taking place in the U.S., using domestically and globally sourced
parts. Designed in Los Angeles and engineered at Honda R&D America's
in Ohio, the Odyssey is manufactured
6 by Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, Inc. Currently, 95 percent of all Hondas sold in the U.S., are built in North America.
| 2014 Honda Odyssey Pricing and EPA Data |
| Model |
Transmission |
MSRP2 |
EPA Rated
City/Hwy/Combined MPG1 |
| Odyssey LX |
6-Speed Automatic |
$28,825 |
19/28/22 |
| Odyssey EX |
6-Speed Automatic |
$32,125 |
19/28/22 |
| Odyssey EX-L |
6-Speed Automatic |
$35,625 |
19/28/22 |
| Odyssey EX-L w/ RES |
6-Speed Automatic |
$37,225 |
19/28/22 |
| Odyssey EX-L w/ Navi |
6-Speed Automatic |
$37,625 |
19/28/22 |
| Odyssey Touring |
6-Speed Automatic |
$41,880 |
19/28/22 |
| Odyssey EX-L Touring Elite |
6-Speed Automatic |
$44,450 |
19/28/22 |
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