http://2005hondaodyssey.com/products.htm

I'm not real impressed with this new Odyssey for some reason. The styling doesn't strike me as pleasing or well executed, and the features list seems botched. For instance, Variable Cylinder Management is only available on the upper crust EX and Touring models, not on the LX. Also the interior isn't making friends with me, the dash looks ugly and busy, the head unit is too low (on the Navi model at least, but not shown here), and the middle seat in the second row (8 passenger version shown) looks TINY, not even wide enough to fit a 5 year old.

So then what do you guys think?

From the photo's (poor quality, nothing against you Ben) it looks like they over stuffed the interior front to rear. I agree on the dash also... They have borrowed quite a few features from the new Sienna. Yes and the center seat in the second row is small, another Sienna item.. it's not bad if you are using the 2nd row for 3 thin people.
My biggest beef with all of these new vehicles is the shifter basically mounted in the dash(more clutter,plastic)=(more rattles and creaks down the road)..

I1:)

Also kind of looks like they sacrificed a lot to get the folding rear seat on this one. The 3rd row rear seatback looks really low compared to the second row chairs.

Originally posted by BenjiBoy650
So then what do you guys think?


So far, I'm lukewarm on it.

I was able to look inside of one the other day when I had the brake light switch fixed on my Accord. I like the sunroof. And I like the rear windows that drop down. As far as the rest goes...I'm not sure...it doesn't jump out at me, but I need to look at it a bit more before I form an opinion.

I guess it doesn't matter all that much either way, since we just bought an 04 on June 30th and there's no 05...or 06 or 07 in my future. :)

I'm not an Ody fan, but boy I sure want the whole touring package for the next Pilots!!!

This week in Honda school my prince is learning even more about the onboard systems & they sound so nifty!!:)