Pricing of the minivan has also been released as well.
Across the model line, Odyssey models share the same engine, the familiar 3.5-liter V-6 that now displaces 248 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. All trim levels except for the Touring and Touring Elite are paired with a five-speed automatic; the top two trim levels receive a six-speed automatic. Cylinder deactivation is standard across the line, and all models run on regular unleaded fuel. Major standard safety features on all models go beyond anti-lock brakes and airbags for each row of seating to include electronic brake distribution, vehicle stability control, and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
Base LX models are well-equipped, but carry a significant increase over Toyota’s recently designed Sienna, which starts at $25,270 but offers a four-cylinder engine. (A comparably-equipped base V-6 Sienna is more expensive, and starts at $29,910.) The seven-seat LX model comes standard with dual-zone manual air conditioning, power driver’s seat, width-adjustable second-row seating, an aux-in jack, and remote entry.
EX models add automatic climate control for all three rows, steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, HomeLink, and five cupholders and one power outlet over the LX, bringing the count to 15 and 3, respectively. All models from EX and above offer seating for eight, thanks to a folding second-row seat.
Additionally, EX-L models come standard with leather seating, optional navigation or rear-seat entertainment systems, a “cool box” (aka mini-fridge), and XM satellite radio, in addition to a power-operated passenger’s seat. Honda expects the EX-L trim, specced with or without the additional tech systems, to account for nearly 50 percent of all sales.
Finally, the top-tier Touring and Touring Elite trim levels offer some tech and safety features previously found in luxury models only. Parking sensors and a blind spot information system come standard, as do high-intensity discharge headlamps. Navigation and entertainment systems are standard equipment, and a 650-watt premium audio system, replete with a 15-gigabyte hard drive memory, rounds out the option package that causes the Elite to swell to $44,030.
Options and accessories have not yet been announced. Come back later for our First Drive of the 2011 Odyssey.
Below is a rundown of pricing for all trim levels:
LX (five-speed automatic): $28,580
EX (five-speed automatic): $31,730
EX-L (five-speed automatic): $35,230
EX-L with rear entertainment system (five-speed automatic): $36,830
EX-L with navigation system (five-speed automatic): $37,230
Touring (six-speed automatic): $41,535
Touring Elite (six-speed automatic): $44,030
Full press release below. All prices listed include a $780 destination fee.
Honda Announces Pricing for All-New 2011 Odyssey
Trend-setting minivan adds functionality, style and fuel economy; Odyssey Touring model rates a class-leading 28 mpg
09/09/2010 – TORRANCE, Calif.
The all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan is set to debut at dealers on September 30 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) ranging from $27,800 for the value-oriented Odyssey LX to $43,250 for the ultra-premium Odyssey Touring Elite, plus a destination and handling charge1 of $780 per vehicle, American Honda Motor *** Inc., announced today.
With a wide range of new features adding value for economy, comfort and convenience, the increase in 2011 Odyssey pricing represents a 2.5-percent difference on a sales-weighted basis compared to the 2010 models being replaced (approximately $840 on average).
The completely redesigned Odyssey improves for 2011 with greater interior functionality, a more distinctive style and higher fuel economy. Across all available models — the Odyssey LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and now, the new Touring Elite — more than 50 standard and available features have been added for 2011 to enhance comfort, convenience, efficiency and travel fun.
“The all-new Odyssey is set to once again redefine the minivan segment as the ultimate family vehicle,” said Erik Berkman, vice president of Corporate Planning and Logistics for American Honda. “Never before has so much space, functionality and comfort been combined with this much style, technology and fuel economy.”
Significant enhancements to the interior include a new “3-mode” second-row seat design that is more comfortable for center passengers (Odyssey EX and above). The 2011 Odyssey is equipped with a total of five LATCH attachment points (four in the Odyssey LX), the most of any vehicle currently available on the market as of 2011 (up from three in the previous model). The one-motion, 60/40 split 3rd-row Magic Seat®, one of the Odyssey’s original concepts and most versatile features, is positioned for more legroom and is even easier to operate for 2011.
Dramatic new styling creates a more dynamic appearance unlike any other minivan with the introduction of a tapered cabin and a signature “lightning bolt” belt line. The lightning bolt belt line improves the outward view for third-row passengers. The body’s enhanced aerodynamic shape along with engineering improvements throughout the vehicle contribute to a class-leading EPA highway fuel-economy rating of 28 milesper- gallon (mpg) on Odyssey Touring models, an improvement of 3 mpg compared to the 2010 Odyssey Touring model and the most for any eight-passenger minivan.
A more powerful and efficient 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine features Variable Cylinder Management (standard on all models for 2011) and produces 248 hp (+4 hp over 2010) while delivering 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). For enhanced driving refinement on Odyssey Touring models, a six-speed automatic transmission debuts as a standard feature. All other models receive the five-speed automatic transmission.
New technology available on certain models includes a rear entertainment system with a 16.2-inch ultrawide split-screen display and an auxiliary High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) video input, an “intelligent” Multi-Information Display (i-MID) with customizable wallpaper, integration of FM traffic data on navigation models and much more. Thoughtful features have been added throughout like the available cool box, front bag hook, available flip-up trash bag ring and more. Popular features like the available back-up camera and available conversation mirror continue to be offered.
An extensive list of safety equipment comes standard on every Odyssey. The Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure is a Honda-exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. Additional standard safety equipment includes Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), commonly referred to as electronic stability control; 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); dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; and active front seat head restraints.
With a wide range of new features adding value for economy, comfort and convenience, the increase in 2011 Odyssey pricing represents a 2.5-percent difference on a sales-weighted basis compared to the 2010 models being replaced (approximately $840 on average).
The 2011 Odyssey is truly an American-made vehicle, designed, engineered and assembled in the United States2, representing the vast and ever-growing capabilities of Honda in North America. Virtually every aspect of the 2011 Odyssey has been envisioned, developed, tested and finalized by Honda associates throughout California, Ohio and Alabama. The Odyssey is produced exclusively at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) using domestic and globally sourced parts. The Lincoln, Alabama, plant conducts synchronous production of vehicles and engines and is the exclusive global producer of Odyssey minivans, Pilot sport utility vehicles and Ridgeline pickup trucks.
Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com.
1 MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $780.00 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
2 Using locally and globally sourced parts.
3 Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
via Honda courtesy of Motor Trend Staff
Handling is again an Odyssey high point. This is the only minivan with a fully independent suspension and it’s evident in a relatively agile feel at low speeds and confident tracking through faster turns. The 2011 Odyssey’s bumps in horsepower and torque easily compensate for the extra burden, leaving this once again among the liveliest minivans on the road.
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