
The body dimensions of the Odyssey are: length 4847mm, width 1820mm, height 1702mm, with a wheelbase of 2900mm. The body type is a 5-door, 7-seat MPV, and it features front-wheel drive. The Odyssey has a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a torsion beam non-independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum power of 107kW and a maximum torque of 175Nm. In terms of appearance, the Odyssey adopts Honda's new family-style three-section front bumper, departing from the previous through-type design. The upper part of the front grille features a wide chrome strip with a dark golden finish, paired with three chrome trim strips below, adding a touch of sharpness.

I've been driving the Odyssey to pick up and drop off my kids for over three years. The dimensions of this MPV are just right – 4861 mm in length, 1820 mm in width, 1712 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2900 mm. Maneuvering through underground parking lots at shopping malls is effortless, much more agile than the GL8. The highlight is definitely the second-row Magic Seats, which make loading and unloading wheelchairs when taking elderly family members to the hospital incredibly convenient. Even with all three rows up, there's still enough space for the whole family's camping gear. Last time I helped a friend move, I folded down the rear seats and fit two 1.8-meter bookshelves with ease. However, extra caution is needed for the side mirrors when navigating narrow alleys in old town areas.

As an experienced automotive journalist, I've tested five Odyssey models. Its dimensions are 4861mm in length, 1820mm in width, and 1712mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2900mm. The highlight is Honda's space optimization: even at 183cm tall, I still have a fist's worth of knee room in the third row, and the second-row seats can slide sideways by 15cm to accommodate children. The sliding door opening width is 1.2 meters, making it more practical than the Alphard. Compared to the Elysion, although their sizes are similar, the Odyssey feels more agile with a turning radius of just 5.4 meters in the city, making parking for kids' extracurricular activities a breeze. However, be mindful of height restrictions due to the vehicle's height.

Last time I helped my cousin choose a car, I researched that the Odyssey is 4.86 meters long, 1.82 meters wide, and just over 1.71 meters tall. The beauty of this size is that it's spacious yet not cumbersome: it looks dignified when picking up clients, and the 35cm aisle width in the second row makes entry and exit easy. Once during a rainy airport pickup, we managed to fit four 28-inch suitcases plus carry-ons in the trunk—its nearly 1-meter depth is truly capacious. But note that its body sits lower than an SUV, so be cautious when crossing waterlogged sections. My home garage's 1.8m height limit almost scraped the roof, so I recommend measuring clearance before buying.


