Just like Alpha for luxury MPV and GL8 for business MPV, Odyssey is almost synonymous with domestic home MPV.
However, as more and more car companies, including new forces, begin to enter the MPV market, Odyssey is facing a number of catch-up players who are constantly improving their own product strength. In December last year, the 2022 new Odyssey was officially listed, with a market guidance price of 235,800-32.88 million yuan. So, before the arrival of the sixth generation, let's see what improvements it brings.
Upgrade one: great improvement in appearance
First of all, the new Odyssey has been relatively obviously upgraded to the appearance compared to the current model, adopting a more refined and atmospheric design concept of "STYLISH PREMIUM". The large hexagonal middle net occupies the most obvious position of the entire front face, and the interior adopts a horizontal banner shape, which extends to the headlights on both sides of the upper direction, and is integrated with the new LED headlight shape, while the lower bumper also adopts a horizontal line-based shape, which echoes the middle net.
As a result, the front face of the new Odyssey greatly increases the visual tension and heaviness through a large number of horizontal lines, but also more refined and layered, and the first impression that was originally perhaps slightly ordinary has instantly improved a notch.
The rear of the car has also been refined, and the area of the tail lights has been slightly reduced, but the internal light strip has been changed to a horizontal line, and a differentiated design of different thicknesses has been carried out in the slender shape, which is more matched with the shape of the whole vehicle and is more recognizable. It is also worth noting that the new Odyssey has reduced the proportion of chrome decoration on the body to a certain extent, such as the middle net, under the rear license plate, the front fenders, the D-pillar, etc. Nowadays, we have passed the feverish pursuit of chrome aesthetics, so the streamlined and delicate design upgrade is naturally more in line with the appetite of current consumers.
In addition, the 2022 model has newly added 3 body colors of Greenland white, polar night quicksilver and streamer purple, especially the two colors of polar night quicksilver and streamer purple, which look very deep at first glance, but in the sunshine, you can see different colors, all of which belong to the low-key atmosphere of the grade type. With the wheels upgraded from 17 inches to 18 inches this time, it not only greatly improves the appearance of the new Odyssey, but also does not lose the stable temperament and texture for the family.
Upgrade two: quieter and more comfortable
A total of 5 regular models and two welfare models were launched in the 2022 model, and the entire series still uses the Honda third-generation SPORT HYBRID (Sharp Hybrid) i-MMD dual-motor hybrid system that we are already familiar with. The 2.0L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC engine, the new on-board lithium-ion battery with high energy storage/output density and the drive motor with a peak torque of 315 Nm allow its system to achieve a combined maximum power of 158 kW, with an E-CVT gearbox.
The i-MMD system prefers to use electric drives, making the new Odyssey more enjoyable at the start even when fully loaded, and the feeling of the engine intervention is minimal, while taking into account the smoothness of daily driving, continuing the tradition of Odyssey as good as ever.
However, the focus of the MPV is naturally on the back row. The new Odyssey has added a new double-layer acoustic glass and increased the glass thickness of the tailgate, so the quietness of the entire interior of the car has been greatly improved compared to before. At the same time, the suspension performance with comfort as the primary goal is not discounted by the enlarged wheels. Taken together, the ride texture of the rear passengers is further increased.
Of course, the rear space is still flexible, in addition to the daily front and back left and right movement, you can completely bring the third row of seats under the floor, and take the second row of limiters down and move them to the C-pillar, and instantly have the experience of enjoying a 4-seat MPV. Open the trunk, and the third row of seats can also be tipped back to become an "observation deck" where you can fish.
The magic sensing function of the electric door on both sides believes that we have played enough, and the electric tailgate has finally increased the function of the kick switch, and the measured success rate is relatively high, which can free both hands. For the doors, the new Odyssey also adds a function to make an appointment to lock the doors, we do not have to wait until the electric doors and tailgates on both sides are completely closed, we can pre-lock the car through the key, and there will be sound and light prompts after locking the car, which is still very practical.
In addition, the new Odyssey has also added a lot of practical details, such as the addition of a receptive cup holder in the front driver's seat, the hollowing out of the front center console of the co-pilot into a large storage compartment with a USB charging interface inside, and the outside looks more private, which can be placed more securely for some smart devices.
Upgrade three: Smarter inside the car
In addition to the 3 colors added to the body, the brown interior has also been added to the car, with matte wood grain trim, so that the car has a strong home style, which can be said to be the favorite point in the car. Above the center console, is a fully upgraded 10.1-inch floating DA intelligent central control screen, the air conditioner air outlet is changed from horizontal penetration to present below the screen, and then below is the new SBW button electronic shift, canceling the original gear handle.
In addition, the steering wheel adopts a new three-frame shape, and the multi-function button adopts a roller design for more convenient operation. The instrument panel has upgraded the 7-inch TFT LCD instrument between the two-barrel traditional instrument, and it is a pity that it was not equipped with the popular full LCD instrument. In this way, the entire center console has a new look, not only visually very simple, increases the sense of luxury in the car, but also more in line with the current popular design style.
Inside the screen is the newly upgraded Honda CONNECT3.0 intelligent guide interconnection system, a change from the previous UI interface like the era of functional machines, card icon type operating system can achieve voice assistant, car home interconnection, mobile phone remote control, OTA online upgrade and other new functions, for the first time access to QQ music, Himalayas, cloud listening, Tmall genie and other online content, and are integrated into the application of intelligent guide interconnection.
We can see the image of the voice assistant on the screen, and we can also drag its position, after waking up through "Hello, Honda", we support common functions such as querying information, weather, stocks, holidays, and some car control and wake-free functions.
Of course, the new Odyssey also has a Honda SENSING safety super sense system, including LXAS lane keeping assist system, LDW lane departure reminder system, RDM lane offset suppression system and other automatic driving auxiliary functions including safety configuration, and added CTM (Cross Traffic Monitor) rearview dynamic reminder function, which can detect radar to perceive vehicles or dynamic objects approaching in the rear blind area, further facilitating reversing and other operations. With these, the new Odyssey's attributes are more comprehensive, and the upgrade of intelligence has comprehensively enriched its product strength.
Che Yun summary
Relatively speaking, the last obvious change of the new Odyssey in 2022 has further enhanced its home comfort advantages while making up for certain shortcomings before, and the overall competitiveness is more comprehensive. This has also been reflected in the market, the new Odyssey in just over a month on the market to receive more than 10,000 orders, of which the high-end version accounted for more than 90%, and on the eve of the Spring Festival has been delivered through the terminal more than 5,000 vehicles. I believe that this more exquisite home helper will attract you even more.