![]() This is one van that does a great job of protecting occupants. In government and insurance institute crash testing, the 2001 Odyssey couldn't have scored better, getting five stars all around. Also new for this year are dual stage front airbags and driver- and front passenger-side airbags. All seven seats have headrests and three-point seatbelts, and each Odyssey comes with ABS (four-wheel disc brakes are standard this year), traction control and an Electronic Brake Distribution system (EBD). For 2002, Honda has added leather seating to the list, as well as a DVD entertainment system with a 7-inch LCD monitor that flips down from the ceiling.Ī minivan would not be complete without safety features, and the Odyssey comes with its share. In terms of features, a navigation system is optional on the EX and employs a single DVD disc for nationwide mapping. The second-row seats are convertible and can be used as separate captain's chairs or as a bench. With a minimum of effort and the use of just one set of hands, the rear seat can be folded out of sight and sit flush with the floor in a matter of seconds. Body roll around corners is minimal, particularly for a vehicle of this size, and the suspension has been retuned this year to reduce harshness over bumps.Ī key Odyssey feature continues to be its hideaway, or "magic," third-row seat. Combined with the Odyssey's wide track, the suspension contributes a nimble and stable feel. Sitting on a four-wheel independent suspension, a first in the minivan segment, the Odyssey rides comfortably and keeps the driver in touch with the road. Step up to the EX and enjoy features like dual power sliding doors, a roof rack, keyless remote entry, an eight-way power driver seat, alloy wheels, a CD player and steering wheel-mounted radio controls. The base LX model includes such standard fare as a height-adjustable driver seat (with thicker bolstering this year), traction control, dual sliding doors, power windows (including power rear-vent windows), power locks, power mirrors, cruise control, a theft-deterrent system, front and rear air conditioning and antilock brakes. It is connected to a new five-speed automatic transmission (upgraded from a four-speed) that offers improved shift quality and efficiency. Honda says the revised engine provides for quicker acceleration and no longer requires premium fuel. The 3.5-liter VTEC-equipped V6 now produces 240 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque, an increase from 210 hp and 229 lb-ft. Headlining the changes is an increase in horsepower. For 2002, Honda has made a number of changes to ensure that its minivan stays on top. ![]() ![]() Honda reliability, coupled with a cavernous interior and useful features like a fold-flat third-row seat and second-row captain's chairs that can be slid together to serve as a bench are among the reasons the Odyssey has single-handedly revived interest in minivans. The second-generation Honda Odyssey is currently recognized as the minivan benchmark, having thieved the crown from Chrysler shortly after its debut in 1999. ![]()
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