2025 Honda Odyssey Review

Overview

Honda may not have created the minivan, but it certainly perfected the formula with the Odyssey. Now over 30 years into production, the 2025 Honda Odyssey continues to be a benchmark for reliable, family-friendly transportation. With seating for up to eight and generous cargo space, it remains a top choice for families on the go.

Under the hood, a tried-and-true V6 engine paired with a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission delivers dependable performance and solid fuel efficiency. Despite its size, the Odyssey offers confident handling and a composed ride—attributes that reflect Honda’s attention to engineering and build quality.

While rivals like the Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica, and Kia Carnival have recently raised the bar in interior flair and hybrid options, Honda counters with a boost in tech for 2025. Every Odyssey now includes a standard rear-seat entertainment system, plus family-oriented features like a cabin camera and PA system, which let parents keep tabs on and communicate with rear passengers without turning their heads.

The clever Magic Slide second-row seats remain a highlight, offering multiple configurations to reduce sibling skirmishes during road trips. However, they still don’t fold flat into the floor—something to note when comparing cargo versatility. The third-row seats, on the other hand, do fold flush for added storage.

Thanks to its refined performance, thoughtful features, and smart design, the 2025 Honda Odyssey continues to earn high marks—and a spot on our Editors’ Choice list once again.

When Is the 2025 Honda Odyssey Coming Out?

The 2025 Honda Odyssey is expected to arrive at dealerships nationwide in late summer 2024. Pre-orders should begin by early summer, with deliveries starting shortly thereafter. Honda hasn’t announced a full production cutoff for the current generation yet, indicating the 2025 model will likely be the last before a full redesign in 2026.

What’s New for 2025?

The 2025 Honda Odyssey rolls into the new model year with a noticeable refresh, both inside and out. Styling updates give the minivan a sharper, more contemporary look, starting with a redesigned grille and revised front and rear bumpers. The front end now features bold, blacked-out foglamp surrounds, while the rear bumper incorporates vertical reflectors—an unexpected design nod borrowed from the discontinued Acura NSX supercar.

Every trim benefits from updated wheel designs, with the top-tier Elite model riding on eye-catching new 19-inch alloys. Two new paint choices—Solar Silver Metallic and Smoke Blue Pearl—add fresh personality to the color palette.

Inside, Honda has overhauled the tech suite. A 7-inch digital gauge cluster is now standard, paired with a more intuitive 9-inch infotainment touchscreen. Rear passengers also get a major upgrade with a larger 12.8-inch rear entertainment screen, helping to keep kids (and adults) entertained on long drives.

These updates help the Odyssey remain a competitive and compelling option in the minivan market.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The 2025 Honda Odyssey starts at $43,670 and tops out at $52,630, depending on the trim level and options selected.

For 2025, Honda has streamlined the lineup by dropping the base EX trim, leaving four well-equipped variants. That’s no loss, really—the EX-L has consistently been our top pick for value. It hits the sweet spot with premium features like heated leather seats, wireless smartphone charging, and a power-operated liftgate—all essentials for daily family life, without paying for luxury-level extras.

For those looking to add a touch of flair, the newly renamed Sport-L (formerly just “Sport”) caters to the style-conscious crowd. It leans into the blacked-out trend with 19-inch black wheels, gloss black accents on the grille, headlights, mirrors, and taillights, and an overall edgier vibe that might help some parents cling to a little cool factor.

Whether you’re after function or flash, there’s a 2025 Odyssey trim that fits the bill.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Powering the 2025 Honda Odyssey is the brand’s familiar and dependable 3.5-liter V6 engine, producing 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. While those numbers might not leap off the page for a vehicle tipping the scales around 4,500 pounds, Honda’s refined engineering makes the most of them.

Mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, the V6 delivers smooth and responsive performance. Shifts are timely and crisp, allowing the Odyssey to move with unexpected agility. It’s quick off the line and composed at speed, maintaining its title as the best-driving minivan in the class.

Steering is light and precise, though we wouldn’t mind a little more road feel—an area where most family-focused vehicles tend to play it safe. Ride quality is impressively refined, with the EX-L’s 18-inch wheels providing a more cushioned feel over rough pavement compared to the Elite’s 19-inch setup, which transmits a bit more road texture.

Overall, the Odyssey remains a standout in its segment when it comes to driving dynamics—offering a blend of comfort, capability, and control that’s hard to beat in the minivan world.

0–60 MPH Times

In our testing, the 2025 Honda Odyssey accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.4 seconds. That’s impressively quick for a three-row family hauler, putting it near the top of its class in straight-line performance.

In fact, among traditional gas-powered minivans, the Odyssey is a standout—only trailing the all-electric Volkswagen ID.Buzz, which edges it out thanks to instant EV torque. Still, the Odyssey’s brisk acceleration reinforces its status as one of the most responsive and lively minivans on the road.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

According to EPA estimates, the 2025 Honda Odyssey returns 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway—solid figures for a V6-powered minivan with room for eight.

In our real-world highway test, the Odyssey lived up to expectations, delivering exactly 28 mpg, matching its official rating. While that’s competitive, it does fall a bit short compared to hybrid rivals like the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, which managed an impressive 33 mpg in similar testing.

For families prioritizing long-haul efficiency without going hybrid, the Odyssey strikes a respectable balance between performance and fuel economy.

For the latest official ratings and comparisons, check out the EPA’s fuel economy website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The 2025 Honda Odyssey is designed with family life in mind—and it shows. Its cabin is quiet and serene, helping keep tantrums at bay, while clever features like the available cabin camera and PA system let front-seat occupants keep a watchful eye (and voice) on passengers in the back.

Rear-seat entertainment is well thought out, too, with HDMI connectivity and household power outlets to keep tablets, game consoles, and other devices powered up on long drives.

Space-wise, the Odyssey excels. Both the second and third rows offer generous legroom, among the best in the minivan segment. The Magic Slide second-row seats are a standout, offering greater comfort and versatility than the Chrysler Pacifica’s fold-into-the-floor Stow ‘n Go seats. Honda’s seats slide both side-to-side and fore-and-aft, giving families multiple layout options—and a chance at keeping the peace when siblings need a little personal space.

However, that comfort comes with a trade-off: less ultimate cargo practicality. Each Magic Seat weighs about 68 pounds, so removing them requires effort. Plus, the floor-mounted seat tracks can get in the way when loading larger items. In our luggage test, an Odyssey with its third row stowed and Magic Seats removed fit one fewer carry-on suitcase than the Pacifica, which offers a completely flat load floor with its seats folded into the floor.

Still, for families prioritizing passenger comfort and flexible seating, the Odyssey’s interior hits the mark.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The 2025 Honda Odyssey steps up its tech game with a standard 9-inch color touchscreen infotainment system, an upgrade from the previous 8-inch display. Powered by a faster processor, the system feels more responsive and user-friendly, enhancing everyday usability.

Wireless charging comes standard, alongside wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, making it easy to stay connected without tangled cords.

Honda also puts a strong focus on rear-seat entertainment, recognizing the importance of keeping backseat passengers entertained on long journeys. The Odyssey features a new 12.8-inch high-resolution rear entertainment screen, offering sharper visuals and a more immersive experience. The HDMI port has been cleverly relocated inside the center console, which doubles as storage—perfect for stashing streaming devices neatly out of sight.

Additional USB-C ports are scattered throughout the cabin, ensuring every passenger can keep their devices charged and ready to go.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Every 2025 Honda Odyssey comes equipped with Honda Sensing, a comprehensive suite of advanced driver-assistance technologies designed to enhance safety and peace of mind.

This standard package includes:

• Automated Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection to help avoid or reduce the severity of collisions

• Lane Departure Warning paired with Lane Keeping Assist to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane

• Adaptive Cruise Control that adjusts speed to maintain a safe following distance on the highway

Additional features include blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning, and traffic sign recognition, making the Odyssey well-prepared to help drivers navigate various road conditions safely.

For detailed crash test results and safety ratings, you can visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

The 2025 Honda Odyssey offers a warranty package that’s fairly standard among its competitors, without any standout advantages.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Limited Warranty: Covers 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first

• Powertrain Warranty: Covers 5 years or 60,000 miles

• Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance: Included for 1 year or 12,000 miles

While this coverage is solid and competitive, the Kia Carnival leads the segment with a more generous powertrain warranty lasting 10 years and a limited warranty that extends two years longer than most rivals, including Honda.

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Final Verdict

The 2025 Honda Odyssey may not reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t need to. Its mix of practicality, comfort, performance, and family-focused features ensures it remains a top contender in the minivan class. If you’re looking for a spacious and reliable family hauler that doesn’t compromise on refinement, the Odyssey continues to deliver.

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