Honda Odyssey: Moving to a Higher Standard
With the introduction of the 1999 Odyssey, Honda built a world-class, stylish, performance-oriented minivan capable of uncompromising utility with class leading performance inside and out. The Odyssey became, and continues to be, the minivan standard.
Current industry accolades include:
- J.D. Power & Associates "Appeal Award in the Minivan Class"
- IntelliChoice's "Best Overall Value of the Year (Minivan under $24,500)"
- Automobile Magazine "All-Star Award: Best Minivan"
- Car and Driver Magazine "Best Van"
- Money Magazine "Best in Class"
- Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) "Best Minivan" Residual Value Award
- Automundo "Minivan del Ano"
Due to go on sale in late August 2001, the new 2002 Odyssey moves the standard even higher with more class-leading levels of performance, safety and luxury while maintaining the value that Honda customers expect.
For 2002, the Odyssey comes equipped with a class-busting standard 240 horsepower engine (an increase of 30 horsepower), a standard 5-speed automatic transmission (upgraded from a 4-speed), and new standard dual-stage driver's and front passenger's front airbags and standard side airbags . In addition, the new Odyssey sports a retuned and improved suspension and numerous enhancements to the interior including improved seating areas with available leather seats, an available entertainment system with the first factory-installed DVD player in a minivan, plus a host of new convenience features.
The popularity of the Odyssey has led to the need for increased production capacity. A new manufacturing facility capable of eventually producing 120,000 units per year will open in Lincoln, Alabama, in November. Overall, a large portion of the Odyssey's appeal comes from it being the best value in the minivan segment. With the enhanced levels of refinement and safety in the new 2002 Odyssey, another leap forward has been made to the acknowledged minivan benchmark.
NEW FEATURES SUMMARY FOR 2002 MODEL
- Class leading 240 Horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 (regular unleaded fuel)
- Standard 5-speed automatic transmission
- Standard front and side air bags
- First minivan with available factory-installed DVD entertainment system
- Standard four wheel disc brakes (rear disc brakes added)
- Improved Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) dampening
- Improved ride with same sedan-like handling
- Available leather trimmed interior (EX)
- Enhanced interior utility
- Freshened exterior styling
- New Colors (Redrock Pearl, Evergreen Pearl, Havasu Blue Pearl)
