kid stuff
COMPARISON TEST
SPACE SHUTTLES
1 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L The most confident steering, the best front seats, great instrument cluster, nifty second-row mother-in-law seat. This Honda has all the competitors covered when it comes to driver confidence. It feels purposeful, motivated, even athletic in a way the others do not. The steering knows where straight ahead is, and carving away from that heading always feels precise. The Odyssey’s driving position is one of the best in the business. The dash has large dials with bold markings. The column has tilting and telescoping adjustments. The driver’s seat is easily the most comfortable of the group.
70
NOV 2007
MAX WIDTH FOR STROLLER FOLDED FLAT IN REAR WELL (in)
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE LIMITED NISSAN QUEST SL TOYOTA SIENNA LE
LOCKING BELT RETRACTORS
KID STUFF
LATCH POSITIONS
THE VERDICT
Once golden in the class, now a golden oldie.
As the others’ engines are upsized, the Odyssey’s 244-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 is feeling outgunned these days. Acceleration is about average for the group, handling grip and braking were somewhat better than average. Although the smart-looking puckeredleather trim gives the interior a luxurious appearance, the on-road mood is definitely businesslike. The suspension motions are stiffer than the others, and the interior is quite loud, with notable wind noise and
3RD ROW
BEST IN TEST
Narrow passage to third row, fairly loud inside when cruising, body quivers more than most others on bumps.
2ND ROW
C/D RESULTS
THE LOWS
2
1
YES
23.8
2
1
YES
21.5
2
2
YES
21.0
2
1
YES
20.8
2
2
YES
25.0
GUTTER CREDIT TO RUN HERE.
THE HIGHS
C A R A N D D R I V E R .C O M
SPACE SHUTTLES
1 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L The most confident steering, the best front seats, great instrument cluster, nifty second-row mother-in-law seat. This Honda has all the competitors covered when it comes to driver confidence. It feels purposeful, motivated, even athletic in a way the others do not. The steering knows where straight ahead is, and carving away from that heading always feels precise. The Odyssey’s driving position is one of the best in the business. The dash has large dials with bold markings. The column has tilting and telescoping adjustments. The driver’s seat is easily the most comfortable of the group.
70
NOV 2007
MAX WIDTH FOR STROLLER FOLDED FLAT IN REAR WELL (in)
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE LIMITED NISSAN QUEST SL TOYOTA SIENNA LE
LOCKING BELT RETRACTORS
KID STUFF
LATCH POSITIONS
THE VERDICT
Once golden in the class, now a golden oldie.
As the others’ engines are upsized, the Odyssey’s 244-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 is feeling outgunned these days. Acceleration is about average for the group, handling grip and braking were somewhat better than average. Although the smart-looking puckeredleather trim gives the interior a luxurious appearance, the on-road mood is definitely businesslike. The suspension motions are stiffer than the others, and the interior is quite loud, with notable wind noise and
3RD ROW
BEST IN TEST
Narrow passage to third row, fairly loud inside when cruising, body quivers more than most others on bumps.
2ND ROW
C/D RESULTS
THE LOWS
2
1
YES
23.8
2
1
YES
21.5
2
2
YES
21.0
2
1
YES
20.8
2
2
YES
25.0
GUTTER CREDIT TO RUN HERE.
THE HIGHS
C A R A N D D R I V E R .C O M
