History of Honda Odyssey
Since 1994 the Japanese automaker Honda produced Honda Odyssey, a minivan with eight seats. The vehicle is based on the technical construction platform of the Accord and has repeatedly developed, so that today already is the fourth generation of the minivan on the market. Only the first-generation Honda Odyssey, now available at best, Occasion, was distributed worldwide and built until 1999. After that, the Japanese automaker has developed various models that were adapted to the market.
So the Honda odyssey was available in North America from 1999 for sale, which was much larger in size and more motorized as for example the Japanese model. Car dealers in Europe were able to sell the Honda Odyssey under the model names shuttle. In Switzerland, the Honda Shuttle is a popular used car today. In 2013 Honda presented the new Odyssey Touring, which will however not be as new or last years car in Germany and Europe for sale. Designed for the US market this car is not equipped with a fuel-efficient diesel, but with a 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine and will be available as a hybrid version with 4x4 all-wheel drive in the future.
Overview of Honda Odyssey 2008
The Odyssey 2008 vintage has up to eight seats, with the rear pews can move flexibly. Under the hood it has not an economical diesel - but as usual in this class, it has a 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine, the 248 hp makes. The top models Touring and Touring Elite have a six-speed automatic, all other Odyssey are on a five-stage converter. As consumption Honda odyssey 2008 outputs converted almost twelve liters of Super per 100 kilometers, a VW T5 with TDI consumes more than a third less.
Standards
But consumption interested Amis less. The focus is rather on with the family van can be upgraded into a mobile electronic stamp. For the little ones on the second row, there is a split-screen monitor with up to 41 centimeters diagonal screen, can be connected to the self-talking and external devices. DVD movies or video games while driving are not a problem. Also have cool drinks from the cooler and a better view to the rear thanks to rear-view camera. Wide range of basic and optional equipment includes a premium audio system with 12 speakers, navigation system Honda with voice control, removable center console between the front seats, down to the floor third row, 18-inch alloy wheels, xenon lights and more.
Interior and Exterior
The car combines the efficiency, economy and innovative technologies. The extraordinary design of higher Compatibility and great body defends the inhabitants from front collisions. Standard security suite includes a system of exchange rate stability, anti-lock system, front and side airbags. In addition, Honda offers the technology to help the driver, such as a tracking system for the blind zone alert system and Lane Departure (LDW). The exterior design has been significantly rethought, as well as equipping the cabin.