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Honda Odyssey: The Benefits of Owning a Minivan

Honda Odyssey: The Benefits of Owning a Minivan

The most important journey of your life is the one you take with your family—and it begins with a Honda Odyssey. Because choosing a family vehicle doesn’t mean giving up design, comfort, or the joy of every drive. 

  

The Honda Odyssey is inspired by what you value most: sharing moments, enjoying the road in comfort, and driving a vehicle that captivated you at first glance. Every detail is designed to remind you of this each time you get behind the wheel. Let’s take a closer look. 

 

Exterior Design and Styling 

The Honda Odyssey elevates the family driving experience with a modern, thoughtful design. Its front grille and front and rear bumpers create a contemporary, sophisticated silhouette; 18- and 19-inch wheels add presence and character, while LED headlights and fog lights complete a functional yet appealing exterior look. 

 

Among the exterior features available on the EX-L and ELITE trims at Honda St. Maarten are: 

  • Body-colored door handles 

  • Fin-type roof-mounted antenna 

  • One-touch tilt-and-slide power moonroof 

  • Power sliding doors 

 

This last feature offers a significant advantage in terms of comfort. The power sliding doors provide a wide opening that makes passenger entry and cargo loading easier. They can also be operated remotely from the vehicle's key fob, with a range of up to 15 meters (17 yards), making them especially practical for everyday family use. 

 

Engine and Performance 

The 2025 Honda Odyssey is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 SOHC i-VTEC engine with 24 valves, producing 280 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque at 4,700 rpm. 

 

This setup delivers a smooth, powerful, and reliable driving experience—both in city driving and on long highway trips, even when the vehicle is fully loaded. 

 

Cabin and Cargo Space 

Now let’s talk about one of the greatest benefits of owning a family minivan: its exceptional use of interior space. 

 

The cabin is designed to comfortably seat up to eight passengers, with ample room for luggage, groceries, sports equipment, school backpacks—and even pets. 

 

You can enjoy versatile configurations such as: 

  • Rear seats that fold down or can be removed to expand cargo space 

  • A significantly expanded cargo area when the seats are folded, making family vacations, large shopping trips, or even moving day much easier 

  • Easier access to the cargo area due to wide rear openings and a lower load height compared to other vehicle types 

  • Second-row Magic Slide seats with armrests and a “walk-in” feature, allowing easy access to the third row and folding flat to transport bulky items with ease 

  • Advanced technologies like CabinWatch and CabinTalk that help the driver maintain visual contact and communicate clearly with rear-seat passengers, making every journey safer and more connected. 

 

Technology and Driver Assistance 

This minivan incorporates advanced technology designed to make driving easier and more intuitive. It features a 7-inch digital driver information interface, displaying customizable data such as Honda Sensing indicators (on higher trims), phone calls, and compatible app controls. 

 

For front passengers, a 9-inch HD color touchscreen provides a clear and intuitive viewing experience. 

 

Its technology features include: 

  • 9-Inch Color Touchscreen Display 

  • Multi-Zone Audio 

  • Bluetooth HandsFreeLink 

  • Bluetooth Streaming Audio 

  • CabinControl Remote Compatibility 

  • 2.5-Amp USB Audio Interface 

  • 12-Volt Power Outlets (Front Console, 3rd-Row) 

  • In-car smartphone integration app 

  • CabinTalk In-Car PA System 

  • Advanced Rear Entertainment System with 12.8-inch High Resolution Screen 

  • 3.0-Amp USB-C Charging Port 

  • 160-Watt Audio System with 7 Speakers, Including Subwoofer 

  

The ELITE trim adds: 

  • 550-Watt Premium Audio System with 11 Speakers, Including Subwoofer 

  • Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System 

  • CabinWatch Rear Seat Monitor 

  • Wireless Phone Charger 

 

<H2> Highly Reliable 

The Honda Odyssey is designed with a strong focus on safety and reliability. Advanced driver-assistance systems include anti-lock braking (ABS), brake assist sensors, and a multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines. 

 

Comprehensive occupant protection is provided through front, side, curtain, and knee airbags, along with childproof rear door locks and lower anchors and tethers for child safety seats. 

 

Higher trims feature Honda Sensing, a complete suite of driver-assist technologies, including: 

  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 

Maintains a set speed and automatically adjusts to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. 

  • Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) 

Detects potential frontal collisions, alerts the driver with visual and audible warnings, and applies the brakes automatically if an impact is deemed imminent to reduce severity. 

  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 

Uses a camera to detect lane markings and alerts the driver if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane without signaling. 

  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 

Provides gentle steering adjustments to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane. 

  • Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor 

Monitors blind spots and alerts the driver when another vehicle is detected, especially during lane changes or reversing. 

 

All of these systems are designed to protect both passengers and those around the vehicle. 

 

Come Experience the Honda Odyssey 

If you’re ready to make life more comfortable for you and your family, Honda St. Maarten is ready to help you take the next step. Visit us or book a test drive online and discover everything the Odyssey has to offer. 

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