Best Eight-Passenger Minivan: 2021 Honda Odyssey
The 2021 Honda Odyssey sees the stalwart minivanin its fifth generation, and it continues to be a mainstay for families. Minivans offer a lot of room, functionality, and bang for your buck, plus a carlike ride, a lower floor making it easier to get in and out, and the convenience of sliding doors. The Honda Odyssey received a midcycle update for 2021 with refreshed styling, more standard features, and second-row seats that are easier to remove. The latter point is important because those seats cannot be stowed in the floor as they can be in the Chrysler Pacifica. Honda's CabinWatch camera system helps parents keep an eye on what kids are doing in the back rows, and an integrated vacuum cleans up any messes. Oh, but wait … sadly, the vacuum is gone for the 2022 model year.
2021 Honda Odyssey Pros, Cons, and Specs
Pros
- Smooth 10-speed transmission
- Family-friendly features
- Revised styling
Cons
- Styling might not appeal to all potential buyers
- No hybrid or all-wheel-drive option
- Second row does not stow
2021 Honda Odyssey Specifications
Base price range: $32,965-$48,995
Available engines: 3.5L V-6 (280 hp, 262 lb-ft)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy/combined): 19/28/22 mpg
Cargo space (behind 1st/2nd/3rd row): 141-158/87-92/33-39 cu ft
Max towing capacity: 3,500 lb
The Best Eight-Passenger SUVs and Minivans to Buy in 2021
- Best Eight-Passenger SUV: 2021 Kia Telluride
- Best Eight-Passenger Full-Size SUV: 2021 Ford Expedition
- Best Eight-Passenger Luxury SUV: 2021 Lincoln Navigator
- Best Eight-Passenger Minivan: 2021 Honda Odyssey
