The fifth-gen JDM-spec Honda Odyssey
has launched in Japan – the MPV features sliding rear doors for the
first time, and has a higher ceiling, lower floor and more interior room
than the previous model
thanks to a new ultra-low-floor platform. As before, there are two
models: the regular Odyssey (above) and the Odyssey Absolute.
The Odyssey Absolute is differentiated from the regular Odyssey by a
more aggressive-looking front apron with mesh in the intakes and fog
lamp housings, additional chrome trim and a subtly-different rear apron.
Both get a 2.4 litre DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder ‘Earth Dreams’ engine
with idle stop and a CVT, but the Absolute adds direct injection to the
motor, a seven-speed mode to the gearbox and shift paddles.
So the regular Odyssey has 175 PS and 225 Nm of torque at its
disposal while the direct-injected Absolute has 190 PS and 237 Nm of
torque. Claimed fuel consumption ranges from 11.6 to 14.0 km per litre
on the JC08 cycle.
The fifth-gen Honda Odyssey is 4,830 mm long and 1,800 mm wide (+20
mm for the Absolute). Height is around the 1,700 mm mark, wheelbase is
2,900 mm and weight ranges from 1,700 to 1,830 kg.
The regular Odyssey comes in B, G and G EX trims, and the Absolute in
base and EX trims. All variants can be had with either front- or
four-wheel drive. All four-wheel drive variants are eight-seaters; the
front-wheel drive variants can have either seven or eight seats
depending on trim. 215/60 R16, 215/55 R17 and 225/45 R18 wheels are available.
There are also ‘special needs’ versions that feature a fully-electric
rotating and elevating seat either beside the driver or in the second
row.
Some variants come with “premium cradle seats” in the second row –
recline the backrest and the seat base rises, adding comfort. They also
include footrests and articulated backrests. The third-row bench is
divided into three – each passenger can select their own reclining
angle.
Interior height is a generous 1,325 mm in the front-wheel drive
variants and Honda says the second and third rows have about the same
level of head clearance.
The aforementioned ultra-low-floor platform encompasses a flat and
slender fuel tank and a flat rear floor. The rear door steps are only
300 mm from the ground, making entry and exit easy.
The previous Odyssey’s front and rear double wishbones have been
replaced by MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam out back,
which supposedly saves weight. Additionally, there’s enhanced rigidity, a
drive-by-wire throttle and an increased steering angle that facilitates
a 5.4-metre turning circle.
Driving aids offered on higher-spec variants include a multi-view
camera, automatic parking (Honda Smart Parking Assist System), blind
spot monitoring, Collision Mitigating Brake System and City-Brake Active
System. See the US-market 2014 Honda Odyssey here.
Source;
http://paultan.org/2013/10/31/honda-odyssey-japan/
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