LeftLaneNews: 2017 Honda Odyssey Spyshots

by Drew Johnson of www.leftlanenews.com

Honda's next-generation Odyssey minivan has been spotted undergoing high-altitude testing in the Colorado Rockies. Honda's next people mover is expected to go on sale later this year

The 2017 Odyssey will adopt new exterior styling with influences from the Pilot crossover. That should mean new headlights with LED accent and a more aggressive looking lower bumper area.

Although still covered in heavy camouflage, it's clear that the new Odyssey will ditch the controversial "lightning bolt" belt line that adorns today's van. That should give the Odyssey a more conventional van look. The rear of the minivan will also be redesigned, but those details are still hidden.

The 2017 Odyssey is expected to use Honda's latest 3.5L V6 engine with about 280 horsepower on tap. As with top-spec versions of the Pilot, the Odyssey will use a nine-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive will likely be the only configuration on offer. It's possible that Honda could eventually offer the Odyssey with a hybrid drivetrain.

The 2017 Odyssey will continue to offer Honda's outstanding packaging along with the HondaVac vacuum system. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will be the highlights of a new infotainment system.

Look for the 2017 Honda Odyssey to go on sale before the end of the year.

Source (with 12 pictures);
http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-2017-honda-odyssey-92076.html

2017 Honda Odyssey spotted testing in California – Spied

by Aravind Jayachandran of www.indianautosblog.com

Expected in showrooms from H2 2016.

The 2017 Honda Odyssey was spotted testing in the hills of Southern California by Motor Trend, featuring a full body camouflage. The next generation MPV is expected to arrive in showrooms from H2 2016.

The final exterior design of the next generation Odyssey was leaked in patent images, which appear to look similar to the Odyssey sold in Japan. It features a 2016 Honda Civic-inspired grille design, quad-section Jewel Eye headlights and contemporary styling changes. The sliding mechanism of the rear door appears to have moved closer to the window on the fifth gen model.

Patent drawing of the upcoming Honda Odyssey

Under the hood, the 2017 Honda Odyssey is likely to source power from a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated i-VTEC V6 gasoline engine from the 2016 Honda Pilot, which produces 280 hp. Paired to the only engine option is likely to be a 9-speed automatic transmission.

The new Odyssey will rival market leader Toyota Sienna which is available with all-wheel drive as well as the all new Chrysler Pacifica MPV that made its premiere at the 2016 Detroit Motor Show this month.

Source;
http://indianautosblog.com/2016/01/2017-honda-odyssey-spied-testing-213354

Burlapp Find: 2017 Honda Odyssey Spyshots

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Source;
http://www.burlappcar.com/2015/12/2017-honda-odyssey.html