The Honda Odyssey is a conventional front-wheel-drive people mover in a segment that was already struggling for relevance by 2015 as buyers migrated to large SUVs. The Odyssey's argument was the same one it had always made: more interior space per dollar than most SUVs, lower floor for easier access, and Honda reliability as the underlying promise.
Amelia reviews the 2015 Odyssey and looks at the things that matter to families who actually consider a people mover: the sliding rear doors, the flat-floor interior layout, the ease of fitting child seats, and whether the boot space with the rear seats up is usable for a weekly Coles shop. The Odyssey competes with the Kia Carnival and Toyota Tarago in a category where buyers have already decided they want a van and are choosing between the options available.
The Odyssey is for the family that has accepted the format and wants the Honda badge, the reliability record, and the practical interior that comes with it. If you are still undecided between a people mover and a large SUV, this review will help you understand what you are trading away in each direction. The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
