T he Toyota Sienna, meanwhile, is in a totally different fuel economy class: For 2021, it comes only as a hybrid and Toyota estimates the van will get 33 mpg combined (the current V-6-powered Sienna gets an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined with FWD). The Kia Sedona is rated a bit lower than the Odyssey at 18/24/21 mpg. Chrysler added optional all-wheel drive for 2020, which lowers mileage to 17/25/20 mpg (the Odyssey comes only with FWD). The Odyssey matches the Pacifica’s EPA combined rating with front-wheel drive. The mode is not for everyone, however: Acceleration response goes from prompt to poky and you feel every bit of the van’s 4,000-plus pounds off the line. I averaged 26 mpg, most of it highway driving and some of it in Eco mode, which alters accelerator response and transmission tuning to save fuel. The van is EPA rated 19/28/22 mpg city/highway/combined, and that fits with my trip’s mileage. When pushed, it tended to complain loudly, but it quieted down nicely for a quiet, well-isolated ride overall. The pair seamlessly delivered what was needed both around town and on the highway shifts were well timed and subtle, and the Odyssey rarely felt underpowered despite a hefty load of people and gear. The sole powertrain is a 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission. Over 2,000-plus miles, it was the best behaved member of the trip, delivering a comfortable ride and ample power.

My family of five took the Odyssey on, well, an odyssey: a road trip from Chicago to South Dakota.

Related: What’s New From Honda for 2021? Minding Its (Road) Manners In addition to the Pacifica and Sienna, it also competes against the Kia Sedona. Versus the competition: The Odyssey’s creature comforts impress, from its Magic Slide second row and versatile rear entertainment system to its CabinWatch camera display and HondaVac vacuum, but other minivans, such as the hybrid-only 2021 Toyota Sienna and plug-in-hybrid version of the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, offer more fuel economy solutions.įor the 2021 model year, the Odyssey gets some mild exterior styling tweaks, upgraded materials for the luxury-inspired top trim level and some additional standard safety features. The verdict: Traveling with multiple kids presents a decent amount of challenges, and the 2021 Honda Odyssey minivan offers a host of solutions designed to help keep parents comfortable and kids from mutinying. 2021 Honda Odyssey | photo by Jennifer Geiger

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