Honda Odyssey 2011: A more mature version 4

The best-selling minivan in our southern neighbors, the Honda Odyssey, is preparing to return in force with all the recent unveiling of the fourth generation. Thus, after the presentation at the Chicago Auto Show the "Odyssey" concept, management of marketing services Honda unveils us via the internet Touring Elite versions.

Rating dimensions, the newcomer benefited from increased width and a redefined interior, which allow occupants of the second and third rows of seats to enjoy more generous outbursts. The silhouette of the most recent Honda Odyssey untap very clear impression that we are in the presence of a vehicle of a higher class and regardless of the version. Assembly has the Alabama plant in the ratings of Honda Accord and Honda Accord Crosstour, she pays a grille similar to that worn by the latter model.

The "Touring Elite" version is presented benefits from a list of standard equipment ever offered more generous for a vehicle of this category. This declination offers sliding doors and a tailgate that opens electrically, heated mirrors with flashing headlights bi-xenon headlights and alloy wheels 18 ". Inside, we find medians seats captain type, 3rd row of seats easily removable, a sound system 150 watts, a new navigation system and entertainment system for passengers medians and rear seats.

Under the hood, it has always trusted the indestructible 3.5-liter V6 that provides a system of electronic deactivation of cylinders which allows it to operate on six, four or three cylinders depending on the speed and loads presence.

According to the data of the manufacturer, this technological approach would allow this big vehicle to offer average fuel consumption of 15 l/100 km (19 mi / gal) in urban driving and 10 l/100 km (28 mi / gal) on the road.

In North America, the 2011 Honda Odyssey is available starting next fall.