The 2011 Honda Odyssey saw a complete redesign. Highlights included sleeker styling, a roomier interior, quiet cabin, improved fuel economy, and agile handling.
EX-L versions add still more upscale standard features including a power liftgate, a sunroof, leather upholstery, a power front passenger seat, heated front seats, a chilled storage box, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth, satellite radio and a USB audio input. The EX-L's options list includes a choice of either a voice-operated navigation system with 15GB of digital storage and a rearview camera or a rear-seat entertainment system with a 9-inch screen and a 115-volt AC household-style power outlet; the two systems can't be ordered together on the EX-L.
On the inside, the Odyssey is as quiet as a premium luxury sedan. Road and wind noise are nearly silent, as is the drivetrain. Honda's continuing use of active noise-cancelling technology contributes to the impressively peaceful cabin by emitting counter-phase sound through the speakers to eliminate much of the drone that passengers would otherwise hear.
Standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, power-sliding side doors, power liftgate, a sunroof, heated outside mirrors, tri-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, a power front passenger seat, heated front seats, a removable front center console, a multifunction second-row seat, retractable second-row sunshades, a conversation mirror, navigation, upgraded audio system, seven speakers and steering-wheel-mounted controls, rear-seat entertainment system, Bluetooth, satellite radio and a USB audio input.
Safety features include antilock disc brakes with brake assist, electronic stability and traction control, active front head restraints, side-impact airbags for front seat passengers and side curtain airbags that cover all three rows.