Honda Odyssey - new family car trend for Vietnam

The new generation MPV model first launched in Vietnam, interior designed in business class style.

Before Odyssey was launched in Vietnam, the domestic market welcomed 7-seat family cars such as Kia Grand Sedona or Mercedes' luxury MPV V-class.

Honda chose Vietnam Motor Show 2015 as the place to introduce Odyssey 2016, the 5th generation of the Japanese car company's 7-seat family car. It can be seen that family cars are increasingly gaining attention and signaling a new trend or standard for the MPV segment.

The Odyssey was born in Japan in 1994 to meet the needs of carrying many people in the family at that time. The first generation started as an RV, then continued to develop into a "sedan" model but with the ability to carry many people with a spacious passenger compartment. The Odyssey went through 5 changes to become what it is today.

The exterior of the 2016 Odyssey has an aerodynamic design, automatic LED headlights, multi-bar grille, electric folding rearview mirrors with integrated turn signals, chrome door handles, automatic electric sliding doors, and a low-designed floor. The rear stands out with chrome details and LED taillights.

As a family car, the Odyssey has 3 rows of seats. Notably, Honda took the idea of ​​designing the interior in the style of "business class space". The cockpit has leather interior, decorated with wood paneling, chrome plating, leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated multi-function control buttons.

Second row of business class seats, spacious luggage compartment. In addition, Odyssey is also equipped with a 3-zone automatic air conditioning system with touch control. The center console is equipped with a 7-inch touch screen, sunroof, curtains for the second row of seats. ECON feature saves fuel.

Honda equips the 2016 Odyssey with Earth Dreams technology engine, 2.4 liter 4-cylinder i-VTEC, capacity of 173 horsepower at 6,200 rpm, maximum torque of 225 Nm at 4,000 rpm. New CVT transmission.

Safety equipment on the Odyssey includes 4 multi-directional wide-angle cameras, smart parking assist, BSI blind spot warning, cross-traffic object warning and other safety equipment.

However, Honda Odyssey has no official price yet. The car will be on display at the Vietnam Motor Show (VMS) 2015, from October 29 to November 1.

According to VnExpress