Changes appear to be minor. A new headlamp treatment and revised front fascia surround the Honda-family grille, and new taillamps highlight the 2008 model's revised rear.

In its June 2007 sales report, Honda noted that Odyssey sales are slightly down compared to this time last year. This midcycle refresh should breathe some new life into the Odyssey, just as Chrysler is introducing its redesigned 2008 Town & Country/Dodge Caravan lineup as well.


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I'm just glad to see a new grille on it. I'm assuming it will be similar to the Accord's which means no more body-colored section between the grill opening and the chrome that surrounds it - that always rubbed me the wrong way.

 

I seriously think the MMC Odyssey might get the new 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesel engine Honda is developing specifically for the USA market. Imagine actually far more torque than the 3.5-liter gasoline V-6 engine now used but with 33-35% better fuel economy and still meets EPA Tier 2 Bin 5 emission rules.

 

True. it will probably take the place of the VCM models just as it's taking the place of the accord hybrid

 

What I am interested to know about is the horsepower figures other wise Id expected the grill/taillight changes.

 

Unfortunately though, it's still a mini-van

 

too bad a mini-van is probably one of the best inventions in the automotive industry in the last 30 years.


They're roomy, have decent ground clearance and aerodynamic abilitys for their size, and aren't so large that a smaller engine will have trouble pushing them.

They are a perfect family car, which makes them all the more welcome to any lineup.

Road-ready SUV's on the otherhand, not so much.

 

a mini-van is just a tall station wagon with removable seats.

 

Agreed. And that is what makes them so roomy and useful. Do you have a family w/ kids?

 

Which is what makes it great family utility vehicle. 95% of americans with SUV's would probably be better off with vans, and the ones who aren't are probably better off in cars.