This 2021 iteration also preserves the eight exterior color palettes and dimensions of the outgoing 2020 Odyssey. Available at a monthly lease price of just $355 for a 36-month tenure with a down payment of $2,157, the 2021 Honda Odyssey is also quite competitively priced if you like to lease out your ride. Competing with the likes of the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, 2021 Kia Sedona, and the 2021 Toyota Sienna, we will find out how well the 2021 Honda Odyssey stacks up against the rivals in this in-depth review.
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Ratings
Pricing And Features
9.0
Buying Advice
8.8
Engine And Performance
8.7
Fuel Economy
7.7
Interior
8.9
Exterior
8.0
Safety
8.5
Competition
8.0
Final Verdict
8.7
8.5
OVERALL RATING
Expert Review, Pricing Analysis and Buying Guide
8.5
Overall Rating
"The 2021 Honda Odyssey continues the winning ways of the best-selling minivan in the United States."- Kbb.com
The 2021 Honda Odyssey is also one of the most value-for-money monikers of the segment due to the impressive list of features available for a low base price. If you wish to lease out your ride, Honda has got you covered with a lease price of just $355/month with a down payment of $2,157, which is for a 36-month term. If you are more interested in financing the 2021 Odyssey, the monthly payment of $533 for a 60-month term seems nominal too. When talking about the reliability and dependability of the 2021 Odyssey, we are happy to report that this family van is one of the best in this regard as well, with a JD Power overall consumer rating of 77. Along with that, the Honda Odyssey also comes with a 5-year cost of ownership of $40,225 and a miles per dollar ratio of around 11.
2021 Honda Odyssey front view
2021 Honda Odyssey rear view
9.0/10 Pricing and Features
8.8/10 Buying Advice
8.7/10 Engine and Performance
7.7/10 Fuel Economy
8.9/10 Interior
8.0/10 Exterior
8.5/10 Safety
8.0/10 Competition
8.7/10 Final Verdict
2021 Honda Odyssey Pricing and Features
9.0/10
"Prices for the 2021 Honda Odyssey will begin at $32,910, including the $1,120 destination and handling fee."- Carbuzz.com
2021 Honda Odyssey comes packed with many interior and driver-assistance features
The higher trims also get 19" alloy wheels wrapped in 235/55R19 all-season tires, automatic LED headlights with integrated LED DRLs, front foglights, and a powered liftgate. The top of the line Elite trim gets a full-leather upholstery with contrastive stitching and piping. Apart from that, the 2021 Odyssey retains all the interior features like ambient LED lighting, heated, powered, and ventilated seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, and an 8" touchscreen infotainment. A 550-watt 11-speaker audio system is on offer too. Apart from that, many driver-assistance features like adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, etc are standard across all the trims.
Trims
LX
EX
EX-L
Touring
Elite
MSRP (FWD)
$31,790
$35,190
$38,460
$42,500
$47,820
Key Features
Rear Seat Reminder
All the features in LX trim added/replaced and
All the features in EX trim added/replaced and
All the features in EX-L trim added/replaced and
All the features in Touring trim added/replaced and
Honda SENSING Safety Suite
Magic Slide Second Row seats
Hands-free power tailgate
Rear Entertainment System with 10.2-inch HF Screen
Blue Ambient LED Lighting
Cargo Area Seat Back hooks
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Leather-trimmed Interior with Contrat Stitching
19-inch Alloy Wheels
Heated and ventilated Front Seats
TFT Meter Display
Driver's 12-way Power adjustable and heated seats
Driver's 12-Way Power-adjustable Seats with 2-Position Memory
Front and Rear Parking Sensors
550-W Premium Audio system with 11 speakers, including Subwoofer
"The 2021 Odyssey maintains a soft ride which is often appreciated by minivan passengers." - Thecarconnection.com
The 2021 Honda Odyssey, which is available for sale at a base MSRP of $31,790, is powered by the same 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 motor that pumps out 280 hp and 262 lb-ft. This motor comes mated to a 10-speed torque converter automatic transmission with the shift by wire and paddle shifters. Multiple transmission modes are on offer too. However, the power is put down through the FWD drivetrain layout with no option for an AWD system.
2021 Honda Odyssey gets a 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 engine
The 2021 Honda Odyssey retains the impressive ride and handling of the outgoing 2020 model. Coming with a moderately stiff suspension setup, the 2021 Odyssey is a joy around the survey roads with sure-footed driving dynamics and direct steering. The ride quality is impressive too, absorbing all the bumps and potholes with ease. Even during high-speed highway driving, the ride is flat and composed. However, in comparison to the lower trims like EX and EX-L which comes with 18" alloy wheels, the top-of-the-line Elite trim, which gets bigger 19" alloy wheels, felt a bit more choppy, especially during the slow speeds.
2021 Honda Odyssey does 0-60 MPH in just 6.5 seconds
The 2021 Honda Odyssey manages to do the 0-60 mph acceleration test in just 6.5 seconds and the quarter-mile in an admirable 14.5 seconds. When going flat out, the 2021 Odyssey can also do a top speed of 110 MPH. Along with impressive acceleration figures on offer, Honda has also implemented excellent braking hardware with 12.6" front rotors and 13" rear rotors. As a result, this family van can do a 60-0 mph braking test in just 125 feet. Since all the trims of the 2021 Honda Odyssey get the same mechanicals, the acceleration and braking performance remains the same throughout the lineup.
Model
2021 Honda Odyssey
2021 Chrysler Pacifica
2021 Toyota Sienna
2021 Kia Sedona
MSRP
$31,790
$35,045
$31,640
$30,400
Engine
3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6
3.6L Naturally Aspirated V6
2.5L Naturally Aspirated Inline-4
3.3L Naturally Aspirated V6
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
CVT Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Power
280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
287 hp @ 6,400 rpm
245 hp @ 6,000 rpm
276 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
248 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
0-60 MPH
6.5 secs
7.3 secs
7.7 secs
7.6 secs
Quarter Mile
14.5 secs
15.6 secs
15.8 secs
15.8 secs
Top Speed
110 MPH
107 MPH
116 MPH
N/A
The 2021 Honda Odyssey turned out to be the second most powerful offering of the segment, just behind the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, which comes with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 motor putting out 287 hp. Both the 2021 Kia Sedona and the 2021 Toyota Sienna comes with 276 hp and 245 hp, respectively. However, when it comes to the outright acceleration, the 2021 Odyssey trumps all the rivals with a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds, which is followed by the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica with 7.3 seconds. The 2021 Kia Sedona comes third with a 0-60 mph time of 7.6 seconds and the 2021 Sienna turned out to be the slowest of the lot with a 0-60 mph time of 7.7 seconds.
"In our real-world highway testing, our test vehicle outperformed its EPA estimate, delivering 30 mpg."- Caranddriver.com
As the 3.5L V6 powertrain is carried over unchanged for 2021, the new 2021 Honda Odyssey returns the same gas mileage figures of 19 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway, both of which equates to combined gas mileage of 22 MPG. The 2021 Honda Odyssey also comes with variable cylinder management, which switches between the 3 and 6 cylinders, especially during the highway runs, helping to extract more miles per gallon. Available on sale for a base selling price of $31,790, the 2021 Odyssey is the most fuel-efficient offering of the segment too.
2021 Honda Odyssey returned 22 MPG of combined gas mileage
Complementing the 2021 Honda Odyssey's impressive MPG figures is a fairly sized 19.5-gallon fuel tank that helps it churn out excellent tank range. The 2021 Honda Odyssey retains the same 370.5 miles of city range and 546 miles of highway range. A combined range of 429 miles is also one of the best in the family van segment. Dialing the transmission into ECON mode will further help to extract more miles before needing a refuel.
"Thanks to a roomy interior, reconfigurable seating, and lots of cargo space, the 2021 Odyssey is a great choice for modern families." - Caranddriver.com
The 2021 Honda Odyssey is an 8-seater family van. Available for sale at a starting price of $31,790, the 2021 Odyssey comes with the standard black and beige color combination for all the trims. However, the top-of-the-line Elite trim comes with full leather upholstery with contrastive stitching and piping with this 2021 update. The heated and ventilated front seats are exceptionally padded, which helps in providing class-leading under-thigh and lower back support. The headroom and shoulder room are some of the best in the segment too. With piano black interior trim pieces along with perfect ergonomics and a chunky leather-wrapped steering wheel, the 2021 Odyssey is unmatched in terms of opulence and comfort.
The 2021 Honda Odyssey's rear seats also retain the impressive space and comfort of the front row. With headroom and shoulder room of 39.5" and 40.9", the 2021 Odyssey never poses a problem for the second-row occupants. The third-row headroom and shoulder room of 38.3" and 38.1" are one of the best of the segment too. With a cargo capacity of 38.6 cu ft, which can be further expanded by folding down the rear two rows, the 2021 Odyssey is an excellent tool for those with a large family. The 2021 Odyssey also gets many features like tri-zone automatic climate control, in-cabin camera, optional magic seat, ambient lighting, 10.2" rear-seat entertainment screen, and many more too.
2021 Honda Odyssey gets an 8" touchscreen infotainment system
This Display Audio 8" touchscreen infotainment system comes with many connectivity features as standard like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspot, and many more as standard. Along with that, we also loved the intuitive user interface and excellent display quality on offer. Large icons and impeccable touch sensitivity make it a boon to use. The audio quality through the 11-speaker audio system with subwoofer turned out to be one of the best of the segment too. Some of the interior and infotainment features on offer with the 2021 Honda Odyssey has been mentioned below:
Tri-zone climate control
Driver and passenger powered front seats with heating and ventilation
"The 2021 Odyssey doesn’t look that much different than the Pilot or other crossover SUVs." - Thecarconnection.com
The 2021 Honda Odyssey comes with an updated front view due to the inclusion of a revamped automatic LED headlights with integrated LED DRLs, a revised front grille, and a macho bumper with air dams. Being one of the longest offerings of the family van segment, coming in with a length of 203.2", the 2021 Honda Odyssey turned out to be quite a spacious van of the segment too, both in terms of the interior as well as cargo space. A low ground clearance of 4.5" makes it look like a low-slung sedan rather than a van when looked from the front. Neverthless, the 2021 Honda Odyssey is still one of the best-looking vans on sale in the United States.
Available in 8 different exterior colors, the 2021 Honda Odyssey also retains the elegant body line and fender flares of the outgoing 2020 model when looked at from the sides. The massive 19" alloy wheels wrapped in 235/55R19 all-season tires not only makes it look more sporty but also offer excellent handling too. However, the rear of the 2021 Odyssey gets subtle changes, especially to the rear-powered tailgate. Minor changes are also present in the rear bumper, making the 2021 Odyssey look more macho. In comparison to the rivals, the wheelbase of 118.1" of the 2021 Honda Odyssey is the lowest of the segment. However, that doesn't affect the interior space on offer. Overall, we found the exterior of the 2021 Odyssey to follow the same ethos of the outgoing 2020 Odyssey, which we are a great fan of.
Model
2021 Honda Odyssey
2021 Chrysler Pacifica
2021 Toyota Sienna
2021 Kia Sedona
Curb Weight (lbs.)
4,440
4,330
4,500
4,411
Length (in.)
203.2
203.8
202.6
201.4
Width (in.)
78.5
79.6
78.1
79.3
Height (in.)
68.3
69.9
68.9
68.5
Ground Clearance (in.)
4.5
5.1
6.5
6.7
Wheelbase (in.)
118.1
121.6
120.3
120.5
In comparison to the rivals of the segment, the 2021 Honda Odyssey is not the biggest when it comes to dimensions. Neverthless, the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica came out with the best in class length, width, and height. The ground clearance of 6.7" of the 2021 Kia Sedona is the highest, which is 2.2" higher than the 2021 Odyssey. However, the 2021 Toyota Sienna turned out to be the heaviest of the lot, which is 60 lbs more than the 2021 Odyssey. Some of the exterior features on offer with the 2021 Honda Odyssey has been mentioned below:
"The base LX model receives the same standard driver-assistance features as the rest of the lineup."- Caranddriver.com
The 2021 Honda Odyssey comes with a 5-star overall crash safety rating in the NHTSA crash test, with a 5-star rating in the frontal crash test, a 5-star rating in the side crash test, and a 4-star rating in the rollover crash test. IIHS also gave it a good rating in all the subsections of the crash test, which helped the 2021 Odyssey to come out with a top safety pick + title.
2021 Honda Odyssey gets many standard driver-assistance features as standard
The new 2021 Honda Odyssey now gets the Honda Sensing Safety and Driver assistive technology pack standard for all five trims. It gets many safety and driver-assistance features like adaptive cruise control (ACC) with low-speed follow, CabinWatch, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, pre and post-collision safety system, and many more coming in as standard.
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is without a doubt, the best-looking minivan of the lot. Additionally, the brand has also announced that the 2021 model will be getting an AWD system. That being said, the 2021 Honda Odyssey impressed us with its decent reliability, performance, and spacious interior. Along with that, the 2021 Odyssey is also cheaper than the 2021 Pacifica by more than $3,500. Hence, the 2021 Pacifica is a good option with a fresh face and loads of features on offer, but we think that the 2021 Honda Odyssey is a tad bit better.
2021 Chrysler Pacifica
2021 Honda Odyssey Vs 2021 Toyota Sienna
When put against the others, the 2021 Toyota Sienna is the smallest minivan of the lot. While this helps it to be quite comfortable and maneuverable around the city streets, it misses out on its original purpose, hauling people and cargo. With mediocre performance on offer coupled with a soft suspension setup that results in high vertical movement on the highways, the 2021 Toyota Sienna is not the best offering if you want a comfortable and fun-to-drive minivan. Available for a base MSRP of $31,640, the 2021 Sienna also misses out on many interior and driver-assistance features for the base trims.
2021 Toyota Sienna
2021 Honda Odyssey Vs 2021 Kia Sedona
The 2021 Kia Sedona is one of the best-looking minivans of the lot. Based on the Kia Sorento platform, it seems like an elongated version of the mid-size crossover SUV. While it comes at a cheaper base selling price of $30,400, it is not without its caveats. The performance is subpar and the cabin is cramped, both of which spoils its purpose of providing for a wholesome minivan experience. The 0-60 mph time and gas mileage on offer are slightly poorer too, in comparison to the 2021 Odyssey. Hence, the 2021 Honda Odyssey will be our pick of the lot.
2021 Kia Sedona
2021 Honda Odyssey Final Verdict
8.7/10
The 2021 Honda Odyssey is one of the best propositions of the minivan segment due to the punchy V6 motor under the hood that can haul your entire family with ease, along with an interior that can comfortably seat 8 passengers with utmost comfort. Many interior and driver-assistance features are also offered as standard, both of which help it to be the ideal choice for large families. Hence, if you are looking for a minivan for your family, we would highly recommend you to pick up the 2021 Honda Odyssey without giving it a second thought. However, do opt for the lower trims with 18" alloy wheels, as they are much more comfortable in comparison to the 19" wheels of the Touring and Elite trims.
How many colors do the 2021 Honda Odyssey come in?
The 2021 Honda Odyssey comes in 8 different exterior colors namely blue pearl, platinum white pearl, deep scarlet pearl, forest mist metallic, pacific pewter metallic, crystal black pearl, modern steel metallic, and lunar silver metallic.
What is new for the 2021 Honda Odyssey?
The 2021 Honda Odyssey comes with a revamped exterior styling, more driver-assistance features as standard for the base LX trim, and full leather upholstery for the top-of-the-line Elite trim. The interior also sees minor updates like the inclusion of a piano black trim, revised climate controls, and updated floor mats.
What is the price of the 2021 Honda Odyssey?
The 2021 Honda Odyssey comes at a base selling price of $31,790 for the LX trim. Available in five trim configurations, the 2021 Honda Odyssey tops out at an MSRP of $47,820 for the top-of-the-line Elite trim.
Is the 2021 Honda Odyssey an AWD minivan?
No, the 2021 Honda Odyssey is only offered with the standard FWD drivetrain layout.
How many trims does the 2021 Honda Odyssey come in?
The 2021 Honda Odyssey comes in five trim configurations, namely LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite.
Pros - I can let my back seats down, I can sleep in it, I can load it up with groceries!
Cons - Gas, maintenance, too many miles on it
Yes it is a good purchase! The engine is good in this kind of car and it is a good hauler for everything. Has too many miles on it which at times makes the driving experience less engaging Cd player, radio, good heater and air vents Well I can take a nap in it while having tons of stuff at the back kind of spacious That i can let my front seats down. Everything inside out is designed for the best utility I always felt safe it's a big difference between a suv and a car. I enjoy my car and it is a savior especially when it comes to moving items! 15,800 in 2015 He gave us a good deal and didn't budge with the price
The 2013 Honda Odyssey- why it’s a good car and why it’s a bad car
Pros - "- higher seat
- fits my family
- right size
- fits all my shopping items
- reliable company"
Cons - "- it’s old
- no updated features
- can’t sell it for a good price
- some things work when they want."
I think this car is a truly good purchase if you don’t care for the company or certain features. I love it. The engine is perfectly fine. It responds well and is relatively quiet. The brakes are a little soft and need maintenance. Handling is decent and the ride quality is fairly good. I don’t really have any favorite features. It is a minivan so it is easier to move the seat up and down the way I like it. I love the inside of the car. It’s nice, the materials are wonderful and it is comfortable to sit in. Everything is well designed. It is dented because of an accident I had. I feel so safe driving the car! The seat can be adjusted so I sit higher than I would in most other cars increasing the visibility. It is pretty reliable if you need to get from point A to point B. When I bought it it was a little expensive. I don’t exactly remember but they were really nice and made sure you got the car you wanted.
Safe and comfortable for long trips with children. Could be lifted by 3 inches, would give more ground clearance. Other than that, I have no complaints whatsoever. Dual power doors are helpful Comfortable and roomy! Just what I wanted in my car. Beautiful! Love the design. It is very sleek and modern. I feel the car is reasonably safe. It has airbags, and the build quality is good. Reliability is decent. There has never been any major problem with it. Good Nice pricing was fair and didn't go far to acquire this vehicle.
