General Overview
- Model Years: 2018–2024 (fifth generation; introduced 2018 model year) reddit.com+15ucfs.com+15kbb.com+15
- Body Style: Unibody minivan with three rows of seating
- Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 passengers (depending on configuration) edmunds.com
- Drive System: Front-wheel drive only (no AWD option)
Engine & Powertrain
- Engine: 3.5 L SOHC 24-valve i‑VTEC® V6 with direct injection
- Power Output: 280 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 262 lb‑ft torque @ 4,700 rpm reddit.com+15kbb.com+15hondainfocenter.com+15hondainfocenter.com+3new-cars.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3
- Variable Cylinder Management (VCM®): Cylinder deactivation system standard hondainfocenter.com+1new-cars.com+1
- Transmission:
- 9‑speed automatic (2018–2020)
- 10‑speed automatic with shift-by-wire and paddle shifters (2021 onward) en.wikipedia.org+2reddit.com+2edmunds.com+2
- 9‑speed automatic (2018–2020)
Dimensions & Tires
- Length: ~205.2 in
- Width: ~78.5 in
- Height: ~69.6 in
- Wheelbase: 118.1 in reddit.com+11new-cars.com+11edmunds.com+11edmunds.com+1cargurus.com+1
- Ground Clearance: Approximately 4.5–5.0 in towstats.com+2reddit.com+2caranddriver.com+2
- Curb Weight: ~4,354–4,590 lb depending on trim reddit.com+15kbb.com+15new-cars.com+15
- Tire Sizes:
- 2018–2024 EX/EX-L: P235/60R18
- Sport/Touring/Elite: P235/55R19 cargurus.com+14kbb.com+14kbb.com+14
- 2018–2024 EX/EX-L: P235/60R18
Trim Levels & Key Features
Available trims and highlights:
LX (2018 only)
- Basic features; 18″ wheels; 9-speed automatic; seating for 8 hondainfocenter.com+6kbb.com+6truecar.com+6
EX & EX-L
- Add leather (EX-L), power liftgate, blind-spot monitoring, CabinWatch/CabinTalk, advanced infotainment en.wikipedia.org+2hondainfocenter.com+2caranddriver.com+2
Sport
- Introduced 2023; blacked-out styling, 19″ wheels, heated front seats, wireless connectivity hondainfocenter.com+15hondainfocenter.com+15truecar.com+15
Touring
- 19″ alloys, hands-free tailgate, premium audio, navigation, rear entertainment, higher trim tech ucfs.com+6edmunds.com+6hondainfocenter.com+6
Elite
- Adds ventilated front seats, moonroof, heated steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, premium lighting/interfaces
Cargo Volume
- Cargo behind third row: ~32.8 cu ft
- Maximum cargo volume: ~140.7–144.9 cu ft kbb.com+4new-cars.com+4edmunds.com+4
Towing & Payload
- Maximum towing capacity: 3,500 lb (with towing package) kbb.com+4kbb.com+4cargurus.com+4
- Payload capacity: ~1,429 lb (per CarGurus for 2024) cargurus.com
- Tongue load limit: ~350 lb (common for vehicles with this GVWR)
Fuel Economy
- EPA estimates: 19 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 22 mpg combined for all trims reddit.com+10kbb.com+10truecar.com+10
Suspension & Steering
- Front: MacPherson strut
- Rear: Multi-link independent suspension
- Stabilizer bars: Front and rear new-cars.com+1hondainfocenter.com+1
- Steering: Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
- Handling features: Standard stability and traction control systems
Safety & Technology
- Honda Sensing (from 2021 onward, optional on earlier trims): Adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation, lane-keeping, road departure mitigation, traffic sign recognition hondainfocenter.com+1new-cars.com+1
- Backup camera: Multi-angle standard
- Interior tech: Infotainment ranging from 7″ to 9″, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wired and wireless), CabinWatch video, CabinTalk PA, rear entertainment (Touring/Elite), premium Bose audio (Elite) en.wikipedia.org
Model-Year Highlights
- 2018–2020: Launch of fifth-gen Odyssey; 9-speed automatic introduced
- 2021 refresh: Minor styling updates, Honda Sensing becomes standard, introduction of shift to 10-speed automatic
- 2023: Sport trim added; Black Edition introduced in select markets truecar.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3reddit.com+3caranddriver.com+2hondainfocenter.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2
- 2024: No major changes; continued trim lineup truecar.com+8caranddriver.com+8en.wikipedia.org+8
Summary
The 2018–2024 Odyssey is powered by a 280 hp V6 with smooth 9- or 10-speed automatics, available front-wheel drive, seating for up to eight, and a maximum tow of 3,500 lb. Trim levels (EX, EX-L, Sport, Touring, Elite) differ primarily in interior and exterior features—including infotainment, comfort, and styling. It balances family-focused technology with practical towing and cargo capability.
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