2011 Honda Odyssey

With fall almost upon us, new vehicles will be hitting showrooms soon. Among the most anticipated rides is the 2011 Honda Odyssey. The best selling minivan the past two years, the new model comes out swinging in order to take on its main rival, the Toyota Sienna. Honda has restyled the Odyssey in a more aggressive, sport vein by making it a little shorter and a little wider. Find out more about the 2011 Odyssey at Honda Middleton.

A new grille, similar to the Accord Crosstour, and a beltline styling cue known as the “lightning bolt” set the new minivan apart from its predecessor. The design sets the Odyssey apart from its domestic competitors, the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Caravan. Learn more about the 2011 Odyssey at New Britain Honda.

Inside, the new Odyssey offers several standard optional features aimed at driver and passenger comfort. Among these are a 12-speaker audio system, satellite navigation, an HDMI input, split-screen capability for the rear-seat entertainment system, a “cool box,” a removable front-seat center console and stowable third-row seats. Middletown Honda has more on the 2011 Odyssey.

Powered by a 3.5-liter, V-6 that will produce about 250 horsepower and 245 lb.-ft. of torque—final specifications haven’t been released. The engine will have Variable Cylinder Management, which saves fuel by using only three or four cylinders in low demand situations. A six-speed automatic transmission is expected, replacing the previous model’s five speed. The new model has created a lot of buzz at Honda Middleton.

While still either a seven- or eight-passenger vehicle depending on the second row configuration, the new Odyssey boasts the ability to put three child seats in the second row versus the previous model’s two-seat capability. The 2011 Odyssey’s arrival is much anticipated at New Britain Honda.

Expected to arrive in dealers this fall, the new Odyssey is expected to be available in the same three models, LX, EX-L and Touring. Middletown Honda buyers are looking forward to driving the 2011 Odyssey.

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