When families have to haul people and their stuff, the Odyssey wins hands down. ![]() While it’s a few inches longer than a Pilot ( reviewed here), second and third row seating room is much more generous anywhere you sit, and cargo capacity is much larger. Inside, there isn’t really much of a comparison to a similarly sized sport utility vehicle. Since Honda equips their cars by trim level, no further options are available (other than dealer installed accessories) other than $300 extra if you want a White Diamond Pearl paint job. While all Odysseys come with eight passenger seating, the Touring gets bits such as a HondaVAC in-car vacuum system(!), power sliding doors and tailgate (with programmable height settings), a power moonroof, Blu-ray rear entertainment, “CabinTalk” in-car PA system, leather seats, a heated steering wheel, navigation, LED headlights, and 19-inch wheels. While the base LX Odyssey starts at $35,490, the tested van in question here is the top trim Touring, which rings in at $50,890 and comes loaded with all the kit and caboodle that a minivan should come with. This is pretty unfortunate, because after testing the 2019 Honda Odyssey Touring, it was pretty plain to see that this people carrier was a fantastic vehicle, regardless of what societal pressures and norms are put on it. They are seen as the kind of vehicle you buy when you give up all of your coolness and decide to be a soccer mom or dad ferrying anywhere from one to six kids around. ![]() For years, they have been the epitome of adulthood saddled down with responsibilities and devoid of any fun. There are few vehicles that get less respect than a minivan.
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