The 2025 Honda Odyssey receives a small refresh to focus on convenience, tech, and in-cabin feel. Though still sharing the same proven V6 powertrain and platform, this year’s model comes with a simpler-to-operate infotainment system, more advanced driver-assist tech, and even more family-friendly features.

Some trims also come with a revamped rear entertainment system with faster response, USB-C charging outlets on all rows, and improved cabin quietness. Honda also revamped some suspension pieces to make the Odyssey even smoother to ride on, especially on extended highway journeys. Honda Odyssey 2025

For most consumers, the answer is still “yes.” The Odyssey has established a reputation for versatility, safety, and long-distance comfort, and the 2025 model maintains the tradition. It can seat eight passengers, including Magic Slide second-row seats that allow ease of entry for children and adults.

What’s great about it is the balance of function and comfort. Parents are fond of the CabinWatch® built-in camera, in-car PA system, and rear-seat reminder, while kids appreciate the optional rear entertainment screen, wireless headphones, and strong Wi-Fi signal. Honda Odyssey 2025

The Odyssey is powered by a smooth and reliable 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission that delivers precise and smooth shifts. All trims feature front-wheel drive as standard.

This powerplant gives the Odyssey more than ample muscle to merge onto highways, pass idling traffic, or ascend steep grades with a full complement of people and equipment. It is not sporty, but as minivans go, it handles quite well. Even fully loaded, the engine does not struggle—a huge plus for large families. Honda Odyssey 2025

The Odyssey gets good fuel economy for a V6-powered minivan. You should expect to get around 19–20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, with an estimated combined figure of close to 23 mpg. These estimates remain quite stable thanks to the excellent transmission and cylinder deactivation system, which deactivates some of the cylinders under cruising conditions.

While it’s not a hybrid (yet), the Odyssey more than holds its own against traditional V6 competition and finds an excellent balance between fuel efficiency and driving capability. For a minivan that can seat eight comfortably, the MPG is more than adequate. Honda Odyssey 2025

Honda had parents in mind when designing the Odyssey. Some of the best interior features for 2025 include:

Magic Slide® second-row seats that slide side-to-side and forward/back for easier access

CabinWatch® — a roof-mounted camera allows you to monitor rear passengers on the center screen

CabinTalk® — allows you to converse through the speakers or headphones with those in the rear

In-car vacuum (HondaVAC®) — a very handy feature for cleaning up spills, although its availability may vary by trim

Tri-zone climate control, sunshades on the second and third rows, and various USB ports

All together, these features make the Odyssey the most thoughtful minivan on the market for overworked families. Honda Odyssey 2025

Yet another of the Odyssey’s strengths is its spacious cargo compartment. With all three rows of seats up, you have about 32.8 cubic feet of space behind the third row—sufficient space for groceries, strollers, or a bike. Fold the third row down in the floor, and that’s 88.8 cubic feet. Remove the second-row seats completely, and you have over 144 cubic feet of room.

This cavernous design is perfect for furniture moving, vacation packing, or even as a mobile office. And, the flat load floor and low liftover height make loading heavy objects a breeze. Honda Odyssey 2025

The 2025 Odyssey features Honda Sensing®, Honda’s full array of advanced safety features. These include:

Forward Collision Warning with Collision Mitigation Braking

Lane Departure Warning and Road Departure Mitigation

Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow

Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (available or standard on mid/high trims)

Multi-angle rearview camera

With excellent crash-test scores and a robust structural integrity, the Odyssey gives parents carrying precious cargo on a daily basis assurance. Honda Odyssey 2025

Believe it or not, the Odyssey is one of the better-driving minivans. Thanks to its responsive V6, smooth 10-speed transmission, and finely tuned suspension, it handles corners and bumpy roads better than you’d expect. It’s not sporty, but it doesn’t feel like a sluggish box on wheels either. 

Honda engineers have made sure the Odyssey feels more car-like than van-like behind the wheel. Steering is accurate, braking is strong, and body roll is minimal. If you’re coming from an SUV, the Odyssey might feel more planted and refined on the road. Honda Odyssey 2025

That’s where the Odyssey truly shines. Although three-row SUVs may look more utilitarian, minivans such as the Odyssey are far more convenient when it comes to space, comfort, and accessibility. The third row is cramped and the cargo hold is tight with all seats occupied in most 3-row SUVs. With the Odyssey, the third row is roomy and easy to access, and the storage compartment is still generous.

And, with sliding doors, it’s so much more convenient to get children in and out—especially in tight parking spaces. And because it’s lower than most sport utility vehicles, it’s easier for smaller children or elderly relatives to enter and exit.

For those who don’t worry so much about image and more about space and convenience, the Odyssey has it every time. Honda Odyssey 2025

The 2025 Odyssey is perfect for:

Families with young children who need room for car seats, strollers, and odds and ends

Teen parents who need room for equipment, road trips, and friends

Multi-generational families where grandparents ride along often

Anyone who values comfort, space, and safety more than flashy looks or off-road capability

Ride-share or shuttle businesses that want maximum passenger capacity with car-like ride quality

If you’re done with fighting into cramped SUVs and tired of sacrificing elbow room, the Odyssey gives you a convenient, ultra-practical alternative without sacrificing refinement or technology. Honda Odyssey 2025