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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 7 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 honda odyssey Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...With VCM, the 2008 Odyssey has an EPA fuel economy rating of 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway, best in class for the mainstream minivan segment. Safety: Standard safety features on the 2008 Honda Odyssey include antilock disc brakes with brake assist, traction control, stability control, front seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor. For the Touring trim, Honda offers Michelin PAX run-flat tires, a technology that allows punctured tires to be driven on for more than 100 miles. A downside to PAX tires is that they typically cannot be repaired when a puncture... |
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2008 Honda Odyssey Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Touring models are available with Michelin PAX run-flat tires. A power moonroof is standard on EX-L and Touring minivans. Interior Seating for seven occupants consists of two bucket seats in the first and second rows and a third-row 60/40-split bench that folds into the floor. EX, EX-L and Touring models seat eight people thanks to a removable center seat in the second row that can stow into a recessed compartment, which can be used for storage when the seat isn't stowed. A Lazy Susan under-floor tray holds miscellaneous items in Touring models. Adjustable pedals are available in Touring... |
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2008 Honda Odyssey OverviewSource: CarGurus...This system deactivates two or three cylinders (depending on driving conditions) when not needed during cruising or deceleration, thereby saving on fuel consumption.The compact minivan manages to seat up to eight passengers in three rows. Cargo space starts at 38 cubic feet. The third row split-folds flat into the floor, expanding cargo capacity to 91 cubic feet. With the second row also removed, the 2008 Odyssey can accommodate 147 cubic feet. The 2nd Row PlusOne setup seats three (two adults and a child), and this is now standard in the Touring for 2008. All trims start with full power... |
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2008 Honda Odyssey Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The driver's seat is comfortable and sits high up, giving drivers a commanding view of the road. This SUV-like perch is common in minivans, but often leaves you feeling like you're sitting straight up, like a bus driver. That didn't happen in the Odyssey. Features The 2008 Odyssey has four trim levels, and they vary greatly in price. The base LX starts at $25,860 and comes standard with a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, an auxiliary jack for MP3 players, cruise control, remote entry, 16-inch tires with wheel covers and a CD player. Move up to the EX, at $28,960, and Honda adds steering-wheel... |
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2008 Honda Odyssey Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The other two cupholders held the can steady but were difficult to reach. And I'm not sure why there's a folding table. The idea is that the table can be stored to allow travel to the rear of the vehicle, but when are you going to do that? If the car is moving, shouldn't you stay in your seat? If it's stopped, is it so difficult to use the door? Also, the table has to be cleared before it can be folded - how often is that going to happen? Well, it's not like the queen was listening to my complaints. Best to just move on. The 2008 Odyssey is really a remarkable family vehicle. Aside from a few... |
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2008 Honda Odyssey Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Also new this year, the Odyssey's audio system now comes with an auxiliary input jack so iPods or other portable music players can be directly attached. The compact-disc player has been updated to enable it to play music files that are in the MP3 and WMA formats. The Odyssey has 38.4 cubic feet of cargo space even with the third seat in place. But with that seat folded into the floor, cargo space expands to 91.1 cubic feet - with room for five passengers remaining in the first two rows. But to expand cargo space further, the second-row seats must be removed. Total Odyssey interior volume is... |
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2008 Honda Odyssey Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Two engines are available. The first is an all-aluminum, 3.5-liter V-6, which is standard on the base LX and midlevel EX models. It's rated at 244 horsepower and 240 foot-pounds of torque, and EPA ratings (using the more-realistic 2008 formula) are 16 miles per gallon in the city and 23 on the highway. EX-L (the "L" stands for leather) and Touring models come with a 3.5-liter aluminum V-6 engine with the variable cylinder system, rated at 241 horsepower and 242 foot-pounds of torque. This is the same engine offered in the redesigned '08 Accord. It automatically shuts down two or three of the... |
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Why should I also consider these?
There are not many minivans, crossovers, or SUVs that drive as well as the sporty Mazda 5.
The 2008 Honda Odyssey comes close, even though it is a larger vehicle than the Mazda.
If you don't need the extra room or want a less expensive minivan, then the Mazda 5 is worth a test drive.
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