2010 Chicago Auto Show: Honda Odyssey Concept Live Photos
2010 Chicago Auto Show: Honda Odyssey Concept
Honda Prepping Odyssey Concept For 2010 Chicago Auto Show
Honda looks past Odyssey and Pilot to focus on Civic and Accord
For those who don't need a full-length, long-wheelbase van, the short-wheelbase (SWB) version of the Kia Sedona is a good option; it has a lower price than the rest of the crowd, though it lacks an easy-folding third row.
For seating alone, the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Caravan remain the best options in this class; their in-floor storage and overall cabin utility is still a step above all the leading rivals.
The Toyota Sienna is an excellent van as well, but its on-the-road feel is neither as smooth and well-balanced nor as enthusiastic as the Honda's.
Finally, GM and Ford have given up on minivans, instead offering roomy crossover vehicles with hinged rear doors.
Most will find those rear doors less practical but the vehicles themselves more aesthetically appealing.
The new Ford Flex has fashionable boxy wagon styling and a great seven-passenger interior, while the Chevy Traverse offers more conventional styling paired with an especially good ride and interior appointments.