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Honda Odyssey is the leader of the minivan pack (pictures)

When it comes to minivans, the Honda Odyssey is a standout with its smooth V-6 and six-speed automatic transmission combo, and thoughtful interior features including an available integrated vacuum system.

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When it comes to minivans, Honda's Odyssey leads the pack.

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Available features like lane departure warning and forward collision warning are available on the Honda Odyssey.

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Auto-off headlights are offered on the Honda Odyssey.

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A power tailgate is an available feature on the Honda Odyssey.

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On Touring Elite versions of the Honda Odyssey, high intensity discharge headlights are standard.

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The lightning bolt belt line on the side of Honda Odyssey curves down towards the rear of the Honda Odyssey.

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The Honda Odyssey offers seating of eight passengers.

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Power sliding rear doors are standard on all Honda Odyssey models with the exception of the base LX trim.

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Large rear sliding doors seen here on a Honda Odyssey are hallmark features to minivans allowing easy access to the second- and third-row seats.

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The Honda Odyssey is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with 248 horsepower.

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The power tailgate on the Honda Odyssey Touring Elite.

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Another look at the Honda Odyssey's lightning bolt belt line.

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The Touring Elite version of the Honda Odyssey is the range-topping model in the lineup.

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The 3.5-liter V-6 engine powering the Honda Odyssey features cylinder deactivation to help improve fuel economy.

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Heated front seats are standard on EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite versions of the Honda Odyssey.

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The spacious second row of seats in the Honda Odyssey.

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The second row of seats slide and tilt forward to allow easier access to the third row in the Honda Odyssey.

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The dashboard inside the Honda Odyssey.

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The infotainment interface inside the Honda Odyssey features a mixture of traditional buttons and a touchscreen.

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Steering wheel controls in the Honda Odyssey minivan.

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The main gauge cluster of the Honda Odyssey.

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The dual-screen infotainment system inside of the Honda Odyssey.

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A six-speed automatic transmission is standard in the Honda Odyssey.

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Switches for traction control, parking sensors, and the rear power-sliding doors in the Honda Odyssey.

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The Honda Odyssey's lower touchscreen controls for the infotainment interface.

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The top infotainment screen is inset deep into the dash of the Honda Odyssey to help cut down on glare.

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The Honda Odyssey's navigation screen.

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The rearview camera in the Honda Odyssey features guidelines to help prevent collisions.

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A navigation map displayed on the top infotainment screen in the Honda Odyssey.

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Climate controls are handled by traditional buttons and knobs in the Honda Odyssey.

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Controlling the Honda Odyssey's infotainment system still relies partially on regular switches.

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The widescreen rear DVD entertainment system in the Honda Odyssey.

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The high-resolution screen for the Honda Odyssey's rear DVD entertainment system.

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Honda was the first company to offer an integrated vacuum inside of a minivan.

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Cleaning up is easy inside of the Honda Odyssey with the available integrated vacuum.

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Rear input controls found inside of the Honda Odyssey.

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