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Don't buy another crossover, get a Honda Odyssey instead

This minivan excels at hauling nearly any combination of passengers or parcels, plus it offers loads of tech.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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It's not particularly handsome, but the Odyssey is handy.

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This minivan's interior is well built and constructed of segment-appropriate materials. Nothing is overwhelmingly ritzy, but neither is anything flagrantly cheap.

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The available 25th Anniversary package is a dealer-installed option that brings chrome trim and special fender badges to the table.

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There should be enough width and length in the Odyssey's cargo hold to haul 4-by-8 sheets of building material. 

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Just one engine is offered in this not-so-mini van, a smooth running 3.5-liter V6 that delivers 280 horses.

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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard equipment on all but the lowest-trim model.

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There are some interesting design elements on the Odyssey's flanks.

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One cool feature is called CabinWatch, which is included on range-topping Touring and Elite trims. It lets you keep tabs on rear-seat passengers via a small video camera.

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Elite-trim Odysseys roll on swanky 19-inch wheels.

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To check out more photos of the 2020 Honda Odyssey keep clicking through this gallery.

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