The 2021 Honda Odyssey Elite is the Minivan For Today's Modern Families

[@theredline]

Good morning everyone! Incase you're wondering, we will be driving the 2021 Sienna at the end of this month and the 2021 Pacifica in the middle of next month! Until then, let us know what you think of the refreshed Honda Odyssey below! Should Honda have added AWD and a few more features to the Odyssey? Or is it perfect the way it is?

[@JremV]

These do 0-60 in 6.5 seconds www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a33855071/2021-honda-odyssey-by-the-numbers/

[@Drewtownvids98]

To me Honda could add awd to the Odyssey, but it's perfect the way it is.

[@Ricky-ms4fu]

Can't wait until you get your hands on 2021 chrysler pacifica van

[@bradleymeyer9775]

For 2022 Honda should add a hybrid power train and all wheel drive.

[@bradleymeyer9775]

In 1999 when the second generation Honda Odyssey came out it was the first minivan to have dual sliding doors as standard equipment, on every other minivan, it was an option.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Say what you want about mini vans, but they're very practical and have more interior space than SUVs

[@caglioso]

Yerp. I don’t have a need for it but if I had more kids I’d grab a minivan for the way better practicality.

[@James-il3tq]

Especially if it has a spare tire and AWD for poor weather and outstanding fuel economy. Neither which the Odessey offers. Sienna however does 😊

[@be_easy001]

they also offer a lot of features found only in Luxury cars for a fraction of the price with decent performance to boot.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@@James-il3tq odyssey has snow mode even though it doesn’t have AWD

[@joskjj3625]

Agreed

[@abdel1175]

Overall a great minivan, but I still think the pre-refresh front end looked better.

[@v36nismo]

a lot of good childhood memories traveling in my moms '96 odyssey. She loved it so much she kept it for almost 20 years and over 400,000 kms

[@bb2status]

Kids: What's that loud noise?? Mom. VTEC just kicked in yoo!

[@rkalla]

🤣😂🤣😂 classic mom

[@Sailor.Catracha]

What a show off! Lol

[@KT_One]

True story for my household bro! Thanks for the laugh.

[@juch3]

*When you tell your mom that you left your bag at home*

[@mileymaroske8086]

Dum

[@grantbrown8312]

Minivans are so cool and very underrated!

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

You’re a minority for sure

[@Blank00]

For now they are. My concern is that Toyota and Kia may have started the trend of unremovable 2nd row in minivans, which defeats the purpose of the minivan. I just hope that Honda and Chrysler don't follow suit in their 6th gen Odyssey, and with the all new Sedona waiting, I hope Kia can bring the removable 2nd row back.

[@Bartonovich52]

@ A KZbin channel with no name That’s because most people think that buying an SUV will avoid them the embarrassment... when the SUV basically IS a minivan anymore. Just like people bought minivans to avoid the station wagon... which is DEFINITELY cool now.

[@McTwistedTwisties]

No exposed exhaust tips, this is a minivan, you're not going to be racing people in something like this. BoostedBoiz: Hold my corona

[@jrico153]

What I was thinking 😂😂

[@BoostedDilly]

Hahahaahah

[@jamesf791]

Minivan's, in my opinion, are a wonderful vehicle. They are the best road trip vehicles, and are super comfortable. I think they are a better buy then a SUV, and I don't care about status when I drive. I drive a car for being practical. I used to drive a 2004 Toyota Sienna. However, Honda's overall been the best. They have always had the best engine. If I were going to buy a brand new minivan, I would buy a Sienna. Why? The hybrid is in all trim levels. In this day people want to save time and money then stopping at the gas station. Although it took Toyota 10 years to redevelopment their minivan, it's a game changer that I feel is going to make them number 1.

[@AppleGreySwift]

Finally!!! A review of this car from Redline Reviews!!! I’ve been waiting for this since August.

[@devinw6332]

I grew up with, and even learned to drive in, the 2001 Odyssey my parents bought brand new and let me tell you.. that thing HAULS ASS. And is surprisingly capable in the corners... for as big as it is. J series engines sound incredible too

[@mitchellc2723]

I would love to see a short version with 2 rows of seats. Call it the ELEMENT.

[@daxc1972]

Ahhh the versatile Element..... Loved that car, suv, van thingy

[@davisouedraogo7505]

I think the 2021 odyssey looks perfect,they have made great improvements over the years, My mom has a 2012 honda odyssey,but shes thinking about trading that in for a 2021 honda odyssey Elite

[@pranavm8233]

Damn a Toyota fan said that

[@f181234]

You know a brand new sienna just came out

[@BigRobChicagoPL]

I can already see these being high school knock around cars in 2037-2040. Quite a few kids at my high school drove the same Odysseys that their parents got brand new when they were kids as first cars. My parents got the 03 Odyssey EXL trim when I was a little toddler and I drove the thing to school and even for my first year to University (pre covid). After having spent so many years driving and being driven in the 2nd gen though, I must say that I prefer its "simple" layout. You had leather, a solid dashboard, and a rugged drive. If you were lucky enough to avoid a transmission cruncher (ours didn't fail), then the 2nd gen was a good car. I even replaced the radio twice with Bluetooth and touchscreen units. I will admit that I even prefer the old Odyssey's design outside. It had a decent enough squared-off look that got around. Have to add that I see way more 2nd gens than anything before or after.

[@JacobTJ1]

you are the best car reviewer on the planet

[@Slim1986]

No matter what new mini van comes out, the Odyssey and Sienna is the best on the market!! Great review as always

[@caglioso]

The odyssey is still a champ but I do wish they’d add a pano roof and 360° cam given how large a vehicle it is. Also Sofyan’s right to question why there are blank buttons in a fully loaded model. I have a highest trim fully loaded Honda too and still have 3 blank switches for some reason.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

I can't speak for the Odyssey, but I know on other Honda products the additional blank switches are for the dealer-installed options that aren't on the top-trim model from factory (eg. foot-well lighting, exterior puddle lights, etc).

[@samlung2724]

Counties outside the US might have use for thoes blanks, it's made for a one size fits all so companies won't have to waste money for making things only for the European markets etc....

[@windanthonystream]

Other car makers do the same thing like Volkswagen.

[@craigadams4143]

Never thought about a minivan but I am now...love the room inside. That price , though... mileage is no where as bad as I always assumed...good review , Sofyan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Blank00]

When the 6th gen Odyssey comes out, here's the #1 thing that Honda should keep: a removable 2nd row.

[@fdderek]

Full LED headlights down to the base trim is a large concession Honda gave customers

[@joaquinjr2570]

Hopefully these luxury companies will step up there game

[@Bartonovich52]

Yep. I like Honda.. but I hate how you can’t a-la-carte options and how for even basic stuff like variable intermittent wipers that my base-model 1986 Buick Skyhawk had they make you shell out for an EX or a Sport.

[@jonathankleinow2073]

I'd bet part of that is trying to earn the Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS. They're only giving that to vehicles that have headlights rated Good or Acceptable on all trim levels now, so if you have Marginal or Poor headlights on your base trim, but Good ones on the Elite trim, it's not going to earn you that award.

[@Bigern2998]

There is another visible latch to pull when you put down the backseats and they will go down much easier (current owner)

[@TerMa354]

Have to say that I am really unmotivated by this "refresh" I have a 2005 Odyssey and was hoping for more. I wanted to look at this one as a possible buy for me and my family. Your recent video about the Sienna has me more excited for the complete redesign on the Sienna than for this one. I hated the previous generation of the Sienna. My wife will be a harder to sell for a change than me. Guess we'll have to try both of these vans. Man those second row seats are really, really thick 13:20, But I do like the seatbelts being integrated. Thanks for the video.

[@rkalla]

Yea Honda keeps things subtle and agree the new Sienna is a bit more of a swing for the fences. But if you've liked your Odyssey, this looks like more of the same and nothing dramatically new.

[@buytheredcar]

I love minivans. They are way more convenient and less pretentious than SUVs CUVs SAVs etc

[@TheBreakfastLover]

The Odyssey is actually quicker than a Mercedes C300 AWD sedan, as per Car & Driver... 5-60 mph: Odyssey 6.7 seconds; C-class 7.1 seconds 30-50 mph: Odyssey 3.4 seconds; C-class 3.8 seconds 50-70 mph: Odyssey 4.5 seconds; C-class 4.7 seconds ...so in every metric outside of brake-torquing, the Honda is quicker. Unless the Mercedes plans on using launch-control or brake-torquing at every red light (lol), the Odyssey will pull ahead each and every time.

[@MelloHubb]

Yea it will pull away from a lot of cars. Imagine not being a car guy at all and seeing a minivan pull away at a light from the brz twins lol

[@TheBreakfastLover]

@@MelloHubb Imagine a Genesis G70 or Kia Stinger getting redlight ham-fisted by an Odyssey, lol... 5-60mph: Odyssey 6.7s; Kia Stinger 7.2s; Genesis G70 7.7s

[@colinkennedy8523]

Sofyan: "Thankfully minivans aren't really about style" Honda: "Good, we made it look like a michelin-man version of a beluga whale"

[@jallenl19]

Lol!!! Good job!!! I like the random blooper videos. Info is still abundant. Thank you!

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

Oh my gosh, I am SO glad they got rid of that stupid 9 speed auto!

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

I really think Honda needs to put 360 camera in it, I don’t understand why Honda reserves 360 camera only for Acura. I mean, many competitors have 360 camera on mainstream brands like Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Ford just to name a few. A large vehicle like a Minivan really needs 360 camera.

[@Hallowsaw]

I actually think the 2018-2021 odyssey is one of the best looking minivans ever built. Carnival is a close second but a little excessive looking. Then the new 2021 sienna xse

[@TwoPunchMan492]

loll i love the included bloopers cant get enough of em.

[@rodneynasir8089]

“9 speed been discontinued” praise the auto gods. Now if FCA can not put those aweful ZF 9 speed in every vehicle

[@garypetermeier3865]

I would never buy a mini van but this Honda is a gem and has alot of features!

[@fakedazzleful]

I said the same thing before until I started driving school mini van. And I can tell you this. They way more comfortable and much smoother than a suv

[@whattheheck1000]

I'm just a single guy born in 1993 with no kids and want to test-drive one of these, because I just love Honda. I drive a 2011 Accord V6 EX-L w/Nav sedan myself. October 21, 2020 12:59 am UPDATE: Test-drive on one scheduled for Monday, October 26! I'll let y'all know how awesome it is. I've never even been in a 5th gen Odyssey before, been in a few 3rd and 4th gens. October 25, 2020 4:42 am

[@jrico153]

He should put bloopers at the end 😂😂

[@muzegames]

I kind of like them in the middle with this vehicle because... It's a minivan. Who takes it seriously.

[@apollocreed3549]

Honda needs to step it up and go with all LED turn signals.

[@reynardrouser7863]

They have to cut corners some where🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Bartonovich52]

Why? 5-10 years from now.. people are going to be fawning over incandescent. Like when I showed my kids a 20 inch CRT gaming monitor and they couldn’t believe the brightness, contrast, and refresh rate.

[@cgrscott]

After owning the same 2001 Odyssey for 15 years, and running up the odometer 367k, I would like to purchase the 2021 or 2022 Odyssey to be my next vehicle. I'm not afraid of the Honda's less robust transmissions, after learning how to get more life out of them. If I bought a 2021 Odyssey, I would install a transmission cooler along with an external in-line transmission filter. I would drain and fill the ATF once a year. Then, when the transmission's warranty expires, I would use multiple drain and fills to replace 80% of the Honda ATA-DW-1 with the best third-party full-synthetic ATF I can find - a third-party full-synthetic ATF that is engineered for Honda's. Some people have driven their original Honda Odyssey transmission past 300k using only full-synthetic ATF. I don't want a Hybrid Mini-van. The 2021 V6 Odyssey is perfect.

[@Stangrider1]

One of the most informative and fun reviews yet! Awesome out takes 🤣👍

[@mustasheolll2020]

My dad has a 2019 odyssey touring, it’s good for everyone in the fam

[@richardrybarczyk5522]

The Odyssey is a good looking minivan. I still think a minivan is a better option than a large SUV and you don’t need a step ladder to get into a van.

[@MrDerek900]

The Toyota Sienna awd system is a joke. It delivers so little power to the rear tires it’s not worth the time of day. Odyssey is a much better buy. Especially since it has much more horsepower now and the 2nd row seats are removable.

[@epicgalaxydrif1897]

The only thing I’m waiting for is 4WD... I’m ready to buy the moment notice.

[@Moey-us1fg]

That’s a lot of bloopers for a video lmaoooooooo!

[@danielnogueira4585]

Every car should have a same vacuum!!!!! Brilliant Honda!!!!

[@esp9sram]

You did a review on the Odyssey two years ago and had the 0 to 60 time at 6.5 seconds. And you also praised the infotainment system. You stated it was responsive and fast and even better then what Acura has. What's going on it is essentially the same vehicle minus the facelift.

[@anggoroanindhito8987]

"You're not gonna racing people in this" Bisimoto : "hold my turbo"

[@A_guan]

This is better then the Sienna just because it's got a V6 still

[@rafaelg9016]

Well, actually the idea of a vacuum on a minivan was from Ford with the Windstar Solutions

[@rupertfdr350]

You two look good together lol haha great video again!

[@samanthab3292]

If only we could get a van that combines the odyssey, sienna, and pacifica 🙃

[@lhensley1599]

i LOVE the bloopers! XD and LOVE your videos

[@christopheredale]

Honda has stepped it up! 💪🏾

[@Stingray_614]

04:32 Bro just pull it gently all the way through lol you’re not trying to start a lawnmower, chill with that

[@devondelgado1818]

I’m glad Honda went back to clean and simple front end designs

[@mrsfarzana4703]

Your channel is very very underrated

[@kingwilliams4749]

4:45 so we're just going to ignore the mess on the back of the seat. the car does have a built-in vacuum🙄🙄🙄

[@gtiworks]

much better with new transmission. I am excited to see what production version will look like for VW Buzz.

[@borninhk1]

Also, they need VW Touran/Mazda 8/Renault Espace-sized vans (slightly smaller, European based vans) sold in the 30-40K range. That’s more than enough space for a family with two kids and occasional passengers outside the immediate family.

[@kHoPhAe]

Great review as always but I think the EX or EX-L or even the Touring, the reason being most Honda minivan drivers choose this trim the most, just like the Sienna is mostly the AWD XLE. Just a humble suggestion.

[@chriscazz]

It would be nice if the Honda came back in awd because Chrysler did with the Pacifica and Toyota still has awd

[@Bartonovich52]

Nobody needs AWD. Seriously. 25 years of driving Canadian winters in the mountains and I never needed AWD. FWD and Nokian tires. Drive calmly by everyone with AWD in the ditch who thought the laws of physics didn’t apply to them.

[@larrykang2586]

I would choose this over an SUV

[@derekrobinson2366]

Lol I always appreciate those bloopers Sofyan!

[@Jluislive]

Good review as always!

[@BadgerVito]

I purchased a 2020 Odyssey about 6 weeks ago (very good pricing, and 0.9% financing were available at the time). I have always been a car guy and currently own a BMW E46 M3 and Lexus GS F-sport. I am amused to report that I love the Odyssey, and as a whole am more excited about it than any car I have owned (including several performance-oriented cars including two BMWs). I actually greatly prefer the engine note and performance of the drivetrain to that on my Lexus, and the van is just amazingly useful and ergonomic. My wife and I traded in an Acura MDX for the Odyssey and I greatly prefer the Odyssey in all respects. I'm sure it has a lot to being the dad of a 3-year-old and being 6'4", but I found the MDX pretty useless and it was nowhere near as nice to drive as the Odyssey.

[@freddyrincon1481]

Me n my wife just got the 2020 odessy..the second from the top of the line and it's a good van for what we need it for...the only thing I don't like is the ac vents in the second row..not a good position to put them...better on the roof..

[@rkalla]

For those of us without one, where are they and what are the downsides? (Haven't finished video yet)

[@rollingreclinerRecumbent]

The audio is awful, the gauge cluster is awful, the lane keep assist was awful. The engine was powerful and it has considerable hauling capacity (unlike Sienna). Pricing is about 3k less than comparable Toyota Sienna. I like the handling and overall drive experience of the Sienna better, but the Honda wins for space and power.

[@RaspySquares]

I dig the cool shots.

[@kinghuskhan3752]

😂😂😂 you’re funny as hell sofyan!

[@johnnyboy6429]

This made me so excited that I bought a 2011... it has the bells and whistles at a fraction of the price :p

[@chinoskateboardv]

Sienna looks WAYYYY BETTEERRR

[@ryanmcdonald3853]

I recommend to review the 2021 Honda Civic touring if it’s available

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@Anna Carson mad for no reason?

[@pauly7182]

Spent 45k, but could not find an impressive exterior color. Wanted to buy a blue exterior, but it looks like purple. Other manufacturers offer a vast collection of exterior color choices. How long will it take honda to offer that choice to its customers?

[@Wbrooks01]

Not that I’m in the market for a minivan but not loving the refreshed front end. Idk it looks like something you’d find on the lowest end trim.

[@MugatuJag]

Love watching you Sofyan but the Odyssey is much faster than 7.7, it’s actually 6.6, fastest in the segment👌

[@esp9sram]

He did a review on this van 2 years ago and had it at 6.5 seconds. Check it out it's in his archives from 2 years ago.

[@andybub45]

Interesting. Our 2012 couldn't be slower.

[@talalabri5858]

04:00 every SUV should Have it 🧹

[@deecar2908]

Honda should fix the air conditioning placements instead of being on the pillars they should put it back on the roof . Other than that i like it its a awesome mini van 😎.

[@KT_One]

Haven’t experienced that. The roof ones on our Oddy worked well, how’s the new ones perform?

[@TheDCMO]

i'm on the fence to buy this model. Im reading a lot of negative reviews about it.

[@cgrscott]

Does this 2021 Odyssey refresh have a timing chain instead of a timing belt?

[@CuDa26]

Lol that lever on the top right pull that on the 2nd row and the seat will fold toward and slide forward for east access to the 3rd row 😂😂

[@aaronmauer7225]

I wish this had all wheel drive

[@spawn_7862]

I don't like vans accept for a 2019 chrysler and this one. They did a nice design on this car.

[@mikesturboss]

It’s a van not a car

[@spawn_7862]

@@mikesturboss oh i meant to say van, it auto correct me.

[@mikesturboss]

@@spawn_7862 I hate autocorrect good stuff

[@kevs2good133]

Complaining about the sluggishness when you’re either already on the Home Screen and when you tried pressing the Honda logo you didn’t even touch it.

[@esp9sram]

Not to mention the sensitivity setting on it. It makes it more sensitive to the touch when you turn it up. ( current owner) BTW he did a review on this vehicle 2 years ago same generation. He praised the hell out of the infotainment Center then. His statement was it's better than what Acura has.

[@hardhitter8384]

The touch response is adjustable, just FYI

[@davidjym]

Can't really do much with the wheelbase since this is probably the maximum distance without categorizing this minivan as a truck ...

[@samlung2724]

Or the full size work vans lol

[@PHope-sl4nj]

Nice Review Of 2021 Honda Odyssey. 😀

[@nintendoatarikiller]

Aan Odyssey with a K&N, AEM or Injen intake will definitely wake up your sleeping children

[@ShaiyanHossain]

i can hear vtec nice and god on my parents 2005 lol

[@thatlexusguy7629]

In 2023 there should be a 2023 Sofyan Odyssey😂😂

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Great review.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I don't think the ZF 9-speed was the worst transmission in the world, definitely better in Honda and Acura products, compared to FCA products (Idk why FCA tuned the 9-speed to operate like a 4 or 5-speed). But this 10-speed is much improved, and imagine if manufacturers go up to like 11 or 12 gears one day.

[@gdw29]

Those wheels really remind me of the audi gunmetal rotor wheels

[@buytheredcar]

The headlights has an explorer look to them.

[@tomhocutt2013]

I have to say for the price I’m surprised that the steering wheel is not power tilt and programmable as is the case in the Sienna.

[@ricardonieves4389]

That's a nice looking vehicle and it's a minivan.........

[@samlung2724]

This is really a 2018 Odyssey, the one from 2018 is really a 2021

[@masssamax]

Solche Auto sind bei uns in Deutschland ein Traum.

[@arielmischa8136]

I think you exaggerated the part where the infotainment system is "very sluggish"... But it's only my opinion😁

[@manufacturingdefect1287]

The dip towards the rear looks horrendous imho

[@borninhk1]

Why isn’t Honda innovative like they used to be? Where is the hybrid version? AWD? Power folding 3rd row? Panoramic sunroof? Why is their R and D program not working overtime to match the competition?

[@michaelgrow8630]

Nice 2nd row shots

[@crunchyblack2224]

If you needed an 8 passenger minivan, would you choose the odyssey elite or the Toyota xle? I wish I could get a higher trim in the Toyota with AWD, but they limit you at the XLE fwd with 8 passenger. Thoughts?

[@dry509]

Road noise? Long distance seat comfort?

[@8gti9]

Its a Van! Lol. Its a kids hauler. After im done with my '19 Golf R. I'm gonna get a mini van, most likely this mini van. So much more practical, and way more features. You had me at "its got a built in shop vac!"