What to expect from the 2024 Odyssey? Rumor has it that the new minivan would get physical changes which mean that it would be likely getting redesigned. How about the interior cabin? What about the powertrain? Will those aspects be updated as well? To know more what’s going with the new Odyssey, you should read on.
About the Odyssey
The Odyssey has been known as a reliable family ride for more than 3 decades. Not only it has a strong reputation, but it is also delivering good performance too. Among minivans, this nameplate has been known for its reliable reputation. The combination of modern and convenient features, spacious interior cabin, and good drive has created a likable and trusted family car. The current Odyssey launched in 2018 and there are some upgrades to expect although it won’t be a really significant or extravagant.
The Exterior Design
The catch of the upcoming 2024 Odyssey would be the Sport trim, which is slotted between the Touring and the EX-L. It would be coming with a lot of (glossy) black exterior trim, Berlina Black wheels in 19 inch, and also dark taillights. Even the headlight trim, door mirrors, grille, fog lamp surrounds, C and B-pillars, and taillight trims would be coming with black and glossy finish.
There are several new colors offered for the lineup. For instance, Gray Sonic Pearl would be offered for Touring, Sport, and Elite trims. The Sport would be coming with White Platinum Pearl, Red Radiant Metallic, and Black Crystal Pearl.
The Interior Cabin
The inside of the new Odyssey is said to come with black leather and matching (but contrast) red stitching. The leather would be included in the first and also second row, as well as the steering wheel. According to sources, the interior would be likely dominated by black colors.
Space is another thing to like about this minivan. The second and third rows are the most comfortable ones in the minivan category. In fact, if you compare the second row of Odyssey with the Pacifica, Odyssey has the obvious winning.
Powertrain and Performance
Up until now, there is no information about the details of the powertrain. However, there is a possibility that it would be a carryover from the 2023. There is a possibility of hybrid powertrain too, but the company hasn’t mentioned anything about it, so we’d better wait.
The Odyssey is definitely a fun and engaging ride to drive. It feels polished and not clumsy at all. You can easily maneuver the ride, even when you need to tackle corners quite effortlessly. You won’t even remember that you are actually controlling a (3-row) van from behind the wheel. For fuel economy, it can deliver 19 mpg for the city and 28 mpg for the highway.
Release Date and Price
Considering that the Odyssey would be coming in various trim levels, you should also be prepared for the price range. The base model would be the EX with a tag of $39,000. Then, there would be the EX-L with a tag of $42,000. The next one in Line would be the Sport with the tag of $42,500. The last two higher trims would be the Touring ($45,800) and then the last one would be the Elite with the tag of $50,800.
What about the release date? According to schedule, launch date is supposed to take place within the first half of 2023, but some sources say that the (global) chip shortage may affect the launch time. We should wait for official further release about 2024 Odyssey to learn more about the exact details of what happen to the minivan.