The all new 2008 Honda Odyssey minivan comes equipped with a fuel-efficient V-6 engine and sedan like driving. The sporty and stylish minivan can accommodate up to eight passengers. Year after year, the Honda Odyssey is ranked one of the safest and most reliable minivans on the market. The peaceful and quite ride of the Odyssey is sure to make the 2008 no exception. The Odyssey comes with a variety of conveniences and safety features that are sure to impress just about anyone.
The aerodynamic styling and sleek lines of the 2008 Honda Odyssey will undoubtedly draw you in and capture your attention. The exterior of the van comes with a new tailgate spoiler and a new hood design. The minivan also comes with DRL or Daytime Running Lights which helps to increase visibility to any oncoming vehicles.
On the EX, EX-L and Touring edition of the 2008 Honda Odyssey you will find power sliding doors standard. They can be easily opened and closed through a remote, from up to 50 feet away. The Touring edition of the minivan also comes with power tailgate, which simply means the tailgate will practically close by itself. Another great feature found on the Touring edition is the front and rear parking sensors that match the body color of the van.
The all new 2008 Honda Odyssey has gadgets galore. In the Touring edition, you will find Hands Free Bluetooth technology. This feature allows you to receive and make calls with a compatible cell phone. All the while, your hands never need to leave the steering wheel. The Touring edition also has an MP3 Auxiliary Input Jack. This allows you to plug your MP3 player directly into the car and play all of your songs located on your player. In the EX-L edition, you will find that XM-Satellite Radio comes standard.
The seats have also been revamped in the 2008 edition. The passenger’s seat now has a 4-way power adjustment which is standard on the EX-L and above models. In the EX model, you can enjoy the all new tri-zone automatic climate control.
If you have kids, the DVD Rear Entertainment System is a must. It is available in the EX-L edition and is standard in the Touring edition. The entertainment system comes with a 9 inch display screen that not only lets passengers enjoy movies, but also allows them to play their favorite video games while traveling. There is a 115-volt outlet which can be found in the third row seats. This allows easy access to plug in your laptop, video-game console or other electronic devices. The Touring edition also comes with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System. This will be extremely helpful when you are traveling and trying to find your way around. This is also very help if you are looking for a business or store that you are unfamiliar with.
The 2008 Honda Odyssey meets CARB’s ULEV-2 emission rating and runs on unleaded fuel. In order to assure the van is as safe as possible; Honda has installed features such as the Vehicle Stability assistance which comes with traction control. As well, the minivan comes with TPMS or Tire Pressure Monitoring system. Another great feature about the 2008 Odyssey is it comes with run-flat tires. This is great because they allow you to drive up to 125 miles, going 50 miles per hour, while having a flat tire.
There are four different models which the 2008 Honda Odyssey comes in. The LX, which is the base model, starts out at around $25,860. From there, you move up to the EX model which starts at about $28,960. Next in line is the EX-L edition. The particular model starts out at around $32,210. Last, but definitely not least is the Touring edition. The Touring edition comes with all of the bells and whistles and starts out at around $40,010.
The 2008 Honda Odyssey is sure to be a hit among those with and without kids. With all of the luxurious features that can be found on the Odyssey, you will definitely want to consider it when you are looking to purchase your next minivan. And with the variety of different editions and price ranges, you are sure to find one that fits your personal needs as well as your budget.
