2014 Honda Odyssey Release Date & Redesign - 2014 Honda Odyssey minivan rumors minivan arrives at Honda dealerships nationwide on July 2, refreshed with a host of powertrain, styling, interior, feature and safety upgrades, all designed to meet the needs of today’s family.The Honda Odyssey is one of the top two minivans in the sales charts, often jostling for position in this declining market segment with the Toyota Sienna.
2014 Honda Odyssey Redesign for exterior features : It takes a sharp eye to notice the details that distinguish the 2014 Honda Odyssey from the 2013 model. The updated version features black trim within the headlights and around the grille, an aluminum hood with more pronounced rise over the engine, revised optional fog lights, and LED taillights that are now red on top and clear on the bottom (they were clear/red on the 2013 Odyssey). Buyers also have the choice of two new colors: Modern Steel Metallic and Obsidian Blue Pearl.
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The base Odyssey LX is fitted with 17-inch steel wheels and power-adjustable outside mirrors, while the EX features 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, rear power-sliding doors, and heated mirrors. The EX-L adds a power tailgate and power tilt/slide moonroof.
One notch above the EX-L is the Honda Odyssey Touring, which boasts 18-inch alloy wheels, reverse tilt-down turn signal mirrors, and front and rear park-assist sensors. A Touring Elite trim level adds HID headlights.
2014 Honda Odyssey Redesign for interior features : the 2014 Odyssey LX and EX's standard cloth upholstery has been upgraded in terms of quality, and new white backlighting improves the readability of the gauges. In addition to those features, the LX offers a 7-speaker, 240-watt sound system, Bluetooth connectivity and streaming audio, rearview camera, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, smartphone-linked email and text message capability, and power front seats with 8-way adjustment for the driver and 4-way adjustment for the passenger.
The 2014 Honda Odyssey EX takes things up a notch with standard push-button start, new touch-screen display for the instrument panel, 270-watt audio system including Internet radio when paired with an iPhone or Android device, and tri-zone climate control.
Leather upholstery is the primary differentiator for the Odyssey EX-L, though this trim level also features heated front seats, satellite radio, and a cooler located under the instrument panel.
From there, the Odyssey Touring ups the ante with a rearview camera that now delivers wide and birds-eye views, 246-watt sound system with 15 GB for music files, rear-seat entertainment system with updated controls and improved monitor resolution, touch-screen navigation system, memory settings for two drivers, and a 115-volt power outlet.
For the ultimate in minivan creature comforts, Honda offers the Odyssey Touring Elite. This is where buyers will find a 12-speaker, 650-watt surround-sound system with HD Radio service, as well as the new built-in vacuum cleaner. Hardwired into the van and located on the driver's side of the cargo area, the HondaVac system includes multiple attachments, a hose capable of reaching anywhere inside the Odyssey, 8-minute run time to limit drain on the battery (no time limit when the engine is running), catch canister, and replaceable waste bags. Buyers should note that this feature is recommended for dry vacuuming only, not spilled juice or wet mud.
2014 Honda Odyssey Release Date & Redesign