On September 28, the new GAC Honda Odyssey was officially launched, offering three configuration versions: the PRO version priced at 184,800 yuan, the PRO+ version at 231,800 yuan, and the MAX version at 241,800 yuan.
The new Odyssey's exterior has not been adjusted, adopting a low-floor design that makes it easier for elderly people and children to get in and out. The body length, width, and height remain 4,861 mm, 1,820 mm, and 1,712 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm, adopting a 2+2+3 seven-seat layout. The PRO version is equipped with 17-inch wheels and dual manual sliding side doors, while the PRO+ and MAX versions have 18-inch wheels and dual power sliding side doors.
The new Odyssey adds a light-colored interior color scheme. The PRO version is equipped with a 12.3-inch central control screen, while the PRO+ and MAX versions still feature a 10.1-inch central control screen and offer 50W wireless charging, equipped with the Honda Connect infotainment system, and the MAX version adds a streaming media interior rearview mirror. Optional items include a rear-row ceiling-mounted screen, a center armrest refrigerator, JBL HiFi audio, aviation aluminum floor, and more.
In terms of seats, the first- and second-row seats of the PRO+ version are equipped with heating functions, and the first- and second-row seats of the MAX version add ventilation and massage functions. The second row is equipped with aviation seats that support forward-backward and left-right sliding, and the third-row magic seats can be folded flat to form a regular cargo space.
The new Odyssey continues to be powered by the 2.0L i-MMDSharp Hybrid system, with the engine producing a maximum power of 107 kW and a peak torque of 175 N·m, the drive motor producing a maximum power of 135 kW, and a combined system power of 158 kW, matched with an E-CVT continuously variable transmission. In terms of WLTC combined fuel consumption, the PRO version is 5.88L/100km, and the PRO+ and MAX versions are 6.17L/100km, with a fuel tank capacity of 50L and the ability to use 92-octane gasoline. The chassis continues to adopt the combination of front MacPherson independent suspension and rear torsion beam non-independent suspension.
Xiao Tang's view:
The Odyssey focuses on the high-frequency scenarios of urban family travel, paying attention to fuel consumption performance, driving and parking convenience, seat layout flexibility, and ease of getting in and out. The new model retains these characteristics and supplements seat comfort and intelligent connectivity configurations. In the face of accelerated iteration of new energy MPVs, whether its pragmatic positioning can continue to meet the needs of family users depends on whether it can narrow the experience gap with competitors while maintaining existing advantages such as low usage costs.
