Honda Odyssey 1 generation, restyling 08.1997 - 11.1999
08.1997 - 11.1999
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1 generation, restyling
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The first generation of Odyssey could not but be remembered for its appearance. Due to the size of its body, this car can not be attributed either to the class of station wagons, or to single-volume vehicles with three rows of seats. The basis for the creation of this model was taken Accord. The body is equipped with four doors and rear "gates". Seats (there are six or seven) are arranged in three rows. If necessary, third-row seats can be retracted under the floor, which significantly increases the level of comfort of the cabin. By itself, the concept of station wagons with a large number of seats had already been embodied in such models as Nissan Prairie and Mitsubishi Chariot, and achieved great success. Odyssey, which has a relatively large body width and at the same time low height, became very popular in Japan, being in the top lines of sales ratings, while initially a rather modest sales plan for 4000 cars per month was introduced, which soon had to be adjusted. The car was very well received in other markets, in particular, North American and European (Honda Shuttle).
At first, three complete sets of Honda Odyssey were offered: B, S and L. At the same time, the model range initially provided for a wide range of modifications. These are cars with six- (except for the base) or seven-seater saloon, with front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. In December 1995, the Exclusive package was added with an excellent range of high-end equipment, including leather seats and navigation, a panoramic roof and electric sunroof, a more chic interior, dual-zone climate control, an electric driver’s seat, parking sensors and an expanded list of equipment to provide security. The year 1997, in the wake of another modernization, was marked by the appearance of an even more expensive modification with a 3-liter engine, the name of which - Prestige - speaks for itself. For this luxurious version, made according to the American "patterns" and the equipment of which includes cruise control, 6 audio speakers, finishes with improved texture, their own VG and VZ subkits were provided, differing in the number of seats and, accordingly, different degrees of comfort of living space. At the beginning of the release, the Odyssey was equipped with only a 2.2-liter inline 4-cylinder SOHC engine producing 145 hp. In 1997, during the restyling of the model, it was replaced with a 2.3-liter inline 4-cylinder SOHC VTEC engine, the power was raised to 150 hp, but for the Prestige complete sets, as already mentioned, a three-liter V6 engine with a capacity of 200 l was offered .with. Odyssey, as already mentioned, was produced in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, but the Prestige modification was equipped only with front-wheel drive. Transmission - exclusively automatic 4-speed. In terms of fuel economy, Odyssey, of course, does not offer "small" solutions. According to the efficiency standards adopted on the Japanese market, the most economical is the basic front-wheel drive version - it is capable of driving 10.2 km on one liter of fuel. However, even the most gluttonous four-wheel drive Exclusive is only a kilometer less. In 1997, new standards of profitability and environmental friendliness were announced. Consumption has decreased, and now Odyssey is able to travel up to 11.2 km per liter of fuel.
The Odyssey suspension - fully independent on double levers and front and rear - provides excellent ride quality. On both axles - disc brakes. With a wheelbase of 2850 mm, the minimum turning radius is 5.7 meters. Cars with all-wheel drive transmission (they have an even number in the body designation) use a Part-Time 4WD drive with a DPS (double pump) system, which is widely used on other models of the company. All-wheel drive is connected automatically, without driver intervention, while for compactness, the switching mechanism between 2WD and 4WD is integrated into the rear gear housing.
As for safety, the standard Odyssey equipment of the first year of release, as a standard, included only three-point seat belts and door stiffeners. In more expensive trim levels, optionally, driver and passenger airbags, anti-lock brakes were provided. Later, this equipment, together with the attachment of child seats, was included in the standard equipment of all trim levels. According to the degree of passive protection, as shown by crash tests conducted in the 90s, the car more than met the requirements of its time. The appearance of the Honda Odyssey coincided with the difficult years for the Japanese economy amid the crisis of the early 90s, as a result of which the development of minivans, offering more space in the same body size, was spurred on. Among other things, Odyssey has also become a role model for, for example, Toyota Ipsum, the eternal rival of the model. The first-generation right-hand drive Honda Odyssey is not uncommon in the used car market, but few cars today boast good technical condition. There are four-wheel drive modifications, as well as exclusive left-hand drive analogs from other markets, including the Honda Shuttle mentioned at the very beginning.
At first, three complete sets of Honda Odyssey were offered: B, S and L. At the same time, the model range initially provided for a wide range of modifications. These are cars with six- (except for the base) or seven-seater saloon, with front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. In December 1995, the Exclusive package was added with an excellent range of high-end equipment, including leather seats and navigation, a panoramic roof and electric sunroof, a more chic interior, dual-zone climate control, an electric driver’s seat, parking sensors and an expanded list of equipment to provide security. The year 1997, in the wake of another modernization, was marked by the appearance of an even more expensive modification with a 3-liter engine, the name of which - Prestige - speaks for itself. For this luxurious version, made according to the American "patterns" and the equipment of which includes cruise control, 6 audio speakers, finishes with improved texture, their own VG and VZ subkits were provided, differing in the number of seats and, accordingly, different degrees of comfort of living space. At the beginning of the release, the Odyssey was equipped with only a 2.2-liter inline 4-cylinder SOHC engine producing 145 hp. In 1997, during the restyling of the model, it was replaced with a 2.3-liter inline 4-cylinder SOHC VTEC engine, the power was raised to 150 hp, but for the Prestige complete sets, as already mentioned, a three-liter V6 engine with a capacity of 200 l was offered .with. Odyssey, as already mentioned, was produced in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, but the Prestige modification was equipped only with front-wheel drive. Transmission - exclusively automatic 4-speed. In terms of fuel economy, Odyssey, of course, does not offer "small" solutions. According to the efficiency standards adopted on the Japanese market, the most economical is the basic front-wheel drive version - it is capable of driving 10.2 km on one liter of fuel. However, even the most gluttonous four-wheel drive Exclusive is only a kilometer less. In 1997, new standards of profitability and environmental friendliness were announced. Consumption has decreased, and now Odyssey is able to travel up to 11.2 km per liter of fuel.
The Odyssey suspension - fully independent on double levers and front and rear - provides excellent ride quality. On both axles - disc brakes. With a wheelbase of 2850 mm, the minimum turning radius is 5.7 meters. Cars with all-wheel drive transmission (they have an even number in the body designation) use a Part-Time 4WD drive with a DPS (double pump) system, which is widely used on other models of the company. All-wheel drive is connected automatically, without driver intervention, while for compactness, the switching mechanism between 2WD and 4WD is integrated into the rear gear housing.
As for safety, the standard Odyssey equipment of the first year of release, as a standard, included only three-point seat belts and door stiffeners. In more expensive trim levels, optionally, driver and passenger airbags, anti-lock brakes were provided. Later, this equipment, together with the attachment of child seats, was included in the standard equipment of all trim levels. According to the degree of passive protection, as shown by crash tests conducted in the 90s, the car more than met the requirements of its time. The appearance of the Honda Odyssey coincided with the difficult years for the Japanese economy amid the crisis of the early 90s, as a result of which the development of minivans, offering more space in the same body size, was spurred on. Among other things, Odyssey has also become a role model for, for example, Toyota Ipsum, the eternal rival of the model. The first-generation right-hand drive Honda Odyssey is not uncommon in the used car market, but few cars today boast good technical condition. There are four-wheel drive modifications, as well as exclusive left-hand drive analogs from other markets, including the Honda Shuttle mentioned at the very beginning.