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2011 Honda Odyssey EX

Family Friendliness: 9.7

Recommended: Yes

Specifications also apply to EX-L models.

What it Is: An eight-passenger full-size minivan.
Who it's For: Families who need a minivan that's optimized for carrying several LATCH-equipped booster seats.
What's Hot: Plentiful standard equipment list even on lowest-priced model, including Wide Mode second row seats.
What's Not: Can't get DVD or navigation without leather interior.
Family Friendly Options: Automatic front and rear climate control, USB, Bluetooth, navigation, DVD system
How It Got Its Score: The EX and EX-L are the best-selling Odysseys, covering a wide price and feature range. You can get almost everything available for the Touring and Touring Elite, but with a five-speed automatic.

The mid-level 2011 Honda Odyssey EX and EX-L offer up a comprehensive list of standard and optional equipment, covering all the basics plus a noteworthy amount of more luxurious items as well. With the EX you get standard power sliding doors, three-zone automatic climate control, sunshades on the second row windows, and a middle position in the second row, bringing the total passenger count to eight. Step up to the EX-L and you get leather upholstery (that's what the "L" stands for), along with a better audio system with a USB input,  optional navigation or DVD systems (but not at the same time), a moonroof and power rear hatch, and a few other goodies.

Like the Touring and Touring Elite, the EX and EX-L offer up Honda's new Wide Mode second row, which allows owners to slide the outboard second-row seats a little closer to the sliding doors. Once you do that, you're able to fit three LATCH-equipped booster seats side by side. It's a real boon to people with large families, those who have multiples, or people whose many children are still in boosters. Fuel economy is a little worse than the Touring and Touring Elite since the EX and EX-L only have a five-speed automatic transmission, but since the entry price is lower, the Odyssey EX gets the highest Family Friendliness score of any vehicle on Family Car Review.

Specifications

Price


MSRP $30,950
Destination $780
Other Models (Base Price) EX-L ($35,230)

Mechanical

Engine Size


3.5 liters
Engine Type V-6
Horsepower 248 hp
Torque 250 lb.-ft.
Fuel Regular Unleaded
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Transmission 5-Speed Automatic

Fuel Economy

EPA City


18 mpg
EPA Highway 27 mpg
EPA Combined 21 mpg

Utility

Vehicle Type


Minivan
Family Friendliness 9.7
Doors Five
Seat Rows Three
Passengers Eight or more
LATCH Positions Five
Cargo Space 38.4 cu. ft.
Cargo Space (3rd Row Folded) 93.1 cu. ft.
Max Cargo Space 148.5 cu. ft.
NHTSA Overall 5 Stars
NHTSA Front 5 Stars
NHTSA Side 5 Stars
NHTSA Rollover 4 Stars
IIHS Front Good
IIHS Side Good
IIHS Rear Good
Stability Control Standard
Traction Control Standard
Brake Assist Standard
Side Airbags Thorax and Curtain
Collision Avoidance Not Available
Active Cruise Control Not Available

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