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2008 Honda Odyssey
Not a whole lot of info for now but it's a start. A new front end will be on the 08 Odyssey. Rear end has some changes. Hope this helps.
Here are some changes.
1. VCM (cylinder deactivation) standard
2. Bluetooth as Accessory option
3. PAX runflat Tires optional on Touring.
4. New front and Rear end.
Here are some changes.
1. VCM (cylinder deactivation) standard
2. Bluetooth as Accessory option
3. PAX runflat Tires optional on Touring.
4. New front and Rear end.
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September is likely but if you want Navigation you will have to wait a month after that. PAX is now optional on Touring models. Now if you wanted a touring but didn't want PAX tires now you have that option. Now more places are servicing pax tires so it's not that bad. Plus Michelin can overnight pax tires if needed.
You say this with such authority. Where are you getting your info? Any word on Adaptive Cruise for the Touring Edition like the Sienna XLE Limited?
First, the PAX tire system. I seem to recall the Edmunds review saying that the system adds more road noise, which I can't stand. Add to that the additional cost and difficulty of maintaining/replacing PAX tires, and the advantage seems minimal. PAX becoming optional on the Touring seems to help with this.
Second, and what appears to be the bigger dilemma, is that that the only model on which you can get memory driver seats is the Touring model (which is fine because my wife wants another "loaded" car anyway), but then you lose the second-row jumpseat thingy that comes with the EX-L (which you can't get the memory seats on). Memory seats are deal-breaker, as my wife is 5'3" and I'm 6'5". She drives all week, I drive all weekend. Any indication about whether the 08 will offer memory seats on trim levels "lower" than Touring? Or, is there a way to do the jumpseat thingy in the Touring? I understand on the Touring the jumpseat thingy is replaced with a console.
Pricing looks good on the 07s (couple hundred over invoice), so hopefully that won't change much for the 08s.
Thanks for you input.
Isn't it amazing what we've come to expect? There's no chance that memory seats will be offered on anything except Tourings.
With three kids you'll want to remove the console anyone so one of them can easily get to the third seat.
PAX doesn't add more road noise but my Touring does ride firmer than my dad's EX-L.
Only you can balance the hassle of PAX with the piece of mind it offers. To me, it's a question of when I want to experience inconvenience. And it's not out on the interstate amid screaming traffic.
I am new to this forum I don’t know the same message is already there! I need to buy an odyssey and I am looking 08 because I heard that 08 model comes with 4 wheel drive I am not sure? Is anyone knows about 4 wheel drive?
Thanks
Models:
RL3828EW Odyssey LX
RL3848EW Odyssey EX
RL3868JW Odyssey EX-L
RL3878JW Odyssey EX-L RES
RL3878KW Odyssey EX-L R&N
RL3888KW Odyssey Tour PAX
RL3898KW Odyssey Tour
Colors:
Mocha Metallic
Baltic Blue Pearl
Nimbus Gray Metallic
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Dark Cherry Pearl
Silver Pearl Metallic
Taffeta White
Ocean Mist Metallic
Slate Green Metallic
Hope this helps.
Enjoy this until August 21st. Then the real fun begins.
Teaser site of the new Odyssey. A good improvement over the standard odyssey. The 08 Accord grille works great for the odyssey.
2008 Honda Odyssey
The versatile and popular Honda Odyssey’s sales continue to grow, and it receives significant updates in 2008 with exterior and interior styling enhancements, feature refinement and implementation of an upgraded Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) engine on leather models.
Odyssey (all) Exterior and interior design enhancements
MP3/Auxiliary input jack
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) playback capability
Active head restraints
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Odyssey EX 2nd-Row PlusOne Seat™ with storage bin
Tri-zone automatic climate control
Odyssey EX-L Next generation of Honda’s VCM® engine technology
Rearview mirror with monitor (and backup camera)
XM® Satellite Radio
Power adjustable passenger seat
2nd-Row PlusOne Seat™ with storage bin
Tri-zone automatic climate control
Odyssey EX-L RES Next generation of Honda’s VCM® engine technology
Rearview mirror with monitor (and backup camera)
115-volt power outlet
XM® Satellite Radio
2nd-Row PlusOne Seat™ with storage bin
Tri-zone automatic climate control
Odyssey EX-L Navi/RES Next generation of Honda’s VCM® engine technology
Rearview mirror with monitor (and backup camera)
115-volt power outlet
2nd-Row PlusOne Seat™ with storage bin
Tri-zone automatic climate control
Odyssey Touring Navi/RES (08M TOURING now available in only Navi/Res trim with a PAX tire option)
Next generation of Honda’s VCM® engine technology
2nd-Row PlusOne Seat™ with storage bin
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Memory Linked Door Mirrors with Reverse Tilt
Although, the MP3 jack in the front, XM standard , and the rear view backup mirror would be very nice....
I'd be interested to read more about the backup mirror as this is something my wife really wants.
However with an EX-L w/ RES 07 price of around 27500 my guess is the 08 will come a good deal higher due to no incentives, and the standard 'new model year markup and "demand" '.
Thanks,
I'll go aftermarket JBL to solve the current Odyssey's shortcomings. A new amp and some surrounds hign in the D-Pillars should create 5.1 audio, but I may have to change out all the speakers in order to reach a higher level clarity.
http://www.hondapreview.com/odyssey/
After the drive, I went to the Honda dealership 2 minutes drive away. I looked at an '07 Odyssey, and the salesman asked me if I wanted a test drive. I said okay. Where can we take it? Anywhere you want! he said. The Chrysler salesman said I could only drive round the block, which lasted no more than five minutes, then he expected an order to be placed. I don't think so.
The Honda guy let me choose my own test route. Let me tell you, if anybody out there is considering a new T&C, check out the Odyssey first. This was the Touring model, and had a bigger engine than the T&C. And it showed. This Odyssey was so nice to drive. The seats were more comfortable, it was smoother, felt better built. It was night and day. I was so glad to drive these cars back to back. Now I'm waiting for the '08 model to come in so I can buy one of those. My wife likes the Odyssey better too. We're going to fight over who gets to drive the Honda and who gets stuck with the old T&C....
You shouldn't have to wait that long. No idea on pricing. This van will debut within a month or so. Honda just launched an 08 Accord so they don't want to launch too many products at once. It's a low key MMC so don't expect too much other than the features listed below. The info has been leaked except hp numbers but thats fine until the launch.
http://www.hondanews.com/categories/906/releases/4261
http://www.hondanews.com/categories/909/photos
Now it's an official model now. 2nd link is the features and specs. Sorry for the EX-L and touring hp drop. It's probaly the 2nd gen VCM system.
... would LOVE to have an 08 Touring, NON Pax, R and N. And I still get a Plus One seat?! Finally, Honda listened.
How much would one of these cost though? Any prices out yet?
We're debating between an 08 or a leftover 07 EX-L R and N.
Best quote I got was $29,587 + TTL.
But I would LOVE to have the power lift gate on the Touring, the audible sensors on the bumpers and plug outlet in the back (would come in handy camping). But if we got an 07 Touring, we wouldn't get the Plus One seat and would be stuck with PAX tires (unless we switched them out).
Well there wasn't an 8 passenger touring because there was a lazy susan storage bin. As for PAX well Honda felt it would be a nice feature. Honda wanted to add runflats like the Sienna so maybe it's to compete with Toyota.