2023 Honda Odyssey Review

Odds are, if you're thinking about buying a minivan, you're considering the Honda Odyssey. The Odyssey has been around for almost 30 years now, and the 2023 model does everything we expect from a modern minivan, and more. There's plenty of configurable passenger and cargo room, and its V6 has plenty of power to move this eight-passenger vehicle with authority. The Odyssey comes standard with many advanced driver aids to help improve safety. It also offers some neat optional extras, such as an interior camera system that's handy for keeping an eye on rowdy backseat passengers.

The 2023 Honda Odyssey is pretty much unchanged. Honda did eliminate the LX trim, making the EX the new base trim. It costs more than the old LX but has more standard features as compensation. Then, right in the middle of the lineup, Honda has added a Sport trim with black exterior accents and distinctive interior upholstery.

There isn't much minivan competition these days, but those that remain include the Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica and the Kia Carnival. The Sienna and the Pacifica both offer a hybrid model, which greatly improves the fuel economy. You can get them with all-wheel drive, too, which is something Honda doesn't offer. Meanwhile, the Kia Carnival offers a compelling value and a longer warranty than the Odyssey. But on the whole, we think the Odyssey is a great pick for a family hauler. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for our complete evaluation.

What's it like to live with?

Our editors spent a year and 20,000 miles with a Honda Odyssey and learned everything that's great, and not so great, about Odyssey ownership. This was a 2018 Odyssey, but the 2023 model is part of the same generation, so most of our observations still apply.

The 2023 Odyssey minivan is available in five trim levels: EX, EX-L, Sport, Touring and Elite. All have a 3.5-liter V6 (280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque) powering the front wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission. All trim levels come with a removable middle seat in the second row so you can choose between seating for seven or eight. Feature highlights include: