Faced with renewed competition, the 2025 Honda Odyssey gets freshened styling, major in-cabin technology updates, and more standard features, but it loses its former entry-level EX trim level. It remains the only minivan without a hybrid drivetrain option, but it’s also the most fun-to-drive entry in the class and full of clever storage features. The 2025 Odyssey starts at $41,920.
The current-generation Honda Odyssey minivan dates back to 2018 and had its last major update in 2021. The updates for 2025 bring a new look and new features, but they don’t change the fundamentals or how the Odyssey drives. The familiar 3.5-liter V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission remain, and there aren’t any mechanical changes.
The 2025 Odyssey loses the former entry-level EX trim, but the EX-L, Sport-L (formerly Sport), Touring, and Elite versions will continue much as they were but with a few new or newly standard features. Though the base price is now higher, the 2025 EX-L is only $600 more expensive than its 2024 predecessor.
Given this minivan’s popularity (sales rose by 57 percent in 2023, and it commands one-third of retail minivan sales so far in 2024), there’s no need to reimagine it radically. Still, Honda has improved the 2025 Odyssey with the new gear.
As the EX-L is now the base model, its standard features are common to all Odysseys, including items like a power liftgate and power-adjustable heated front seats. Beyond that, the van gets a visual refresh with more aggressive-looking front and rear styling.
More significant are the tech upgrades in the cabin. Every Odyssey gets a 9-inch touchscreen, replacing the previous 8-inch unit, with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Honda also redesigned the optional rear entertainment system with a 12.8-inch screen.
The 2025 Odyssey’s visual changes are modest, consisting of a new grille, new front and rear bumpers, and new wheel designs. The tweaks are subtle, though Honda did point out that it re-used the taillight reflectors of the departed Acura NSX for the rear bumper.
The 2025 Odyssey’s most significant interior change is its new screens. A 7-inch configurable driver's display next to an analog speedometer joins the 9-inch infotainment screen, and a 12.8-inch screen replaces the old 10.2-inch one on the optional rear entertainment system.
Beyond that, a wireless charging pad and power moonroof are now standard, and the top-trim Elite adds two-tone leather seats—a nice upgrade from the previous black-only interior.
The 2025 Odyssey will use the same 3.5-liter V6 as before, making 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, mated to the same 10-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. The responsive V6 and Odyssey’s capable handling and composed ride make it the most fun-to-drive entry in the class, and its 22-mpg combined fuel-economy average is decent among non-hybrid minivans.
The Odyssey’s new 9-inch screen now comes with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Honda has added a second third-row USB port to Sport-L and higher trims. Honda says the infotainment system also has an improved processor for faster performance.
Honda hasn’t changed the Odyssey’s extensive suite of standard advanced driver assistance systems. Honda Sensing includes adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assistance, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and blind-spot warning, among other features.
Honda’s updates should help the 2025 Odyssey van stay competitive as its infotainment offerings had started to feel dated. It also retains its sporty feel and versatile interior, but all the players are good in this small class.
The hybrid-only Toyota Sienna isn’t as cargo-friendly as the Honda but offers far superior fuel economy. The Kia Carnival, new in 2022, has a more SUV-like style and gains a hybrid option for 2025. The Chrysler Pacifica offers a plush but pricey plug-in hybrid, luxurious top trims, and cargo versatility that rivals the Odyssey.
Honda is the source of information in this article. It was accurate as of July 22, 2024, but it may have changed since that date. Always confirm product details and availability with the automaker’s website or your local dealership.
Alex Kwanten has worked in automotive media for 15 years and reported on buying, selling, and servicing cars for many outlets, including Automotive News, Forbes, and Hagerty Media. His calling is helping to make car buying less intimidating for ordinary folks, but he also loves telling the stories of the people and cultural forces behind new and classic vehicles. A lifelong automotive enthusiast, he’s owned scores of cars from more than a dozen countries.
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