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 2011 Honda Odyssey Review - First Drive |
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Sep 09, 2010 - 11:33 AM - by AutoGuide.com
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All new for 2011 the fourth-generation Honda Odyssey is the first to be designed, engineered and built in America. More importantly, the team that's been hard at work reengineering the class-leading family hauler is made up of men and women who have owned numerous past Odysseys, using them in daily family life, giving the team a unique perspective of exactly what is needed on this new car. And the results are impressive.
While "all-new" and sporting a somewhat unconventional design, there's a lot about the 2011 Odyssey that's familiar. Most importantly, the engine and chassis are carryovers, hinting that while Honda is optimistic about growth in the minivan segment, they aren't betting on it.
Instead, Honda decided to focus much of its engineering talent on improving and perfecting the functionality of the Odyssey rather than reengineer it; and that's smart thinking as there's no reason to knock either the chassis or the engine. Quite the contrary.
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2011 Honda Odyssey Breaks Cover |
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Jun 18, 2010 - 11:03 AM - by administrator
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As the minivan segment continues to shrink, those left fighting it out don't have to be quite as innovative. Evidence of that came with the new Toyota Sienna, and now with the reveal of Honda's new 2011 Odyssey we're starting to see a pattern. Perhaps, however, the minivan has reached its pinnacle and the only things left to do are polish off the rough edges and add on new minor features here and there.
Along with a partially new look, that features the "lightning bolt" design first shown on the Odyssey concept at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this year, the 2011 Odyssey is both lower and wider, delivering added driving dynamics and even more space inside. Also aiding in the overall driving experience are new 18-inch wheels and even larger front brakes.
While not necessarily a great engineering breakthrough, the 2011 Odyssey does include a new three-seat second row system that allows the bench to be pulled apart, making room for three baby seats. We also like the 16.2-inch widescreen entertainment system that can operate as a split screen with two videos as once.
Other features include optional HID headlights, a power tailgate and 15 cupholders.
No engine specs are yet available, but Honda has already said the van will feature a 3.5-lier i-VTEC V6 with segment leading 19-mpg city and 28-mpg highway.
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Honda Tops Toyota in Customer Loyalty |
May 14, 2010 - 10:48 AM - by administrator
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According to a new survey by Consumer Reports, Honda has surpassed Toyota to become the number one brand for customer loyalty in the U.S. According to the new report performed in April, 68 percent of current Honda owners said they would "most likely" buy another Honda – up one percentage point. Toyota slipped to third place dropping 13 percentage points from 70 percent to just 57 percent. This allowed Ford to sneak into the second place spot, gaining three points for a total of 61 percent.
As for the other giants of the U.S. auto market, General Motors dropped to 49 percent (down from 57 percent), while Dodge posted continued losses in customer loyalty from 32 percent down to just 24 percent.
Toyota's loss suggests the automaker may have to extend the significant incentives it has been offering in order to sustain sales.
Consumer Reports says the results of the survey are based off of 1,704 U.S. vehicle owners and compared to the last such survey in December of last year.
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