Make Room for More in the 2027 Honda Odyssey

2027 Odyssey: A Family Vehicle Ready for Changing Plans

The 2027 Honda Odyssey brings eight seats, a configurable three-row cabin, and a 280-horsepower V6 together in one minivan. Four trims—EX-L, Sport-L, Touring, and Elite—share the same engine and passenger capacity, while offering different levels of comfort and connected features.

At O'Daniel Honda, the right starting point is how your household uses its vehicle throughout the year. Consider the people you carry on an ordinary weekday, the equipment that comes along on weekends, and the comfort features that make longer trips more pleasant. The Odyssey gives you choices without requiring a larger passenger list every day.

A Cabin That Adapts Between Trips

Seating flexibility can be just as important as the number of seats. The Odyssey’s Magic Slide® second-row seats include a walk-in feature, and the removable center seat allows the outer seats to move laterally. That lets you change the route to the third row or adjust the space between passengers as your needs change.

The third-row Magic Seat® has a 60/40 split and stows in one motion. Fold one section for a longer piece of gear while keeping a rear seat available, or stow the entire row when the passenger list is shorter. The second-row seats can be removed for maximum cargo space; they do not stow in the floor.

Use these figures to plan around your usual seating arrangement:

• Seating capacity: Eight across all four trims.
• Legroom, first and second rows: 40.9 inches in each row.
• Legroom, third row: 38.1 inches.
• Cargo behind the third row: 32.8 cubic feet standard, with a maximum measurement of 38.6 cubic feet.
• Maximum cargo behind the first row: 155.8 cubic feet in EX-L and Sport-L, or 155.7 cubic feet in Touring and Elite.

The maximum measurement requires the second-row seats to be removed and the third row stowed. If you frequently travel with all three rows occupied, try fitting your normal luggage behind the rear seat rather than planning only around the largest number.

A Comfortable Place for Everyday and Longer Drives

Standard tri-zone automatic climate control includes second-row controls, so passengers can make adjustments without relying solely on the front seats. Second-row sunshades, holders for drinks in every row, seatback pockets, and cargo-area bag hooks help organize a shared cabin. Active Noise Cancellation™ is also included.

Every trim has heated front seats, a 12-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory, and an eight-way power front-passenger seat. EX-L and Sport-L use HondaTex seating; Touring moves to leather-trimmed seats. Elite adds perforated leather, front-seat ventilation, and a heated steering wheel—features to consider if comfort in changing Nebraska seasons is a priority.

Thoughtful Access, From Driveway to Destination

Standard power sliding doors open along the sides of the Odyssey, helping passengers board without needing the swing space of conventional rear doors. A power tailgate with programmable height is included on EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring. Elite’s hands-free access is useful when you arrive at the cargo area carrying bags or equipment.

Consider the following dimensions and wheel sizes when comparing garage fit and trim appearance:

• Overall length: 205.2 inches.
• Overall width: 78.5 inches.
• Overall height: 69.6 inches.
• EX-L: 18-inch machine-finished alloy wheels.
• Sport-L, Touring, and Elite: 19-inch alloy wheels in trim-specific finishes.

LED headlights and fog lights, a one-touch power moonroof, heated power mirrors, and Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® come on every trim. Elite also has power-folding mirrors and additional acoustic door glass. The measurements are a useful starting point; the easiest way to judge access is to try the doors and tailgate in a space comparable to your own.

One V6 Across the Odyssey Lineup

The Odyssey’s 3.5-liter V6 produces 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. That same powertrain serves EX-L through Elite, letting you select trim equipment around your household instead of selecting an engine upgrade for a road trip with passengers aboard.

Front-wheel drive is standard on every model, and all-wheel drive is not offered. Intelligent Traction Management includes Snow mode, which adjusts the vehicle’s response for certain conditions but does not turn the Odyssey into an AWD vehicle. Appropriate tires and driving habits remain important when winter weather affects Omaha roads.

The Odyssey has EPA estimates of 19 mpg city, 28 highway, and 22 combined. Actual mileage varies with driving and conditions. Regular unleaded gasoline is recommended for normal use, giving you a starting point for comparing fuel costs alongside the vehicle’s passenger and cargo utility.

Towing for Occasional Weekend Plans

With the available Honda accessory towing package and hitch ball, plus surge-type or electric trailer brakes, the Odyssey is rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds. That may suit a properly matched small camper or utility trailer. Check the loaded trailer weight and vehicle loading limits before setting out; Honda recommends premium unleaded fuel when towing.

Technology for Front-Seat Decisions and Rear-Seat Travel

A 9-inch color touchscreen and 7-inch TFT instrument meter are standard throughout the lineup. Touring and Elite add a 12.8-inch rear entertainment screen, giving back-seat passengers a separate display for compatible content on longer trips.

Five infotainment features help drivers and passengers choose how to connect:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay®: Access supported iPhone apps through the touchscreen.
• Wireless Android Auto™: Use compatible Android apps, including navigation, without a data cable.
• HondaLink®: Connect a compatible device to supported HondaLink services.
• Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®: Place or receive calls with a compatible paired phone.
• Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™: Touring and Elite include built-in navigation with voice recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic.

Wireless phone charging and USB-C charging in the first two rows are standard. Sport-L adds two third-row USB-C ports, and Touring and Elite provide three. Elite also replaces the seven-speaker system used in the other trims with an 11-speaker, 500-watt premium system and Multi-Zone Audio.

CabinTalk® comes on every trim, allowing communication with rear passengers. Touring and Elite add CabinWatch® and an HDMI interface for the rear entertainment system. Try these features with your own compatible devices to see which upgrades are useful for your passengers.

Assistance and Child-Seat Provisions Across the Lineup

Honda Sensing® is standard on every 2027 Odyssey. The lineup also includes Blind Spot Information, Cross Traffic Monitor, and a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines. Touring and Elite add four front and four rear parking sensors for additional information in close spaces.

These five features offer support in different situations:

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow: Helps maintain a selected following interval from a detected vehicle in appropriate conditions.
• Lane Keeping Assist System: Can provide steering assistance when lane markings are identified.
• Collision Mitigation Braking System™ with Advanced Pedestrian Detection: Can assist with braking for certain detected frontal collision risks.
• Road Departure Mitigation System: Can provide steering or braking assistance when a roadway departure is detected under applicable conditions.
• Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Monitor: Alerts the driver to detected vehicles in monitored areas alongside or behind the Odyssey.

For compatible child restraints, lower LATCH anchors are provided at all second-row positions and the third-row outboard positions. Every second- and third-row seat also has a tether anchor. Rear Seat Reminder, child-proof rear door locks, and three-row side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor are standard.

Find the Right 2027 Odyssey Trim for Your Household

Start with the arrangements you use most often. Bring a child seat, a typical set of travel bags, or the equipment you carry to activities, then try the second-row adjustments and check the cargo well with the third row occupied. Compare the everyday comfort of EX-L and Sport-L with the added rear-cabin technology of Touring and Elite.

Contact O'Daniel Honda to ask about available 2027 Odyssey trims and arrange a test drive. Discuss your trade-in and review purchase or lease terms and total costs with the team, then choose the configuration that fits your household’s plans throughout the year.

Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

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