Honda has pulled out all stops to make
its participation at the KL motor Show 2013 a success. They have
decided to launch the 5th generation Honda Odyssey two
week after it was released over in Japan. This is one of the quickest
automotive launches that has hit Malaysia in my opinion. The launch was officiated by Honda Malaysia Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Yoichiro Ueno, who must have been the force behind Honda's impressive participation at KLIMS13 - They have the Honda EV-STER concept car, the Honda CR-Z Mugen RR, the Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid as well as the car mentioned above to name a few.
The 2014 Odyssey is powered by the
newly developed 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC (175PS and 225NM) Earth Dreams Technology engine
and Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT). The All-New Odyssey
features a newly developed “Ultra-Low Floor Platform”, which
creates a spacious cabin equivalent to large-class MPV. Oh, it has the usual ECO functions that most Hondas have these days.
The 2014 Honda Odyssey comes in two
specs – the 2.4L EX and the 2.4L EXV. The higher spec EXV gets
Smart Entry with Push Start Button It also offers something called
the Premium Captain Cradle Seats with Ottoman and Honda’s first
3-step reclining type seats in its second row, occupants in the
All-New Odyssey can enjoy modern comfort akin to a luxury hotel
suite. More specs are in the press release below.
The first thing that strikes you about
this all new Odyssey is that the MPV is now very much a normal
looking MPV quite similar to the Toyota Estima in some aspects. It
looses its super wagon looks and is now tall and more van-like. It is
bound to gain more customers and the pricing for Peninsular Malaysia
is pretty competitive for a CBU vehicle – an OTR price with
insurance of RM228,000 for the 2.0L EV and RM248,000 for the 2.4L
EXV. This undercuts the recently launched Toyota Estima.
Expect to see more of the Honda Odyssey
on our shores soon. Is that a good thing? I suppose if you aren't a
bacholar, aren't James Bond and is someone who is married with a
squadron of kids then it is.
Official Press Release
THE
ALL-NEW ODYSSEY IS A COMPLETE PACKAGE OF
PREMIUM
QUALITY
• The
All-New Odyssey ups the level of design, performance, space and
comfort as well
as
safety.
• Powered
by newly developed Earth Dreams Technology and Continuous Variable
Transmission
(CVT) for dynamic acceleration and excellent fuel efficiency.
• The
All-New Odyssey comes with authorised Honda warranty and After-Sales
support
and
service.
Kuala
Lumpur, 14 November 2013 – Two weeks after it was released in
Japan, the 5th
Generation
Odyssey is on Malaysia shores! This premium upper Multi Purpose
Vehicle
(MPV)
caters to the Malaysian market demands with its distinctive and
striking design,
outstanding
performance, superior space and comfort, excellent fuel-efficiency,
as well as
advanced
safety and security features. The Odyssey was first introduced to the
world in
1994
and in Malaysia in 2002.
Speaking
at the launch event at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show
(KLIMS) 2013,
Honda
Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yoichiro
Ueno, said,
“Staying
true to our promise to bring Joy to our customers, the All-New
Odyssey will be able
to
provide a complete package to the upper MPV market. Building on its
original design
concept,
the All-New Odyssey offers an unprecedented level of premium quality;
combining
roomy
and refined comfort for occupants in all 3 rows with an exceptional
smooth ride.”
The
All-New Odyssey is powered by the newly developed 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC
(175PS and
225NM)
Earth Dreams Technology engine and Continuous Variable Transmission
(CVT).
The
All-New Odyssey gives dynamic acceleration at start, top in class
fuel economy and
exceptionally
clean emission for driving through city roads and on highways. This
powertrain
offers
even better output, torque and fuel efficiency than the engine of the
previous model.
Further
encouraging economical fuel consumption driving, the ECON mode and
coaching
function
are now part of the features present in the All-New Odyssey. The ECON
mode
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ALL-NEW ODYSSEY IS A COMPLETE PACKAGE OF PREMIUM QUALITY
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ensures
fuel-efficient driving with cooperative control while the coaching
functions changes
colour
from white to green indicating economical driving.
Exterior
looks of the All-New Odyssey combines power with refinement. The
large opening
of
the front grille hints at its high performance, while the grille
shape with chrome-like finish
makes
a commanding appearance. The solid streamlined presence of the
All-New Odyssey
gives
it an advanced silhouette and emotional appeal.
The
All-New Odyssey features a newly developed “Ultra-Low Floor
Platform”, which creates
a
spacious cabin equivalent to large-class MPV. The ceiling is higher
and the floor is lower
and
hence, the interior space is much roomier thanks to this platform.
With the low centre of
gravity
and enhanced suspension, this new platform also delivers exhilarating
and stable
handling
while giving a smooth ride. Occupants are greeted by a stylish and
classy interior
as
they step in via the power sliding doors.
The
Smart Entry with Push Start Button makes entering the All-New Odyssey
EXV a breeze
and
starts the engine with just one push of the ignition button. Driving
and maneuvering the
All-New
Odyssey is extremely easy in relation to its generous body size.
Turning radius is
increased
and the turn circle is at 5.4m. The pillars are adjusted, giving this
premium MPV a
slender
impression, maximised glass surface and enhanced visibility.
Offering
Honda’s first Premium Captain Cradle Seats with Ottoman and Honda’s
first 3-step
reclining
type seats in its second row, occupants in the All-New Odyssey can
enjoy modern
comfort
akin to a luxury hotel suite. There is also extra foot room for the
second row
occupants
courtesy of its flat rear floor. Providing heightened luxurious
comfort to both driver
and
passengers, the All-New Odyssey EXV is equipped with leather seats.
A
rear climate control switch is located at a position where operation
from second and third
row
seats is made easy. All the seats in the All-New Odyssey are designed
for full comfort
for
all 7 occupants to enjoy the interior roominess of the premium MPV.
Trunk
space is another feature that stands out in the All-New Odyssey. The
enhanced space
makes
it possible to fit suitcases without any compromise in comfort for
all seven
passengers.
The flexible seat configuration further optimises capacity; the
magical storage
mechanism
of the third row increases trunk space with just a pull of the lever.
Getting in and
out
of the All-New Odyssey is made very easy by the low floor and rear
door steps.
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Supporting
a comfortable drive with the intuitive operation panel and the latest
interface, the
All-New
Odyssey comes with electrostatic touch type display audio, which can
be
cooperated
with a smart phone. The users can operate the smartphone by the audio
display,
or
even transmit pictures or music data from their smartphone to the
audio display, and play
their
favourite music through the MPV’s speakers.
The
All-New Odyssey comes with advanced safety features to offer the
driver, peace of
mind.
Its Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure meets
both selfprotection
and
damage reduction to other drivers. The All-New Odyssey is equipped
with 6-
Airbags
that consist of Dual Front i-SRS Airbags and i-SRS Side Airbags in
the first row and
Side
Curtain Airbags up until the third row seats. This upper MPV
prioritises safety for
everyone
with G-Force Control (G-CON).
The
All-New Odyssey EXV also offers another Honda’s first in safety
while driving - Blind
Spot
Information with Cross Traffic Monitor (CTA). The Blind Spot
Information alerts the
driver
with a beeping sound should he/she not be aware of a vehicle that is
in the blind spot
when
he/she wants to turn. The CTA gives off a warning whistle when a
collision with a
cross-approaching
vehicle is predicted while backing up the MPV.
The
high grade variant also comes with multi view camera system that
displays multiple
wide
angles which provides assistance on narrow roads and intersection
with limited visibility
for
further awareness of surrounding and even safer drive. Parking the
All-New Odyssey
EXV
is also a breeze with the Smart Parking Assist System which
automatically detects the
parking
limiting line and guides the All-New Odyssey into the parking spot.
The
All-New Odyssey is offered in two variants, the high grade EXV and
the standard grade
EX.
The All-New Odyssey is available in 4 colours of White Orchid Pearl,
Super Platinum
Metallic,
Crystal Black Pearl and the Glamorous Mauve Pearl.
Backed
by the Honda brand, and wide network of 70 Honda dealerships
nationwide, the All-
New
Odyssey comes with a 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage and a
service interval of
10,000
km to provide the best ownership experience. In addition, the All-New
Odyssey
owners
are entitled to six times free labour services alternating with paid
services.
The
All-New Odyssey provides a complete package of premium quality to
offer an unrivalled
choice
for Malaysians who look for safety, luxury and spaciousness in a MPV.
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For
more information on the All-New Odyssey, please visit a Honda
showroom or call
Honda’s
Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020, or log on to www.honda.com.my.
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