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The Honda Odyssey comes freshly upgraded in 2008. Honda was so impressive new style and interior design for the model to give look more distinct and prestigious as a mini-van.
According to Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda, "The Odyssey is King of the Honda range when it comes to moving the maximum number of people in maximum comfort. "
"For 2008, the Odyssey strengthens style and functional advantages while adding even more premium features, "he added.
More equipped title = "Honda multi rib belt"> Honda prime rib Multi belt, the 2008 Honda Odyssey is now supplied with more fuel-efficient VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) I-VTEC V6 engine. This engine is capable of off two or three of the six-cylinder engine deceleration or acceleration.
Meanwhile, the Interior also been updated, providing Honda with the outstanding features such as optional Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (if available in Odyssey EX-L and Touring), 4-power passenger seat (standard Odyssey EX-L and Touring), display back-up camera in the rearview mirror mirror (standard Odyssey EX-L) and memory linked side mirrors tilt down in reverse (standard Odyssey Touring). For more choices, new colors and fittings were also made available.
The Odyssey 2008 was also provided with interior refinements from of the Honda 3rd-row Magic Seat, which allows three passengers. No worries for space if the new Odyssey still provides sufficient 38.4 cubic feet of cargo space, which is highly desired by customers with families. The 3rd row seat can be folded completely flat into the floor, offering 91.1 cubic feet of cargo volume without sacrificing comfort for five passengers. The 2nd row seats can be removed expanding the volume of loading up to 147.4 cubic feet. This makes a total interior volume of 209.8 cubic feet for both passenger and cargo volume.
In addition, Honda has made security more important and was considered the top priority for the federal government has taken into account Ranking of the Odyssey the highest rating of five-star crash safety for both frontal and side. Honda, taking an objective that must provide "Safety for Everyone", equipped with all Odyssey models with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) or electronic stability control, standard Anti-lock brakes with brake assist, promoted dual stage, dual-threshold driver and front passenger SRS airbags, front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Protection Detection System (OPD), three-row curtain airbags with rollover sensor, and security design pedestrians in front of the vehicle. For the protection of occupants of a frontal collision, the Honda Odyssey stuffed with Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure. Among the new features for the Odyssey 2008 were active head restraints in the front seat and daytime running lights.
Capturing the family business clients, the Odyssey 2008 comes with three Lower Anchors and for children (LATCH) seat attachment system child, two of which are outboard second-row seats and a middle position in the third row.
Among the standards Comfort and convenience features of the dual zone air conditioning (air conditioning tri-zone automatic control on Odyssey EX, EX-L and Touring), tilt steering and telescopic windows and door locks, remote keyless entry and cruise control.
As optional features, these things have been included: Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition, an 8-inch screen, and Zagat Survey guide information, and a Honda entertainment system DVD with a 9-inch screen. A reversing camera is also present to facilitate the rear visibility on the Odyssey EX-L, which is also equipped the provision navigation system. While models Odyssey EX-L without navigation system allows a rear view camera with a screen 2.5 inch built-in mirror.
On the technical side, the Odyssey is available in two engine variants. First, a 3.5L all-aluminum SOHC VTEC engine is provided on the Odyssey LX and EX produces 244 horsepower at 5750 rpm and 240 lb-ft. of torque at 5000 rpm, respectively. This allows both models achieve an EPA rated city / highway fuel economy of 16/23 mpg. Secondly, a 3.5-liter all-aluminum, SOHC I-VTEC engine V-6 with VCM exist on the Odyssey EX-L and Touring, producing 241 hp at 5700 rpm and 242 lb-ft. of torque at 4900 rpm, to improve efficiency energy.
The new Odyssey promises to provide comfortable and refined performance from a drive and independent front suspension back and a rigid unit body. The chassis has been further supported with power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes and variable assist rack and pinion steering. The Odyssey LX, EX and EX-L have been equipped with 16-inch wheels (alloy on EX and EX-L) with 235/65R16 all-season tires. While the Odyssey Touring models are with 17-inch wheels and 245/60R17 all-season tires (standard); Michelin PAX System run-flat the technology wheels and fatigue were available (460 mm wheels and 235-710R 460A tires).
All premium features offered, the 2008 Honda Odyssey is much more pleasant and impressive compared to its predecessors, especially when it regards the style, comfort and safety.
About the Author:
Evander Klum is a Business Administration graduate who hails from Alabama. He enjoys extreme sports and he is also a car racing fanatic. At present, he works as a marketing manager at an advertising agency in Cleveland.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Honda Odyssey Redesigned and Upgraded for 2008
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