A typical automotive review is filled with the observations and findings of a journalist often more intrigued by performance measurements and the latest technology than the functionality of commonplace products in the day-to-day world of Dick and Jane. In an effort to extract the findings of "Jane," Honda supplied six professional women with a
2008 Odyssey Touring Edition to serve as their road-trip chariot.
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| All 2008 Odyssey models carry a full suite of airbags, including side curtain inflatables for all three rows of seating. |
2008 Odyssey: much more than a family workhorse All six piled into the Honda's opulent 8-passenger transport, but rather than cart kids around like high-maintenance freight, our six assessors headed to BC's spectacular Naramata wine country for a weekend escape. En-route, they quickly gained an appreciation for a "minivan" that wasn't rooted in domestic chores and family routine--the bread and butter of these oft-maligned mainstays of automotive modernity. Rather than paraphrase the thoughts of our intrepid reporters, I will simply copy their comments from a log collectively maintained.
The log: - We couldn't believe how much storage there was for our bags and boxes of wine. Imagine luggage for six women, a cooler and more than four cases of wine, not to mention the six women and their purses, and you get the picture.
- The seats are so comfortable it's like sitting in your living room. It feels like they have lumbar support and there is no aching back after hours of driving and/or sitting. The adjustable headrests, particularly in the rear seat, were excellent.
- The rear view camera took some time to get used to and we wouldn't rely on it entirely, but it helps with safety . We don't recommend using it at night if you are easily spooked, as the lighting feels a bit like being in a horror movie.
- Could there be MORE cup holders (rhetorical)? Seriously, we loved all the cup holders!
- There are plugs and headphone jacks in the back--very cool feature.
- Incredible leg room.
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| The seats are so comfortable it's like sitting in your living room. |