GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––If you haven't caught-up on the latest Honda is bringing to the table when it comes to minivans, it's time you do! The 2018 Honda Odyssey, released just a few months ago is taking over the top seed in the minivan class with tons of exclusive, new family-based features. Honda's best selling 8-seater is always ready to take on the road with its spacious interior, advanced safety technology, and convenience and tech features. Take a look at our top 5 Honda Odyssey features you won't want to travel without this Summer to get a better feel for how this minivan can meet all your family's needs.

1. Second Row Magic Slide Seats

One of the Odyssey's coolest and most useful features yet has arrived! The second row Magic Slide seats offers even more flexibility in seating and free cargo space. These seats can slide together, slide apart, and slide forward and back. Note: they cannot yet do the cha-cha slide. When the kids are fighting and you need to separate them, or the baby is crying and you need to move their seat towards the passenger the Magic Slide seats make it super easy! You can also fully remove the second row seats for more storage space as needed.

2. Rear Entertainment System 

What's easier than having a big screen in the rear to keep the little ones entertained? Having a big screen in the rear that's connected to wi-fi and can live stream services like Netflix or Amazon Prime. Past generations of the Honda Odyssey offer an awesome rear entertainment system, including wireless headphones for those that want to listen in on the DVD. The 2018 model now comes with wi-fi connectivity allowing you to stream movies and shows! The new How Much Farther app is also available through this system to provide kids a fun way to see how far along you are, and to easily answer them each time they ask "are we there yet?"

3. CabinWatch & CabinTalk

These features are exclusive to the 2018 Honda Odyssey. CabinWatch is a feature that allows the driver to view what's happening in the back through the display up-front, meaning you don't have to contort your body while driving to keep an eye on things. This feature also includes night vision! The CabinTalk feature is an awesome way to clearly communicate with everyone in the car, even if they've got the rear entertainment system wireless headphones on. You can project your message through the speakers in the car and the headphones, so there's no longer a need to scream "I will turn this van around" at the top of your lungs to get the message across.

4. Power Tailgate

This is an underestimated features, which is perfect for busy families trying to pack and unpack a van! If you're someone that needs to carry a tired baby on your hip, or just need an extra hand when both of yours are full of groceries, the power tailgate has you covered. A simple wave of the foot under the rear 2018 Honda Odyssey bumper is all it takes, so you don't have to reassemble yourself, your kids, and your load to get it open.

5. Built-In HondaVac

If we're going to be honest about road trips with the family, things can very messy very quickly. Honda knows what it's like to be a parent of crumb spreading, juice spilling, accident prone kids. The class-exclusive built-in HondaVac has been around for a few years and is one of the beat features for on the road messes. Even when you're at home, there's no need to untangle the old extension cord or to wait on charging up your handheld vacuum to clean out your van.



Whether you're taking a trip out of state, across the country, or to Grandma's in Grand Rapids the Honda Odyssey is equipped with unique features you won't want to travel without! Interested in upgrading your family's ride? Whether you're looking to buy or lease, our helpful team at RiverTown Honda will walk you through all the available options within your budget and needs. Your entire family, even the little ones, are welcome to tag along. We're completely family friendly and want to provide you the best dealership experience of your life! We look forward to seeing you at our dealership in Grandville, just 12 minutes from Downtown Grand Rapids.

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––Honda's minivan, one of America's best-selling Odyssey, is a great family vehicle and has gotten a serious upgrade for the 2018 year. The very first 2018 model has just rolled off the production line. 2018 model year Odyssey's are expected to arrive at dealerships this Spring. We still have a little time to wait for the arrival, but in the meantime you can explore the new 2018 Honda Odyssey at RiverTown Honda!

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We've put a brand new page on our website exclusive to the 2018 Honda Odyssey. This page highlights all the new features coming with the release of the 2018 model, including:

• CabinControl
• CabinTalk
• CabinWatch
• Magic Slide Seats
• The Quiet Cabin
• Honda Sensing Suite of Safety Features
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Connected Rear System 

The new 2018 Honda Odyssey is a minivan to behold and we want to help you discover all the awesome features in it. Take a look at and stay tuned to our page for more information as it becomes available. We can't wait for the arrival of Honda's newest minivan to our lot in Grandville, MI.

If you're interested in getting a preliminary look, you can stop by to see the 2017 model. Even though there are brand new features to the 2018 model, many are included in the previous model year so you can get a feel for the overall driving style and benefits of the vehicle. Give our team a call to schedule a test drive, check out the 2017 Odyssey brochure, or simply stop by our dealership in Grandville, MI - just 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids off of I-196!