The 2018 Honda Odyssey Elite.

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For all the talk about how the hottest segment of the market is in small crossovers (which is true), the tightest battle in the biz is between minivans.  Only a few thousand copies a year separate the Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey.  The Pacifica being the newest design and an excellent interpretation of what a contemporary minivan should be, it's gained a slight advantage over the Sienna and Odyssey, which haven't seen a re-design since 2011.

Until now, that is.  The Sienna is still awaiting an update...but the new Odyssey is here now.  And it's more than ready for battle.

2018 Honda Odyssey Elite.

The new Odyssey is three-tenths of an inch longer than last year's, one tenth of an inch lower, considerably better-looking to our eyes and more powerful by 32 horses...now possessing nine-and-ten-speed automatic transmissions in place of the previous five and six.  It's faster, smoother and quieter, but no more fuel-efficient than the old one...Honda having chosen to use the extra gears to offset what would have been a loss in fuel economy with the extra 32 horsepower.  So the EPA estimate stays at 19 city/28 highway.   Given that the non-hybrid model of the Pacifica is 18/28, there's no disadvantage to Honda's strategy.

2018 Honda Odyssey Elite interior.

The interior is a much nicer, more contemporary place to be, as well.  A lot has happened in terms of infotainment and consumer preferences since 2011, and Honda has responded brilliantly.  There's a Display Audio command center that is light-years ahead of the old audio and nav controls.  Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are baked into it.   In the top-of-the-line Elite, an in-car 4G LTE wi-fi hotspot comes standard.  And there's more.

2018 Honda Odyssey Elite rear seat entertainment screen.

Sure, there's a flip-down widescreen for the second-and-third row passengers, but it's now enabled for streaming audio and video.  iHeartRadio, Spotify, Blu-Ray discs...and streaming movies are all part of the package for the folks in back.

2018 Honda Odyssey Elite CabinWatch.

About those folks.  Wondering if Aiden's right that Emma won't stop staring at him?  Want to see if the latest round of "slug bug" is turning into a mixed martial arts exhibition?  No problem.  You have CabinWatch, which allows you to monitor the little darlings with cameras built into the headliner that, at the touch of a button, you can view on the Display Audio monitor.

Need to intervene?  On the screen, there's a button called "CabinTalk".  It allows you to interrupt whatever's in their headsets and tell them to not make you:

a) Come back there
b) Turn this car around
c) Totally and completely lose your s...

Some things never change.

Honda CabinControl app.

And some things do.  Also new this year is Honda's CabinControl app.  Download it to your smartphone and use it to control the rear entertainment system, rear cabin heat and air conditioning, and send destinations to the embedded nav system.  This lets the front-seat passenger worry about those things, freeing the driver up to, you know, drive.  It also lets well-behaved and trusted rear seat passengers (don't worry, moms and dads, that day does come) control those things or look up where Dad or Mom need to be heading and forward it to navigation.  Very slick.

2018 Honda Odyssey Elite.

The price has gone up.  Last year's model was $44,450, the '18 is $46,670.  But the upgrades in the all-new Odyssey are certainly worth $2,220...and frankly, a lot more than that.  Expect the new Odyssey to keep Chrysler on its toes improving the Pacifica and look for Toyota and Kia to sweat the details on the next Sienna and Sedona.

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––WardsAuto, an automotive publication that has covered the industry for over 80 years, consistently publishes top 10 awards for items like Best Engines, Best Interiors, and Best UX. This year, the Best User Experience goes to the 2018 Honda Odyssey! The newest, ground-breaking, feature-filled, minivan from Honda made the Top 10 list for the friendly user experience.

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––The new 2018 Honda Odyssey is on the roads and on our lot! If you're wondering what it's all about, it's time you view and download the 2018 Honda Odyssey brochure from RiverTown Honda. It's our goal to provide you all the information you need to purchase a new vehicle that best fits your wants and needs. The brochures on our website include high resolution photos, feature details, available trim levels, engine specs, and so much more!

Downloadable 2018 Honda Odyssey Brochure

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––You may have heard talks about the 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan lately, and it's for a good reason. The 2018 Odyssey will be the fifth generation model, which has now been around for 23 years! It's not just another year, though, this family van is completely redesigned and loaded with cool features. Set to arrive this Spring, the 2018 model has been somewhat of a secret in the specs department. The 2018 Honda Odyssey specs have been released and we're even more excited to start selling it!


If you haven't heard about the numerous features included in this van, let's take a brief walk through: You'll get more seating flexibility with the 2nd row Magic Slide seats, consistently roomy cargo space, built-in HondaVac, tablet-style 8-inch front infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4G LTE Wi-fi hotspot, CabinWatch, CabinTalk, CabinControl with your smartphone, and SO MUCH MORE! You can get to know more about these special features on the Honda Odyssey page on our website.

Engine Specs:
-3.5L V6
-10-speed Automatic Transmission (Touring & Elite)
-Or 9-speed Automatic Transmission (LX, EX, EX-L, EX-L NR)
-i-VTEC (Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control)

Emissions/Fuel Economy:
-19 city 28 highway 22 combined MPG

Chassis Features:
-Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
-18-inch (19-inch for Elite) all-season tires
-Tire Pressure Monitoring System and Tire Fill Assist
-Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control
-Agile Handling Assist

Exterior Features: 
-Active Shutter Grille System
-ACE Body Structure
-Decrease in body width for aerodynamics
-LED daytime running lights (EX and above)
-Acoustic Windshield (EX-L and above)
-Acoustic Front and Rear Door Glass (Elite)
-Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate (Touring and Elite)




Production of the 2018 Odyssey minivan began April 25th in Alabama and we're so thrilled to know it'll be at our dealership in Grandville soon! Check out further details on some of the coolest interior features on our 2018 Honda Odyssey highlight page and stay tuned for its arrival at RiverTown Honda.

Can't wait for the 2018 model to arrive? Check out our Odyssey inventory online, or by visiting our dealership - just 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. We currently have the Drive to 675 celebration going on with awesome lease deals on none other than the 2017 Honda Odyssey (as low as $299/mo. OR 0.9% APR, $0 down, and immediate delivery). When you're at the dealership you can enter to win CASH! We'll be giving away $10,000 total to three lucky winners. We hope to see you there!

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––The market is changing, and we're glad to say Honda has been keeping graceful stride with the change! SUVs have become the high stakes player in the sales game, while car sales have respectively taken a dive. This change has lead to reports of very steep decreases in car sales and overall sales with other manufacturers. In instance, Ford reported a decrease of 21/2% in car sales.

Despite the slight overall decrease, American Honda's truck division increased in sales by 9.2% year-over-year, leading to a 1.2% increase year-over-year. Let's take a look at the Honda April Sales Report in more detail!

Honda thankfully still saw strong demand for their cars in April, unlike many other manufacturers, despite the drop in year-over-year numbers. The one Honda car that posted an increase? The Honda Fit, which increased by 0.8% with a total of 4,871 units.

Honda also saw strong demand for their trucks. The CR-V posted a year-over-year increase of 26.6% and a month-to-month increase of 13%, which might be thanks to the redesigned 2017 model. The Ridgeline also helped the segment increase overall by posting sales of 3,186 units. Not to mention the HR-V, which posted a month-to-month increase of 22.4%, the Odyssey and Pilot which helped the truck division reach overall sales of 61,114 units!

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!