Honda Odyssey refreshed in China, ditches “screenless” base model, starting at 27,500 USD
Honda has refreshed the Odyssey MPV in China with massaging seats, a built-in fridge, and infotainment upgrades, with the new model starting at 184,800 yuan (27,500 USD). The refresh notably removes the previous base trim, which lacked cruise control, backup cameras, and a centre screen.
China’s Odyssey is not to be confused with the physically larger North American Honda Odyssey. The MPV is manufactured by the GAC Honda joint venture, with exports to the Japanese market commencing in late 2023 after local plant closures.
What’s new with the Odyssey
| Trim | Price (Yuan) | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | 184,800 | 27,500 |
| Pro + | 231,800 | 34,500 |
| Max | 241,800 | 36,000 |
The refresh is light on performance or efficiency improvements, with Honda focusing on interior upgrades. Heated, ventilated, and massaging seats are now optional on both the front and middle rows, with a leather steering wheel standard across all trims.
The new Odyssey also offers a built-in fridge, 720-degree cameras, a digital rear-view mirror, and a ceiling-mounted infotainment screen for rear passengers. These features are common on China’s domestic NEV SUVs and MPVs
The new Pro base model stands out for its 12.3-inch centre screen, larger than the 10.1-inch screens on the higher trims. It doesn’t support voice commands or navigation, though, and mainly serves as a smartphone hub via CarPlay, Huawei’s HiCar, and Carlink.
The previous entry-level Odyssey was one of China’s priciest vehicles without an infotainment screen. With an asking price of 175,900 yuan (26,200 USD), it lacked common features such as cruise control, backup cameras, and a multi-function steering wheel, with a blanking plate in place of a centre screen.
While the refresh has raised the Odyssey’s starting price by 9,000 yuan (1,300 USD), the new base trim brings back most of the missing features, except cruise control.
More on the Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey measures 4,861/1,820/1,712 mm and has a 2,900 mm wheelbase. Its seven seats are arranged in a 2+2+3 layout. Chassis-wise, it features front McPherson struts and rear torsion bar suspension. Curb weight is rated at 1860 – 1973 kg depending on trim.
All trims get a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated HEV powertrain, producing a combined 158 kW (212 hp) via an E-CVT system. WLTC fuel consumption is rated between 5.88 and 6.17 L/100km.
Monthly sales for Honda’s MPV have hovered around 800 units in the past four months. The refresh, with its screen-equipped base model, could be the key to boosting sales back up again.
