2008 Honda Odyssey Trims and Specs

The 2008 Honda Odyssey LX gets new standard MP3 compatibility with an auxiliary input jack, and daytime running lights are added to the long list of standard safety features. These include 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes, rollover sensors, traction and stability control, 16-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires, a tire monitor, halogen headlamps, and dual-stage front, front-side, and side curtain airbags for all three rows. Foglights and a new rearview camera can be added. A 244-hp, 3.5-liter SOHC VTEC V6 engine sits under the hood of the front-wheel-drive Odyssey LX, matched to a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Equipped with a full set of power features and remote entry, the 2008 Odyssey LX packs a lot into a base model. Intermittent front and rear wipers, a CD player, front and rear air conditioning controls, cruise control, and tilt and telescopic steering are also standard. Family-oriented by nature, the minivan comes with manual dual sliding doors for easy access and 13 cupholders scattered throughout its three rows. The second row can be removed, and the third row folds into the floor (and splits 60/40 for cargo/passenger versatility). Total cargo capacity tops out at 147 cubic feet, but with all rows up, it still holds 38 cubic feet. A cargo net and cover are available, along with a roof rack. New options this year include Bluetooth. Other extras add satellite radio, a 6-CD changer, a security system, leather and wood trim, and a security system.

With the 3.5-liter, 244-hp VTEC V6 and 5-speed automatic under its hood, the 2008 Honda Odyssey EX achieves 16/23 mpg. The front-wheel drive compact minivan seats eight in three rows, with cargo capacity expanding from 38 to 147 cubic feet with all seats folded and/or removed. Split-folding features allow for flexibility. Five-star safety features include 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes, traction and stability control, a tire monitor, halogen headlights, and dual front-side and side curtain airbags for all rows. Daytime running lights are new this year, as is an optional rearview camera. Foglights and an auto-dimming rearview mirror are extra. The 16-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires support a front and rear independent suspension.

The 2008 Odyssey EX upgrades from the base model by adding a 6-CD changer (in addition to the newly standard MP3 compatibility and input jack) and power dual sliding doors. Other upgrades include climate control for all three rows, a security system, wheel-mounted audio controls, a garage opener and two extra cupholders, for a total of 15. That means two beverages per person. A roof rack is also standard on the EX. These join standard equipment such as full power features, cruise control, remote entry, and intermittent front and rear wipers. A new second row storage bin joins the in-floor storage compartments and retractable trays and armrests to accommodate changing passenger and cargo configurations. A cargo cover and net are optional. Bluetooth, a navigation system, DVD player, a towing package, and satellite radio are also available.

Not only does the 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L come with a minivan-load of comfort and luxury features, it also features a more fuel efficient 3.5-liter, 241-hp SOHC iVTEC V6 and 5-speed automatic. Featuring Variable Cylinder Management, it runs on a choice of two, three, or six cylinders, depending on the driving situation. With all six cylinders in use, the front-wheel-drive minivan improves to 17/25 mpg. The 2008 Odyssey EX-L adds a rearview camera and auto-dimming rearview mirror to the list of standard safety equipment, which already includes 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes, dual-stage front, front-side, and side curtain airbags for all rows, rollover sensors, traction and stability control, 16-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires, a tire monitor, halogen lamps, and daytime running lights. These earned last year's model five stars in crash tests.

Upgrading from the standard 6-CD changer with new MP3 compatibility, remote entry, full power features, heated mirrors, wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls, tilt and telescopic steering, and intermittent front and rear wipers, the 2008 Odyssey EX-L adds an 8-way power driver's seat, leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a sunroof. For 2008 it gets a 4-way power passenger seat, and satellite radio as well. Three rows seat eight, with the second row removable and the third row split-folding 60/40 flat into the floor. A standard roof rack adds to storage capacity, which can expand from 38 to 147 cubic feet. A cargo cover and net are optional. Tri-zone climate control and 15 cupholders keep passengers comfortable. Bluetooth is a new option this year, joining a voice-activated navigation system, DVD player, running boards, and towing package.

With a name like Touring, this trim of the updated 2008 Honda Odyssey is geared toward a comfortable, trouble-free ride. This means more standard equipment, such as memory settings for the power heated mirrors, and standard rear DVD player, navigation system, Bluetooth, and a 6-CD player with upgraded sound system. New this year are MP3 capability and an input jack. These features are in addition to the full power setup, 8-way power driver's and 4-way power passenger seat, leather upholstery, heated seats, wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls, satellite radio, leather and wood accents, a sunroof, remote entry, security system, and intermittent front and rear wipers.

The 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring shares the new 3.5-liter, 241-hp iVTEC V6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management with the EX-L, meaning it can save on gas by deactivating two or three cylinders when not needed. A 5-speed automatic is the only transmission. The 2008 Odyssey Touring adds more safety features, including larger 17-inch alloy wheels with run-flat tires and front and rear parking assist. Along with a rearview camera, auto-dimming rearview mirror, 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes, traction and stability control, rollover sensors, dual front-side and side curtain airbags for all rows, a tire monitor, foglights, and daytime running lights, these features earn five stars in crash tests.

The 2008 Odyssey Touring now seats eight, rather than seven, with the 2nd Row PlusOne seating arrangement replacing the two seats and center console setup. A new storage bin adds the space functionality lost with the departing console. Dual power sliding doors are joined by a power liftgate and power-adjustable pedals in the 2008 Odyssey Touring. A roof rack can be added to increase storage capacity, and other options add running boards, mudguards, a cargo net and cover, and a tow package.