Honda released their version in Europe but called it the Shuttle. Isuzu also released the Odyssey but badged it as the Oasis. Over the years and as the car has been redesigned the size did grow along with the power available from the engine. Its smaller size was ideal for the Japanese auto market as they have tighter restrictions on vehicle sizes and taxes based on engine displacement. This car originally created the classification “compact MPV” as it had all the features of that sort of car with less weight and smaller dimensions. Hard economic conditions meant that the Odyssey project needed to be as lesser of a risk as possible so the model was a sensible design in a reconfigured manufacturing plant (compared to one that was custom built). The owner manual’s on this page are for the North American version of the Honda Odyssey which is a minivan that entered production in 1995. Still a smooth ride and the interior and exterior show the quality of the vehicle in that everything has held up well.Today the Odyssey is in its fifth generation of design and is a much different beast than its original 1990’s version. Now in 2021 the Odyssey has 78,000 miles on it, has just returned from a 1,000 mile trip with five people and all their gear - on a number of paved roads - some good and some bad - with no problems other than collecting bugs on the windshield. No doubt the Odyssey is in better shape than I am. Besides tires that brings us to repair and replacement items of one tail light and three sets of wipers - in 10 years and 74,000 miles. At oil changes our dealer's shop provides us with a check list and last time the wipers needed replacement. Ride is still comfortable with none of the squeaking, groaning, rattling old age noises of 10 year old vehicles. The Odyssey nears 80,000 miles, we've done the timing belt and other goodies according to recommendations, have new tires on it and this is still the long trip go-to vehicle. This will be the 4th new Honda and we are still so pleased with this make and the models. In 2020 we have a new CR-V in our garage to keep our Odyssey company. I'm still impressed with the Honda resale value and that's made buying the Odyssey a wise investment. Now, in 2017, at a little over 64,000 miles the vehicle still handles well (except for the stupid brakes), rides well, looks good and I can't see why we need to replace it. So, we do like our Odyssey because it's been a great "buy" and a vehicle that lives up to its reputation. With a Honda reliability is mandatory because dealerships are generally located in cities and often cities are few and far between. Vehicle's outside appearance is still very good, interior shows little wear, engine still sounds and feels sound, transmission doesn't whine, gas mileage still ranges around 20 to 24 mpg (on the road), handling hasn't loosened up to any significant degree and resale value is excellent. … The problems I have with this vehicle have to do with braking (although there's never been a loss of braking there's a softer pedal than I like) and when you do longer road trips across the prairies you have to be aware you're not driving a Ford, for example, with a Ford dealer and shop in almost every town. At five years and 56,000 miles we find our Odyssey hasn't aged as much as I have, thank goodness.
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