Minivan Envy: The 2011 Honda Odyssey

When Honda invited me a few weeks ago to the preview of the 2011 Honda Odyssey in beautiful La Jolla, I pretty much jumped at the opportunity. You see, I have minivan envy. I drive a very nice SUV, but truth be told, it is not a very practical vehicle when you have two little ones. In all honesty, I wish I drove a minivan. There I said it. After test driving the Odyssey I really wish my SUV would magically transform itself into the 2011 Honda Odyssey.  It is a great family vehicle and  has features that any mom will love. Let me tell you why.

Not only is the new redesigned 2011 Honda Odyssey a great family vehicle, it also handles like a dream. I was able to take it on a drive through various driving conditions and terrains, including a  bit of mountain driving and it handled so well. The Odyssey hugged the curves and it made me feel safe. Not only did it make feel safe, the Odyssey is safe. The Odyssey is equipped with side curtain airbags and dual chamber, front-side airbags, and Vehicle Stability Assist and Anti- Lock Braking system with Brake Assist.

There are so many reasons why I really feel this is the great family vehicle (a.k.a. kiddo friendly). One of my favorites is that it fits 8 people comfortably. You can also fit 3 car seats in a row. I love that! We are thinking about adding to our family next year and this is something that is important to me. I want to be able to fit 3 car seats in one row and not have to struggle. Not only can it fit 3 car seats in a row, it can fit 3 adults in a row. The Odyssey 2nd row seating is able to move 2 inches to the side when needed, like when you have 3 of your girlfriends heading out for girls night out.

 

The Odyssey also has those little details that will make any mom’s life easier. There are 15 cup holders that can hold  44 oz drinks, various snack holders that fit snack boxes of various shapes, a storage area for your purse, grocery bag hooks in the bag so that your groceries won’t roll while driving and my absolute favorite, a cool box in the instrument panel center rack that cools either six- 12 oz  cans or four-20 oz bottles.

One of the many reasons why I want this vehicle, is because it will allow my kiddos to be entertained. We are always on the go on outings and spent plenty of time in the car. The Honda Odyssey is equipped to entertain the kids. One of my favorite features is that it has an actual electric outlet in the third row. You can plug in a DVD player, laptop, charge a phone or a gaming system. The possibilities are endless! It is also is equipped with an a/v jack to be able to plug in your favorite gaming system.  It also comes with a DVD entertainment system with a split screen monitor that allows two movies or programs to be played at the same time. My kiddos are always disagreeing on what to watch and this would definitely help  solve that problem!
 

Here are some additional features of the 2011 Honda Odyssey

Safety Features

  • Brake Override and ABS
  • Occupant protection zone includes- 6 airbags
  • Active Head Restraints
  • Sensor Protectors- Back up Sensors- very important with the little ones
  • 5 Latch Locations
  • Vehicle Stability Assist
  • Rear View Camera

Comfort and those little extras that make our life a little easier

  • Fits 3 car seats comfortably
  • 15 cup holders
  • cool box storage
  • Ultrawide screen/split screen
  • More seating width
  • Aux jack in 3rd row
  • Ready for gaming

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