2008 Honda Odyssey S-5

The 2008 Honda Odyssey has earned its reputation as one of the leading minivans on the market today, due to its flexibility, styling and quality construction. This four door up-to-seven-passenger people hauler is offered in LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring trims with engines ranging from a 241 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 to a 244 horsepower 3.5-liter V6, depending on the model. For the safety-conscious, the Odyssey boasts a long list of equipment, including front/side-body/side-head airbags, ABS, daytime running lights, child safety rear door locks, a park aid and traction control. It's so easy: Steering Honda's Odyssey minivan on a tight course through narrow lanes at a shopping mall, we're hardly working. And for 2008 Odyssey builds on the 2005 design by adding updated exterior styling and more on-board equipment, as well as a more fuel-efficient version of the Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) V6 engine. To mark the issues of 2008, look for a bold new six-sided grille on Odyssey's prow as underscored by clean lines of a revised front bumper fascia. Inside, there are up to three tiers of seats in place with options for folding or removing the second-row seats and a 'Magic Seat' in back which folds into the floor for a slick disappearing act. The first row shows two tall captain's chairs with broader seats to accommodate a variety of American body sizes.