2012 Honda Odyssey LX

Reviewers said the 2012 Honda Odyssey’s standard V6 engine has plenty of power whether you’re pulling away from a stoplight or merging onto the interstate. With an EPA-estimated 18/27 mpg city/highway, the Odyssey’s fuel economy is typical for the class. Test drivers agreed that the Odyssey is one of the best-handling 2012 minivans on the market, saying they were very impressed by its cornering ability. A smooth ride over imperfect roads and on long highway cruises also impressed reviewers. Critics said the Odyssey’s brakes offer consistent, strong stopping power, and they appreciated the minivan’s light, communicative steering system.

Automotive journalists agreed that the 2012 Honda Odyssey has a very well-built interior with premium materials, though some reviewers were a bit overwhelmed by the number of buttons in higher trims. Critics said that every seat in the seven-seat Odyssey is roomy and comfortable, even in the third row.

The Odyssey has a maximum of 148.5 cubic feet of cargo space, which is excellent for the class. The Honda Odyssey comes standard with a power-adjustable driver’s seat and a five-speaker audio system with an auxiliary input. Available features include a second-row center seat that brings total seating capacity to eight, a moonroof, power-sliding doors, tri-zone automatic climate control, navigation, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, blind spot monitoring, a cooled storage bin, leather seats, a rear-seat entertainment system, satellite radio and a USB input.