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Honda to Begin Sales of Refreshed Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute


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-- Hybrid model will be newly added to the Odyssey lineup --

TOKYO, Japan, February 4, 2016 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales of an affordably-priced hybrid version as well as the newly refreshed gasoline-powered version of the Honda Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute premium minivans on Friday, February 5, 2016 at dealerships across Japan. A new addition to the Odyssey lineup, the hybrid version realizes both excellent fuel economy and high-quality driving in the Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute which have been well-received for their spacious cabin, stately styling and exhilarating yet stable driving experience.

The newly-added Odyssey Hybrid and Odyssey Hybrid Absolute are the first Honda premium minivan models equipped with the revolutionary Honda-developed powertrain Sport Hybrid i-MMD*1 and realize class-topping*2 fuel economy of 26.0 km/L (JC08 mode)*3. In the thorough pursuit of system efficiency, Honda developed a new motor that features an innovative winding method and structure. This newly-developed motor is approximately 23% smaller and lighter than the previous version and yet realizes high torque and high output. Moreover, by compactly emplacing the lithium-ion battery underneath the floor of the first-row seats, these hybrid models realize outstanding fuel economy as well as high-quality and powerful driving without compromising the unique features of the Odyssey such as a spacious cabin and ease of use.

As for the gasoline-powered version, each model was made more attractive to more customers through the enhancement of comfort features such a large-sized armrest for the driver’s seat and a full automatic air-conditioning unit that adopts Plasmacluster®*4 technology.

In addition, the Honda SENSING™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies is now available for all grades. Making it easier for customers to select from the lineup, gasoline-powered models now have a new grade which features Honda SENSING as standard equipment.

  • *1i-MMD stands for Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive
  • *2Honda internal research (as of February 2016), 7/8-seater, category of engines size 1.8 L or above, minivan models with the vehicle height more than 1,600 mm
  • *3HYBRID / HYBRID Advanced package / Hybrid EX package [except Hybrid EX package (7-seater), and Hybrid Advanced package equipped with rear-entertainment system (7-seater)] was tested by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Japan.
  • *4Plasmacluster is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.


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●Sales plan (in Japan, monthly): Total    2,000 units 



●Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (in Japan):

<Odyssey>



Type Engine Transmission Drive Maximum number of occupants Price with
 consumption tax 
G 2.4L
 DOHC
 i-VTEC CVT FF 7 2,892,840 yen 
8 2,760,000 yen 
4WD 8 3,017,000 yen 
G
 EX
 Honda SENSING™ FF 7 3,380,000 yen 
4WD 8 3,529,000 yen 



<Odyssey Absolute>



Type Engine Transmission Drive Maximum number of occupants Price with
 consumption tax 
ABSOLUTE 2.4L direct injection
 DOHC
 i-VTEC CVT
 (with 7-speed mode + paddle shifter) FF 8 2,980,000 yen 
4WD 8 3,237,000 yen 
ABSOLUTE
 X
 Honda SENSING™ FF 7 3,286,400 yen 
8 3,200,000 yen 
4WD 8 3,435,400 yen 
ABSOLUTE
 X
 Honda SENSING™
 Advanced
 package FF 7 3,476,400 yen 
8 3,390,000 yen 
4WD 8 3,625,400 yen 
ABSOLUTE
 EX
 Honda SENSING™ FF 7 3,450,000 yen 
4WD 8 3,566,600 yen 



<Odyssey Hybrid> ◎shown in the photo 



Type Engine Transmission Drive Maximum number of occupants Price with
 consumption tax   
HYBRID 2.0L
 DOHC
 i-VTEC
+
i-MMD - FF 7 3,646,400 yen ◎ 
8 3,560,000 yen   
HYBRID
 Advanced
 package 7 4,026,400 yen   
8 3,940,000 yen   
HYBRID
 EX
 package 7 3,990,000 yen   



<Odyssey Hybrid Absolute> ◎shown in the photo 



Type Engine Transmission Drive Maximum number of occupants Price with consumption tax   
HYBRID ABSOLUTE
 Honda SENSING™ 2.0L
 DOHC
 i-VTEC
+
i-MMD - FF 7 3,866,400 yen ◎ 
8 3,780,000 yen   
HYBRID ABSOLUTE
 Honda SENSING™
 Advanced
 package 7 4,056,400 yen   
8 3,970,000 yen   
HYBRID ABSOLUTE
 Honda SENSING™
 EX
 package 7 4,000,000 yen   



<Special needs vehicle>



Type Engine Transmission Drive Maximum number of occupants Price with exemption of consumption tax 
G
<with side lift-up seat> 2.4L
 DOHC
 i-VTEC CVT FF 7 3,020,000 yen 
G
<with front-passenger lift-up seat> FF 8 3,020,000 yen 
4WD 3,260,000 yen 


*Prices are for reference only and do not include insurance, taxes (except consumption tax), registration or other fees.
*In accordance with Japan’s automobile recycling law, a separate recycling fee will be levied. The recycling fee includes a recycling deposit (to cover expenses required to recycle shredder dust, air bags and fluorocarbons, plus an information management fee) and a capital management charge.
*There is an additional charge of ¥43,200 (¥40,000 before consumption tax) for the White Orchid Pearl, Super Platinum Metallic, Premium Venus Black Pearl, Premium Spice Purple Pearl and Premium Deep Rosso Pearl.


Body colors (Total 7 colors)
‐White Orchid Pearl
‐Super Platinum Metallic
‐Modern Steel Metallic
‐Crystal Black Pearl
‐Premium Venus Black Pearl
‐Premium Spice Purple Pearl
‐Premium Deep Rosso Pearl
Interior colors (Total 2 colors)
‐Odyssey: Ivory
‐Odyssey Absolute: Black
‐Odyssey Hybrid/Hybrid Absolute: Black