this is a quick review over the features and functions in the 20/20 Honda Odyssey. If you have already purchased one, or our considering it this is a nice refresher over what the vehicle has to offer.
My 14 year old daughter stole my 2020 odyssey and totaled it at 90 mph. She walked away without even a bruise. All the air bags were deployed and protected her. Incredible car!
When discussing the paddle shifters you said there’s no sport mode. There is a Sport mode, that’s what the “S” next to the “D” on the shifter is. Push the button once for drive and again for sport mode.
great and detailed video...I've learnt stuff i didn't know before... now, what i don't like about this Odyssey is: 1. No AWD 2. Lack of gear stick......( i hate buttons...) Otherwise...this van is great...very cool, family oriented, lots of space...etc i think too much tech is destroying today's vehicles....i want to drive like a human-being NOT A ROBOT!..Which takes away fun..
This car looks awesome for Road trips! I'm trying to convince my mom to get this when it comes time to trade in her Pilot because this is so much more comfortable for road trips.
Overall I think the Odyssey is more comfortable, has a better seating assortment, and more features. It just comes down to are you okay with owning/driving a minivan for most people...
You left out that the middle row does not fold down anymore for extra room and it is quite a hastle to remove and store if they are not in the car, they have to stay in the up position
Great review here. We have an suv and it’s already old, repairs aren’t even worth it anymore for what its worth for trade in. But it’s still a need for a 2nd vehicle. I only have 1 toddler and we often find ourselves renting or having two cars to take on long road trips which we like doing once every month when extended family comes to visit. We found that this 2020 Honda odessy to be our favorite for an ultimate ride convenience. We didn’t know that mini vans are now in the 50k mark so if we decided it would be an luxury expense for us. Does it drive like a car or an SUV? We decided to check it out together with the Siennas. I have question though that vent in the 3rd row seats hits is directly beside the cup holders.
I don't know why every car review nowadays talks about the keyless entry feature for about a minute. That feature has existed in cars since 2007 and maybe even before that. My old 2007 camry xle had it. It's like explaining how the windows can be rolled up using the powered buttons.
It's high time they have a chain drive instead of belt drive in an Odyssey.... it's cost me around $2500 (and some change) to do a "belt-water pump-seals" change in my 2010 Odyssey. Imagine what will it cost to replace for this 2020 Odyssey model? :-(
Great review so far, I'm about 20 minutes in and I like it. But when he's reviewing the paddle shifters, he's wrong. It does have a Sport mode. That's why there's D/S. He's obviously not a manual driver lol
Great review! Question: In the cabin talk feature it allows your passengers to hear you in the back, but are you able to hear passengers in the back without turning the air and music down or completely off? Does it use a microphone system or something to allow them to communicate? Sincerely, a mom who doesn't want to constantly yell "what?!?!"
Justin, great video! I've actually watched this a couple times now as I get ready to purchase. Two questions on listening to audio that I can't seem to figure out.... 1) On my 2012 Odyssey, there is a manual tuning knob (TUNE/PUSH/SELECT) to "tune" through radio stations, and to cycle through each individual channel (not Presets) of XM radio. The 2020 doesn't have that? How would one easily just tune from e.g. 96.5 to 96.9 FM or change from XM channel 4 to XM channel 9? 2) On my 2020 there is a Mode button on the left side of steering wheel. That lets me cycle through FM to AM to XM to CD without looking down. It also had individual buttons for AM/FM and XM and CD etc. The 2020 doesn't seem to have anything like that? It seems one would have to look down at the screen and click/toggle a few times using the wheel controls just to change input? Help? Thanks in advance!
On the touch screen you can still tune through stations. There is a button for this. There is not a source button to allow up to jump through FM, AM, etc. on the steering wheel any more though.
@@JustinFullerReviews Thanks for replying! I do see how the touch screen has a tune ability, but I was more thinking of a knob (or something similar) to quickly tune through the many channels that are available on XM radio. e.g. on my 2012, one can use that knob to turn from channel 2 up to e.g. channel 30 in about 3 "turns", then up to channel 88 in a couple more quick turns. I have a feeling that "quick change" ability is limited if you have to use the touch screen? I'm hoping one can at least hold down that Tune button on the touch screen to quickly tune trough?.. If not, that is a tough thing to give up for someone who listens to XM and changes between a dozen or so channels (above and beyond the available Presets) all day! Let me know if you know and I will try to check it out in person of course. Thanks again for taking the time to reply!
Great video, learned a lot. Thank you. QUICK QUESTION, after watching your video, I purchased it. MISSING, unlike my 2016, no audible sound when backing up. HELP.
Hi, thanks for the nice review. I heard that 2020 Odyssey has a feature that engine automatically stops when you apply break and car stops in traffic. Can you please confirm this.
I have a couple of questions 1- does collision mitigation work when you back up? 2- Does the back up camera give you an option to see where you would end up when the wheels are turned?
The Collision mitigation braking system is for the front end of the car. Not for backing up. The back up camera does have dynamic guidelines, so it will show you where the car will head when the wheel is cut a direction.
Is there a way to turn on an ambient light on the dashboard? Coming from an '18 Chevy Traverse the '20 Odyssey seems very dark inside when driving at night.
Great detailed reviewed, just got this exact model yesterday, great car! In your video around 5:30 you mention there are cameras on this trim, but that’s a mistake correct? Also you can’t use cabintalk through the speakers just to the headphones on this trim. I do would like to know what is best to use, the parking feature or the idle engine off when stopped, what are the advantages of using either. Thank you and Great review, best all around.
I was going to mention that if you move up to the Touring you would have Cabin watch and that is where the camera is located. It allows you to use an infrared camera to check on the back passengers. It works in day/night light. Great for those with little ones or pets that travel with them regularly.
The Fit rarely runs incentives on it. The mark up is about $500 dollars. So, if you are looking for thousands in savings I do not think you will find it. Usually there is a great rate on the older model though. If you are financing....
Did you had any issue with the steering wheel and alignment? I had bought one and next day I noticed I had to steer the steering wheel to the left in order for the van to go straight. I went back to the dealership and they took care of it but while going home I noticed that the problem was still there even after it was fixed. They were super nice and changed the van for me, but that one had the same issue so the dealership contacted their partner dealership and asked them to drive one and it had the same issue as well. I ended up refunding the van.
If you're asking about the ZF 9 speed transmission; yes they fixed it by not putting it in 2020 models. So many compliments about that transmission in so many different vehicles...
Unfortunately I was an owner of one of those junky Hondas with terrible transmission and electronics, not to mention constant issues with Lift gate and side doors. When I went to the Honda dealer they told me I need to replace the Transmission fluid ($500) as the car is due for service while it had only 18,000 miles. Technician was telling me that transmission has no filter and the fluid (Honda Proprietary) needs to be replaced every 30k miles but Illinois is considered extreme weather condition state and I need to replace it every 15k miles. That is ridiculous, I asked him what do you do if you live in Alaska, Colorado or Nevada LOL. The cost of transmission fluid change is $500, and tech also urged me to replace the break fluid, wtf ($200), why? Mine was 2018 EXL with Navi (same as this one). From the beginnings transmission would shift hard, then there were multiple cases when I press the accelerator and the car would not start for few minutes, and not to mention burning smell from the transmission. Of course Honda claims this is normal, rest assured it is NOT normal as I almost got killed trying to leave the intersection while this car would not burge while pressing hard on the accelerator. Lift gate mechanism broke twice in 2 years that I owned the car, the gaps between each doors were different (bought it new). I got rid of the car in 2019 and got myself a Totota, much better car overall with no crazy maintenance costs. Run away from this car the fasters you can.
Not an issue I have run into in Austin Texas. However we do not get extreme cold weather here. I would encourage you to get a second opinion from another dealership. This does not sound like standard operating procedure.
@@JustinFullerReviews But if you ask me 500 dollars for transmission fluid change do every 15 - 30k miles... That is super expensive maintenance. Toyota Sienna or any new or few year old Toyota have non serviceable transmissions where you supposedly don't ever need to change the fluid. I got rid of the Odyssey and bought new Toyota. From my experience I will not buy another Honda product.
@@JayZx777 that's why I believe somebody has given you wrong information. Everything I've read says the first transmission fluid change would be at the 60,000 mile mark. so for the average person that drives 12,000 miles a year this would be something you get done every four to five years. I would check with another dealership...
@@JustinFullerReviews The manual for 2018 states 32k miles. Also, I went to two different dealers who both stated you need to change the fluid frequently as the transmission has no filter. The new 2020 in the internet forums does list higher millage.
@@JayZx777 I looked in both the 2018 and the 2020 owners manual. No where could I find that is stated transmission fluid changes at that interval. Everything I've read suggest this is something looked at 90K miles.
The Touring Adds: Advanced Rear Entertainment System with 10.2-Inch High-Resolution Screen, Blu-ray™* Player and Built-In Streaming Apps CabinWatch® and CabinTalk®* Wi-Fi®* Hotspot Capability* 19-Inch Alloy Wheels Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™* with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic Parking Sensors Third-Row USB Charging Port Third-Row Integrated Sunshades HDMI®* Interface HondaLink® Subscription Services* Blue Ambient LED Lighting The Touring Adds these to the Touring: HondaVAC® Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate Wireless Phone Charger* 550-Watt Premium Audio System with 11 Speakers, Including Subwoofer Heated and Ventilated Front Seats Multi-Zone Audio Heated Steering Wheel Power Folding, Auto-Dimming Side Mirrors Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers Front and Rear Doors with Acoustic Glass
I fond this model has most features needed. However you would have to decide if moving up and gaining additional features for the extra money is worth it for your family.
The 2020 is just the new year model. Depending on when you buy it will be more about incentives and available inventory. There are no big changes moving from one to the other.
Is a compass really causing you to buy another make? I would say it may be a small inconvenience, but not a game changer for how great this vehicle is....
They would have to have the key also.... or you would have to be standing within 28 inches of the driver side door, so basically they would have to be right next to you.
car manufactures...deliberately took away : 1. diesel then.. 2. no keys to turn on the car.... then, 3. no more gear stick... i mean what next....? AWD? 4WD? Radio? i hate that...i hate where these people are taking us....
