Is the 2020 Honda Odyssey the Minivan to BUY instead of an SUV? 

i once drove a toyota sienna and it changed my whole perspective about mini vans. they are the chillest and easiest to drive.

This Odyssey and Joe Raiti is a match made in heaven with all these secret snack compartments.

I love getting reviews from someone the drove in this car for several months and gave an honest remove review unlike those people that test drive for 10min and pretend to know it all in a name of content. Good job on the video

I'm still driving my 95 Odyssey. One of these days I'll get a new one.

The room inside is really impressive! Minivans are great to use as shuttles for hotels and stuff too

We just bought a EX-l with nav and res last Friday. To get this kind of space in a SUV, you'd have to go for a Expedition, Tahoe, Yukon, or Escalade and spend atleast an additional $15k and not have near the luxury options. My wife and I would have never guessed in a million years that we would ever buy a minivan, but we did.

I had a basic 1984 Caravan and then graduated to a 1991 extended version one. The best feature was the second row captain's chairs so my kids didn't have to touch each other. It was a great car for when I needed a lot of space. The worse zonk was having to physically take the 3rd row out of the car and store it in the garage when more room was needed for hauling stuff.

My 2003 Yukon, I loved it but..the fuel mileage was not so good. I’m buying an Odyssey Elite with package A.

This has more space then a caddy Escalade

We'll be getting the Odyssey this year and you sold me on this van because I'm pregnant and need all the snack hiding spots possible. Thanks for the video!

We just purchased a 2016 Honda Odyssey and WE LOVE IT!! It’s so spacious and drives very smooth!!

Those vans ride very smooth i like driving mini vans even tho my daily driver is a f150 2007 due to my job🤙

I love when Joe shouts out twinkies and other foods. I look forward to your reviews. Jesus loves you Joe.

My hubby bought me one for our two Old English Sheepdogs and I love it. We have a white Elite and it drives and rides beautifully. It is so nice to press the key fob and they run to jump in. We are looking forward to traveling in the fall......with the dogs, of course.

Had at my disposal a 2010 & 2012 Odyssey, in my final years with Honda, as a company vehicle, and I loved them, and quite impressed with the ride on long trips!

Yesterday, I just picked up the 2020 Odyssey EXL with the rear entertainment system (RES) and GPS. I switched over to Odyssey since 2003. I put in a lot of mileage in the van each year and love the smell of the new one. Thus, I traded in and got a new model every year. The MSRP is about the same for the last four years (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020). Everything that you have mentioned in the video is correct. Plus, the second-row seat is effortless to remove as needed. Finally, the seat can slide over when removing the middle-seat to get more space for getting in the third row. Thanks for the video.

I agreed with you about the minivan! I have a 2007 Sienna and it is my choice of transportation for a long trip drive. It is like sitting on a sofa in your living room all day long. l don't think I ever NOT owning a van even though I do have a compact SUV for around town commute.

With 6 kids we were looking for an suv big enough for 8 people. Considered pilot but they were so much more expensive or you’d have to get used to find something to compare price wise. Once you get over the stigma of soccer mom van. We’ve had our odyssey for over 3 years now and it is great everyone has room and still room for everyone’s stuff and yes the SNACKS, snack storage galore, now three older kids are driving, so in next few years dad’s gonna get something with more go

Just got the Odyssey Elite in anticipation of baby # 3. Thing is awesome.

Ha! you said station wagon, my daughters have no ideas what that is. I showed them what my mom drove, and my youngest looked at me and said your a Boomer Dad if course you know what a station wagon is...

I like the Odyssey, lot of folks didn’t like the redesign a few years ago but I like it better. The one problem is price, you can lease a new Pacifica Limited trim van for a steal. The Honda not so much. Last spring Chrysler was leasing a new Pacifica Limited for 250/month for 3 years and you can’t beat the stow away seats, in the Honda you have to physically take out the second row, that’s pretty tough for an older adult like me. Like the room of a minivan, easier to get in and out. A disability issue keeps me from getting in and out of the SUV’s so the Van is my best option.

We own a 2000 Oddy with 401,000 miles on it. It was in fairly good shape for a 20 year-old vehicle until another driver sideswiped us a week before Christmas and raked the passenger side of the vehicle from wheel well to wheel well. We love our van and will replace it with a 2020 EX later this year.

My dad has an Oddssey and sister has a new Sienna, these cars are so darn practical and drive like a car (lots of power). We cram tons of ppl and stuff in them all the time, they are great for trips but I’m not sure I’d personally own one. If I did I’d definitely have a 2nd car.

Thanks. Husband just bought me this yr and model. Your vid helped me learn it faster and enjoy all the perks it offers. I'm excited for its delivery 🙌

new drinking game....everyone takes a shot when this guy says "snack". Everyone passes out before the video is over, lol !!

If my 12 children are still small and live with me I would buy this mini van like I did before but they’re grown up left me and have their own family 😂

Thanks for the entertaining and thorough review! I'm off to buy my EX-L and a boatload of snacks to fill all of those snack compartments!

The Griswold's created the station wagon stigma. Made for a really hilarious movie though.

I have 2019 odyessy exl white pearl with mocha leather we love love it

These are good vans. My parents bought the 03 Odyssey brand new back in the day and just now I am getting rid of it. Here is the thing though: it drove me and my friends around for years, it helped us build the new house with the huge interior room, and it became my first "modern" car after I had to sell my 86' Cadillac Fleetwood (I found out soon after getting my license that it was not the best daily driver). Now I am getting rid of this van finally but that is because I want something sportier for University. My whole freshman year I was commuting in a soccer mom mobile

“A refrigerator rolling down the road” 😂

Only if they put back the separate air conditioner for the rear cabin. In this latest Odyssey, Honda opted to cut costs by removing the second air conditioner that had always been there since the Odyssey first came out in 1998.

That engine cover does look exactly like a trash van lid lol

We've had our 2020 odyssey for about 6 weeks now. Overall we like it. My disappointments are the back gate doesnt open high enough I'm only 5'9" and hit my head on it when I forget. And the dim lights at night it's like they have a top cutoff line to them.

This is awesome Joe! I am still saving up for the 97-2001 nsx and the gt350r but its awesome you have such a diversity among your cars that you cover! i thought you were only a performance car person! keep it up Raiti! love you brother

Love the new Honda Odyssey - Snack Wagon Edition Joe. But where's the fridge? I need a fridge WITH an auto ice maker! Yeah, it should also have paper towel holder and a liquid soap dispenser. Hey, I'm nothing if not a guy who thinks of everything. Honda should have consulted with me first. 😉 Save the Wave.👋 Oh yeah, I'll also want a heated cup holder for my cup-o-jo.☕

Best looking minivan out right now.

All I need is a murse, 2 cases of twinkies, some peanut m&ms, and maybe a few kids and I'd be all set to own one. I give this 10 out of 10 on the twinkies rating.

Thanks for pointing out the crease on the hood. I noticed the first crease in the sliding door that starts from the front door (or the fender) and ends at the quarter panel. Second crease that flows from front door to sliding door. IDK but creases add some character to a vehicle. But when this is 20 years, the creases will be called, wrinkles. Best.

I love your videos man, keep pumping out the content. I look forward to your videos every single day. On the other hand, I would really like to see you go over the infotainment screen and what features differ from other brands.

As far as I’m concerned, for most people minivans are the ideal family haulers as opposed to crossovers. Unless you need to tow, you’ll undoubtedly get a better 3rd row seat and sliding doors. Maybe at some point crossovers will be seen as uncool to parents and their kids and society overall like the minivan and wagon have become

Yes!! But its no offroader like Forester or Landcruiser etc...very happy with it! Loved your witty presentation !!!

This is really not bad to drive. To me (2018 EX -L) it feels like a slightly larger accord while driving. So much more practical than an SUV.

I work on these thing everyday. I would wait couple years to buy one. These new models have alot issues right now. Transmission issues, audio unit issues, slide door issues.

These Minivans have the greatest visibility of all time.

I love my 2020 EXL with GPS &Rear entertainment. My husband does not like the fact that it powers down at stop lights. With economy on it loses some power, sport mode increases power, another thing you forgot to mention is in snow mode you can not set cruise which is a huge safety factor. I zonk the radio button and volume control it looks like it belongs in a 1962 VW bug. Not a $40,000. Vehicle

The right signal doesn't turn on the side camera ?

Thank you Raiti...I just leased the 2020 Honda Odyssey Elite and am picking it up this Saturday. I traded in my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring. I spend like 30x going to the dealership for problems with that vehicle. I have always owned Honda's but my first van was Chrysler. It had all the bells and whistles but it was not a dependable van.

Love the minivan reviews, keep them coming joe!

Another great review 🙌 my family owns a 2006 Odyssey, and it's a great car, but it's just a little too long for my liking 😅 would love to drive this car since it seems like it huge step up from the '06 model

We drove our 2006 Odyssey for 10 years and 300k miles, our 2015 currently has 140k. Absolutely best vehicle for a cross country trip.

I always thought of vans as just bigger wagons. They drive way better than most suvs, like a long comfy sedan. You can get dodge caravan for cheap as hell, and they are pretty reliable. We have a bunch at my work with tons of kms and we beat the hell out of them lol.

Hi Joe. After watching this video about a week ago, I stopped by a Honda dealership to check out the Odyssey. I love them! I currently lease a 2018 f-150. I only have 12 payments left on a 3 year lease. Honda was willing to buy my truck. Well...the dealership and myself were shocked! When they called to get the dealership payoff, Ford credit wouldn't give it to them. They stated their policy has changed and lease buyouts, has to happen at the Ford dealership the vehicle was leased from. Wow....they sure tied that up. Going to be a lot of unhappy customers out there. I don't understand what makes the difference who buys the vehicle!?! So...I guess I will get my Odyssey in 12 months..🤷 lol

Give us a look at legroom of the 3rd row when 2nd row seats are up in standard position in coming videos.you only show that when 2nd row seats are down.when they are up,we can't see from front.so show it from your side.

Had a 2003, had all those transmission issues replaced 3 times. Had 2007, needed engine mounts, 2 power steering pumps, sunroof stopped working. Rather have a Toyota Sienna. But mini vans offer so much more for families than any SUV. So much more room, better for kids with those automatic sliding doors. They drive great and sit low to the ground unlike SUV"s which sit way to high off the ground.

Joe, the Odyssey was one I was looking at. However, I wanted all wheel drive. I went with the 2020 Pilot EX-L and very happy. Thanks for your reviews.

SUVs have 2nd row reclining, that makes it useful in case you need to sleep in for camping, and doubles cargo space.

People should definitely look at the Odyssey or other Minivans if they have a large family and not just get an SUV because they’re popular. Good job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

Slow it down 2020 Joe, I am 2 vids down. 🤷‍♂️

If you need 3 rows get this

camping can only be possible in the Chrysler pacifica with the stow and go system.

How is this video suddenly showed up in the first page? This odyssey's model reminds me of a tinder date since she never told me she has kids already.

Awesome I'm buying one today? I had seen this video in the past but never completed it same year same color same interior.

This man is the bomb! So much fun to listen to!

Hello I have a 2011 Honda Odyssey, our 2nd vehicle. Tons more room than my 2018 compact SUV!! Better visibility, huge roomy seats, room for about 9-10 kids & moves 8x4 Sheetrock panels with seats folded & removed. I love the new odyssey, but can’t afford right now @ 45k elite model. I would really like to see you review the Chrysler Pacifica, Kia Sedona & Toyota Sienna- as I will be looking to update my mini-van next year. 😊

I can see some Toyota Sienna Mixed up in there, I'm not hating on the Honda though.....but im sticking with my 2017 Sienna XLE which hasn't really changed much i.e. Front Bumper, the Lane change Warning & Stereo System. I don't care too have a SUV Gas Guzzler and over priced because of demand. Great Video Sir

Great review joe.. I have the same van combo but in diamond white pearl.. upgraded from a 5 passenger acura.. family grew. I will say for my first van its definitely great vehicle

I have a 2013 Honda Odyssey and mine has a “fridge” small cooling compartment. I usually put the babies bottle in there with about 4 soda cans. Do the newer ones have that option? If not I’ll stick with my older one

I don’t think it’s that so many buyers don’t like what minivans offer, but more so of what they look like. The way they look is the #1 reason as to why smaller families won’t even bother buying them.

It's high time they have a chain drive instead of a 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? :-(

We want a minivan so bad! Love the Odyssey! ❤️👍

My dream Honda minivan!! Good job Joe.

Since we live in florida, the mpg Never comes to 19mpg in city because of your AC that works like crazy pretty much all the time...

you are correct, sir. Minivans just aren't "cool" now, but there is no denying the fact that dollar for dollar, you can NOT beat their functionality. We're on our 3 Honda Oddessy, since 2000 and even though 2 of our 3 kids are out of the house....we're still considering a new one, because what other vehicle can let you seat 7or8 people plus a good amount of luggage one day....and then on another day move a 4ft x8 ft sheet of plywood ??! Take out the middle seats, fold down the 3rd row and you have a freaking pickup truck. Also, as you mentioned...they drive great. Perfect vehicles for families and even for those without, but do like functionality (like those who do a lot of projects and always need room for wood, mowers, furniture, cargo, etc)..they just can't be beat. SUV's are nice but they are so over-priced for what you get, imo.

Man he sure does love his snacks

Awesome vid! Where’s the 2020 Prius review at? I’m really itching to get one

Also has agm battery. Very difficult to access if you need to jump start vehicle.

Dude I used to have that stigma till I test drove last year at the Atlanta car show lol their legit fun to drive. Like my Buddy was like why you want to test drive it cause why not.

You mention all the foods I would keep stocked in that van.

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 the problem was still there even when 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.

Best thing about minivans is your getting two vehicles in one. A truck, and a luxury car for around $45k

What’s the difference? My mom has a 2019 EX-L odyssey with the same seat color and same silver color. Looks identical to the one in the vid

Thanks. We’ve been going back and forth looking at SUVs and minivans. We need extra cargo space so I think it’s going to be a minivan.

When he said abacus I thought of that episode of spongebob when Patrick fell and said he thought he broke his abacus and pulled out one of these 🧮 10 year old me was like 👁👄👁

12:52 " Which Is The Skinniest " 🤣 LOL that's what she said.

did you notice the driver "tried" to raise up the closed window to reduce noise? 16:19 i have the same problem with the car. it is loud inside

you are my go to guy if I may say so, I have a 2010 odyssey and I'm gonna keep it a little longer until Honda got rid of this new body styling especially the side profile.

Can you remove the second row seats completely out of the van?

How bout a demonstration of how to take out and put back those 2nd row seats.

Doesn't beat the 100000 mile warranty of the Sodona . Nice review though .

It actually really good looking

This van does not want to go straight. I keep have to keep steering left and right.

Do you have any ideas for 3 midrow rear faced car seats and still need to get to third row???

All I need you a loud speaker on the roof and a free candy sign. LOL

The flickering displays of this Honda do not spare your eyes at all

The Honda Odyssey is the best Minivan and it’s the best Honda car.

Thanks for the video! I wish you had said something about Honda Odyssey's issue such as transmission problem since they are very famous of.

Did anyone realized when he starts talking about the blind spot warning inside the car and changes the lane, there are 10 cars in the left lane and not a single one on the right lane. Such things only in USA. If you want to be fast and overtake everyone do it on the slow lane cause nobody is there. Lol

Brother Joe first off all happy New year . i asked before i would love to see Buick and Volvo cars and suv.s on your list and i hope very soon i see you reviewing one off those cars or suv.s

Minivans started with VW & not Chrysler!