Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey is a minivan that is made by Honda that you can rent for your Manhattan discount rental car when you are in town (subject to availability). The van was originally produced in Japan during the economic crisis of the early 1990s when there were severe constraints on a vehicle's size and concept. This was a smaller minivan than what was produced before in Japan, and it was not well-received in North America. Since 1999, Honda produced a larger Odyssey for the North American market. The Honda Odyssey is a luxurious, feature-loaded interior that may just change your impression of a minivan when you choose this as your Manhattan discount car rental.

Where the Odyssey came from

When you choose this as your Manhattan discount car rental, you may learn that the Odyssey was engineered by a team of 20 Honda employees in the early 1990s. At the time, there was a recession in Japan and the possibility of a 25 percent tariff if minivans were imported to the United States as a light truck. It became important for the engineers to overcome these obstacles while at the same time make changes that could be done in the existing facilities with minimal investment. Finally, but 1994, the car went into production and was the first Honda model to be released at the same time through Honda's three Japanese distribution channels under the same name. At the time, the minivan won "Japan Car of the Year" Award and was Honda's fastest-selling new car, breaking the record of the Civic. In 1996, the van was approved for use by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission for use in the taxi fleet.

A new millennium

When you choose the Honda Odyssey as your discount rental car Manhattan, you will find the second generation of the van came out in 1999. This van was a bit bigger than the original Odyssey and adopted the style of minivan that Chrysler offered. The third generation of the vehicle was released in 2005. This generation was wider and weighed more, but kept the same length and interior space of the previous generation. Side-curtain airbags and electronic stability control are included in all models where this was previously unavailable. There were some style updates, such as sunshades in the rear doors, windows that roll down in the second row, and a third row that allow for folding.

The newest model

As your discount car rental Manhattan, the 2011 model was first shown as a concept car at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show and the design made its debut in June 2010. It has a larger, wider body, a lower roofline, and a more modern appearance. There are a number of standard and optional features, such as a 12-speaker audio system, a voice-controlled satellite GPS and DVD navigation system, an external HDMI input, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, a cool box (chilled by the air conditioning), and more. Everyone will be comfortable here.

Specifications

When you choose the 2011 model for your discount car rental Manhattan, you will find the Odyssey has a 248-hp, 3.5 litre, 25 valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Safety features include 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist.

When you choose the Honda Odyssey as your Manhattan discount rental car, you find this is a good option when you are travelling around the area with a number of people or if you need a lot of space for cargo during your trip. You can feel safe when you choose this minivan as your rental.

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