The third generation of the Honda Odyssey was introduced in 2004 as a 2005 model-year.
It was a successful minivan fit for up to seven passengers.

The concept of a family premium MPV didn’t exist, so Honda had to create it with the introduction of the Odyssey in 1994. It wasn’t the first MPV built by the Japanese car-maker, but it was the first that featured luxury amenities for that time, and it continued to improve over time.

The 2005 model showed no slowing down in upgrading a car that was already very appreciated on the market. Its new front design resembled the Honda Pilot SUV, but the rest was a completely new vehicle. Its lower bumpers made the car more compatible with the newest crash-test requirements and it was one of the safest cars on the road. In the rear, the Odyssey featured two sliding doors fitted as standard.

Inside, the new Touring trim level added leather to the seven-seat interior. New features with a navigation system and premium sound transformed the family minivan into a premium vehicle fit for seven. The folding and removing layout allowed a cargo capacity fit for a light commercial vehicle.

The Odyssey was offered with a 3.5-liter V6 mated as standard to a 5-speed automatic transmission. It was not the most evolved gearbox on the market, but it scored good points in the reliability factor. In fact, the Odyssey was one of the vehicles that hold well its value over time. Its high-strength chassis made the car stiffer than a regular Honda Accord, which was unusual for an MPV. The third generation of the Odyssey received a facelift in 2010.