One of the coolest features on the 2010 Honda Odyssey is the power sliding doors and power tailgate. While Honda is not the only car manufacturer to employ power openings, they were definitely one of the first companies to bring this technology to the minivan market, and they have continued to include this awesome feature. How important are sliding power doors and lift gate? Well suppose you’ve got a kid in one arm and a bag of groceries in the other. As long as you have your hands on that remote, then you’ll be able to pop a door or trunk open from up to 50 feet away with ease while never skipping a beat. Make sure to get one of the models (Touring, EX-L, or EX) that include these amenities. Cool aerodynamic style combined with super sleek body lines make the Honda Odyssey a prime player in the minivan pool. To show integrity and strength, Honda designers took advantage of very modern style cues worked in to the tailgate spoiler and hood. Daytime Running lights ensure that other drivers on the road know that you are there and increase overall visibility to further reduce the chance of a car accident. To differentiate the high end touring model, Honda painted the parking sensors so they would blend in to the front and rear bumpers.

Many states are starting to adopt new cell phone laws that require drivers to utilize a hands free system while using a mobile phone or suffer the consequences. Some places have even raised their cell phone ticket prices to show the seriousness of the law. With the optional Bluetooth Hands Free Link with Navigation, Honda minivan owners can comply with law enforcement while still maintaining their connection to the world. To add to entertainment choices, an auxiliary input which is suitable for any mp3 player or mobile phone with a standard headphone jack is included as standard equipment on Honda’s entire lineup of 2010 Odysseys. Power doesn’t stop at the tailgate and sliding side doors. The driver and passenger have 4 way power seats on the higher models. There is also an optional DVD rear entertainment system which the Touring model includes as a standard feature. To make the satellite navigation system even more user friendly, it also has voice recognition to help keep the driver’s eyes and hands where they belong. For maximum driver and passenger comfort, the Odyssey has three climate zones that can be controlled independently to keep the pickiest of drivers and passengers happy throughout any road trip. The Odyssey has a 60/40 rear seat split along with a storage bin to allow multiple seat configurations to optimize mobile storage efficiency.

For some people, motor vehicle safety is of up-most importance, and Honda knows this. The 2010 Honda Odyssey received the highest rating possible of 5 stars in front and side impact tests from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Utilizing the latest technology is key in accident prevention. There are a bunch of standard safety features that have been integrated into the Odyssey such as:

• ACE (advanced compatibility engineering) – engineers designed the body of the Odyssey to absorb impacts of different sized vehicles
• ABS (anti lock braking system) – prevents the brakes from locking up and skidding when the tires lose traction
• VSA (vehicle stability assist) with traction control – reduces the incidences of over steer and under steer
• EBD (electronic brake distribution) – works when braking hard to help the driver maintain steering control
• front side airbags and side impact door beams – additional protection for passengers involved in an accident

Honda’s Philosophy on Safety
Honda is committed to providing safety for everyone — not only for our own drivers and passengers, but also for other vehicle occupants and injury mitigation for pedestrians.

Through technology and innovation, we are developing increased levels of protection for the driver and all passengers in Honda and Acura vehicles. As a leader, Honda looks beyond government regulations, studying real world situations to develop new safety technologies for everyone.