The Honda Odyssey has been a popular car in Australia for many years now. This 7 seater people mover has won many awards and praise from both the public and the automotive press. However, it’s no secret that car sales in Australia and around the world have decreased in recent years. This has resulted in a loss of fortunes for Honda, in part due to the economy, but also because of other factors. One of the main culprits has been fierce competition from other car manufacturers in recent years.
Now Honda have made an announcement that they plan to increase their sales in Australia to 60,000 units per annum by 2018. This is a bold statement to make in the current economic climate and a feat that was only previously achieved in 2007. However, the latest Honda Odyssey will be a huge part of Honda’s resurgence in the Australian market.
When considering which people mover to buy, Honda Odyssey 2015 models may prove to be too tempting to resist. The new Honda Odyssey models are being touted as a “sexy people mover” and it’s hard to argue with that statement. The lines are clean and sleek with a friendly front grill and swept back headlamps. The interior is well appointed with plenty of room and comfortable seats with arm and foot rests. There is a smart entry system installed and the engine has a push button start. There is a 7” touch-screen installed which will give you access to the rear-mounted camera. This camera is fitted as standard on all models, but the VTi-L actually has four cameras which give a 360-degree view around the vehicle.
On the road, the Honda Odyssey is very agile indeed, especially when you consider that you’re driving a people mover. The turning circle is only slightly more than a standard Honda Civic! The ride is very smooth and stable thanks to a double-wishbone suspension system and a well-balanced chassis. As well as improving handling this also reduces the cabin noise produced by road vibration to a whisper. On the economy side, the combined test results show an impressive average fuel consumption of 8.9 litres per 100km.
It’s clear to see that Honda are out to impress and the new Honda Odyssey for sale should be a strong seller. However, Honda has also recently announced a drop in prices across their range as an additional incentive. These price drops have become possible due to the advantageous currency rate, an improvement in manufacturing efficiency and the Fair Trade Agreement which is not legislated. Another recent announcement has been the introduction of the new Honda HRV 2015 crossover and it’s hoped that this vehicle will also drive sales figure up over the coming years.
If you would like to know more about the new Honda Odyssey, contact us. We will be happy to arrange a test drive for you or to answer any questions or queries that you may have.
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