Functional doesn’t have to mean boring, and in the Odyssey it certainly doesn’t. With fresh aero styling, chrome touches and statement LED Daytime Running Lamps the Odyssey is sleek, sophisticated and ready to take on anything.

One moment you’re strapping them in, the next they’re borrowing the car for a surf expedition. Whichever stage your family is at, the Odyssey has the perfect seat configuration. It’s thanks to 40/20/40 split-fold third-row seats, which can be folded away into an under-floor cavity to create a cavernous cargo area.

You never know when you might need to head out on the road, which is why the Odyssey features fog lights as standard to provide the additional light you need in less than ideal weather conditions.

The 7-seat VTi-L, hosts two very indulgent captain’s chairs in the second row. These seats are designed to slide together for enhanced access to the third row, or apart to create a handy centre aisle. The chairs recline and extend with the unique ottoman footrest so your passengers can be chauffeured in ultimate comfort.

In optimum conditions, Idle Stop technology automatically switches off the engine when you come to a standstill, like at traffic lights. It re-starts automatically when you take your foot off the brake, saving fuel and reducing emissions.

At the heart of this car lies an impressive Earth Dreams 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC engine, with enough power for a quick cross-town jaunt with the whole family in tow. The Odyssey generates an impressive 225Nm of torque and 129kW of pure power, making every little errand a pleasure to run.

Experience a seamless wave of power with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Designed to ensure the throttle responds curtly when you press the accelerator, the result is exhilarating acceleration and a smoother, more natural driving feel.

For more performance-orientated driving, simply switch into S-mode and take manual control of seven fixed gear ratios with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters at your fingertips.

The Odyssey defies its size with its remarkable level of agility. Its responsive handling makes it a joy to drive, whether you’re maneuvering in the driveway or the highway.

So how does it perform under pressure in the supermarket carpark for example? Well the Odyssey runs circles around the competition. Tiny circles in fact. At just 10.8 metres, it rivals even the Civic Sedan.

The greatest challenge of a larger car can be parking it. Not in the Odyssey VTi-L, which will help guide you into even the tightest of parks. When you’ve found an available space, the Smart Parking Assist System takes action. With just a couple of actions (to ease back and forward on command) the Odyssey automatically steers into any standard right angle or parallel space. What’s more, the multi-view camera display acts as your second pair of eyes, providing an all-round view as you go so you’ll always feel in control.

Conduct the interior climate from the front seat with the impressive touch-based control panel. With an up or down swipe of the finger you can pinpoint your perfect cruising temperature, one degree at a time. Just like magic. In the VTi-L, rear seat passengers can also independently adjust fan and temperature settings to take control of their own climate.

Power sliding doors (on both sides of the VTi-L and one side of the VTi model) open and close automatically with the touch of the door handle or press of the remote key fob. You can even open or close the door from the dashboard for a lightning-fast after school pick up.

Using SUNA^Ü live traffic updates, you can plan ahead for traffic snags and get to your destination on time

Nothing is more important than your family’s safety. That’s why the Honda Odyssey VTi-L is packed full of clever and cutting edge safety technology to protect you and your precious cargo.

Smile, because the Odyssey has you covered. The VTi puts its multi-angle reversing camera at your service, while the VTi-L features four cameras mounted around the car to provide an impressive 360° panoramic view. Simply touch the central screen or press a button on the indicator stalk to engage the camera or switch between views.

This technology helps keep the Odyssey on course in adverse driving conditions by detecting, then mitigating, potential understeer or oversteer. When necessary, VSA automatically reduces engine power and manages brake pressure to individual wheels to help regain control.

Don’t get caught out by a tyre blowout with the tyre deflation warning system. This clever tech detects and alerts you to an abnormal decrease in tyre pressure so that you can take action before disaster strikes!