New Honda Odyssey with sleek, strong profile

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    Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 21 September 2006 ?More stylish and dynamic than ever, the new Honda Odyssey unveiled by Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd (HMSB) today is set to be the benchmark of luxury Multi-purpose Utility Vehicle (MUV) category with its prestigious yet practical features.

    Honda’s flagship offering receives a sporty facelift and new features and improvements. The newly-designed front and rear bumper give the Odyssey a sleek and strong profile. Its wider bumper apron and new floating chrome grill design add to the Odyssey’s prestige and sporty look. New side mirrors with signal lights combine with the new rear LED tail lights to provide better visibility and added safety.

    The new Odyssey builds upon the heritage of previous models and provides an outstanding combination of safety, space and performance. The Odyssey’s ultra-low floor platform design, borne out of Honda’s trademark engineering innovation, gives it increased head room and generous space to fit any lifestyle.

    Safety features are also a priority, especially when the Odyssey is able to transport a family of seven. Thus it is equipped with ten airbags and Honda’s G-CON (G-Force Control) technology and ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) and BA (Brake Assist) to provide comforting reassurance of a safe ride
    always.

    The ultra-low floor platform also gives the Odyssey a lower centre of gravity to hug the road through tight curves for maximum driving stability and control. The 2.4-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine, delivering up to 160ps performance and 22.2kg-m torque, makes for an exhilarating drive. With its performance coupled with Sport Shift automatic transmission, the Odyssey feels like driving a sporty sedan.

    “The new Odyssey is designed for the discerning individual that is looking for a balance between luxury and comfort. As our flagship product, it is the ultimate luxury that Honda can offer.?said Mr Yasuhide Mizuno, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HMSB.

    He added that the Odyssey is the pioneer in the MUV class that offers the interior spaciousness of larger sedans despite its sleek external dimensions, making it an excellent choice as a family car or a second car. The roomy interior will comfortably fit any family and lifestyle with its flexible seating configuration with a double-folding mechanism that allows seats to be stored flat.

    Available in five attractive colours, the new Honda Odyssey also features new choices for interior colour schemes. Individuals who want a sportier look will prefer the black interior scheme that is paired with the labaster Silver Metallic or Premium White Pearl exterior colours. Alternatively, those who want to portray an elegant, prestigious appearance will prefer the beige interior with the Nighthawk Black,Grayish Mauve Metallic and Carbon ronze exterior colours.

    The interior also features a new integrated audio system which can be controlled from the steering wheel column.

    The Honda Odyssey comes with a warranty period of 3 years, providing added assurance to customers and access to 49 authorised service centres nationwide.

    Key Highlights Of The New Honda Odyssey

    Safety Performance
    Honda’s original G-CON (G-force Control) technology is incorporated to create a body with a crash safety design that is among the best in the world. It can withstand a 55 km/h full-frontal collision; a 64 km/h front offset collision, a 55 km/h side collision, and a 50 km/h rear collision. Furthermore, in addition to a high level of selfprotection, the vehicle’s crash compatibility body reduces damage inflicted toward other vehicles. The ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) and BA (Brake Assist) provide active protection when braking regardless of road and weather conditions.

    The Odyssey is equipped with dual SRS airbags and side airbags in the front and side curtain airbag system for the 1st to 3rd row seats that help reduce head injuries in the event of a side collision. Front-row seats are fitted with 3-point, load limiterequipped,and pretensioner ELR seatbelts. The driver’s side belt is equipped with a lap pretensioner on the outer end of the lap belt, in addition to the shoulder belt pretensioner, for improved occupant retention in both the pelvic and thoracic regions.

    Prestigious yet Practical Design
    Featuring an ultra-low floor platform technology, Honda has redefined the interior space of an MUV through space-saving technical innovations in the engine, suspension, petrol tank and exhaust system design.

    The high-quality interior combines a functional, fashionable cockpit with an elegant, relaxing passenger space. The 2nd-row seats are equipped with a double folding mechanism that allows them to be stored flat. The 3rd-row seats feature a power under-floor storage mechanism, allowing them to be easily stowed away at the press of a switch, facilitating an electronically- folding 3rd row seat.

    Driving Performance
    The 2.4-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine combines Honda’s Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) with Variable Timing Control (VTC), which optimizes intake valve timing in response to engine load. It delivers a maximum of 160ps at 5500 rpm and 22.2 kg-m maximum at 4500 rpm. Five-speed Sport Shift automatic transmission delivers smooth high-speed cruising while contributing to improved fuel economy. Sport Shift automatic system also allows flexibility in switching between automatic and manual shift modes.

    The Odyssey’s independent double-wishbone with coil spring suspension ensures straight-line stability and outstanding ride comfort. A more compact powertrain and Variable-steering Gear Ratio (VGR) give the new Odyssey a class-leading minimum turning radius of just 5.4m.

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