Honda Malaysia extends the model range equipped with Next Generation Advanced Safety Technology by unveiling its first model for 2018, the New Odyssey with Honda SENSING. The New Odyssey is the third model after the CR-V and New Accord to be equipped with Honda SENSING, the award winning safety feature of 2016 ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Award in the “Best Safety Technology” from a carmaker category. The launch of the New Odyssey completes the Honda siblings with Honda SENSING in Malaysia of sedan, Sport-Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Multipurpose Vehicle (MPV).
Complementing the exceptional safety features in the MPV, New Odyssey has upgraded exterior befitting the deluxe status in its class. The outward appearance is enhanced with new front bumper, new front grille, new LED rear lights designs, LED fog lights, 17” Dual Tone Alloy Wheel with new design, Auto Retractable Door Mirror and it is also equipped with Auto Dim Rear View Mirror. Meanwhile, the interior of the New Odyssey also received fresh practicality treatments.
These include new bigger armrest for the driver seat, 4-Way Passenger Power Seat, added storage and enhanced utility as well as bigger headrest for its Premium Captain Cradle Seats with Ottoman on the second row to boost comfort and enjoyment for the passengers especially during long journeys. The Ultra-Low Floor Platform of the New Odyssey eases passenger ingress and egress in addition to enabling this MPV to have a spacious cabin that is equivalent to a large-class MPV
The New Odyssey upholds its predecessor’s characteristics that offer a refined and exquisite silhouette, spacious and elegant interior while being fully equipped with other advanced features of an MPV. Performance-wise, the New Odyssey is powered by a 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC Earth Dreams Technology engine with Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) that gives dynamic acceleration at start and also top-in-class fuel efficiency regardless whether driving on city roads or on highways.
The New Odyssey is offered in one variant, the 2.4L EXV with Honda SENSING and is priced at RM254,800 without insurance (including GST). The new colours are Platinum White Pearl and Premium Twinkle Black Pearl, while the popular Super Platinum Metallic is maintained.
The New Odyssey with Honda SENSING is now open for booking at all 93 Honda dealers nationwide. It comes with 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage and a service interval of 10,000km to provide owners with more Joy of Buying. For more information on the New Odyssey with Honda SENSING or to book a test drive, customers can visit any Honda authorised dealer or call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020, or log on to www.honda.com.my.
