A generational fourth to be built in Alabama, and the second seeing design and development right here in the States, the upcoming 2018 Honda Odyssey is soon to appear at Honda dealerships nationwide, and Concord Honda looks forward to the day it appears on our lot. Families around Concord, CA and beyond looking to head out on that long-planned day trip or extended vacation ought to have plenty about which to be excited.
Among the offerings evinced by an April 25, 2017 Honda press release out of Lincoln, AL, one can find not only a new 280-horsepower i-VTEC® V6 powerhouse engine, available in upper trims, but a new 10-speed automatic transmission to rein in the beast with controlled, nigh seamless gear shifts. Most importantly, 2018 Honda Odyssey will show off a host of interior amenities to take travels to the next level.
Step into 2018 Odyssey's cavernous cabin, and you'll find a peaceful atmosphere for the ride, made possible by acoustic foam ensconced in 14 locations throughout. Magic Slide Seat™ second-row seating reconfigures based on passenger or cargo carriage needs, and the whole gang can keep in touch for the duration thanks to CabinWatch™ and Cabin Talk™ features. The latter combine an infrared camera and speakers for both visual and audible readout and feedback from the minivan's second and third rows via a sprawling 8-inch high-resolution Display Audio touchscreen with a Honda proprietary operating system. The functionality even supports headphones to simplify capturing attention.
And your treks won't be without keeping the kids amused on the road. A rear entertainment system delivers streaming video to second- and third-row passengers on a ceiling-mounted, 10.2-inch WSVGA screen, and the system supports using available new in-vehicle 4G LTE Wi-Fi, public Wi-Fi, or a compatible smartphone equipped with the downloadable CabinControl App. The app can even adjust rear cabin heat and air conditioning as well as program destinations into Honda embedded navigation.
Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility tops the entertainment orders of the day, letting your crew enjoy media from supported devices. And on that note, Honda kept in mind the modern mobile lifestyle for the duration. The new "How Much Farther?" app allows trip progress review, and Social Play List, part of CabinControl, lets up to seven different travelers upload music to the 2018 Odyssey audio system via smartphone.
If you're in the market for a family road-trip champ, look no further than Honda Odyssey. Our Concord, CA dealership is home to comparable 2017 Odyssey models to tow the line on your new van exploration process while we await the arrival of the 2018 model, so stop by and visit us today and we'll introduce you.
