Keeler Honda sponsors the 1st Annual Back 2 School Expo

On September 11, 2010 Colonie Center in conjuntion with Capital Affairs of Albany, NY hosted its 1st Back 2 School Expo. Keeler Honda was a proud sponsor of this event. Thousands of families from all over the Capital District came together to enjoy ongoing entertainment, health screenings, educational food seminars, hands-on demonstrations, exhibitions, celebrity appearances and much more! On display, on the 2nd floor of the mall was our Honda Odyssey. Moms, Dads and the kids were invited to sit in the Odyssey and see for themselves what a perfect family friendly Minivan the Odyssey truly is. Thank you to all that visited our booth at the Back 2 School Expo

2010 Chicago: Honda Odyssey Concept Unveiled; Will Debut This Fall

Some concept vehicles are more production-viable than others and Honda's new Odyssey Minivan Concept looks like just about all it needs to hit the streets is a set of license plates. That's a good thing. It's slated to hit showrooms this fall.

A full inch lower than the current production Odyssey and 1.4-inches wider, the Odyssey concept is clearly aimed at attracting new buyers with sleeker, sportier styling. A steeply-raked windshield, "lightning-bolt" beltline, and tapered rear roof line all help to rework the popular people-mover for the new decade. Projector beam headlights and LED taillights fall in line with current design trends and Honda's larger chrome grille is found front and center. The Odyssey Concept's more aerodynamic look is also said to be functional, with a lower drag coefficient to help increase fuel economy.

Speaking of fuel economy, the production 2011 Honda Odyssey is expected to achieve 19 city/28 highway mpg on certain versions. Does that mean the Odyssey will receive a four-cylinder engine option a la 2011 Toyota Sienna that just hit showrooms? Most likely. The '11 Sienna is the new minivan to beat in the revitalized segment, and is capable of 19 city/26 highway, which according to Honda, the Odyssey narrowly beats. So what will change from this thinly veiled concept when the 2011 Odyssey arrives in the flesh? Well, those diminutive boy-racer mirrors won't make the cut and we're skeptical of those aggressively-styled rocker panels. The interior won't be quite as flashy as the design sketches suggest, and we're also not sure if Honda will be able to integrate such flush-mounted door handles. But generally speaking, at least from the exterior, what you see is pretty much what you'll get.

Source: Honda

Honda Odyssey Review by Edmunds.com

Review by Edmunds.com

For most of its lifespan, the Honda Odyssey has been a favored pick for many savvy minivan consumers. Although the vehicle had a rather humble debut, it quickly hit its stride once Honda came out with the second-generation model, which featured a spacious cabin and an innovative fold-into-the-floor third-row seat. Now in its third generation, the Odyssey is one of the top minivans currently available.

Invariably, whenever we've had a minivan comparison test, the Honda Odyssey has made a strong showing, usually earning top honors. ... the Honda's combination of [performance and family-friendly] features, along with a roomy, comfortable cabin, sporty driving dynamics and a long-standing impressive record of reliability, have made the Odyssey a favorite among our road-test staffers with kiddies.

The Honda Odyssey is a seven-passenger minivan available in LX, EX, EX-L and Touring trim levels. The well-equipped LX features full power accessories, cruise control, side curtain airbags, stability control and a CD player. The EX adds alloy wheels, eight-passenger seating, power-sliding doors, power driver seat, a six-disc CD changer, in-floor storage with a "lazy Susan" and second-row sunshades.

There's also the EX-L version that provides leather seating, heated seats, a power tailgate and a sunroof. The Touring adds triple-zone climate control, driver memory seat, AC power outlet, power-adjustable pedals, foglights, parking sensors, a second-row removable center console, run-flat tires and a tire-pressure monitoring system. A rear entertainment system and navigation system are optional on the EX-L and Touring.

For power, the Honda Odyssey relies on a 255-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The EX-L and Touring trim levels feature Variable Cylinder Management, or VCM, which improves the Odyssey's fuel efficiency by "shutting off" three of the engine's six cylinders during cruising and deceleration. When power is needed for acceleration, the engine seamlessly switches back to all six cylinders.

On the road, the Odyssey impresses thanks to its powerful engine and stable handling. Cornering is flat, the steering is direct and acceleration and braking are linear and sure. All of these qualities have made this Honda van a favorite of Edmunds editors, and it won the Edmunds.com Editors' Most Wanted minivan award more times than any other minivan on the market.

source: Edmunds.com