2022 Honda Odyssey

The first row is packed with functionality. Door cup holders, cubbies, a huge center console, and even a purse hook make it easy to stay organized.

I really like the screen-to-button ratio. Climate, audio, and seat controls are easy to find, which matters when you’re driving with kids.

Cabin Watch and Cabin Talk are huge for me. I can see my kids and talk to them without turning around or taking my eyes off the road.

The shifter is a little different, but it saves space and gives you more room for storage and cup holders.

Comfort-wise, the seats are fine, but they’re a little firm and not as plush as I’d want for long drives.

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The second row is where the Honda Odyssey really shows why people love minivans. If you’re dealing with multiple car seats, car seat transitions, or daily third-row access, this setup gives you real flexibility.

• Every second-row seat has its own set of lower anchors, with tether anchors across the row, which makes this one of the most car-seat-friendly layouts out there.
• The middle seat is removable, and once you take it out, you unlock the Magic Slide seats. Magic Slide means the entire outboard seat can slide side-to-side, not just forward and back.
• Because the seat belts are attached to the seats (not the ceiling), I can slide the whole seat over even with a car seat installed. This is especially helpful when you’re using a seat belt install instead of lower anchors for higher weight limits.
• With Magic Slide, I can create a path to the third row without uninstalling a car seat, which is a huge win if you need daily third-row access. This works for both forward-facing and rear-facing car seats.
• I was able to install a forward-facing Graco Extend2Fit and a rear-facing Clek Liing and still comfortably sit next to them, which tells you how much space and flexibility you’re really getting.
• Second-row amenities include built-in sunshades, cup holders, USB ports, HDMI, and a ceiling-mounted rear entertainment screen that doesn’t interfere with car seat installs.
• My biggest complaint back here is ventilation. Moving the vents off the ceiling and onto the sides is frustrating, especially for rear-facing kids.

For me, Magic Slide is what sets the Odyssey apart. It gives you longer-term usability than a traditional car-seat-friendly tilt because you can keep accessing the third row as kids grow, without constantly uninstalling car seats. If Honda had kept ceiling vents, this second row would be nearly perfect.

The trunk space in the Honda Odyssey is impressive. I fit my Uppababy Vista stroller with room to spare, even with space left for a full grocery run. I love the extra cubbies back here because they’re perfect for diapers, wipes, and all the random things you want easy access to. Between the deep cargo area and how easy the seats are to fold, this trunk is clearly built for real family life.