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A combination of the words 'tiger' and 'leguan' (German for 'iguana'), the name 'Tiguan' was chosen from VW's shortlist after the company received around 350,000 suggestions from readers of the German magazine, Auto Bild. We like the name, especially since others under consideration were Rockton, Nanuk, Samun and Namib.

With its somewhat muscular and purposeful stance, unique front and rear-ends, the Volkswagen Tiguan Trend & Fun is refreshing to look at when compared to other compact SUV's such as BMW's aging X3 and Honda's ugly duckling, the CR-V. The Trend & Fun specification model comes with VW's 16-inch San Francisco wheels, although there are some good looking 19″ alternatives available. The chrome grill surround, colour coded exterior mirrors and door handles, are standard across the range. Overall the Tiguan is well proportioned and stands out on the road.

Once inside you are hugged by supportive front seats. The optional electric seat adjustment on our test car meant an almost infinite number of driving positions are available and, when combined with the optional heated seats, made for a very comfortable journey, especially in the Cape winter. The interior is luxuriously appointed and we found the fit and finish to be excellent. The controls are in the right places and easy to use. The touch-screen radio is user-friendly and the 8-speaker system provides good sound quality, especially if you have an MP3 player, which connects via the auxillary connection in the centre armrest.

Rear passengers have ample leg room and a centre armrest with two cup holders. The rear seats are foldable in a 60/40 split, have recliner adjustment, and another feature is that they are longitudinally adjustable, i.e slide forwards and backwards. Boot space is 471-litres, or 1 510-litres with the seats folded forward, and should be enough for luggage for four, or your monthly shopping. Numerous safety-features including 6 air bags; anti-lock brakes; electronic stability programme; side impact protection and Isofix anchor points in the rear - which are all standard across the Tiguan range - contribute to its 5-star Euro NCAP rating.

At 200 mm, the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI Trend & Fun has a fair amount of ground clearance when compared to others in its class. The ride height gives one a good all-round view of the road, however the relatively chunky c-pillar can be an obstacle on occasion. When combined with VW's permanent four-wheel drive (4Motion) the Tiguan has the credentials, on paper at least, to deliver a competent off-road drive. However, and this is generally the case with the majority of SUV owners, we didn't get to test it. Like most Tiguan drivers our time was spent almost exclusively in the urban jungle and on the black stuff. But the Tiguan feels at home on the tar. The ride is firm but comfortable and the 4Motion provides sure-footed progress, especially in the wet. Steering is direct and well weighted when on the move, thanks to the speed-sensitive power steering. However, we felt that the steering could've been lighter when maneuvering around town or in tight places.

Giving the Tiguan its legs is the world's first direct-injection petrol engine with twin charging technology. The 1,4-litre engine boasts both a turbocharger and a mechanically driven supercharger. This innovative combination ensures power delivery throughout the rev range with little or no turbo lag and equates to more power but with better fuel consumption than a similarly powerful 2,0-litre motor. The 1,4-litre TSI produces 110kW at 5 800 rpm and a healthy 240 Nm of torque between 1 750 and 4 000 rpm. Although peak power is produced relatively high up the rev range, the good spread of torque makes the Tiguan an enjoyable drive - and this is the little 1,4-litre's ace. At highway speeds you can cruise comfortably in 6th gear and cruise up most hills without having to stir the gearbox. Even when driving at urban speeds, the motor pulls in 5th and 6th gears from 80 km/h without complaint. The motor is responsive and speaks to the driver with a tenacious little growl. It's just a pity the gearbox isn't as slick as the engine it's mated to. We found it to be notchy and, when hustled through the gears, somewhat clumsy.

We like...

• Styling.
• Well appointed interior.
• Firm but comfortable ride.
• Quality fit and finish usually associated with more expensive cars.
• Great 'little' TSI engine, with its responsiveness and tenacious growl.

We would like...

• Traditional parking brake, as opposed to the electronic one fitted, which seemed to behave inconsistently.
• Better synchro'd manual gearbox, or VW's accomplished DSG automatic.
• Lighter steering at slow speed.
• An auto-folding function for the relatively bulbous side mirrors - think tight parking spots or busy on-street parking.

Quick Facts

• Engine Capacity: 1 390 cm³
• No. Of Cylinders: 4-cylinders, in-line
• Aspiration: Supercharged & Turbocharged
• Power: 110 kW @ 5 800rpm
• Torque: 240 Nm @ 1 750 - 4 000rpm
• Drive type: Permanent four-wheel
• Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds (claimed)
• Top Speed: 192 km/h (claimed)
• Fuel Consumption: 8.4 l/100km (claimed combined)

Scott is a South African based motoring journalist and editor of the website, SACarFan. When he's not busy bringing readers the latest in motoring news, he's usually out on the road, putting the hottest new cars through their paces.

http://www.sacarfan.co.za

http://www.sacarfan.co.za/2009/06/road-test-volkswagen-tiguan-14tsi-trend-fun

Honda Odyssey

North American market

First generation (19951998)

First generation

Also called

Isuzu Oasis

Honda Shuttle (german Wiki)

Production

19951998

Chassis RA1 RA3

Assembly

Sayama, Japan

Layout

FF layout

Engine(s)

2.2 L 140 hp ('95-'97)/2.3 L 150 hp ('98) I4

Transmission(s)

4-speed automatic

Wheelbase

111.4 in (2830 mm)

Length

187.6 in (4765 mm) (1997-98)

187.2 in (4755 mm) (1995-96)

Width

70.6 in (1793 mm)

Height

64.6 in (1641 mm)

Related

Acura CL

Acura TL

Honda Accord

Isuzu Aska

(Chassis RA1 RA3)

1997-1998 Honda Odyssey (US)

The Odyssey was introduced in 1995 as Honda's first minivan based on the Accord platform, with a 4-cylinder engine, all-disc anti-lock braking, all wishbone suspension, and a four-speed automatic transmission with a steering-column-mounted shifter and a hill-hold feature, marketed as Grade Logic. The design featured unibody construction, dual airbags, dual gloveboxes, dual zone heating and cooling with 20 percent greater capacity than an Accord's system (overhead rear fan-speed adjustment control, and main control switch over the front-seat passenger), conventional rear swing-open rather than sliding doors, and a third row seat that could fold and tumble into a compartment beneath the floor the spacesaver spare tire carried inside, on the right, rear wall of the cabin.

Honda marketed the first generation Odyssey in two trim levels. The LX accommodated seven passengers with two front buckets, a removable three-seat middle bench, and a 2-seat third row bench. The EX accommodated six passengers (using two removeable second row captain's chairs in lieu of the bench) and offered additional equipment including a roof rack, alloy wheels, power driver's seat height adjustment, power sunroof, remote keyless entry system, fog lights (later model years), body-colored side moldings and mirrors, map lights, and 20-watt AM/FM/cassette six-speaker audio system.

In a cooperative agreement between Honda and Isuzu, Isuzu offered a rebadged version of the Odyssey from 19961999 as the Isuzu Oasis. In turn, Honda and Acura offered the rebadged Rodeo and Trooper as the Passport and SLX, respectively.

In 1996, New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) expanded the number of licensable automobiles, approving the first generation Odyssey for use in the city's taxi fleet the Odyssey having been recommended by the seven year-old grandson of a TLC advisory commission member. Initial test riders identified advantages over then-prevalent Chevrolet Caprice and the Ford Crown Victoria taxi models including greater height (for a better view of the road), headroom, rear legroom, rear footroom (the front-wheel-drive Odyssey having a flat floor) and cargo space over the sedans, as well as air-conditioning vents in the rear, which the sedans did not offer.

Reception

At its debut, the Odyssey won the Japan Car of the Year Award (Special Category) and the RJC New Car of the Year Award. By September 1997, the Odyssey had sold more than 300,000 units, becoming Honda fastest-selling new car and breaking the Civic record. The Odyssey was Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 1995. At the Odyssey's European launch, where it was marketed as the Shuttle, British ex-Grand Prix driver Jonathan Palmer described its handling as equal of any "executive saloon".

In a 1995 survey owner survey, 98% of the respondents rated the Odyssey's handling as above average, 50.3 percent rating engine power to be good and 25 percent wanted a more powerful engine. A later review of the first generation Odyssey summarized the minivan's market reception:

The Odyssey was misplaced in the minivan market, which favors a huge, comfortable amount of interior space and versatility

Development

The Odyssey was engineered by Kunimichi Odagaki, then a chief engineer at the Honda's Research and Development Center, along with a team of 20 members in the wake of Japan recession of the early 1990's and the possibility of a 25-percent tariffs if the minivans were imported to the U.S. as light trucks. In the course of developing the Odyssey, it became paramount to circumvent these obstacles and conceive a feasible interior package that could use existing manufacturing facilities with minimal investment.

Odagaki traveled to the U.S. in September 1990 with a small sub-team to conduct a review of the U.S. minivan market. At the projects inception, the team was considering variations for the project from 4-cylinder to V6 alternatives, when the project was canceled.

Odagaki continued working with an "underground" team, using as its design credo the concept of a "personal jet" which in turn led to the car's original PJ concept code-name. Odagaki conceived the idea of the third row seat folding into a floor compartment, and he worked with his team to include a "center aisle." The team determined a minimum interior height of 1.2 meters to retain the aisle, and favored a design with a low floor to provide ease of passenger entry and exit, easy garage-ability, low roof-loading height, as well as enhanced productivity on the assembly line.

The team worked to convince management of the project's viability, using extensive illustrations, a one-quarter scale model and a full-size foam model. By April of 1991, Odagaki won permission to develop a prototype.

See: Original design presentation drawings for the Honda Odyssey, Generation One

After bringing the right-hand drive prototype to the U.S., Odagaki won the support of American Honda. Production was officially launched on October 20, 1994 the first Honda model in to be released at the same time through Honda's three Japanese distribution channels (Primo, Clio, Verno), marketing the Odyssey through the three channels under the same name.

At its debut, the Odyssey won the Japan Car of the Year Award (Special Category) and the RJC New Car of the Year Award. By September 1997, the Odyssey had sold more than 300,000 units, becoming Honda fastest-selling new car and breaking the Civic record.

Second generation (19992004)

Second generation (North America)

Also called

Honda LaGreat (JDM)

Guangzhou-Honda Odyssey

Production

19992004

Assembly

Alliston, Ontario, Canada

Guangzhou, China

Lincoln, Alabama, USA

Layout

FF layout

Engine(s)

3.5 L V6 210 hp(99-01)240 hp(02-04)

Transmission(s)

4-speed automatic (19992001)

5-speed automatic (2002-04)

Wheelbase

118.1 in (3000 mm)

Length

201.2 in (5110 mm)

Width

75.6 in (1920 mm)

Height

69.7 in (1770 mm)

68.5 in (1740 mm) (LX)

Related

Acura CL

Acura MDX

Acura TL

Acura TSX

Honda Accord

Honda Pilot

(Chassis RL1)

The second generation North American market Odyssey was first assembled in Canada as a 1999 model mainly for North America and marketed in Japan as the LaGreat between 1999 and 2004. The television ad campaign for the new Odyssey evoked moments from the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, particularly the the extended space-station docking and lunar landing sequencess to the soundtrack of The Blue Danube waltz.

By its second generation, the Odyssey was considerably larger than its predecessor, and adopted the Chrysler style minivan format, with sliding rear doors instead of hinged ones, and a 210 horsepower (160 kW) V6 engine instead of the original, four-cylinder. The Odyssey offered two sliding doors as standard equipment, whereas some minivans of the time only offered one, a second door being optional. The Odyssey offered power sliding doors which were standard on the EX trims, but optional on the LX trims. The Odyssey kept the fold-into-the-floor rear seat, an innovation adopted by many other minivans. The van continued to receive upgrades, such as offering both VHS and DVD-based entertainment systems. There was also an available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System, introduced in 2000, which became the first navigation system ever offered in a minivan.

For the 2002 model side torso airbags were added and also made standard.

The 2004 model was the only second generation Odyssey model year to receive reliability ratings of five out of five according to Automotive Information Systems.[citation needed]. Consumer Reports gave the Odyssey its highest marks in the IIHS Frontal Offset, Gov't Frontal, and Gov't Side in years 20002008 (there was no Gov't Side testing for the 1999 model, and no data available for the 2009 model).[clarification needed]

The second generation Odyssey was a commercial success. It was praised for its powerful V6, its handling from its four wheel independent suspension, and its features such as a large cabin, power sliding doors and the stow-away third-row seat. It won consecutive Edmunds.com Editors' Most Wanted awards from 19992003 in the minivan category.

Mid-generational Refresh

The Odyssey also received a significant increase in power from 210 hp (157 kW) to 240 hp (179 kW) in 2002. Also added for 2002 was a five-speed automatic transmission, side airbags, rear disc brakes, and a few minor cosmetic improvements on the outside as well as the inside. The Odyssey remained unchanged for 2003 and 2004, before being replaced with the third-generation model.

Transmission issues

The 4-speed automatic transmission in 1999 to 2001 models had serious problems with transmission durability. Honda spokesman Mike Spencer stated that four-speed models were afflicted with a bad bearing that could break apart, scattering fragments of metal that clogged fluid passageways in the transmission, causing it to shift erratically. Honda responded to the problems by extending the warranty on the transmission on U.S.A. '99-'01 models to 7 years or 100,000 miles (160,900 km). A class action settlement further extended coverage to 109,000 miles (175,400 km) or 93 months for some '99-'01 Odysseys in the U.S.A. Canada is not included. The five-speed automatic was first installed in Odyssey in the 2002 model, but general reliability of the transmission did not improve until 2004 according to Consumer Reports. Mike Spencer, a spokesman for Acura, said that the five-speed models typically were damaged by premature wear of the third-gear clutch pack. As the clutch friction material abraded, it scattered bits inside the transmission case, clogging fluid lines and causing erratic shifting. Drivers might suffer slipping, poor or no shifts, or sudden down-shifts from 5th gear to 2nd gear.

Under some conditions, a A different 5-speed transmission problem arose, whereby second gear could overheat and break, causing the transmission to lock. An oil jet was added to lubricate this gear but this did not solve the third gear clutch problem. The addition of the Honda transmission cooler with the towing package still allows transmission fluid temperatures that are too high. But it was required along with a power steering cooler for any towing, or the warranty would be void. The Acura CL, TL, MDX and Honda Accord suffered similar problems.

Third generation (20052010)

Third generation (North America)

Production

20052010

Assembly

Lincoln, Alabama, USA

Layout

FF layout

Engine(s)

3.5 L V6 255 hp(05)244(06+07)241(08)

Transmission(s)

5-speed automatic

Wheelbase

118.1 in (3000 mm)

Length

2005-07: 201.0 in (5105 mm)

2008resent: 202.1 in (5133 mm)

Width

77.1 in (1958 mm)

Height

70.0 in (1778 mm)

68.8 in (1747.5 mm) (LX)

Related

Acura MDX

Acura TL

Acura TSX

Honda Accord

Honda Pilot

Honda Elysion

(Chassis RL3)

Honda introduced the third-generation Odyssey for the 2005 model year. It grew in width and weight but retained the previous generation's length and interior space.

Honda introduced the ACE body engineering to the third-generation Odyssey, which was later used on the eighth generation Civic. Side-curtain airbags and electronic stability control are included in all models both features were previously unavailable.

A host of other features were added, such as integrated sunshades in the rear doors, windows that roll down in the second row, and the third row 'Magic Seat' was changed from a straight bench design to a split 60/40 design to allow for easier folding. The headrests could now be left in place when tumbling the rear seat. Some notable features of the redesign were dual glove boxes and an in-floor Lazy Susan storage compartment, located where the spare tire went in the previous generation. The rear part of the windows changed shape. It has a dashboard-mounted shifter, instead of a column-mounted shifter in the previous generations. The second row bucket seats do not fold into the floor. A 'Plus-One' jump seat was optional on EX and more expensive trims for use with an eighth passenger.

Engine power was increased to 255 (re rated to 244 by the new SAE guidelines, and used in 2006+model descriptions) and EX-L and Touring models received Honda's VCM, or Variable Cylinder Management system. This enabled this van to receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg-US (12 L/100 km; 24 mpg-imp)/28 mpg-US (8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg-imp) for the 2005 model year. (18 mpg-US (13 L/100 km; 22 mpg-imp)/26 mpg-US (9.0 L/100 km; 31 mpg-imp) for non VCM equipped LX and EX models.) These numbers were re-rated in 2007, bringing numbers to 17/24 for VCM equipped models, and 16/23 for non VCM equipped models. Consumer Reports noted in the 2005 auto issue that Odyssey was one of the vehicles that recorded gas mileage that was much lower than EPA ratings. Acceleration was slightly slower than generation two models.

The EX-L and higher trims can be purchased with both navigation and rear entertainment systems, while the VHS-based i-VES system was dropped. There are four trim levels in the United States: LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring, the top-of-the-line package in the Odyssey lineup that incorporating features such as run-flat tires and power tailgate.

Only the Touring model is equipped with run flat Pax tires that are designed to run 125 miles (201 km) with no air pressure. Pax was not sold on Canadian market vans because availability of tires and service could not be assured. Pax consists of a unique tire with different rim diameters on the inside compared to the outside, a support ring which is a hard ring that is mounted on the proprietary Pax only wheel, a gel lubricant and the wheel itself. When flat, Pax runs on the inner support ring lubricated by special gel. It also included TPMS even before tire pressure measuring systems were required by the government. Pax run flats wear faster than other Odyssey original tires by design with thinner tread grooves at the edges and ride harder due to the lower profile which reduces the distance from the outside of the tire to the support ring when flat. Pax tires cost about $1200 for a set of four or $1600 for 4 snow tires including mounting fee and the Gel pack. Pax requires special equipment and training to mount and do wheel alignment which many shops do not have. A proprietary gel pack is needed for mounting or overheating when running flat will occur. Some dealers and very few tire stores are able to mount or repair Pax. This makes prices high and availability reduced. Replacement or repair, especially on weekends and holidays is limited. The only Pax tires for Odyssey Touring are Michelin Energy LX4 or Michelin X-Ice snow tires. No other Odyssey Touring tire choices exist for 20052007 despite being on the market since late 2004. Pax became an option for 2008 models.

Third generation Odyssey has fewer transmission problems compared to the second generation, and 20052008 overall reliability has been average to better than average according to Consumer Reports. Problem areas include body integrity, body hardware, audio system, brakes and suspension according to Consumer Reports, April 2007. Owners have reported shuddering from VCM operation, engine mount and/or torque converter issues. Crash test ratings have been five star in every test but the 2005 had a safety concern. "During the side impact test, the driver door became unlatched and opened. A door opening during a side impact crash increases the likelihood of occupant ejection." Odyssey has won a spot on Car and Driver's 5Best trucks for the past three years, as well as a host of other awards. The Odyssey is the top-ranked minivan in the US News charts.

Mid-generational refresh

2010 Honda Odyssey EX

For 2008, the Odyssey received a mid-model facelift. All models are equipped with active front head restraints, daytime running lights, and a standard MP3 jack. The grille is similar to the 2008 Accord and the taillights have been restyled.

The backup camera, previously only included with navigation-equipped models, is integrated into the rear-view mirror of the non-navigation EX-L. There is also full Bluetooth support on the Touring model, for all Bluetooth-equipped devices. The Touring models are now standard with navigation and the Plus-One jumpseat on the EX and EX-L.

In Canada, a new entry-level DX trim was added to complement the LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring packages for the 2008 and 2009 model years. The DVD rear entertainment system can be ordered on the EX-L trim and is standard on the Touring. The DX lacks features such as the "2nd-Row Plus One Seat with storage", conversation mirror with sunglasses holder, tinted glass, roof rails, and has black body moldings.

JD Powers latest evaluation reported an increase in quality issues reported by owners. The most frequent concerns are vehicle vibration, steering vibration, and erratic operation of transmission.

Japanese domestic market (JDM) and international market

First Generation (19951999)

First generation (JDM model)

Production

19941999

Assembly

Sayama, Japan

Layout

FF layout

F4 layout

Engine(s)

2.2L I4

2.3L I4 VTEC

3.0L 200 hp (149 kW) VTEC V6

Transmission(s)

4-speed automatic

2WD-FF/4WD

Related

Acura CL

Acura MDX

Acura TL

Acura TSX

Honda Accord

Honda Avancier

(RA1-RA5 chassis)

The first generation Japanese domestic market Odyssey was similar but not completely the same as the North American version. The right-hand drive version had a 4WD transmission (with RA2 and RA4 chassis), and 3.0L J30A engine with the RA5 chassis (Prestige version). L and Aero models were equipped with a sunroof. All the JDM Odysseys had the double-air conditioning system, separate for the front and rear seaters.

Since the first generation all the models have been six or seven seater versions.

In Japan, the Odyssey competed with the Toyota Gaia and the Nissan Bassara.

Second generation (19992003)

Second generation (JDM model)

Production

19992003

Assembly

Sayama, Japan

Guangzhou,China

Layout

FF layout

F4 layout

Engine(s)

2.3L I4

3.0L 210 hp (157 kW) VTEC V6

Transmission(s)

4-speed automatic

5-speed automatic

2WD-FF/4WD

Related

Acura CL

Acura MDX

Acura TL

Acura TSX

Honda Accord

Honda Pilot

(RA6-RA9 chassis)

In the late 1999, a new, larger "second generation" Odyssey appeared in Japan and Australia and as a Left hand Drive (LHD) in China. However, this new Odyssey was a major upgrade of the first generation Odyssey rather than a completely new model. As a result, its overall shape and appearance were similar to the first generation Odyssey. Still, it was 85 mm (3.3 in) longer and 10 mm (0.4 in) wider than the previous model; while the saloon's length was shortened. The base model continued to be sold with a 2.3 L 4-cylinder engine F23A (RA6(2WD) & RA7(4WD), however, the a 3.0 L VTEC V6 engine J30A (from the first generation, producing now 210 hp (154 kW)) was available with RA8(2WD) & RA9(4WD). The 2000 Odyssey was the first Honda to receive a 5-speed automatic transmission (with the 3.0L engine). All the second generation gearboxes also featured another first - a tiptronic-like manual mode, known as "Honda S-matic", in which a gearbox remains to be a classic Honda's hydro-automat, but the driver is able to manage the shifting moment (if electronically allowed) with the selector's '+' & '-' positions. The interior was completely new. The old automatic column shifter was moved to the centre console. Digital climate controls replaced the old manual controls, and were situated near the audio system controls. Woodgrain trim was standard on all models, while in V6-L models leather was standard. The interior configuration was also changed (second and third row), and the spare wheel was moved to a new position beneath the third row. With L and Absolute versions, an additional third-row heater was added. The sunroof was no longer available.

A sporty 'Absolute' version with all the chassis for the first time has appeared. This co-Mugen tuned version differs by the modified suspension of the European-like car's behavior, 17-inch wheels and some exterior/interior changes.

In January 2003, the Odyssey was given a mild restyle. It received new, larger Honda emblems for the front and rear, clear-lens tail-lights (replacing amber), and a larger front grille with 4 chrome strips instead of 3. Pricing was reduced by US$2,000 (US$24,490) for the 4-cylinder, and US$4,000 for the V6 (US$30,490). In the Australian market, the new Odyssey proved more popular than its predecessor, at least initially. However, in 2002, sales hit an all-time low, and in 2003, sales of only 649 units were almost one-third of the total in 2000.

Third generation (20032008)

Third generation (JDM model)

Production

20032008

Assembly

Sayama, Japan

Guangzhou,China

Layout

Front engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive

Engine(s)

2.4L 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) or 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) I4

Transmission(s)

5-speed automatic with 4WD

CVT with 2WD-FF

Wheelbase

111.4 in (2830 mm)

Length

2004-05: 188.2 in (4780 mm)

Width

2004-05: 72.0 in (1829 mm)

2006-08: 1,800 mm (70.9 in)

Height

61.0 in (1549 mm)

Related

Acura MDX

Acura TL

Acura TSX

Honda Accord

Honda Pilot

Honda Elysion

(RB1-RB2 chassis)

The third generation Japanese-built Odyssey was the first full redesign of the Odyssey since its introduction in 1995. Going on sale in Japan in late 2003, and in Australia and many other countries in 2004, it continued with a 5-door body style, with a much sleeker, lower, and more car-like appearance. For the first time cruise-control appeared on the JDM Odyssey. The 4WD version has received the new DPS system. The seat folding mechanism was changed again. The height of the new Odyssey was lower than ever - designed with multi-level parking in mind, particularly for Japan. The new Odyssey came with the Honda K24A i-VTEC engine, a 2.4 L unit producing 160 hp (118 kW); this was the same engine used in the CR-V and Accord. A 4WD version (RB2) came only with an automatic transmission, while the 2WD version came only with a continuously variable transmission. The V6 engine was dropped completely. Instead, a 200 hp (147 kW) forced variant of the K24A engine was adopted for the sporty Absolute version (190 hp (147 kW) with 4WD), which was only equipped with an automatic transmission - both the 2WD & 4WD variants. Moreover, this new engine had the same fuel consumption as the old 2.2 engine. All this resulted in the new Odyssey becoming a sales success. In Australia, the Odyssey achieved its best-ever sales year in 2005, and outsold the Toyota Tarago for the first time.

2007 Odyssey interior

Fourth generation (2008-)

Fourth generation (JDM model)

Also called

Guangzhou-Honda Odyssey

Production

2008resent

Assembly

Sayama, Japan

Guangzhou,China

Layout

Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive

Engine(s)

2.4 L K24A8 DOHC i-VTEC I4

Transmission(s)

5-speed automatic

Wheelbase

2,830 mm (111.4 in)

Length

4,780 mm (188.2 in)

Width

1,800 mm (70.9 in)

Height

1,550 mm (61.0 in)

The sales for the fourth generation of the Odyssey in the JDM market started October 17, 2008. Honda will create the 2009 and 2010 JDM Odyssey on the same platform as the 2008, keeping many of the 5 door body style and a four cylinder engine.

2008 Odyssey interior

Awards and Recognition

The Odyssey has received numerous awards since its inception, winning both Car and Driver's "5 Best Trucks" and Consumer Reports' "Top Pick Minivan" several times. It has received mostly positive reviews from car critics, resulting in a score of 93% on Sevencargargage.com.

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^ a b c "1995 Honda Odyssey - Long Term Wrapup". Motor Trend, February 1995, Jeff Bartlet. http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/honda/112_9702_1995_honda_odyssey/index.html. 

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^ Honda Transmission Settlement

^ Odyssey Transmission Recall

^ OdyClub Forums - "Does Plus one seat fit touring?"

^ NHTSA - 2005 Honda Odyssey w/SAB

^ "2010 Honda Odyssey Reviews, Pictures and Prices". U.S. News Rankings and Reviews. http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Honda_Odyssey/. Retrieved 2010-02-12. 

^ Honda Announces the All-New Oddyssey

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^ Seven Car Garage - Honda Odyssey

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are brakes on Road Bikes supposed weak compared to mountain bikes?

Just a quick thought:

I'm grew up on mountain bikes and want to try out road biking. I test rode a few road bikes at performance bike shop and i just noticed you cant stop on the dime like with mountain bikes. Are road bikes in general like that? or does it depend on the component, meaning you just need to have like dura-ace brakes in order to get that full stopping power? I know its kind of a dumb question, but im new to road bikes!

I think one of the bikes i rode was this one:
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The brakes on the bike you are looking at are not that high in quality. Cheap brakes. In fact the entire bike has low end components just to get you on a carbon frame.

To your question. Look at what bikes with loads use. V-brakes, disk, or drum. Tandems rarely have dual pivot brakes. Serious touring bikes that carry 50-80 lbs of gear usually have V-brakes.

Road bikes for club, training, or racing will stop very quickly with dual pivot brakes. They also have stickier tire compounds. Plus they don't have the load and usually are 10-20 lbs less than a MTB.

Provided that they are quality brakes. Get a bike with at least Shimano 105, Sram Rival, or Campagnolo Centaur. Not only the brakes, but the whole component set.

This bike could be a disappointment to you in overall performance. If you are fitting that budget, you don't need a carbon frame. Get an aluminum/carbon mix and have better components mounted on it for the same money. It will be a better bike.

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