2017 Honda Odyssey EX-L

The 2017 Odyssey is Honda's family minivan, the one you cross-shop with the Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica when you need to haul eight people. It drives with the composed, car-like feel Honda minivans are known for, so it's easy to hustle down the highway even with a full load of kids and gear. The cabin is where it shines: three rows of seats, a huge cargo well behind the third row, and clever storage like the under-radio compartment that holds a stack of DVDs. Owners love the comfortable ride on long trips, the rear-seat entertainment system that keeps kids busy, and the reliability that makes it a keeper for years. Stepping up from the EX to the EX-L swaps cloth upholstery for leather, adds a power-adjustable front passenger seat, and gives you a leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated front seats. Under the hood is the same 3.5L V6 making 248 horsepower, paired with a six-speed automatic driving the front wheels, which moves the family with smooth, willing power and returns 22 mpg combined. The EX-L can be ordered with the available rear-seat entertainment system and Honda's satellite-linked navigation, making it the trim to pick if you want leather comfort plus tech upgrades.