I still haven't seen any internal dealer news regarding updates or changes for the 2024 Odyssey. Considering 2018 was the launch of the 5th gen, and that most of the vans through all the generations got ~ 6 years per generation, we may not see a revamped van until 2025, unless Honda got real good at keeping secrets.
We'll see. I'm hesitant about this new DOHC V6 they are trying out. Weird stuff all over it. Twin independent cam timing similar to Ford. Hydraulic tappets, no more valve adjustments. The same crap direct injection. External EGR eliminated. Valve covers are part of the cylinder head, they have cam journals in the upper head cover and are not serviceable, you get them with a new cylinder head. 10 speed auto with basically no serviceable internal components. Transfer case is the same way. My diagrams are very bare for those, they seem to intend complete unit replacement instead of rebuilds.
I guess we have to compromise somewhere. They've already been neutering the V6 for years to squeeze out every last MPG, what's one step further? Better than them switching to a junk turbo 4 setup.
Why are you glad they aren’t using a timing chain?
Because unlike most people I'm not of the blind belief that chains are inherently superior. Both have their advantages and disadvantages depending on your situation.
FWIW, I saw someone else who works at Honda say that they're starting to see 2024s in the system (they called it "apex"), and they're showing with the exact same trim packages and color options as the 2023s. So that would seem to indicate that 2024 will also be 5th gen (and I would assume an early fall launch like usual), and 2025 model year is likely when we'll see the 6th gen debut.
Now there's an interesting idea. I personally don't see it happening. The Odyssey in my eyes still has a market (just because you can technically seat 7 doesn't mean you'll be just as comfortable as another 7 seater). Who's to say a 6th gen Odyssey wouldn't be bigger as well?
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