Honda just did a mid-cycle facelift for the 2025 model year. No way they go to a brand new Odyssey in 2026. I'd count on 27 or 28 at the earliest.

2025 Honda Odyssey Drops Base Model, Now Starts at $43,315

Honda's minivan gets a mild facelift and adopts larger interior screens.

www.caranddriver.com

As for hybrid powertrain, I doubt it. The "big brothers" in the MDX and Pilot get the new tech first. So, expect the new DOHC non-hybrid V-6 in the next gen Odyssey. Can't promise anything, obviously, but based on past trends I wouldn't expect it.

 

I definitely wouldn't hold my breath for a hybrid powertrain or AWD on the next gen Ody.

 

In my opinion (free advice) the only reason to wait for the 2026 model is so that the 2025's are marked down to move them off the dealers sales lot.

FYI: removing the middle seats is a heavy task (60-70 pounds each), while the rear seats tumble inward and would allow for the dog crates.

 

It is almost the other way round for us. The dog's crate is almost permanently behind the driver's seat with the other 2nd row seat all the way over on the passenger side. The crate is too big, we have a large dog, to allow use of the third row when it is in the van. Occasionally when we have need to use more than just three seats currently available (driver, passenger and one 2nd row seat), we remove the dog crate to put the other 2nd row seat in and flip the 3rd row seats open.

 

I seriously doubt hybrid or AWD will ever make it to the Ody. Definitely not in 2026. This video you linked is not any kind of real information, just a concept.

IMO if you like your Odyssey I don't think a Sienna will truly be something you enjoy. Do you actually feel you need hybrid/AWD or do you just think you need it based on perception?

As mentioned above, removing the 2nd row seats on the 5th gen is not as easy as it used to be, but it's still better than the Sienna where you really cannot at all.

 

I seriously doubt hybrid or AWD will ever make it to the Ody. Definitely not in 2026. This video you linked is not any kind of real information, just a concept.

IMO if you like your Odyssey I don't think a Sienna will truly be something you enjoy. Do you actually feel you need hybrid/AWD or do you just think you need it based on perception?

As mentioned above, removing the 2nd row seats on the 5th gen is not as easy as it used to be, but it's still better than the Sienna where you really cannot at all.

We were considering the AWD and hybrid options, maybe more on perception, for the driving safety and also because of the world going the EV direction. Personally I am not a "full" EV fan and see the hybrid as a viable alternative. The flip side is that many hybrids seem to be a bit underpowered, and many reviewers put the Sienna in that box.
My wife loves the Odyssey and does not like SUVs. I find the Odyssey to have enough horses, even when fully loaded and many of the Odyssey features are superior to those of my 2013 Lexus RX350.

 

If you don't really need AWD, I would hesitate to buy an AWD Sienna. Look up cablegate issues that Toyota has been having with their Rav4 Hybrids. Other Toyota models are affected too, including the Sienna AWD. I have a 2022 Rav4 Hybrid - no issues yet, but I haven't even rolled 9K on the odometer yet. If I was buying again, I would have gotten the gas model (I didn't know about the cable issues at the time).

Take the Sienna on a test drive and see how you like it. IMO, the new Odyssey is not as reliable as the older ones, so if I was buying a new minivan, Sienna (FWD) would be the only one I would consider.

 

Thanks for that heads up. Seems like only the 2021 & 22 Siennas were affected, so hopefully that issue has been resolved. Probably will do a test drive just to satisfy myself about the power thing. Siennas are now only available as hybrids.

 

I wouldn't hold my breath for a redesign. Following their previous release dates the Ridgeline should debut before a new Odyssey and we haven't seen a new RL since 2017.

 

Thanks. I cannot say I am not disappointed.
I was really hoping Honda would catch up, at least with the Sienna. Guess I will just wait to see what the 2026 Ody looks look and settle for a 2025 or the 2026 if it has a some better exterior color options. There is of course always the reliability question but that is another research project all on its own

 

I have a 2005 LX Odyssey. It's a very practical car and it accelerates and handles better than I would imagine for a minivan. I took out the second row seats after buying a recumbent trike, so that I could fit the trike in the car. I also use it to haul a utility trailer. It's also my only vehicle which would handle a large dog crate for a 100lb German Shepherd. But my wife would like us to drive to her family in Virginia with the dog. That is a five and half hour drive. My other car is an all electric 2022 BMW i4-M Sport 40, loaded with almost every option. Going from the BMW to the Honda is punishing. I miss the silence, the instant torque, the adaptive suspension, the heads up display, the heated steering wheel, the sound system, the laser LED headlights, etc. So I've told my wife to hire someone to watch the dog and we can drive to her family in the BMW.

 

Rent a Pacifica. The stow-n-go seating is great. It has a lot of the tech you say you will miss.

 

I drove a friends Sienna. It is noticeably down on power to the current gen Odyssey. The non-remvable center seats are a PITA if you carry larger stuff. They also limit what you can carry. The interior is very cheap with hard plastic everywhere, but the Odyssey is not much better.

Looking at the video which has stupid narration and images, I have lots of questions. Will the interior be of similar size to the current model? I mostly like the styling update, I am not thrilled with the Rivian/Amazon inspired front end. The rest looks really good. It almost looks like the front doors might also be sliding doors, which would be a cool feature. Hopefully Honda won't follow the dumb move by Toyota and make it difficult to remove the center seats. What would be the most ideal situation would be if Honda copied the no longer protected by a patent Chrysler idea of stow-n-go center seats.

The big unknown is the powertrain. I doubt Honda will get the same mileage as Toyota simply because Toyota does it better than everyone else. But if they can get close and still deliver the better handling that Honda has in the past, it is worth losing a few mpg. I would also add that I HATE touchscreens and I would hope Honda would figure out they are a stupid idea and add buttons where they make sense. I would also hope they don't lose all the utility the current gen has. Unless your car is dying, I would wait. I would try to contact a dealer you trust now and let them know you want to see the car when it comes in.

 

New here, have a 2014 EXL, only minor wear and tear (did replace the pump, belt package for a few hundred). Oh, did have the pearl white which was pealing but missed their extend warranty claim by 2 months. Other than that, no real issues with a 10 year old van. Test drove a bunch of alternative and agree with lots of poster's view point about needs vs wants. Would love AWD but survived without one for 10 years. It may be better to stick to the devil I know vs unknown. I would love the asian variant of the ody. Not sure why it isn't here. First half is in China (my guess due to chinese characters, 2nd half is japanese which I know will never be here)

 

looks decent, likely junk and full of bugs... but if its components are made in Japan there is hope.

 

Just came across a link - dont know what to make of it - Says 2026 will have Hybrid, AWD and 360 camera ...Interesting to say the least

 

2026 Honda Odyssey: Modern Design, Price And Specs for Family Minivan - Ev-riders

Not sure what to make of this - says 2026 will have Hybrid, AWD, 360 camera

 

Straight windows instead of the lightning bolt design and right hand drive- this is the JDM/International Ody, not ours!

 

Looks like this article has been recycled a few times. It's literally the exact same image, they just changed the background.

 

Honda is very slow and cheap on upgrades. They are 10 yrs behind on everything.

 

Possible in the market for a new Odyssey this summer, and came across this thread. I'm conflicted as I always enjoy new generations of vehicles. But the way it's going, newer generations always have underpowered engines, turbo engines, hybrids with weaker electric motors (Sienna) that doesn't cut it for a loaded-with-cargo minivan.

My other thought is that for a new generation, most manufacturers have trouble working out all the kinks. And I would probably assume the current 2025 Odyssey is as good as it will get for reliability and kinks and known work-arounds?

 

Possible in the market for a new Odyssey this summer, and came across this thread. I'm conflicted as I always enjoy new generations of vehicles. But the way it's going, newer generations always have underpowered engines, turbo engines, hybrids with weaker electric motors (Sienna) that doesn't cut it for a loaded-with-cargo minivan.

My other thought is that for a new generation, most manufacturers have trouble working out all the kinks. And I would probably assume the current 2025 Odyssey is as good as it will get for reliability and kinks and known work-arounds?

When I first asked the question I was hoping that Honda would come up with a serious hybrid challenger to the Sienna. Unfortunately that was a bit of a pipe dream. I have looked at the Sienna but everything pointed to it being underpowered, which I was still considering due to the hybrid option. One other thing that put me off about the Sienna is that where I live there seems to be a high demand for them and it is a "take it or leave it" situation. I feel that if I am paying that much for a vehicle I would like some input on choice of color, interior and exterior as well as options.

And then we got to all the tariff threats, so in the end we bought a 2025 Odyssey a few weeks ago. Much better availability and choice. Big difference from our 2010 Odyssey, still getting used to all the electronics, but so far we love it.

 

I would get a hybrid if it was maybe a compact SUV like the CRV/Rav4. I'm not impressed with the hybrid performance in the Sienna - a minivan is just too heavy and loaded with cargo. They need to put more powerful electric motors for a minivan.

In a way, I'm glad Honda has still kept the traditional V6 and transmission for the Odyssey, Passport and Pilot. Not sure how long it will last.

 

I hope the 2026 model include a 360 view camera so that I will try to put it in my 2025 model...
I really need that feature.

 

Don't understand the attraction to hybrid. The out of warranty repair cost is prohibitive. Research it.

 

Agreed... and anyone that does own them, most buy them with the government rebates for green vehicles, drive them 5-7 years while under warranty then dump them and do it all over again.
They are comfortable with the endless of cycle car payments.

Fleet vehicles it's a no brainer, take the fuel savings off the bottom line, and they're always making payments on vehicles and lifecyling them at specific mileage and year anyway.

Taxis love the Toyota hybrid.

I know some high mileage folks with older prius' that just wont die, but those are a rare breed.

Also, would not buy any of the other brand hybrid on the market but a Toyota.

 

One of the reasons Taxis may love the Hybrids is that several airports, definitely know Seattle is one, will not allow pickups in any vehicle where the fuel consumption is worse than around 45 MPG. They are allowed dropoffs if the vehicle does not meet the MPG standards but cannot do pickups if they don't.

 

I suppose its to make up for all the jet fuel that gets burned at take-off?

The lunacy continues.

 

2010 is fairly old, but it also means moving to a 2022 for example would be a major upgrade. Save a bunch with a 2022 in excellent shape and then wait for 2028 or whenever a hybrid comes.

 

I bought the 2010 new and it is still in good condition, with only 45k miles. Was mostly driven by my wife. We replaced our 2nd vehicle with a 2025 Honda and you are right, major upgrade compared to the 2010, we are still getting used to changes in electronics and goodies. My wife was never comfortable driving my car but can now drive either vehicle since we traded my car on the new Honda and I "inherited' the 2010 Ody. Kids are grown up and we only have a dog, but I still love the space and horses on the Ody.

 

Any updates or info leaks on the 2026 yet? I’m especially interested about tech like 360° camera, improved lane keep assist and adaptive cruise — are there better versions in the Pilot that we expect to trickle down?

 

I came to this thread hoping to find the Ody would move to a AWD variant. I wish they would. Minus ground clearance, an AWD Ody would be amazing. The AWD system in our 2022 Pilot is probably the best AWD system I've experienced (in comparison to a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2006 Nissan Murano, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, 2016 Subaru Legacy, and 2019 Subaru Outback we've either owned/leased.) The i-VTM4 is very capable for 99% of daily drivers unless you're rock-crawling. I'd love it in the Ody.

 

Would be a nice option. I had it in an MDX many years ago and it proved excellent in winter.

 

Supposedly the i-VTM4 is a clone of SH-AWD, but SH-AWD is more tuned for cornering. In some tests, the i-VTM4 out performed the SH-AWD.

 

Car & Driver is saying there are no changes between the 25 and 26 models

https://www.caranddriver.com/honda/odyssey-2026