2012 Honda Odyssey: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2012 Honda Odyssey is mostly a carryover, with no major lineup-wide update. The main change is more standard technology for the EX trim, including Bluetooth, an 8-inch information display, USB audio, and a 2-GB CD library.
About the 2012 Honda Odyssey
4th generation (2011-2017), second model year before the 2014 refresh.
Honda positions the Odyssey as a family minivan that does the practical jobs of a van without feeling dull to drive. The core pitch is flexible people-and-cargo space, clever seating layouts, a quiet cabin, strong safety performance, and unusually carlike road manners for a large minivan. Against rivals, Honda leans on the Odyssey’s configurable interior, road-trip comfort, and family-friendly technology rather than on flashy styling or off-road capability.
The LX focuses on straightforward family use with seven seats, a 248-hp V6, and flexible second- and third-row seating, while the EX adds power sliding doors, eight-passenger seating, and upgraded connectivity. EX-L brings leather and heated front seats, and the Touring trims emphasize family travel with navigation and rear entertainment; Touring Elite adds a blind-spot information system, a wider rear screen, and 12-speaker surround sound.
What changed, by category
2012 Honda Odyssey specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 248 hp | 248 hp | 248 hp | 248 hp |
| Torque | 250 lb-ft | 250 lb-ft | 250 lb-ft | 250 lb-ft | 250 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 148.5 cu-ft | 148.5 cu-ft | 148.5 cu-ft | 148.5 cu-ft | 148.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Side View Cameras | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| HID Headlights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Power Sliding Doors | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Bluetooth | |||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| USB Ports | |||||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||
| Third Row Seat | |||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Honda Odyssey a redesigned model?
No. The 2012 Odyssey carries over the fourth-generation design introduced for 2011, with no major changes to its body, cabin layout, or overall family-focused packaging.
What changed on the 2012 Honda Odyssey EX?
The 2012 Odyssey EX gains Bluetooth hands-free calling, an 8-inch i-MID information display, a USB audio interface, and a 2-GB CD library as standard equipment.
Did the 2012 Honda Odyssey get a new engine or transmission?
No. The 2012 Odyssey keeps its 248-hp 3.5-liter V6. LX, EX, and EX-L use a 5-speed automatic, while Touring and Touring Elite use a 6-speed automatic.
Did Honda change the 2012 Odyssey’s styling or safety equipment?
No meaningful lineup-wide styling or safety update was made for 2012. The notable year-to-year change is limited to added technology on the EX trim.
Which 2012 Honda Odyssey trims have a rear entertainment system?
The 2012 Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite have rear entertainment systems. Touring Elite adds an ultrawide rear screen with HDMI and a 12-speaker surround-sound system.