2013 Honda Odyssey: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 4, 2026

The most important change for the 2013 Honda Odyssey is that a rearview camera becomes standard on every trim. This is a light equipment update rather than a redesign, with the biggest additional upgrades going to the base LX.

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About the 2013 Honda Odyssey

4th generation (2011-2017), third year of the generation and the last model year before the 2014 refresh

Honda markets the Odyssey as a family minivan that does not feel like a typical van. The focus is a flexible cabin, a quiet and confident highway ride, strong V6 power, and smart seating layouts that can handle big families or bulky cargo. Compared with rivals, the Odyssey’s main pitch is that it blends sliding-door practicality with a more responsive driving feel, easy third-row use, and a cabin that can quickly switch between people-hauling and cargo duty.

The 2013 Odyssey ranges from the simple seven-seat LX to eight-seat family trims with power sliding doors, leather seating, or built-in travel tech. The EX is the everyday family sweet spot, while the EX-L adds leather, heated front seats, a moonroof, and a power tailgate. Touring models bring navigation and rear entertainment, and the Touring Elite stands out with a 16.2-inch rear screen, premium audio, and blind-spot monitoring.

What changed, by category

Safety

A rearview camera with guidelines becomes standard on all five trims.

Tech

The LX gains an 8-inch display, Bluetooth calling and audio streaming, a USB input, and an upgraded seven-speaker audio system. The Touring Elite also gains automatic on/off operation for its upgraded headlights.

Styling

The LX receives a simplified center dashboard layout. Touring and Touring Elite models add a folding third-row center armrest.

2013 Honda Odyssey specs and features by trim

Feature	2013 Honda OdysseyEX1 in stock	2013 Honda OdysseyLX1 in stock	2013 Honda OdysseyEX-L6 in stock	2013 Honda OdysseyTouring2 in stock	2013 Honda OdysseyTouring Elite0 in stock
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
Safety & Security
Alarm System
Automatic Leveling Headlights
Blindspot Sensors
Front & Rear Parking Sensors
Rear View Camera
Side View Cameras
Exterior Features
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
HID Headlights
Heated Mirrors
Memory Exterior Mirrors
Power Moonroof
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release
Power Sliding Doors
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Entertainment & Electronics
Bluetooth
Built-In Hard Drive
Navigation System
Premium Audio
Rear DVD Entertainment System
Satellite Radio
Smartphone Interface
USB Ports
Comfort & Convenience
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
Remote Start
Third Row Seat
Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning

How the 2014 Honda Odyssey compares

The biggest change for the 2014 Honda Odyssey is a mid-cycle refresh that makes a 6-speed automatic standard on every trim. It also brings updated styling and cabin controls, more standard features, a stronger body structure, and new driver-assist technology on upper trims.

See the full 2014 changes

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest change to the 2013 Honda Odyssey?

The biggest change is a standard rearview camera with guidelines on every 2013 Odyssey trim. The base LX also receives several dashboard and connectivity upgrades.

Is the 2013 Honda Odyssey a redesign?

No, the 2013 Honda Odyssey is not a redesign. It is a light equipment-update year within the fourth generation, with no exterior redesign or body-structure change.

Did the 2013 Honda Odyssey powertrain change from 2012?

No, the 2013 Odyssey keeps the same 248-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and transmission arrangement. LX, EX, and EX-L use a five-speed automatic, while Touring and Touring Elite use a six-speed automatic.

Is the 2013 Honda Odyssey meaningfully different from the 2012 model?

The difference is most noticeable in the LX, which gains an 8-inch display, Bluetooth, a USB input, upgraded audio, and a simpler dashboard layout. Every trim also gains a standard rearview camera, but the lineup and powertrains otherwise carry over.