“The lane occupancy indicator lights on the door posts should be at a more advantageous site for the driver.”
2016 Honda Odyssey: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2016 Honda Odyssey is the new SE trim, which brings a built-in vacuum and rear entertainment system to the middle of the lineup. Otherwise, the Odyssey carries over without major changes.
About the 2016 Honda Odyssey
4th generation (2011-2017), late-cycle year after the 2014 refresh; 2016 is the second-to-last year before the all-new 2018 redesign.
Honda presents the Odyssey as a family-first minivan built around comfort, flexibility, and everyday ease. Its core appeal is room for up to eight, a highly configurable cabin, sliding-door convenience, strong V6 power, and family-friendly technology that makes road trips and school-run duty easier. Compared with rival minivans, Honda leans heavily on clever interior packaging, useful driver-assist features, and a more composed, car-like driving feel.
The 2016 Odyssey lineup ranges from the utility-focused LX to the upscale Touring Elite, while the new SE focuses on family road trips with cloth seats, a built-in vacuum, rear entertainment and a household-style power outlet. EX-L adds leather, heated front seats and extra driver alerts, while Touring models emphasize navigation, entertainment and long-distance convenience.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
Honda added the SE between EX and EX-L. Based on the EX, it adds HondaVAC, a rear entertainment system and a 115-volt power outlet while retaining cloth seating.
2016 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 | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 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 | 250 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 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 | 148.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2016 Honda Odyssey compared with the 2015 model?
The new SE trim is the only major change for the 2016 Honda Odyssey. It slots between EX and EX-L and packages a built-in HondaVAC, a rear entertainment system and a 115-volt power outlet.
Was the 2016 Honda Odyssey redesigned?
No, the 2016 Honda Odyssey was not redesigned. It remained part of the fourth generation and carried over the design introduced before the all-new 2018 Odyssey arrived.
Did the 2016 Honda Odyssey get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2016 Honda Odyssey kept its 248-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel-drive layout across the lineup.
What equipment comes on the 2016 Honda Odyssey SE?
The 2016 Honda Odyssey SE combines EX-based equipment with HondaVAC, a rear entertainment system and a 115-volt power outlet. It also has power sliding doors, three-zone automatic climate control and a passenger-side camera view.
Which 2016 Honda Odyssey trims have the built-in HondaVAC?
HondaVAC is included on the 2016 Odyssey SE and Touring Elite. The SE is the key addition for 2016 because it brings the built-in vacuum below the top trim.
2016 Honda Odyssey Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Honda Odyssey.
4.1
2016 Honda Odyssey
(621 reviews)
“I would tell them I like the Odyssey. We've had three including the one we have now.”
“Vehicle had issue. Second day the car won't start. Noticed later USB port not working. Sun roof makes noise, yet to be fixed”
Sources
- automobiles.honda.com — 2015 / Odyssey / 2015 Odyssey Factsheet
- automobiles.honda.com — 2016 / Odyssey / 2016 Odyssey Brochure
- automobiles.honda.com — 2016 / Odyssey / 2016 Odyssey Specifications
- automobiles.honda.com — 2017 / Odyssey / 2017 Odyssey Brochure
- automobiles.honda.com — 2017 / Odyssey / 2017 Odyssey Specifications
- global.honda — Worldnews / 2010 / 4100210Odyssey Concept
- global.honda — Newsroom / News / 2017