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2020 Honda Odyssey: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2020 Honda Odyssey is that every trim has a 10-speed automatic transmission and an idle-stop system. Otherwise, this is a light update rather than a redesign.
About the 2020 Honda Odyssey
5th generation Odyssey (2018-2020 pre-refresh), third model year
Honda positioned the Odyssey as a modern family minivan that makes everyday hauling feel easier and less clumsy. Its core strengths were cabin flexibility, a strong V6, easy access for kids and cargo, and family-focused features such as the Magic Slide second row and fold-flat third row. Versus many rivals of the time, the Odyssey leaned into smart interior packaging, strong road-trip usefulness, and more carlike driving manners rather than SUV-style image.
The 2020 lineup ranges from the straightforward LX to the more family-focused EX, which has power sliding doors, an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a driver-assist suite. Touring is geared toward family trips with navigation, rear entertainment, a rear-seat camera, and a built-in vacuum. Elite adds higher-end comforts such as ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, premium audio, and wireless phone charging.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The 10-speed automatic transmission and idle-stop system became standard across the lineup, bringing the lower trims in line with the upper trims. Maximum towing capacity rose from 3,000 to 3,500 pounds on LX, EX, EX-L, and EX-L with Navigation and Rear Entertainment.
2020 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, 10-Spd | Automatic, 10-Spd | Automatic, 10-Spd | Automatic, 10-Spd | Automatic, 10-Spd | Automatic, 10-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 | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 144.9 cu-ft | 144.9 cu-ft | 140.7 cu-ft | 140.7 cu-ft | 140.7 cu-ft | 140.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Automatic High Beams | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Top View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||
| Power Sliding Doors | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Honda Odyssey?
The biggest change is that the 10-speed automatic transmission and idle-stop system are standard on every 2020 Odyssey trim. The rest of the minivan changed very little from 2019.
Was the 2020 Honda Odyssey redesigned?
No, the 2020 Honda Odyssey was not redesigned. It is the third model year of the fifth-generation Odyssey introduced for 2018, before the later styling refresh.
How is the 2020 Honda Odyssey different from the 2019 model?
The 2020 Odyssey standardizes the 10-speed automatic transmission and idle-stop system across all trims. Maximum towing capacity also rises to 3,500 pounds on LX, EX, EX-L, and EX-L with Navigation and Rear Entertainment, compared with 3,000 pounds in 2019.
Which 2020 Honda Odyssey trims received the most meaningful update?
The lower and middle trims received the most meaningful update. LX, EX, EX-L, and EX-L with Navigation and Rear Entertainment gained the 10-speed automatic and idle-stop setup that had previously been reserved for upper trims.
Is the 2020 Honda Odyssey a major upgrade over the 2019 model?
No, the 2020 Odyssey is only a modest upgrade over the 2019 model. Its main advantage is the standardized 10-speed automatic and idle-stop system, especially on the lower trims; otherwise, the lineup is largely unchanged.
2020 Honda Odyssey Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Honda Odyssey.
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2020 Honda Odyssey
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“The Honda Odyssey is the best in class vehicle for a minivan. They have a ton of technology for a great price. And their track record for durability is bar-none.”
“We love the new features of this Honda and it was better choice than a large SUV.”