“The odyssey is a great family vehicle. The kids are happy with the leg room and a 6' tall adult can fit in the 3rd row.”
2023 Honda Odyssey: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2023 Honda Odyssey is the addition of a Sport trim with black exterior details and red interior accents. Honda also drops the LX, leaving the EX as the entry trim, while the rest of the minivan carries over without major updates.
About the 2023 Honda Odyssey
5th generation (introduced for 2018); 2023 is a post-2021 refresh year and sits before the unchanged 2024 model year.
Honda positions the Odyssey as a family-first minivan built around flexible seating, easy access, and everyday usefulness rather than SUV-style compromise. The standout ideas are the Magic Slide second row, roomy eight-passenger cabin, strong V6 power, and family-focused features that make road trips and daily kid-hauling easier. Against rivals, Honda leans on interior versatility, cargo room, and a more responsive driving feel to make the Odyssey feel like the practical choice that is still pleasant to drive.
The EX anchors the lineup with power sliding doors, flexible second-row seats, an 8-inch touchscreen, and a broad set of driver-assistance features. The new Sport builds on the more upscale side of the range with black leather, red stitching, black wheels, and gloss-black exterior trim. Touring focuses on family road trips with a rear entertainment screen and rear-seat camera, while Elite adds ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a quieter cabin.
What changed, by category
Styling
A new Sport trim joins the lineup with gloss-black exterior accents, 19-inch black wheels, black leather seats with red stitching, and red ambient cabin lighting. The LX is dropped, making the EX the entry trim.
2023 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, 10-Spd | Automatic, 10-Spd | Automatic, 10-Spd | Automatic, 10-Spd | Automatic, 10-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 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 |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 32.8 cu-ft | 32.8 cu-ft | 32.8 cu-ft | 32.8 cu-ft | 32.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Third Row Seat | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2023 Honda Odyssey compared with the 2022 model?
The 2023 Honda Odyssey adds a Sport trim and drops the LX. The Sport brings black exterior accents, black wheels, red interior stitching, and red ambient lighting; the powertrain, safety equipment, and infotainment systems otherwise receive no major lineup-wide changes.
Is the 2023 Honda Odyssey Sport more powerful than the other trims?
No. The 2023 Odyssey Sport is an appearance-focused trim, not a performance version. It uses the same 3.5-liter V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission as the rest of the lineup, with no special chassis or suspension tuning.
What is the entry trim for the 2023 Honda Odyssey?
The EX is the entry trim for the 2023 Honda Odyssey because Honda dropped the LX. The EX still has power sliding doors, flexible second-row seats, heated front seats, smartphone integration, and driver-assistance features.
Did the 2023 Honda Odyssey receive a new engine or transmission?
No. Every 2023 Honda Odyssey keeps the 3.5-liter V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission. The year's changes are limited to the trim lineup and the Sport model's appearance treatment.
Is the 2023 Honda Odyssey a major update over the 2022 model?
No. The 2023 Odyssey is a light trim-lineup update rather than a redesign or broad refresh. Its main distinction is the new Sport trim, while most equipment and mechanical hardware carry over from 2022.
2023 Honda Odyssey Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Honda Odyssey.
4.2
2023 Honda Odyssey
(2,340 reviews)
“Great vehicle but there are a few ergonomic issues. Location and operation of trunk and sliding door buttons and the infotainment and driver's console are cumbersome to use. Other than that, great vehicle that outperforms most other minivans on the market.”
“This vehicle is quiet and spacious. It's very reliable and good on gas. Interior and exterior and great. Overall performance is good plus the resale is good. I love everything about this vehicle and the company itself.”