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2012 Honda Odyssey is a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS

2012 Honda Odyssey Austin TX If you’re in the hunt for a new minivan, look no further than the new 2012 Honda Odyssey at Howdy Honda car dealership in Austin TX. This minivan is one of the highest rated in its segment and offers families quality performance, functional/family –friendly interior and excellent safety features. When you buy a Honda Odyssey not only do you get all the cool specs and seating, you also get peace of mind - something that you can’t put a price on.

The 2012 Honda Odyssey received outstanding crash test scores via government testing. In both front and side crash testing the Odyssey received a five out of five stars and an overall 5-Star rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, IIHS, also recently named the 2012 Honda Odyssey a “Top Safety Pick” for 2012, which the Odyssey also received in 2011. A few standard safety features include anti-lock brakes paired with brake assist, stability/traction control and also side curtain airbags for all three rows.

The 2012 Honda Odyssey is run by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates 248 horsepower and comes with three different trim levels: LX, EX and EX-L. Five-speed automatic transmission is standard, but a six-speed transmission available in the Touring editions. The new Odyssey can also hold up in regards to fuel economy as it gets an average of 18 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway.

Minivans are known for being able to seat anywhere from six to eight people, but the Honda Odyssey goes above and beyond. Several critics have gone on to rave about the Odyssey’s interior. Popular Mechanics said that, “the new Odyssey’s interior may not be particularly beautiful, but it’s astonishingly comfortable, very versatile and exceptionally high-quality. Swallowing up to eight people, there isn’t a bad seat in the Odyssey house; everyone gets at least one cup holder, and there’s a full range of entertainment options including a new wide drop-down video screen.”

As the premiere Honda dealer in Austin, Howdy Honda already has plenty of 2012 Honda Odysseys in stock, from all trim-levels; as well as several other new Honda vehicles. If you’re looking for efficiency, safety and performance for your family, look no further than a Honda Odyssey.

2012 Honda Odyssey