Honda Cars : Introducing NEW 2008 Honda Odyssey DX Trim Level for Canada | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

New for 2008 is a Canada-exclusive Honda Odyssey DX trim that provides minivan buyers with high value, a fuel-efficient V6 engine, and a full complement of safety features.

Honda sees some new opportunities to expand the Odyssey sales, here are the recent developments that have Honda excited;

-The recent launch of the new Dodge Caravan and like has generated new interest in the minivan catagory.

-Ford has discontinued the Freestar minivan for 2007 leaving their base customers forced into another brand.

-GM will drop the Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac Montana SV6, Buick Terraza and the Saturn Relay at the end of the 2008 model year.

-Toyota has aggressively targeted entry-level buyers with the 7-passenger Sienna CE, representing almost 70% of their total sales.

The 2008 Odyssey DX will compete head to head with the 2008 Toyota Sienna CE with advantages;

-Rear lip spoiler

-Glass integrated radio antenna

-4-wheel disc brakes

-Front and rear independent suspension

-One-touch up/down power driver's window

-Illuminated Vanity mirrors

-Active head restraints

-Roadside Assistance for 3yrs Unlimited Mileage

Both vans are very good and both are worth a look.