2022 Honda Odyssey: US Specifications and 2026 Ownership Guide
Verified market: US. US model year 2022.
2022 vehicle identity and buyer context
The 2022 Honda Odyssey is a fifth-generation US-market minivan built primarily around easy access to three rows, rather than SUV styling. The sliding doors and family-oriented seating define its appeal. Buyers comparing a used Odyssey with an eight-seat crossover should think about loading small children or bulky equipment in a parking bay, where sliding doors can matter more than nominal body height.
Powertrains and market-specific specifications
Honda specifies a 3.5-liter direct-injected V6 producing 280 hp and 262 lb-ft and a ten-speed automatic transmission, driving the front wheels. The period US EPA rating in Honda’s table is 19 mpg city, 28 highway and 22 combined. Those figures describe the listed US drivetrain and are not a guarantee of consumption when fully loaded or used in stop-start service.
Verified variant distinctions
| 2022 US variant | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Applicable certified figure / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey US line | 3.5 L naturally aspirated V6 | 10-speed automatic | FWD | output hp: 280; torque lb ft: 262; epa city mpg: 19; epa highway mpg: 28; epa combined mpg: 22; EPA US MPG |
Trims, equipment and model-year distinctions
Trim differentiation is central to the Odyssey: LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and Elite package seating and convenience technology differently. Honda Sensing functions appear in the original US feature sheet, but specific comfort equipment, rear entertainment features and cameras must be matched to the individual trim. A photograph of leather seats does not establish all driver-assist or family cabin technology.
What matters to a 2026 used buyer
For 2026 ownership, examine the sliding door tracks, latching, seating mechanisms, heating and cooling, and condition of the cabin after heavy family use. Also check the maintenance schedule for the actual V6, transmission service documentation, tire wear, and any relevant VIN recall records. Child-seat fit and access should be tested in person; a nominal seating number cannot describe every seat installation.
Should you buy it? Alternatives and limitations
The closest conceptual alternative is the Toyota Sienna, which has a substantially different hybrid-only powertrain story, or an SUV such as the Honda Pilot for buyers who prefer its shape and available AWD. Neither alternative automatically replaces the Odyssey’s sliding-door utility. The family-use decision is functional, not a fabricated dependability ranking.