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Honda Begins Sale of Hybrid, Refreshed Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute

Honda Motor has started the sale of Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute premium minivans across its dealerships in Japan.

The Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute line-up also include new hybrid versions, which are said to offer good fuel economy and high-quality driving experience.

Honda Begins Sale of Hybrid, Refreshed Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute

According to the company, Odyssey Hybrid and Odyssey Absolute Hybrid are the first minivan models to be equipped with its Hybrid i-MMD (Intelligent Multi Mode Drive) engine and offer a fuel efficiency of 26km/L.

The gasoline versions of Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute have also been revamped with spacious interiors and comfort enhancing features.

The company noted that in its Hybrid versions, a new motor has been used which is 23% smaller and lighter compared to the previous version, while it is also claimed to offer high output and torque.

Both the non-hybrid versions, Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute are equipped with a 2.4 litre i-VTEC petrol engine mated to a CVT.

The new Hybrid vehicles feature a 2.0 litre i-VTEC engine, along with a twin electric motor and 1.3 kWh lithium-ion batteries.

Apart from the various features, the new lineup also has Honda's Sensing, a safety and driver assistive technology as standard equipment.

Image: Honda Odyssey Hybrid. Photo: Courtesy of Honda

Source: http://greenpowertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/honda-begins-sale-of-hybrid-refreshed-odyssey-and-odyssey-absolute-050216-4802832
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