2003 Honda Odyssey brochure

2003 Honda

ODYSSEY

While you may want a minivan for the obvious reasons–seating capacity and cargo space–there are lots of other reasons to want an Odyssey.To begin with,it earned a quadruple 5-star rating from the NHTSA,* the highest possible rating for frontal and side-impact protection.And for the fourth year in a row, Automobile Magazine has named it “Best Minivan.” That puts it in a class of one.Which would make Odyssey a safe buy for any family.So if it can please the critics and impress governments, we’re confıdent Odyssey’s combination of power, handling,safety and versatility can earn a few stars from your family as well.

REF INED P ERFORMER

Odyssey provides the sort of power,handling and response unexpected in a vehicle that can carry seven comfortably. Whether empty or fully loaded,the smooth-revving 3.5- literV-6 with a 5-speed automatic transmission has the torque to quickly step up to highway speeds and the power reserves to confıdently pass slower-moving traffıc.

POWER

Odyssey’s 240-hp V-6 is just one in a long line of jewel-like engines. The all-aluminum designhelpsreducetheoverallweightofthevehicle,whichinturnimproves fuel economy.4 While already a model of smoothness, vibration is further fıltered out byhydraulicenginemounts.Powerand242lb.-ft.oftorquearedeliveredtothefront wheels through the smooth-shifting 5-speed automatic transmission. And the Honda Grade Logic Control System selects the gear ratio that’s just right in hilly driving.

Precisionandstability. Odysseyfaces almost any road with confidence. Standard features include big 4-wheel disc brakes with an anti-lockbrakingsystem (ABS) plus Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD). Accurate handling is courtesy of the power rack-and-pinion steering.

Thepowerofefficiency. Plentyofpowerisn’ttheonly story from this engine. Odyssey’s V-6 is equipped with an SOHC valvetrain and 4 valves per cylinder for maximum breathing ability. For peak power as well as low-speed response, it also has variable valve timing and lift electronic control (VTEC). Allthistechnology contributestoexcellentfueleconomy.4 And the Odyssey’s first tune-up isn’t scheduled until 105,000 miles.*

*Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. See your owner’s manual for details.

Racing improves your Honda. For over four decades, Honda engineers have gone through an exciting apprenticeship program–racing. In the pressure of competition, they learn to come up with clever innovations that ultimately help improve your Honda.

Takeallyourtoys. Withitspower and agility,Odysseyaddsathrillto everyday driving. But on weekends and vacations, it’s also a capable ally. Rated at 3,500 lbs. towing capacity,3 you can easily take your favorite toys.And with 242lb.-ft.of torque, you’ve got enough motivation at your command to even handle steep terrain.

ELE GANTLY SPACIOUS

Odyssey’s generous interior space can easily accommodate seven comfortably.There’s plenty of elbow and legroom, and the expansive glass area gives all passengers a great view of the world. Clever touches like grocery bag hooks help keep cargo secure,and an available leather-trimmed interior in the EX model makes any trip more pleasant.

PRACTICAL

Movies,musicandmore. Hondavehicleshavealwaysbeenentertainingtodrive.Butthe HondaDVDEntertainmentSystem withremote (availableonselectEXmodels) takesfunto a newlevel.Thesystemfeaturesaceiling-mounted 7-inchLCDscreen that flips out of the way when not in use. For convenience, the system can be operated by separate controls in the front and the rear as well as by remote control. For the benefit of rear passengers, two sets of wireless headphones are standard as are three jacks for wired headphones. Best of all, frontseat occupants can listen to the audio system while those in back can separately enjoy a DVD or CD, or play a video game.

We’ll keep your seat warm. The driver and front passenger of EX models with leather option will enjoy the heated seats.

The heat is activated by a button on each front door. In all EX models, the driver’s seat features 8-way power adjustment plus a lumbar-support featureyoucanadjustbyhand.

Versatile seating and leather. Odysseyseatingcanbequicklyalteredto handlewhateverconfigurationyou need.

You can easily carry people and cargo in a variety of combinations.And the leather-trimmed seating available in the EX isn’t just luxurious to sit on and look at, it also cleans up easily.

At work, play or anything in between. With its remarkable versatility, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a weekend challenge that Odyssey can’t meet.With just the front seats in place, you’ve got 146 cu.ft. of cargo space to handle big projects.The low liftover height and wide-opening rear liftgate make loading easy. For those midsized errands where you don’t need the entire carpeted and flat load floor, the second-row slidingseats canbepushed together,pulledapartorremovedaltogether.Andfor small, take-along items, Odyssey offers ample storage areas and seatback pockets.At the rear, cargo netting securely holds a variety of items while in transit.

Poof!It’sgone. One of Odyssey’s most versatile and innovative interior features is the standard retractable third-row Magic Seat. When it’s not needed to carry passengers, the seat folds and swings back into the cargo well, where it lies flush with the floor, creating a wide, flat cargo area.

Easycome,easygo. The standard dual power sliding doors on the EX provide easy access for all. For added convenience, the driver can remotely open both doors from the driver’s seat. And with EX’s remoteentrysystem, the doors can be unlocked and opened from up to 50 feet away.

Easy as one, two, tray. Located between the front seats, the retractable center tray table provides a convenient surface for games or snacks.A sliding extensionfeatureletsthesecond-row passengers use the tray as well.

Guided by satellites. With the HondaSatellite-Linked Navigation System (available on EX with leather) your map-folding skills are no longer needed. This system uses global positioning satellites (GPS) to pinpoint your location throughout most of the U.S. Using its onboard inertial guidance system, DVD-based data bankand satellite information, the system will give you turnby-turn directions to your chosen destination using voice and visual prompts.*

*Only major streets, roads and highways are mapped outside major metropolitan areas. See the navigation system owner’s manual for the current detailed coverage areas.

Clear the way. You can operate as many as three different items with the HomeLinkremote system that comes standard on EX models.So you can open a garage door or an electric gate safely from inside your Odyssey.

While Odyssey’s interior is a great place to spend a lot of time, it won’t take more thanafewsecond stobeimpressedbyitsamenities.

There are 11beverage holders, plus lots ofstorage spacesfor smalltake-alongitems.To make everyone at home, all three rows of seats have air-conditioning vents and map lights.The EX even has an automatic climate control system you can set and forget.The system will hold the preset temperature even in changing weather.

RELIABLY SOLID

Odyssey’s structural rigidity is one ofits most beautiful features.This sturdy backbone is the core ofOdyssey’s crashworthiness.Thanks to the use ofhigh-tensile-strength steel in strategic areas throughout the chassis, the solid unit-body construction provides the passenger cabin with outstanding resistance to frontal-, rear- and side-impact intrusion.

SECURE

Programmed for optimal safety. Advanced Finite Element

Modeling helped structural engineers design the four-ring safetyshell body to better resist impact intrusion.The computer system also helped them create the front and rear crushzones andthesturdy steelside-impactdoorbeams. Both of these occupant-protection systems are designed to help absorb and dissipate impact energy before reaching the rigid cell of the passenger compartment. Extensive crash testing was then used to confirm the soundness of the safety systems.

IntheworldoftheNationalHighwayTraffıcSafety

Administration,receivinga5-starrating is the equivalent of a coronation. The 2003 Honda Odyssey has earned no less thana quadruple5-star rating,thehighest possibleratingforfrontal-andside-impact protection.*

And Odyssey’s new front airbag system (SRS)† fully complies with the federal government’s 2004 advanced airbag standards as well.

Security alert. The EX’s key fob not only locks and unlocks the doors from up to 50 feet away, but the panic-button feature will sound the horn and activate the lights in an emergency.

Multi-layeredsafety. The Odyssey comes with dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags and frontside airbags. The front airbags will deploy at one of two rates and thresholds, based on impact severity and seat-belt usage. All seven seats come with standard 3-point seat belts and head restraints. For young passengers, the Odyssey hasa third-rowchild-seat tetheranchor.Andasecond-row LATCH (LowerAnchorsandTethers for Children) system helps ensure correct installation of compatible child seats.

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationfrontal crash test: March 1999; side crash test: April 2002.

† Honda reminds you and your passengers to always buckle up.

Gripstability. Using the sensors of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) to detect impending wheelspin,the standard TractionControl System (TCS) automatically applies the brakes to enhance stability. You’ll find this especially useful when starting off or traveling at lower speeds on uneven, wet or slippery surfaces.

For decades, Honda has been a leader and an innovator in creating environmentally cons cious technology. From pioneering stratifıed-charge engines ofthe 1970s to our current designs,concern for the planet has always been a top priority. So it’s no surprise thatfor2003,everyHondavehiclemeetsorsurpassesfederal LEV (Low-Emission Vehicle) standards. And that includes the truly inspiring 240-hpHondaS2000.Butwe don’t stop there.Honda is still the only automaker to have two gas/electric hybrids on the market in the U.S.

Specifıcations and Features

Engineering

Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy V-6 Aluminum-Alloy V-6

Displacement (cc) 3471 3471

Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 240 @ 5500 240 @ 5500

Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 242 @ 4500 242 @ 4500

Exterior/Interior Colors

Taffeta White/Fern

Havasu Blue Metallic/Fern

Starlight Silver Metallic/Quartz •

Redrock Pearl/Quartz

Sage Brush Pearl/Fern •

Evergreen Pearl/Ivory •

Sandstone Metallic/Ivory •

Midnight Blue Pearl/Quartz •

LX EX

Nighthawk Black Pearl 5/Quartz (w/Leather)

Comfort & Convenience

Front and Rear Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System

• Automatic

Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver’s Window • •

Power Rear Quarter-Windows

Power Door and Tailgate Locks

Cruise Control

Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation SystemT Available (w/Leather)*

Honda DVD Entertainment System Available (w/Leather)* HomeLinkr Remote System •

Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls •

Retractable Center Tray Table with Sliding Extension • •

Sunglasses Holder • •

Map Lights (front, 2nd and 3rd row)

Interior Measurements

Headroom (in., front/middle/rear) 41.2/40.0/38.9 41.2/40.0/38.9

Legroom (in., front/middle/rear) 41.0/40.0/38.1 41.0/40.0/38.1

Shoulder Room (in., front/middle/rear) 62.6/64.5/61.7 62.6/64.5/61.7

Hiproom (in., front/middle/rear) 57.8/67.0/49.1 57.8/67.0/49.1

Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 1st/2nd/3rd row) 146.1/88.5/38.1 146.1/88.5/38.1

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 170.7 170.7

Exterior Measurements

Wheelbase (in.) 118.1 118.1

Length (in.) 201.2 201.2

Height (in.) 68.5 69.7

Width (in.) 75.6 75.6 Track (in., front/rear) 66.1/66.1 66.1/66.1 Curb Weight (lbs.) 4310 4365 Towing

*Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. See your owner’s manual for details. † Based on 2002 EPA mileage estimates. Final 2003 EPA mileage estimates were not available at time of printing. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.

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Adjustable Steering Column • •

Beverage Holders (front, 2nd and 3rd row) (11 total) • •

Seatback Pockets (front row)

Passenger Side •

Passenger-Assist Grips with Coat Hooks (2nd row) ••

Remote Fuel Filler Door Release • •

Rear Window Defroster with Timer •

Floor Mats • •

Cargo Area Grocery-Bag Hooks

Rear Cargo Net Accessory •

Seating

Driver's Seat Adjustment

Manual Height 8-Way Power Leather-Trimmed Seats and Door-Panel Inserts (front and 2nd row)

Available Heated Front Seats (w/Leather)

Driver’s Seat with Manual Lumbar Support

• Convertible 2nd-Row Bucket Seats

Retractable Fold-Down 3rd-Row Magic Seat T •• Audio System

AM/FM/Cassette Audio System with 4 Speakers •

AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers •

Instrumentation

Door- /Tailgate-Open

**The factory-installed navigation system and DVD Entertainment System are only available separately on EX models with leather. See dealer for details.

5 NighthawkBlackPearlavailablefall2002onEXwithleatheronly. 6 3-Year/36,000-MileLimitedWarranty: Ordinarymaintenanceor adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement, and certain items are excluded. See your Honda dealer for the terms and conditions of this limited warranty. Always use seat belts and appropriate child seats. Children are safest in the second- and third-row seats. Some features mentioned herein are not available in all areas. See your Honda dealer for details. Some vehicles maybeshownwitho ptionalequipment. Available=Optional.Specifications,features,illustrationsandequipmentshowninthisbrochurearebaseduponthelatestavailableinformationatthetimeofprinting.Althoughdescriptionsarebelievedcorrect,accuracycannot be guaranteed. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation, in colors, specifications, accessories, materials and models. ©2002 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.