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Chicago Auto Show: Honda Odissey Concept Unveiled

As announced, Honda has presented the Odyssey Concept at the Chicago Auto Show, offering us a preview which should be pretty close to the production version that is scheduled to enter the market this fall.

The Honda Odyssey concept has an unconventional appearance for the segment it belongs to. Compared to the current production model, the concept is lower and wider, following a more dynamic design trend which also gives the industry’s best selling minivan improved aerodynamics.

The most distinct feature of the car is the "lightning-bolt" beltline. Besides giving the car an original design, the feature also increases the third-row passenger’s visibility. This is accompanied by steepy raked front and roof pillars, a chamfered roof line and a tapered rear cabin shape. All these are combined with other design tricks such as more pronounced fender flares, aggressive body-to wheel proportions to give the vehicle a “lowered” look. The concept also comes with bespoke projector beam headlights, LED taillights and form-fit fog lights.

Honda promises that the new minivan will offer even more interior space that the current generation - however, the concept does not provide any clues about this. The Honda Odyssey Concept measures 202,8 inches in length, 78.5 inches in width, 68.3 inches in height and has a wheelbase of 118.1 inches.

The company estimates that the upcoming model will return a fuel consumption of 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, figures obtained with the help of its aerodynamic body and updated powertrains.
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