Elite FWD
What the Elite adds over the LX
| Spec | LX | Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 144.9 cu-ft | 140.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 88.8 cu-ft | 86.6 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4398 lbs | 4603 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4398 lbs | 4603 lbs |
| Front headroom | 40.7 in | 38.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in | 39.2 in |
| Overall height | 68.3 in | 69.6 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 8 |
| Tire size | 235/60R18 103H | 235/55R19 101H |
| Total interior volume | 163.6 cu-ft | 160.1 cu-ft |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 115-Volt / 150-Watt Power Outlet (front), 2.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface - Center Console (1 Port), 550-Watt Premium Audio System with 11 Speakers, Including Subwoofer, 8-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings, Acoustic Glass - Front and Rear Doors, Acoustic Glass - Front and Rear Doors, Acoustic Glass - Windshield, Advanced Rear Entertainment System with 10.2-inch High-Resolution Screen, Blu-Ray™ Player, Built-In Streaming Apps and Wireless Headphones (2), Android Auto™ Integration, Apple CarPlay® Integration, Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor, Blue Ambient LED Lighting (Touring) / including Instrument Panel (Elite), Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Heated with Integrated Turn Indicators, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Integrated Turn Indicators, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Power Folding, Auto-Dimming and Heated with Integrated Turn Indicators, Memory and Reverse Gear Tilt-Down, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Reverse Gear Tilt-Down, CabinControl® Remote Compatibility, CabinTalk® In-Car PA System - through Headphones (Touring) / through Headphones and Speakers (Elite), CabinWatch® Rear Seat Monitor, Driver's Seat with 12-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support, Driver's Seat with 12-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support (EX) / with Two-Position Memory (EX-L/Touring/Elite), Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna - Black (EX/EX-L) / Body-Colored (Touring/Elite), Fog Lights - LED, Front Passenger's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support, HD Radio™, HDMI Interface, Heated and Ventilated Front Seats, HomeLink® Remote System, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic, HondaLink®, HondaLink® Subscription Services, HondaVAC®, Integrated Sunshades - 2nd-Row (EX/EX-L) / 2nd and 3rd-Rows (Touring/Elite), Leather-Trimmed Seats (front and outboard 2nd-row), Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel - Heated, Lower Seatback Pockets (2nd-row), Magic Slide® 2nd-Row Seats with Armrests and Walk-in Feature, Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 320.0 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 330.2 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 140.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 86.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 32.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 160.1 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 3 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 69.6 in |
| Overall length | 205.2 in |
| Overall width | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3471 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | V6 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC |
| Valve configuration | SOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 280 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 28 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38.1 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 63.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.6 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 60 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Dual-Pinion Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Compact Multi-Link with Trailing Arms |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/55R19 101H |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4603 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4603 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety33 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- SmartVent® Front Side Airbags
- Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-row All, 3rd-row outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-row all, 3rd-row all)
- 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (front row)
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor
- Brake Assist
- Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Knee Airbags
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder
- Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
- Head Restraints at all Seating Positions
- Hill Start Assist
- Parking Sensors (front/rear)
- Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes - 12.6 in / 13.0 in
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
- Security System
- Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators
Infotainment26 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi® Hotspot Capability
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- 2.5-Amp USB Charging Port - Center Console 1 Port (LX) / Front Console 1 Port (EX) / Front Console 1 Port + 2nd-Row 2 Ports (EX-L) / Front Console 1 Port + 2nd-Row 2 Ports + 3rd-Row 1 Port (Touring/Elite)
- 2.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface - Center Console (1 Port)
- 550-Watt Premium Audio System with 11 Speakers, Including Subwoofer
- 8-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings
- Advanced Rear Entertainment System with 10.2-inch High-Resolution Screen, Blu-Ray™ Player, Built-In Streaming Apps and Wireless Headphones (2)
- Android Auto™ Integration
- Apple CarPlay® Integration
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- CabinControl® Remote Compatibility
- CabinTalk® In-Car PA System - through Headphones (Touring) / through Headphones and Speakers (Elite)
- CabinWatch® Rear Seat Monitor
- HD Radio™
- HDMI Interface
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
- HondaLink®
- HondaLink® Subscription Services
- MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
- Multi-Zone Audio
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SMS Text Message Function
- SiriusXM® Radio
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- Wireless Phone Charger
Convenience14 std · 0 opt
- Remote Engine Start
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
- 115-Volt / 150-Watt Power Outlet (front)
- 12-Volt Power Outlets - Front and Cargo Area (LX/EX) / Front, 3rd-Row and Cargo Area (EX-L/Touring/Elite)
- Auto-Up/Down Power Windows - Front (LX) / Front and 2nd-Row (EX and above)
- Capless Fuel Filler
- HomeLink® Remote System
- HondaVAC®
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Power Sliding Doors
- Power Tailgate with Programmable Height (EX-L/Touring) / Hands-Free Access (Elite)
- Programmable Power Door and Tailgate Locks
- Push Button Start
- Remote Entry (standard LX, programmable EX/EX-L/Touring/Elite)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with 2nd-Row Controls, Humidity Control and Air Filtration
- Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Seating9 std · 0 opt
- Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
- Front Passenger's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support
- Driver's Seat with 12-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support
- Driver's Seat with 12-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support (EX) / with Two-Position Memory (EX-L/Touring/Elite)
- Leather-Trimmed Seats (front and outboard 2nd-row)
- Magic Slide® 2nd-Row Seats with Armrests and Walk-in Feature
- Multi-Function 2nd-Row Center Seat
- One-Motion 60/40 Split 3rd-Row Magic Seat®
- Seating Capacity - 7 (LX) / 8 (EX/EX-L/Touring/Elite)
Interior23 std · 0 opt
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel - Heated
- Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- Ambient Console Lighting
- Beverage Holders (all rows)
- Blue Ambient LED Lighting (Touring) / including Instrument Panel (Elite)
- Cargo Area Light
- Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
- Floor Mats - Black front & 2nd-row (LX) / Tri-Color all rows (EX and above)
- Front Door Courtesy Lights
- Front-Row Bag Hook
- Garment Hooks (2nd and 3rd row, 4 total)
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Integrated Sunshades - 2nd-Row (EX/EX-L) / 2nd and 3rd-Rows (Touring/Elite)
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Lockable Glove Compartment
- Lower Seatback Pockets (2nd-row)
- Lower Seatback Pockets (front row) - Passenger-Side (LX) / Both Sides (EX and above)
- Map Lights (all rows)
- Passenger-Assist Grips (front and 2nd-row)
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Upper Seatback Pockets (front row)
Exterior23 std · 0 opt
- One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Power Folding, Auto-Dimming and Heated with Integrated Turn Indicators, Memory and Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
- Acoustic Glass - Front and Rear Doors
- Acoustic Glass - Windshield
- Active Shutter Grille
- All-Season Tires
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Heated with Integrated Turn Indicators
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Integrated Turn Indicators
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
- Door Handles - Black (LX) / Chrome (EX/EX-L/Touring/Elite)
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna - Black (EX/EX-L) / Body-Colored (Touring/Elite)
- Fog Lights - LED
- Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Headlights with Auto-Off (LX) / Auto-On/Off (EX, EX-L, Touring, Elite)
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Roofline Spoiler with Integrated Brake Light
- Side Sills - Black (LX/EX/EX-L) / Body-Colored (Touring/Elite)
- Taillights with Integrated LED Light Bars
- Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers - Rain-Sensing
- Wheels - 18 in Blade Silver-Painted Alloy (LX) / 18 in Pewter Gray-Painted Alloy (EX) / 18 in Machine-Finished Alloy with Shark Gray Insert (EX-L) / 19 in Machine-Finished Alloy with Shark Gray Insert (Touring) / Unique 19 in Machine-Finished Alloy with Shark Gray Insert (Elite)
- Rear-Window Defroster
- Compact Spare Tire
Powertrain15 std · 0 opt
- Front Wheel Drive
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT)
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM)
- CARB Emissions Rating - LEV3-ULEV70
- Direct Fuel Injection
- Displacement - 3471 cc
- Eco Assist™ System
- Engine Type - V6
- Horsepower (SAE net) - 280 @ 6000 rpm
- Idle-Stop
- Intelligent Traction Management (Snow Mode)
- Torque (SAE net) - 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
- Valve Train - 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
- Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- Compact Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Trailing Arms
- Dual-Pinion Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
- MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
- Stabilizer Bar (front and rear)
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Cargo Area Bag Hooks
- Rear Storage Well
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
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Common questions about the Elite
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2021 Honda Odyssey Elite add over the LX?
Against the LX, 56 features become standard that the LX does not and 11 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.