Minivans have proven their worth through reliable transportation of both passengers and cargo in changing circumstances. A minivan with poor functionality is just as inferior to SUVs that replaced them as mainstream choices. The two-week drive of the 2025 Honda Odyssey demonstrated why minivans excel at making travelers as comfortable and adaptable as possible.
You can customize the seating configuration of our minivan without limits.
Among minivans the 2025 Odyssey stands out for delivering the best interior customization tool through its Magic Seats technology. Passengers can create an endless number of seating options with the versatile seating configuration across the three rows. Our minivan features 60/40 split seats in the third row that you can fold forward and lay flat on the cargo floor to adapt your seating capacity and loading area effectively.
The split with 40/20/40 division shows even stronger capabilities. When users move the three seats in this section forward they reveal drink holders below them.
Clear handles on the seat base let you quickly detach the middle seat to create extra space for seven passengers. The van turns into a seven-person setup while providing a pathways to reach the seats behind. The side doors provide direct access to rear seats since you can slide any of the outer seats towards middle position. With built-in sliding mechanisms the outer seats easily remove from their stationary floor positions to allow owners to configure their seating setup as needed.
Overall verdict? The 2025 Odyssey keeps its spot as one of the leading minivans by easily accommodating five extra adults in its seats. Despite not having all the tech features of other minivans the Odyssey offers a broad seating area that adapts well for different passengers needs. The EX-L becomes the most basic Odyssey version for 2025 thanks to its inclusion of standard leather seats plus heated front seats alongside a wireless phone charger and a sunroof. The perfect combination of smooth driving controls and reliable performance makes the Honda Odyssey worth choosing even if it’s not our top minivan pick.