2015 Odyssey or Carnival

[agent_ching]

Good day guys/gals!

I have a client who is looking at these two units. Unfortunately, I could not give feedback/s regarding the Carnival since I have no first hand experience with it.

With odyssey, being a sales exec of Honda, i have all praises to it (hehehe) but i dont want to sound bias to my client, and i want to provide her with pros and cons for both units, and that would help her decide which one to get.

Your feedbacks would greatly be appreciated.


Thanks!

[jcal68]

The best difference is that Honda offers a lot better maintenance service.

[sawsawmaster]

I hope this side by side comparison of the Honda Odyssey and Kia Carnival will help your friend.

Kia Carnival v Honda Odyssey : Comparison review

[DacoTyan]

I've checked the Carnival & the front seat is very roomy, very nice. But behind the front seat it feels oddly smaller than the Odyssey, might be because of the headroom.

The Carnival doesn't have a rear camera, so if you're client is driving the car, Odyssey might be better. If he/she is being chauffeured, I hear the Alphard is really cushy & quiet.

Caveat with the Odyssey are: ground clearance might be iffy; reviews mention of stiff, harsh ride on poor road surface; it's really only a 6 seater-unless you put very slim persons on the third row; the head unit & A/C control are will definitely get scratched; and that special A/C condenser is bound to be expensive to replace.

[agent_ching]

Thanks for the replies!

I was able to share your thoughts with my client and she made a reservation for the Odyssey.

Again, thank you!

[pengmalups]

I would choose Carnival.

[agent_ching]

I would choose Carnival.

Hi! Thank you for your input! But what's the reason behind choosing the Carnival over Odyssey?

Thanks!

[weisshorn]

^ check reviews of various car website in the internet.

[GTi]

Carnival's main ace is the diesel engine. More powerful and more fuel efficient than the Honda K24. Bigger size can either be a boon or a bane depending on who's driving. This one was made to go against the bigger and more expensive USDM Odyssey, so I'd say the JDM Odyssey is a bit outclassed here.

[Egan101]

How heavy is the new Asian-spec Odyssey? If it's heavier than the Accord 2.4L, then don't expect good FC out of it. Also, Honda maintenance is not known to be cheap. Since we are talking about 2M+ vehicles out here, you might as well go the extra mile and get something like a CX9, Explorer, Alphard, or a Pajero.

[Challenger75]

Really like the new Carnival. Interior and exterior have been vastly improved. Also has that great 2.2 oil burner.

[agent_ching]

Thanks for all the replies!

I have been reading different reviews from the internet. But I still like to hear some first hand experiences.

Anyway, my client chose the white Odyssey. She said she's more comfortable being chauffered with the Odyssey.

Thank you guys!

[EQAddict]

I looked at the odyssey again today. Man that thing is feature packed. The self parking and the hdmi inputs for the rear screen are just what the doctor ordered. And the ottoman seats are neat . I really like it though my wife finds the space lacking for our needs. Looking at the carnival when the dealership reopens. Alphard is now out of the list because its too pricey. The explorer would be overkill and wasteful as hatid sundo for the kids.

[ronw123w124]

I'm particularly interested in the new 11 seater variant of the new Carnival with an introductory price of 1.575m. They removed the moonroof, power sliding doors and the push start feature I think, eh lahat naman yun useless for me.

[Walter]

The power sliding doors and reverse camera are retained.

[EQAddict]

The power sliding doors and reverse camera are retained.

Not bad at all. Will have a look see.

[manilamako]

The power sliding doors and reverse camera are retained.

So why the 700k difference with the seven seater? May specs na ba? I read somewhere that price would jump up to 1.9m after though so this is a great buy for people looking for a people mover.

[dct]

Good buy talaga yung 1.575 na carnival. Same engine din na 2.2L. Just treat it as 3-row van. Sigurado masikip 4th row nyan

[EQAddict]

Its cheaper than an everest or montero but with loads more space and its got more power. Hmmmm

[dct]

Its cheaper than an everest or montero but with loads more space and its got more power. Hmmmm

And comfort