2013 Honda Odyssey or 2013 Toyota Alphard

**top_speed** · October 27th, 2013 07:45 AM

I am extremely happy with it. It drives just as good as my BMW X5. Very responsive engine and suspension belongs to elite brands of cars. It very spacious with a lot of features included. Overall, this is one of a hell people mover. Kudos to Honda

**top_speed** · November 3rd, 2013 02:35 PM

Just came back from a long vacation with wifey, kids and yayas in tow. After having gone to Subic and Baguio, it's ready for its first 1000km check up. The Odyssey is a blast to drive. Highly responsive engine and very manueverable especially on the twisties of Marcos Highway. The seats are superbly comfortable and the space was never wanting despite the over ten luggages that we brought along. It averaged a little over 8km/ltr for the entire trip despite bursts of 140kph in SCTEX and heavy traffic in some stretches of the McArthur
Highway.

Overall, I believe that this is the best executive class VAN in the market and at its price, its a steal. And for those whose opinion point in favor of the Alphard driven largely by their favorable perception of the Toyota brandname and despite its clear disadvantage in spaciousness and seating capacity, I can confidently say it is time to take a second look on the Odyssey.

**top_speed** · February 3rd, 2014 12:14 PM

Here is it now after installing by myself the side mouldings, door trim, rain guards and floormats

**trafficjam** · February 5th, 2014 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by top_speed

Here is it now after installing by myself the side mouldings, door trim, rain guards and floormats

Wow

You really love the Odyssey dude.

Ain't letting someone touch it and did the installation by yourself. Salute to you bro.

**willyfernando** · February 6th, 2014 02:46 AM

Sigh, I really wanted this for a family van but my wife was taken by the 2014 Grand Starex CVX of Hancars. I am happy for her but the memories of the test ride of the Odyssey still lingers in my mind. The Odyssey is really a great choice.:thumbup:

**top_speed** · February 26th, 2014 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by willyfernando

Sigh, I really wanted this for a family van but my wife was taken by the 2014 Grand Starex CVX of Hancars. I am happy for her but the memories of the test ride of the Odyssey still lingers in my mind. The Odyssey is really a great choice.:thumbup:

Yes, driving characteristics of the Odyssey is akin to that of luxury car twice its price tag. The engine is very responsive and torque when overtaking is very adequate. You will never miss your sedan or SUV. Plus, ride comfort and space extend up to the third row. It's very comfortable even in twisties. Plus, seven-speaker system sounds excellent wherever you're seated. Saying I am very happy with it is a great understatement.:thumbup:

**top_speed** · February 28th, 2014 09:42 PM

Just another angle to highlight better the side moldings and rain guards I installed myself. They added more heft and elegance to an already lovely looking car.