Honda Odyssey History
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History
The North American Odyssey launched for 1995, initially with swing-out doors, before the 1999 redesign turned it into a full-size sliding-door minivan and a class benchmark.
Later generations introduced flexible seating like the Magic Slide second row, keeping the Odyssey a top family choice across five generations.
Generations
First generation · RA
The original compact Odyssey with swing-out (non-sliding) doors.
Second generation · RL1
Full-size sliding-door redesign that set the US benchmark.
Third generation · RL3/4
Refined third-generation Odyssey.
Fourth generation · RL5
Distinctive 'lightning bolt' beltline styling.
Fifth generation · RL6
Current Odyssey with Magic Slide seating and cabin tech.
Body styles
- Minivan
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