Honda Odyssey History

Minivan · 1995–present

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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 (1995–1998)

The original compact Odyssey with swing-out (non-sliding) doors.
Second generation · RL1 (1999–2004)

Full-size sliding-door redesign that set the US benchmark.
Third generation · RL3/4 (2005–2010)

Refined third-generation Odyssey.
Fourth generation · RL5 (2011–2017)

Distinctive 'lightning bolt' beltline styling.
Fifth generation · RL6 (2018–present)

Current Odyssey with Magic Slide seating and cabin tech.

Body styles

Minivan

Honda Odyssey History

History

Generations

First generation · RA (1995–1998)

Second generation · RL1 (1999–2004)

Third generation · RL3/4 (2005–2010)

Fourth generation · RL5 (2011–2017)

Fifth generation · RL6 (2018–present)

Body styles