At a glance

Honda Odyssey L Sensing Base price: $53,900. Powertrain and performance:

2.4-litre petrol four, 129kW/225Nm, continuously variable automatic, FWD, Combined economy 7.8 litres per 100km.

Vital statistics: 4845mm long,

1695mm high, 2900mm wheelbase, luggage capacity 1332 litres, 17-inch alloy wheels with

215/55 tyres.

We like: Sheer sense of body shape, space, easy ingress/egress, equipment, doors that go whoosh.

We don’t like: Underwhelming powertrain, rickety ride, confusing infotainment system.