Doha: Doha Marketing Services Company W.L.L. (Domasco) announced the launch of Honda Odyssey J at a press conference yesterday.
The all new car exuberates luxury and unrivalled comfort and is the next generation minivan that sets the bar in automobile sophistication. “We are excited about the arrival of the car that will impress the luxury minivan segment,” said Faisal Sharif, Managing Director, Domasco.
The car makes driving fun and provides great comfort, ample cargo space, intelligent features and exceptional utility with low fuel consumption that adds to the joy of passenger.
Greig Roffey, Head, Sales & Marketing, Honda, said, “The new car is an excellent addition to the Honda range. It encompasses the best Honda technologies from passenger and utility vehicles to deliver a trendy, versatile and sporty package in a compact minivan design.”
It is launched keeping in mind customer preferences in the Middle East, which will be the only region where both Odyssey’s will be available to suit customer tastes. Its exterior design is based on solid streamline concept with an ultra-low platform to achieve an elegant and dynamically proportioned look while mindful of the cabin space. The ultra-low floor design which sits 300mm above the ground helps ease passenger entry and exit.
The incorporation of LED headlights (EX-V), LED daytime running lights, LED tail lamps are beautifully crafted and blend with functionality and safety. Advanced features improve light distribution for better visibility. The car is also equipped with the standard power sliding doors on both sides, one-touch technology at assistant side for EX grade and driver and assistant side for EX-V grade. The one-touch sliding door helps the driver enter the vehicle despite having both hands occupied.
The interior design is indicative of a hotel suite as it is primarily patterned to one based on its modern suite room concept; easily described as elegant and high-class fitted with the finest materials.
Honda’s craft and expertise in efficient packaging is noticeable in the car which is able to accommodate seven passengers on EX-V grade and eight on EX grade, comfortably with generous head, elbow and leg room.
New to Honda’s luxury minivan is the application of Captain Cradle Seats in the second row for EX-V leather grade which provides the ultimate in luxury travel with adjustable ottomans and armrests. The third row has individual headrests which provide comfort all around.
