GAC Honda has updated the aging Odyssey minivan for China, adding more standard cabin technology and reducing prices across the range. The 2027 model-year changes keep the 13-year-old design in production while focusing on equipment rather than styling or powertrain revisions.

The Odyssey generation sold outside North America debuted in late 2013. Although Japanese production ended in 2021, Honda’s joint venture with GAC has continued building the minivan in Guangzhou. The model was also reintroduced in Japan in 2023 using vehicles imported from China.

Interior equipment updates

The 4,861-millimeter-long minivan carries over the exterior design from its 2021 facelift. GAC Honda has not added new colors or wheel designs for the latest update, with the main changes found inside its three-row cabin.

The entry-level Pro trim now includes a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen as standard, replacing the previous screen-less setup. The system supports Apple CarPlay, Huawei HiCar, and CarLink. Standard equipment also includes a wide-angle rearview camera, LED headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic climate control, keyless entry, and double-layer acoustic glass.

Interestingly, the base Pro’s display is larger than the 10.1-inch screen fitted to the more expensive Pro+ and Max versions. Those higher trims use Honda Connect 3.0 rather than depending on smartphone integration.

The Pro+ adds dual sunroofs, a powered tailgate, wireless phone charging, heated front and second-row seats, and power-adjustable second-row captain’s chairs with leg rests. Honda’s Sensing driver-assistance suite is also standard on that trim.

At the top of the range, the Max includes eight-point pneumatic seat massage, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, three-stage seat ventilation, powered sliding doors on both sides, and a digital rearview mirror. Available options include a refrigerator integrated into the center armrest, a 15.6-inch rear entertainment screen that can apparently connect to a gaming console, an upgraded JBL HiFi audio system, and aluminum flooring.

Unchanged hybrid powertrain

No mechanical updates have been made. The Chinese-market Odyssey continues with Honda’s e:HEV self-charging hybrid system, combining a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a single electric motor.

The powertrain produces a combined 212 horsepower (158 kW/215 PS) and sends its output to the front wheels through an E-CVT transmission.

Lower pricing in China

The updated Odyssey Pro starts at ¥184,800, equivalent to approximately $27,500, while the range-topping Max costs up to ¥241,800, or about $36,000. The previous model was priced from ¥235,800 to ¥328,800, making the revised range substantially less expensive.

The lower pricing places the Odyssey below several Chinese-market competitors, including the Buick GL8, Toyota Sienna and Granvia, GAC Trumpchi M8, BYD Denza D9, Xpeng X9, and Voyah Dreamer. Its pricing moves it closer to the more budget-focused Hyundai Custo. Whether the updated 2027 Odyssey will also be offered in Japan has not been decided.