- Artist reimagines Odyssey with Prelude-inspired styling cues.
- Front end gains LED headlights and grille from the new coupe.
- Rear features full-width taillights and diffuser-style bumper.
The return of the Prelude has brought Honda back into the two-door coupe arena, though not quite in the form longtime fans had envisioned. Even so, its design has set off a round of digital what-ifs, with independent artists applying the same look to other Hondas, including, of all things, the Odyssey.
The fictional facelift comes from Digimods Design, who used the current US-spec Odyssey as their canvas but reworking several key details.
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The most obvious changes are up front, where the glider-style LED headlights, grille, and sharper Prelude-inspired nose replace the original design. The bumper intakes, borrowed from the CR-V e:FCEV, were chosen to better complement the minivan’s taller stance.
Being a facelift, the profile, complete with sliding doors and a floating roofline, remains untouched, but the visual tweaks continue at the rear. Here, the Odyssey gains the full-width LED taillights from the Prelude, joined by a black trim element on the bumper that frames a diffuser-style insert.
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While the end result looks cohesive, the designer did overlook one key practical detail: a proprer tailgate that extends into the rear bumper. It’s essential on any real minivan, though admittedly not a concern in a rendering.
Since imagination tends to ignore practicality, the next logical move would be to bolt on some sporty aero parts, perhaps maybe from Honda, or better yet, Mugen.
The makeover might not be real, but it would go nicely with the self-charging hybrid e:HEV powertrain that would be a fitting addition to the current Odyssey’s lineup.
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An electrified setup would bring a major boost in efficiency compared with the current 3.5-liter V6. Still, Honda would likely need to upgrade its existing e:HEV unit to match the V6’s performance and handle the Odyssey’s size and weight.
The fifth-generation US-spec Odyssey debuted in 2017, received facelifts in 2020 and again in 2024, and looks set to remain in production for a few more years before a full redesign arrives. Its current rivals include the Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager, and the Kia Carnival.
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