Joliet, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/18/2011 -- Honda shoppers in the market for the 2011 Honda Odyssey near Plainfield should look no further than Honda of Joliet. With an immense inventory of 2011 models available now, the Illinois Honda dealer has the vehicles and services that Honda shoppers are looking for.

The Odyssey minivan has been the top-selling minivan in the U.S. for the past two years and sets the standards high for the rest of the minivans in its class. Illinois Honda shoppers at Honda of Joliet should expect nothing less with the 2011 Honda Odyssey model. Updates include a sharper design, better fuel economy and more standard features and options.

The 2011 Honda Odyssey near Plainfield is available in five different trims: LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and the newest trim, Touring Elite.

The van’s new engine, a 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC i-VTEC® V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management, helps the Odyssey achieve the best-in-class fuel economy. The Odyssey Touring achieves 19 city mpg and 28 highway mpg- an unbelievably high number for a van!

The 2011 Odyssey's achieves a better mpg also due to its new aerodynamic shape with a lower roofline. The body of the van is also wider than previous models, which creates more interior space.

The interior of the Odyssey has seen great improvements, especially with the addition of new convenience features. A new feature that makes moving around the van easier is a "3-mode" second-row seat design that expands laterally to better accommodate third row passengers and a one-motion, 60/40 split 3rd-row Magic Seat®.

Among the long list of technology available on certain models that Illinois Honda shoppers will love includes a rear entertainment system with a 16.2-inch display and an auxiliary High-Definition Multimedia Interface video input, a Multi-Information Display (i-MID) with customizable wallpaper, integration of FM traffic data on navigation models, rearview cameras, and much more.

Hands spend more time on the wheel with available voice technology in Honda's new Song By Voice feature, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition and Bluetooth HandsFreeLink.

The Honda Odyssey was designed with Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. Standard safety equipment includes Vehicle Stability Assist, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and Brake Assist, three-row side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, driver's and front passenger's side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System, dual-stage, multiple- threshold front airbags and active front seat head restraints.

The 2011 Honda Odyssey near Plainfield is available now at Honda of Joliet. Shoppers can find more information by contacting the Illinois Honda dealer at 866-313-2339.

About Honda Superstore of Joliet
With its family-friendly atmosphere and service, reliable cars and large inventory, Honda of Joliet has become Will County’s number one Honda dealership.

For more information on the Joliet Honda dealer, Illinois Honda shoppers can visit http://www.hondaofjoliet.com.

Contact Honda Superstore of Joliet:
3225 North Plainfield Road
Joliet, IL 60435
866-313-2339