J.D. Power: Honda Odyssey Is Most Gratifying Minivan to Own

GLEN BURNIE, Md. - Aug. 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Few vehicles are as efficient at carting around the entire family as the minivan, and for parents who drive one, it's incredibly important to choose a model that has a lot to offer. J.D. Power and Associates' 2013 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study found that the 2013 Honda Odyssey is the most gratifying minivan to drive, offering the features, technology, comfort and performance that owners want most.

After taking home the trophy in the APEAL Study, besting the Toyota Sienna, the 2013 Odyssey is passing the torch to the newly redesigned 2014 model, which offers even more convenience features for busy parents. A new built-in vacuum cleaner offers quick and easy clean-ups of the interior, even while parents are away from home. Additionally, satellite navigation, a multi-angle rearview camera and vehicle performance stats are all available with the 2014 Odyssey's intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID), which provides convenient access via an eight-inch touchscreen.

"The 2014 Odyssey offers even more amenities for busy parents to make running errands and driving the kids to all their events a little more fun," said Tim Eubank, general manager of Brown's Honda City, a Maryland Honda dealer. "While the 2013 model stood out from the competition in this year's APEAL Study, we expect to see the gap widen when the 2014 survey comes along."

J.D. Power's annual APEAL Study measured the good qualities about 2013-model-year vehicles, surveying more than 83,000 owners and lessees after the first 90 days of ownership. The study reviews 77 different attributes over eight categories, including engine and transmission; ride; comfort and convenience; cockpit and instrument panel; sound system; handling and braking; seats; heating, ventilation and cooling; and styling and exterior.

About Brown's Honda City:

Brown's Honda City, located in Glen Burnie, Md., provides Honda fans from Greater Baltimore with a fantastic selection of new and pre-owned Honda models, including the Civic, Accord, CR-V and Odyssey. Drivers who want a customer-first experience, whether shopping for a new model or having their current vehicle serviced, can count on Brown's Honda City for premier customer service every time. Visit their showroom at 7160 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie or call them at 866-535-5210. They can be found online at http://www.brownshondacity.com and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Browns-Honda-City/270739843....