2011 Honda Odyssey Coming to Phoenix Arizona

At the recent Chicago Auto Show, Honda unveiled the 2011 Honda Odyssey. Arizona  Honda owners will be pleased with the redesigned styling of the Odyssey  and some cool new features.   If your live near Phoenix you can expect local Honda dealers to have the all new Odyssey in their showrooms this fall.

The new 2011 Honda Odyssey mini-van introduces a sleek and distinctive exterior styling direction for the next generation of the industry’s best-selling minivan.

Arizona Honda buyers will be please to know that the vehicle will debut this fall. Phoenix  Honda  dealers will need to have a strong supply to meet the anticipated demand from Phoenix residents.

The Odyssey Concept dramatically departs from conventional minivan styling with its low and wide stance, highlighted by a “lightning-bolt” beltline that further distinguishes the vehicle’s profile. Compared to the current Odyssey, the Concept’s slightly lower roofline (-1.0 inch) and wider stance (+1.4 inch) contribute to a sleeker, stronger and more dynamic presence with improved aerodynamics that help increase fuel economy. Forthcoming improvements to the production Odyssey’s interior are designed to further enhance the current model’s accommodating space for people and cargo.

“The Odyssey established its reputation by providing families with what they most want in a minivan – great functionality, an emphasis on safety and good fuel economy,” said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of American Honda product planning. “Odyssey then further delighted customers with its surprisingly engaging, fun-to-drive and dynamic nature. The next-generation Odyssey promises to take these strengths to a higher level while adding more style and personality.”

San Leandro Honda, a Bay Area Honda dealer, commenting about the new model added “We expect the new Honda Odyssey to be a strong seller in Southern Florida. In fact, Consumer Reports has named the Honda Odyssey as the #1 rated and top selling mini-van in its class. Arizona Honda Odyssey owners just love this car.”

The steeply raked front and rear roof pillars, unique side-glass profile, chamfered roof line, and tapered rear cabin shape combine to create a dynamic and distinctive appearance from any perspective. The lightning-bolt beltline dives toward the rear of the vehicle emphasizing the new Odyssey’s sporty appearance while enhancing outward visibility for third-row passengers.

Aggressive body-to-wheel proportions reduce the perception of vertical height common to most minivan designs. Fender flares further accent the vehicle’s securely planted and stylish persona. The concept vehicle’s projector beam headlights, LED taillights and form-fit fog lights further heighten the sophisticated quality of the design.

Enhanced aerodynamics and advanced powertrain technologies will contribute to the next-generation Odyssey’s increased fuel efficiency. The all-new 2011 Odyssey is expected to achieve an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating¹ of 19 city/28 highway miles-per gallon on select models (preliminary estimate determined by Honda).

The Odyssey has won numerous awards and critical acclaim. Recent accolades include the Edmunds.com 2010 “Top Recommended” minivan award, U.S. News and World Report 2010 “Best Minivan for the Money” award, Automotive Lease Guide 2010 “Best Minivan for the Money,” the Kelley Blue Book award as one of the ten “Best New Family Vehicles of 2009″ and “2009 Best Resale Value Award” in the van category, which recognizes vehicles that are expected to have segment-leading resale value after five years of ownership.

In you would like to pre-order the all new Honda Odyssey or if you have additional questions about this vehicle, please contact a local Phoenix Honda dealer.

Toyota Accelerator Pedal Fix Shown On Video

Toyota has released a new video that shows the simple repair that is needed to fix the sticky accelerator problem that cause millions of Toyota cars to be recalled.  

Dealers have started to fix recalled cars at authorized Toyota service centers but parts are still in short supply.  Dealers expect to receive additional shipments this week so that they can operate their centers around the clock for the massive Toyota recall.

Toyota dealers across the country including Virginia, Buffalo, Anaheim and Colorado have extended their service hours and create special websites to inform local Toyota owners about the recall process.

Watch Toyota Recall Repair Video

Toyota Recall Repairs to Start Soon

Toyota has told its dealers on recent training phone calls that they will be starting to drop in the mail their first batch of consumer recall letters during the week of January 18th.

The letters will be send out in batches at staged intervals to help dealers with the staggering number of calls that will be coming into their switchboards.

According to dealers we spoke with, Toyota will start by sending recall letters to Toyota Camry owners next week and inform them of the recall repair process.

Toyota dealers have been allocated 2 hours of service time to fix the accelerator pedal problem involved in the massive recall according to their training phone call this past week. It is unclear if the repair process will take a full 2 hours once the technicians are used to the factory outlined procedure. Parts for the recall are in the process of being shipped to car dealers.

According to local dealers, once the parts arrive in the coming week, they will be able to start scheduling service appointments.

Accelerator Recall Repair Time: 2 hours

The two hours allocated for fixing the millions of cars affected by the recall will mean that consumers will have a choice to wait for the repairs to be completed. Local dealers will be trying to accommodate local consumers with shuttle van service, loaner cars and extended service hours.

One dealer we spoke to said that loaner cars for the accelerator recall will not be as plentiful because of the high volume of cars and appointments that will be scheduled. Consumers are encouraged to ask their local dealer on their loaner car policy in advance before assuming that a loaner will be available.

Many Toyota dealers will be partnering with shuttle services to allow local customers to drop off their call and taken back home or to the office while the repairs are being completed.

Schedule Your Recall Appointment Today

Did you receive your recall notice in the mail? If you didn’t, don’t worry. Just confirm that your car is a model that has been part of the recall. The list of qualifying cars can be found here: Toyota Recall List.

You can also visit www.toyotarecall.org , a leading consumer website designed to help consumers affected by the 4 million car recall.

The website has a form which will connect consumers with a local Toyota dealer that can confirm if your car is involved in the recall as well as to schedule a recall service appointment.