The Pacifica (mostly) is powered by 3.6-liter V-6 that makes 287 horsepower and drives the front wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. ![]() Neither minivan trades on its performance potential, so it's a wash here. The Honda Odyssey feels much more utilitarian in its dash structure and control arrangement the Pacifica is just a hint friendlier. Inside, both vans are awash in durable materials and surfaces, although the Pacifica reads bigger in our eyes thanks to better packaging. The Odyssey's face is much more upright and when coupled with a creased hood, daytime running lights, and a descending grille-there's a lot going on is what we're saying. ![]() Up front, the Odyssey wears a corporate nose adapted from the Pilot and Civic, although we're not as sold on the look. The stylish "lightning bolts" along the sides of the Odyssey have been tamed this time around. The Odyssey largely takes the same approach, in most places. Its graceful fenders and subtle flylines underneath the windows have so far escaped the tendencies to "man up" minivans, and it's better for it. ![]() The Pacifica's big windows are framed with chrome and kick back gently to hide the sliding door rails. Still, the Pacifica manages to smooth over its boxy assignment with a handsome shape and a sharp nose that doesn't run from its vast expanses of metal and glass-it embraces them. Judging a minivan by its exterior looks feels like judging a pizza by the box it comes in what's inside probably matters more.
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