The debuts at the 2013 New York International Auto Show were abundant, but an unlikely unveiling seems to be one of the most popular talks of the town. Honda Motor Co.’s 2014 Odyssey Touring Elite minivan with a vacuum wasn’t the most expensive or luxurious or stylish unveiling, but the vacuum adds a new factor to the segment.Watch video
NEW YORK- The debuts at the 2013 New York International Auto Show were abundant, but an unlikely unveiling seems to be one of the most popular talks of the town.
Honda Motor Co.’s 2014 Odyssey Touring Elite minivan with a vacuum wasn’t the most expensive or luxurious or stylish unveiling, but the vacuum adds a new factor to the segment.
The new vacuum, called the HondaVAC, was developed in conjunction with Shop-Vac, and is composed of a powerful vacuum, replaceable filter and canister bag, with nozzle accessories neatly integrated into a dedicated space on the driver's side bulkhead of the rear cargo area.
Honda said the system, which moves throughout the vehicle, is part of a thorough refresh of the Honda Odyssey for the 2014 model year, adding to its class-leading fuel economy ratings and unmatched safety ratings. The 2014 Odyssey will go on sale at Honda dealerships nationwide this summer. The new vehicle also features sleeker, more sophisticated exterior styling with a new, more deeply sculpted aluminum hood, new aluminum front fenders, a new bolder twin-bar grille, and a revised lower front fascia with integrated chrome-trimmed fog lights. New two-tone mirror housings, darker-finish projector-beam headlight housings, LED taillight bars and new badging add to the 2014 Odyssey's premium look.
MLive Detroit decided to take a closer look at the vehicle. Embedded is a video of the HondaVAC and detailed photos of the minivan at the 2013 New York International Auto Show.
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