Why the Honda Odyssey Is the Ultimate Family Minivan for Summer in Walla Walla

Summer in Walla Walla is made for family memories — wine country road trips, hikes through the Blue Mountains, weekend drives to the Columbia River, and long evenings at local parks. If you want a vehicle that can carry the whole crew in comfort, the Honda Odyssey is the clear choice. Here is why families across Walla Walla, College Place, and beyond keep coming back to the Odyssey season after season.

The Honda Odyssey offers seating for up to 8 passengers and an interior designed to keep everyone happy. The Magic Slide second-row seats can shift side to side or be removed entirely, making it easy to access the third row or rearrange for a family with car seats. Whether you are hauling kids to Pioneer Park or packing for a long weekend camping trip, the Odyssey’s flexible cabin grows with your family’s needs.

Explore the full lineup at our Honda Odyssey new vehicle page and see current trim levels available for Walla Walla families.

Long drives are easier when everyone is entertained. The Honda Odyssey’s available rear entertainment system features a 10.2-inch display that keeps passengers occupied on trips whether you are heading across town or venturing out to the Palouse. Rear passengers also get individual climate controls on higher trims, so no more arguing over the temperature.

The Odyssey also includes Honda’s CabinWatch and CabinTalk systems, allowing drivers to monitor rear passengers via an in-dash display and communicate easily without raising their voice. If you have ever tried to talk to a child buckled in the third row at highway speed, you know how valuable this is.

Modern families need modern tech. The Odyssey comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, keeping navigation, music, and hands-free calls seamless throughout your summer travels. Want to learn more about how these features connect? Our team has outlined the setup at our Connect Apple CarPlay & Android Auto guide.

Higher trims include a Wi-Fi hotspot, so the kids can stay connected even on remote stretches of Highway 12.

Safety is non-negotiable when you are transporting your family. Every Honda Odyssey comes with Honda Sensing — a suite of driver-assist technologies including Collision Mitigation Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, and Adaptive Cruise Control. Learn more about how these features work on our Collision Mitigation Braking System page and the Lane Keep Assist overview.

Summer means more miles on the road, and the Honda Odyssey delivers with an EPA-estimated 19 city / 28 highway MPG. Over a season of Walla Walla wine country outings and family road trips, those numbers add up to real savings at the pump.

Underriner Honda of Walla Walla is proud to serve families throughout Walla Walla, College Place, and the surrounding area. View our current new vehicle inventory or schedule a test drive to experience the Odyssey in person. Our team is here to help you find the right trim and options for your family’s summer adventures.

Fuel-Economy Ratings: 19 city/28 highway/22 combined mpg rating. Based on 2026 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.