Is the 2025 Honda Odyssey still a good buy for Panama City families?
A family in Bay County that is asking whether the Honda Odyssey still makes sense is usually weighing it against a three-row SUV. The answer turns on room, what the vehicle costs to get into, and where a buyer can get one close to home.
The Odyssey still earns that spot for a Panama City family, and the figures show why. Group 1 Honda Panama City at 3601 E 15th St is where you can see one, order one or buy one online.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Panama City. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Does the 2025 Honda Odyssey still earn its place in a Panama City family’s driveway?
Yes. The 2026 Odyssey seats eight on the EX-L, Elite, Sport and Touring, so a Panama City family gets a full third row on each one. Group 1 Honda Panama City holds a 4.6 Google rating across 3,412 reviews, and that is where a Bay County family can see one in person.
For the 2026 model year, the base front-wheel-drive Odyssey carries an EPA rating of 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined. That is the number to set against the weekly fuel bill from a Bay County commute. Eighty-three in 100 of our Google reviews are five-star (Google, 2026), which is a reason to start the search at 3601 E 15th St.
How much room does the 2025 Honda Odyssey give a family of five or more?
On the 2026 EX-L, Elite and Sport, legroom measures 40.9 inches in the first and second rows and 38.1 inches in the third. Cargo behind the third row is 32.8 cubic feet, behind the second row it is 86.6, and behind the first row it is 140.7. Maximum cargo is 155.8 cubic feet on the EX-L and Sport and 155.7 on the Elite.
For a family of five or more, the 38.1 inches in the third row and the 32.8 cubic feet behind it decide whether that row carries kids or only gear. Those two numbers tell you more than the seat count does.
What changed on the 2025 Honda Odyssey, and does it matter for families?
The 2026 Odyssey seats eight on the EX-L, Elite, Sport and Touring alike. For a family, the useful point is that the third row comes with every trim. The choice between trims is about features and price, rather than whether the back seat holds the kids.
Is a minivan or a three-row SUV the better family vehicle in Panama City?
The Odyssey gives a family more room in the back, and the Pilot gives more towing. The 2026 Odyssey EX-L has 38.1 inches of third-row legroom and 155.8 cubic feet of maximum cargo. The 2026 Pilot EX-L in front-wheel drive has 32.5 inches of third-row legroom and 112.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo.
On towing, the 2026 Pilot EX-L with all-wheel drive rates 5,000 pounds, against 3,500 pounds for the Odyssey EX-L, according to Honda’s published 2026 specifications. We sell both models, so a Bay County family can test both and choose by how the family lives.
What safety features and warranty come with the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
Honda’s 2026 warranty booklet sets the basic warranty at 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The powertrain warranty runs 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, and the corrosion warranty lasts 5 years with no mileage limit.
Certified pre-owned Honda vehicles at our store carry an extended powertrain limited warranty and a bumper-to-bumper limited warranty backed by Honda. For a family that keeps a van through the school years, the 5-year powertrain term and the corrosion term with no mileage limit are the two numbers to read first.
Where can a Panama City family buy or order a 2025 Honda Odyssey?
Group 1 Honda Panama City at 3601 E 15th St sells new Honda models that include the Odyssey, and we offer custom ordering of a new Honda. AcceleRide lets a buyer search for a new vehicle, complete the purchase online and receive delivery.
A family that cannot spare a weekday can still find a new Odyssey and buy it online. The store is for the test drive and the custom order, and the online route covers the rest.
What do Panama City buyers say about buying a Honda at Group 1 Honda Panama City?
The sales side looks like this from one buyer’s chair. In a July 2026 Google review, Jennie R. described leasing a CRV with Matthew Tomasello as a great experience, praising his honesty, his straight answers and his personality, and closed: “I highly recommend Matthew!”
The service side is what a family lives with after the sale. In a June 2026 Google review, Corey described the service team as prompt, professional and polite on each Odyssey visit: “She is an awesome Service Advisor. Great service and great people. Today was no exception. Alex provided incredible customer service and answered all of my questions.” Bob D. wrote in an April 2026 Google review: “Always a pleasure doing business with Honda of Bay County.” Bob D. found the service department efficient at getting a vehicle in and out and the service directors personable, with special appreciation to Michelle and David, and added: “In need of a new vehicle, call ahead and ask for Matthew in sales.”
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Honda Odyssey come in a hybrid?
The EPA record for the 2026 Odyssey lists a gasoline powertrain, a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine in the base front-wheel-drive model. Every 2026 trim makes 280 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque at 4,700 rpm. A buyer who wants the engine and the numbers above should start with the trim list.
How much does a 2025 Honda Odyssey cost?
According to Honda’s published 2026 pricing, the Odyssey starts at $42,795 for the EX-L, $43,895 for the Sport, $47,495 for the Touring and $51,695 for the Elite, before Florida tax and fees. In Bay County, the county surtax is 1%. The Florida Department of Revenue charges it on the county where the buyer lives, not the county of the dealership (DR-15DSS, 2025).
Can I apply for financing online before I visit?
Yes, you can apply online before you come in. Our secure online finance application sits on our site, and we offer Honda leases, new Honda financing and pre-owned car loans. Our payment calculator accepts a trade-in offer amount, so you can see the monthly number with your trade in place.
Can I get an offer on my trade-in before I visit?
Our online trade tool gives a price by license plate, VIN, or make and model. The make-and-model option returns only a broad estimate based on historical data, which could change. Trade offers depend on inspection, vehicle condition and current market value, and we buy vehicles outright as well as taking them in trade.
Can I test drive a 2025 Odyssey before I buy?
Yes. To schedule a test drive, scan a QR code and upload a driver’s license. Once you have driven one, you can take the trim list and the payment numbers to the finance page.
Can I book service on an Odyssey at this store?
Yes. Service and maintenance appointments can be booked online through our service scheduling page.
How Group 1 Honda Panama City gets an Odyssey into a Bay County driveway
A Panama City family that has narrowed the list to a minivan needs a store that will sell it, finance it and service it. Our 4.6 stars across 3,412 Google reviews are built on that kind of visit. In a June 2026 Google review with five stars, Dennis Collins wrote: “Bay County Honda did an inspection of my wife’s Odyssey just to ensure that it was safe and ready to drive to Chicago. I appreciate their great work.”
Staff matter as much as the vehicle. In a July 2026 Google review with five stars, Jennifer Jackson wrote about her Pilot visit: “They were very knowledgeable and made the entire experience enjoyable.” Bring your list of models to 3601 E 15th St and compare the Odyssey with the Pilot in one visit.
Group 1 Honda Panama City answers a three-row family’s real question, which is the monthly payment and the seats together, and has the Odyssey on the lot for both. Start with the finance page if a lease or loan is part of the plan.
Group 1 Honda Panama City answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Panama City showroom, or call (850) 763-5495.
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