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The Honda Odyssey has made a strong showing, usually earning top honors in every minivan comparison test we've held. There are other minivans that rival the Odyssey's family-friendly features, but the Honda combines those attributes with confident driving dynamics and a long-standing record of reliability, making it an all-around family favorite.

The 2014 Honda Odyssey ranks 1 out of 7 Minivans. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Honda Odyssey, as well as reliability and safety data.

All 2014 Honda Odyssey minivans feature refreshed sheet metal and interiors. The LX, EX and EX-L models get the more fuel-efficient six-speed automatic transmission as standard. A host of new standard and optional features have also been added, including Bluetooth streaming audio, a Pandora interface, HD radio and an in-vehicle vacuum cleaner.

Manuals for Honda Odyssey. While minivans may be one of the most polarizing kinds of vehicles on the market—with some style-conscious parents still thinking they might as well be driving a diaper bag on wheels—another generation (and a different kind of style-conscious parent, really) sees their superiority and thinks that minivans stand out from all the identikit crossovers. Through all of this, Honda has been holding out, and refining its van, and the 2014 Honda Odyssey stands as one of the best ever—a not-so-mini van that open-minded families won't be able to resist.

The fourth and current generation of the Honda Odyssey debuted for 2011. Completely redesigned and compared to the previous generation, it has sleeker styling, a roomier interior, improved fuel economy and new features. It should be noted that for the 2011 and '12 Odyssey, the base LX lacked some of the high-tech convenience and entertainment features that are now standard.

The 2014 Honda Odyssey seats up to eight people and comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine and front-wheel drive. The 2014 Odyssey comes in five trims: LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite. For 2014, all Odyssey models now come with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Finally, the Odyssey Touring Elite adds a new HondaVAC system—a powerful integrated vacuum cleaner, with nozzle accessories and a dedicated space on the driver's side of the rear cargo area. The system was developed with Sho-Vac, and it never needs to be charged or plugged in, as it runs as a normal vehicle accessory, capable of running for up to eight minutes with the vehicle turned off.

The Honda Odyssey comes with a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 248 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission on all trim levels. EPA estimates are very good for a minivan at 19 mpg city/28 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined.