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How a vehicle handles and the safety of its passengers should be one of the primary reasons to test drive both the Honda and Mitsubishi minivans.  The Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis has five doors and can seat between five and seven passengers.  It was developed from a concept car that made its debut at the 23rd Tokyo Motor Show.  The Honda Odyssey is a little bigger and has many options for a family van.
Let us take a closer look at the specifications of both vehicles.  The Honda Odyssey has a 3.5 liter V6 engine which allows it to have quite a bit of power.  The fuel economy of the Odyssey is eighteen miles per gallon in the city and twenty five on the highway.   There is an option to have a sliding side door which makes it ideal for families.  The rear seats disappear into the floor so that hauling large items is very easy.  Safety is part of the package, with side airbags and disc brakes.  If the Odyssey is to be used as a family vehicle you may be able to find a used one with a DVD player.  Leather seats can be part of an optional package.  Resale value on the Honda Odyssey can vary according to mileage and age.
The Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis has been known as simply the Mitsubishi Grandis since 2003.  Before its name was changed the minivan was made larger than the original concept car model.  They have had five speed manual transmissions, three speed automatic and four speed automatic ones.  The wheel base is longer, allowing for cargo space.  The later models have the RISE safety body for greater protection of the vehicles occupants.  The vehicle has a center console where everything is located.  All the comfort controls plus the gearshift is nestled in one place.  The cloth seats have armrests and pockets for storage for the rear passengers.  Depending on the year of the vehicle and the amount of miles the Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis has they hold their value quite well.
While the two vehicles are similar in design they are definitely different under the hood and the interior.  The Honda, while perhaps a bit lower in resale price has more amenities available in both new and used versions.  Safety seems to have been a concern that was addressed in both vehicles such as Demio.  Test drive them both so that you can see the differences first hand.

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