Honda Odyssey Magic Slide Seats Review

Unedited video: Jill Ciminillo takes a look at how easy it is to remove the magic middle seat on the 2021 Honda Odyssey -- from a petite female's point of view.

Jill is a syndicated automotive writer, currently serving as the managing editor for Pickup Truck + SUV Talk and co-hosts two podcasts: the Consumer Guide Automotive Car Stuff Podcast and the Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Podcast.

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[tommydabbs]

You can also fold down the 3rd row and slide it out the back. That way you don’t have to do the awkward maneuvering over the seat.

[psbp]

Most genuine video out there. Kudos to you my friend. Well done!

[elizabethstewart]

I owned a Honda Odyssey Elite back in 2010 when my kids were little. I traded it for a large SUV. I remember taking that middle seat out, and it sat in my garage for as long as I owned the car. I just bought a Chrysler Pacifica as a secondary car for road trips, traveling to the beach, taking the dogs to the vet, etc. If you need to frequently reconfigure your car because you are moving things and people, get the Pacifica. The ability to very easily stow the seats and make the back completely flat is just an awesome feature. I can't imagine having to drag those heavy seats in and out of the car. If you have little kids in car seats, I think the Odyssey or the Sienna is a great option. If you have older kids out of car seats, and you use the minivan more for moving things, get the Pacifica.

[scottormond]

I had to laugh at this video. The struggle is real. Jill vs. Magic Seat! We need to see the re-match!!! 😍😀😍

[abbiecarter]

Thank you for this information! I just bought an Odyssey and didn't know the seats slide!

[a.]

Accurate. It’s definitely not something you’d want to do everyday. Once you have that middle seat out, though, those magic slide seats are truly magical! ~Child Passenger Safety Technician (and Dan Ashley’s daughter!)

[Cat-and-Tilly]

Thank you for showing your struggle. I can relate. This odious task is upcoming for my minivan journey. I’ll probably forego removing the stow and go seats and opt for a rooftop cargo carrier.

[Christinastatler]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!! It shows real life where people try to do these ‘easy tasks’ but they end up being so much harder lol
Loved when the door was locked, I said to myself, ‘my luck’ 😂😂😂

[AnnitaMendez-zdrq]

This is pure comedy 😂 shows the reality of how hard something and be and yet me made to sound so easy

[todddembsky]

Obviously lifting weights is not enough. You need to lift Honda Seats if you really want to buff out.☠☠ And you wonder why I love this channel... You are just precious.

[animted]

Thanks for posting an HONEST review of the seat removal!

[keithwebster]

I'm most impressed that neither of the outer seats appear to have been scratched by dragging the sides and bottom of the middle seat over the surfaces.

[csh]

Can't wait to watch the video of you removing the magic seat.

[oksusha]

thank you for the realism of this action.

[georgiaguardian]

This is much easier for most men. I have removed and installed this few times, very easy.

[shannon]

Exactly the video I was looking for, thank you!! 😃🙏👍

[TheAmericanGirl]

Ok, I’m heading out to my can to take out this very seat!! Thank you!

[juliet]

Wish they folded into the floor like Chrysler

[locketsNcharms]

thank you for this video... this is soooo me and realistic!

[scottm.]

Jill....again, always informative with a dash of humor to keep things from being boring. (maybe more free weights at the gym? bulk up?) :-)