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Honda’s new ad campaign features the 2021 Odyssey, Disney characters

Honda has launched a new digital campaign that pairs its partnership with Disney with the 2021 Odyssey minivan

Photo courtesy of American Honda Motor Co. Inc.

Cinderella sang, “A dream is a wish your heart makes when you’re fast asleep.“ Honda is hoping that Americans will be dreaming about the 2021 Honda Odyssey and is activating its partnership with Disney to promote the freshened minivan.

The multi-channel marketing campaign, dubbed Enchanted Odyssey, will show off the features and capabilities of the minivan and deliver a soundtrack families can enjoy. The campaign comes as Honda celebrates its 15th anniversary as the Official vehicle of Disneyland Resort.

As part of the digital campaign, a scene features a family reminiscing about Disney while inside the Odyssey.Photo courtesy of American Honda Motor Co. Inc.

As part of the campaign, a Disney Hits playlist is available, presented by the Honda Odyssey: http://disneymusic.co/EnchantedOdyssey.

During the social media aspect of the campaign, a video shows a family traveling down memory lane on a journey that mixes Disneyland Resort attractions and characters including Sleeping Beauty Castle, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Dumbo the Flying Elephant and, of course, Mickey Mouse, while listening to the Disney Hits playlist utilizing Apple CarPlay.

The campaign makes a Disney-themed playlist available.Photo courtesy of American Honda Motor Co. Inc.

Additionally, Pinterest users will be able to view a campaign that includes video, static, and carousel pins as well as a Pin Extension, an interactive micro site, that features the 2021 Odyssey. This is the first of this type of Pinterest activation for Honda. Disney is the most-searched brand on the platform.

For the 2021 model year, the Honda Odyssey has gotten a fascia upgrade as well as changes to the minivan’s interior that are meant to make it more upscale. There’s also moire widespread availability of tech features new pricing, which lowers the cost of a mid-grade model by over $2,000.

The minivan retains its proven 3.5-liter V6 that achieves 280 horsepower. The engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The 2021 Honda Odyssey is on sale today.

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The Ascent got updated styling and fresh tech.

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Subaru's lineup is full of useful, adventure-ready vehicles, but most are not accommodating for full-size families. The Ascent solved that issue for the automaker a few years ago, and has been a popular family option since. It got a mild update for 2023 with a facelift and new tech. The Ascent comes in five trims: Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, and Touring. It's expected to go on sale in fall 2022.

The Subaru comes with a new front fascia design that adds a new grille and aggressive styling up front. Lower air ducts help improve aerodynamics, and in higher trims the components come with chrome trim. The SUV's C-shaped taillights got a refresh as well, and now feature a sharper shape to better match the vehicle's overall styling.

2023 Subaru AscentThe new front fascia design is more aggressive than before. Subaru

The Ascent's powertrain remains in place, which is a turbocharged 2.54-liter four-cylinder making 260 horsepower. It sends power to all four wheels through a continuously variable transmission that offers a simulated eight-speed manual shifting mode. Subaru's X-Mode driving mode comes standard, which alters throttle response and other vehicle behavior to maintain traction in slippery conditions. Torque vectoring, which allows the vehicle to shift torque between wheels that need it most, also comes standard.

A new Onyx Edition trim joins the Ascent line for 2022. It brings a standard 11.6-inch touchscreen with navigation, a Harman Kardon sound system, power seats, and a panoramic sunroof. The base Ascent comes with features such as 18-inch wheels, USB inputs, tri-zone automatic climate controls, three rows of seating, and a whopping 19 cupholders. Subaru also offers an optional Cabin Connect system, which allows the driver or front passenger to communicate to people behind them through the stereo using a front-cabin-mounted microphone.

2023 Subaru AscentThe Ascent's interior is available with great tech, such as an 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Subaru

Subaru EyeSight safety equipment comes standard with every Ascent. The system is improved for 2023 with a wider field of vision and new software. A new wide-angle camera joins EyeSight's existing two-camera setup to provide better pedestrian and cyclist detection when approaching intersections. Blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, and lane change assist are available.

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Honda details all-new 2023 HR-V

The Honda HR-V is all-new for 2023.

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The HR-V is Honda's smallest and most affordable SUV, slotting into the automaker's catalog beneath the long-running CR-V. The entry-level HR-V got a complete overhaul for 2023 that brought a new powertrain, updated technology, and refined styling that aligns closely with the new Civic Sedan.

2023 Honda HR-VThe new SUV features more refined, upscale styling, better tech, and new safety features.Honda

Honda offers the HR-V in three trims: LX, Sport, and EX-L. While the 2022 HR-V got a 1.8-liter four-cylinder, the 2023 model gets a larger 2.0-liter engine that produces 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque. It's mated to a continuously variable transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. The new SUV comes with hill descent control for the first time in a Honda, and three drive modes are included.

Inside, a 7-inch touchscreen comes standard that runs Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A larger 9-inch screen comes in the top EX-L trim that adds wireless smartphone connectivity. The EX-L trims also gets wireless charging and navigation. Both touchscreens come with a physical volume knob for easier interactions with the system. All models are wider and longer than before, which improves interior passenger and cargo space.

All 2023 HR-Vs come with Honda Sensing safety equipment. The package has been updated for 2023 with a traffic jam assist feature and traffic sign recognition. Honda offers blind spot monitoring for the first time in an HR-V, and a driver attention monitoring system comes standard.

2023 Honda HR-VThe HR-V picked up sleek styling for the new model year with hints of Honda Civic sprinkled in.Honda

The new HR-V starts at $24,895, including a $1,245 destination charge. The range-topping EX-L all-wheel drive model starts at $30,195. Honda says the new SUV will go on sale soon.

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