2026 Honda Odyssey Sport-L: Staten Island Buyers Guide

Same engine, a sportier look

Honda didn't build a performance trim into the Odyssey lineup, every 2026 trim shares the identical 280-hp V6 and 10-speed automatic, so "Sport-L" describes appearance and cabin finish rather than anything under the hood. The 19-inch alloy wheels are the visual giveaway, a step up in stance from the EX-L's smaller standard wheels, paired with exclusive dark exterior badging and trim details you won't find on the base trim. Inside, the leather seating gets contrast red stitching, a small detail that reads immediately once you're sitting in it next to a plain EX-L cabin.

The one functional addition, beyond looks, is a third-row USB charging port. Second-row USB charging is standard on every 2026 Odyssey trim including the EX-L; Sport-L is where a third port shows up for the way-back seat, worth knowing if the household regularly runs a full eight-passenger load on road trips.

Is the $1,100 step worth it?

For a buyer cross-shopping EX-L against Sport-L, the honest framing is that this is a styling and finish decision, not a capability one. Towing capacity, cargo volume, safety equipment, and the Magic Slide seat mechanism are identical between the two trims. If the 19-inch wheels and red-stitched leather matter to how the car feels to own, or the third-row USB port solves a real problem for a family that road-trips at full capacity, the $1,100 is a reasonable ask. If neither does, the EX-L guide covers the case for staying at the lower price point.

New York's 8.875% sales tax applies to whichever trim a buyer lands on, so the practical difference between EX-L and Sport-L out the door runs closer to $1,200 once tax is included, worth factoring before deciding the wheels are worth it.

What Odyssey buyers say about buying here

Honda of Staten Island holds a 4.4-star Google rating across more than 2,700 reviews. One Odyssey buyer who leased through the store this winter wrote of the experience: "They gave the best price," adding that during the process "the manager made the process exceptionally smooth," even with kids in tow during the paperwork. That kind of patience matters more with a minivan sale than most, families cross-shopping trims tend to bring the whole family to look.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Odyssey EX-L and Sport-L?

Sport-L adds 19-inch alloy wheels, exclusive dark exterior styling, red-stitched leather seating, and a third-row USB port for $1,100 over the EX-L's $42,795 MSRP. Both share the same V6, transmission, and FWD-only drivetrain; nothing mechanical changes between them.

Does the Sport-L come with all-wheel drive?

No. No 2026 Odyssey trim, Sport-L included, offers AWD. The entire lineup is front-wheel drive only, a distinction from the CR-V and Pilot in the same Honda lineup.

What size wheels does the Sport-L have?

19-inch alloy wheels, standard from Sport-L up. The EX-L rides on a smaller standard wheel size; Touring and Elite carry the same 19-inch wheels as Sport-L.

Is Sport-L a hybrid?

No. No 2026 Odyssey trim offers a hybrid powertrain; every trim, including Sport-L, runs the same 3.5-liter V6 and 10-speed automatic.

What does a Sport-L cost with tax in New York?

$43,895 MSRP plus $1,495 destination, then New York City's 8.875% sales tax, title, and registration on top. The pricing guide covers the full breakdown across all four trims.

Is the Sport-L in stock on Staten Island?

Check live Odyssey inventory at Honda of Staten Island, or call the sales team at 718-701-8269.

The bottom line

Sport-L is the trim for a buyer who's already sold on the EX-L's core Odyssey experience and wants it to look sharper for a modest step up. The wheels and the red-stitched leather are the whole story, mechanically it's the same minivan. Compare it side by side with the EX-L and the Touring in person before deciding which $1,000-to-$3,000 step is worth making.