Bisi Ezerioha leans back in a folding chair outside his display at SEMA, the air thick with the smell of fresh rubber and engine oil that you can practically taste. He’s the mastermind behind Bisimoto Engineering, a tuning shop that’s been breathing new life into Hondas for decades, taking the ordinary and turning it into something truly wild. This year’s showstopper? A 2025 Odyssey minivan that proudly sports a Type R badge – not something dreamed up by Honda’s design team, but rather a product of a garage in Cerritos, California.
Let’s start with the standard Odyssey powerplant – a 3.5-litre V6 engine that produces a respectable 280 horsepower, perfect for shuttling the kids to soccer practice but a wee bit too tame for winding roads. But Bisi and his crew didn’t think that was enough. They yanked out the V6 and slotted in a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder from a Civic Type R (that’s the K20C1, for those in the know) which comes with 315 horsepower as standard. But Bisi wanted more, so his team upgraded it with a Mitsubishi Stage 2 turbo, a bigger fuel system, and a custom tune from Hondata that lets it run on either E85 or 93 octane petrol without breaking a sweat. New engine mounts keep everything rock-steady, while a Civic Type R intercooler makes sure temperatures stay in check. The end result? A whopping 550 horsepower – more than enough to make the front wheels protest.
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The original ten-speed auto transmission got the boot, replaced by a six-speed manual from the Type R stable. The gearshift is now a precise affair, thanks to some clever Acuity cables and a leather-wrapped knob; it’s also been relocated to a more central position on the dash, giving the driver a lot more involvement in the driving experience. The pedals – clutch, brake, and accelerator – are now made of aluminium and take up a fair bit of footwell space, making every drive a bit more interactive.
Power is sent to a limited slip front diff, which keeps things grounded even when the torque starts to get a bit too enthusiastic. Handling-wise, Bisi and his crew have definitely turned up the wick, but they’ve still managed to keep the van’s natural tolerance for bumps intact. Adjustable BC coilovers give the van a lower ride height, while front MacPherson struts and rear multi-link suspension work together to soak up bumps while still hugging the corners tight. The brakes are borrowed from the Civic Type R, complete with rotors and pads that can bring the 4,500-pound body to a stop with authority. The ride on 19-inch Type R wheels and grippy 275/35 Toyo Proxes R888R tyres is a real treat – good for track days, yet quiet and comfortable on the open road. A sneaky front splitter, side skirts, and rear diffuser cut through the air, complemented by a dash of glossy black trim and some too-red Honda insignia to give it a bit of flair.
Inside, things are a bit more subdued, paying homage to the Odyssey’s original role as a family-friendly people carrier. You still get seven seats in leather-trimmed rows, with heated fronts and fold-flat rear seats for when you need to transport some cargo. There are cupholders galore, a 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, and all the usual driver assists like lane centreing to keep you safe and on track. And just to give it a bit of extra pizzazz, there’s a push-to-start system that adds a bit of sporty flair to the proceedings – but it doesn’t break the flow.
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