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2008 Hyundai Entourage Review
High-value minivan with flexible cabin.
2008 Entourage Review Summary & Specifications
The Entourage is Hyundai's first minivan, and a remarkable vehicle with good safety equipment and good crash protection at a competitive price. Short-term studies have shown Hyundai's quality has improved considerably, but the unknown is its long-term durability. Meanwhile, Honda and Toyota are known quantities. For consumers the issue is whether all the Entourage's attractions offset that unknown factor.Chris Jensen test drove the Entourage in New York. John F. Katz provided styling commentary from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Hyundai Entourage GLS ($23,995); Limited ($29,895) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 250-hp 3.8-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed automatic. |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags; side-impact airbags mounted in front seats; side curtain airbags; active head restraints for front seats; anti-lock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | reverse warning sensor |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-826-2277 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hyundaiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 23995 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Hyundai Entourage Limited ($29,895) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone automatic climate control; Infinity AM/FM/MP3 audio system with CD changer, Logic 7 surround sound, and steering wheel audio controls; leather seats; heated front seats; power windows, door locks and remote keyless entry; heated side mirrors; tilt steering wheel; leather steering wheel and shift knob; cruise control; front wiper de-icer; hide-away third-row seat; dual power sliding doors; power tailgate; power rear quarter glass; power driver seat; back-up warning sensors; compass; trip computer; automatic headlights; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; tinted glass; fog lights; 17-inch alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge | 700 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Ultimate Package ($2,900) includes rear-seat DVD entertainment system; tilt/slide glass sunroof; power front passenger seat; power adjustable pedals; integrated memory system; auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 33495 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 250 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 253 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/23 |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 202.0/78.1/71.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.0/59.2/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/65.9/40.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/50.1/34.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 80.2 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.6 |
| Curb Weight | 4659 |
| Stock Tires | P235/60R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, BA |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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