2008 Hyundai Entourage

Hyundai's Entourage is the company's minivan offering for the U.S. market. First introduced for the 2007 model year, the Entourage comes in a long-wheelbase configuration only. It rides on a purpose-built unibody van platform with a 118.9-inch wheelbase, 66.3-inch track width, 202-inch length, and 78.1-inch width.

Power comes from the same 3.8-liter Lambda V6 that powers the Azera luxury sedan. The all-aluminum DOHC 24-valve engine produces 250 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque, giving the van more power than most of its competitors. Complementing the V6 is a five-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic manual gear selection.

The Hyundai Entourage comes in two trim levels: The GLS and more luxurious Limited. Entourage GLS comes equipped with traction control, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, active front head restraints, dual front airbags, front seat side-impact airbags plus side curtain airbags. Other features include cloth seats, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, dual vanity mirrors, front armrest, AM/FM/CD audio system, roof rack rails, tri-zone climate control system, a front wiper de-icer, and the Hyundai Hideaway third-row seat.

Optional for the Entourage GLS is the Popular Equipment Package, which is new for 2008. This package offers dual power sliding doors, power rear quarter glass, backup warning sensors, power driver seat and steering wheel audio controls.

The available Premium Equipment Package includes the Popular Equipment Package features, plus a rear-seat entertainment system with an eight-inch LCD monitor; an Infinity AM/FM/CD-changer/MP3 audio system with Logic 7 surround sound; heated side mirrors; leather tilt steering wheel and shift knob; compass plus trip computer; automatic headlights; chrome exterior and interior door handles; dual zone automatic climate controls; 17-inch alloy wheels; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; solar control glass; chrome license garnish and fog lights.

The top of the line Entourage Limited comes standard with all of the equipment found on the GLS with Popular Equipment Package and adds a compass; trip computer; Infinity AM/FM/CD-changer/MP3 audio system with Logic 7 surround sound; leather seating surfaces with heated front seats; solar control glass; chrome exterior and interior door handles; automatic headlights; fog lights; chrome license garnish; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; heated side mirrors; premium scuff plates; power tailgate; dual zone front automatic temperature control; 17-inch alloy wheels; leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and Limited badging.

The available Ultimate Package features a rear-seat entertainment system, a tilt/slide glass sunroof, power front passenger seat, power adjustable foot pedals, integrated memory system controlling the driver's seat, outside mirrors and foot pedals as well as an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink.