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2007 Hyundai Entourage Full Review
Date Published: 6/26/08
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2007 Hyundai Entourage Review
Hyundai's first minivan carries seven passengers and has a 3rd-row seat that folds into a floorwell. Entourage shares its design with the Kia Sedona; Hyundai is Kia's corporate parent. Entourage has a 250-hp V6 and a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift gate. GLS, SE, and Limited trim levels are offered. The 2nd-row bucket seats slide fore and aft and can be removed. The 3rd-row bench is split 60/40. ABS and traction/antiskid control are standard. Also standard are front side airbags and curtain side airbags that cover all three seating rows. All models have power windows in their sliding side doors. Dual power sliding side doors are standard on SE and Limited. Leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a power tailgate are standard on Limited. Also available are a sunroof, DVD entertainment, power-adjustable pedals, and rear obstacle detection.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Long the choice as a family hauler, Minivans are easily the smartest use of space for passengers and cargo. These vehicles offer a fantastic blend of comfort, convenience, and safety features for the modern family.
Our Best Buy is the Honda Odyssey. Our Recommended picks are the Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Hyundai Entourage, Kia Sedona, and Toyota Sienna.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Entourage and Nissan Quest.
Our Best Buy is the Honda Odyssey. Our Recommended picks are the Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Hyundai Entourage, Kia Sedona, and Toyota Sienna.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Entourage and Nissan Quest.
News
Entourage is just out of the box, so expect no big changes for the next couple of years.
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2007 Hyundai Entourage Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Passenger and cargo room | Fuel economy |
| Handling/roadholding | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Entourage and Sedona strong from a stop--a brisk 8.4 sec 0-60 mph in our tests. But rolling acceleration can seem sluggish, the automatic transmission being sometimes slow to downshift for extra power. It isn't always quick to follow manual gear changes, either.
| GLS | SE | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 4.8 |
Entourage and Sedona strong from a stop--a brisk 8.4 sec 0-60 mph in our tests. But rolling acceleration can seem sluggish, the automatic transmission being sometimes slow to downshift for extra power. It isn't always quick to follow manual gear changes, either.
Fuel Economy
Test Entourages, Sedonas averaged 16.5-18.1 in mix of city/highway driving, 19.2-22.7 mpg in with more highway driving. Test Sedona averaged 16.1 mpg in mostly city use, including gas-eating acceleration tests. Hyundai and Kia recommend premium-grade fuel for Entourage and Sedona.
| GLS | SE | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4.1 |
Test Entourages, Sedonas averaged 16.5-18.1 in mix of city/highway driving, 19.2-22.7 mpg in with more highway driving. Test Sedona averaged 16.1 mpg in mostly city use, including gas-eating acceleration tests. Hyundai and Kia recommend premium-grade fuel for Entourage and Sedona.
Ride Quality
Comfortable for a minivan, but not quite carlike. Smooths out small bumps well. Generally composed, but bounces some over larger humps. Entourage SE and Limited, Sedona EX have 17-inch tires that make ride a bit more jiggly over rippled pavement.
| GLS | SE | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 |
Comfortable for a minivan, but not quite carlike. Smooths out small bumps well. Generally composed, but bounces some over larger humps. Entourage SE and Limited, Sedona EX have 17-inch tires that make ride a bit more jiggly over rippled pavement.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Typical for a large minivan: never nimble, marked body lean in turns. Handling not noticeably improved with 17-inch tires. Steering nicely weighted, but feels numb. Traction/antiskid control a welcome standard feature.
| GLS | SE | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 4.7 |
Typical for a large minivan: never nimble, marked body lean in turns. Handling not noticeably improved with 17-inch tires. Steering nicely weighted, but feels numb. Traction/antiskid control a welcome standard feature.
Quietness
Engine emits full-throttle growl, is reasonably quiet otherwise. Tire thrum, some body rumble noticed even in town driving. Wind rush joins in at highway speeds. Some test examples of both Entourage and Sedona annoyed with creaking interior panels, rattling 2nd- and 3rd-row seats.
| GLS | SE | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 5.9 |
Engine emits full-throttle growl, is reasonably quiet otherwise. Tire thrum, some body rumble noticed even in town driving. Wind rush joins in at highway speeds. Some test examples of both Entourage and Sedona annoyed with creaking interior panels, rattling 2nd- and 3rd-row seats.
Controls
Entourage, Sedona share a dashboard with large, unobstructed gauges and clearly marked, nicely sized, easy-to-reach controls. Standard three-zone climate control an upscale touch. Cabin short on soft-touch surfaces, long on nondescript plastics, but materials mostly in line with price.
| GLS | SE | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6.2 |
Entourage, Sedona share a dashboard with large, unobstructed gauges and clearly marked, nicely sized, easy-to-reach controls. Standard three-zone climate control an upscale touch. Cabin short on soft-touch surfaces, long on nondescript plastics, but materials mostly in line with price.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Comfortable chair-height seats. Ample head room. Lanky drivers may want more rearward seat travel, though. Easy ingress/egress. Thick windshield pillars can impede visibility to front corners, but clear sight lines elsewhere. Like some rivals, Entourage and Sedona have a flip-down center tray table that's handy, but lets items slide around a lot.
| GLS | SE | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 6.9 |
Comfortable chair-height seats. Ample head room. Lanky drivers may want more rearward seat travel, though. Easy ingress/egress. Thick windshield pillars can impede visibility to front corners, but clear sight lines elsewhere. Like some rivals, Entourage and Sedona have a flip-down center tray table that's handy, but lets items slide around a lot.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Comfortable 2nd-row seats offer adult-size head and leg room even with front seats fully back. Tight 3rd row is adult-comfortable for short trips. Note that power sliding side doors are standard on Entourage SE and Limited, and available on the Sedona only as an EX-model option. Power or manual, some testers say sliding doors don't open wide enough for best rear entry/exit. Bulk of folded 2nd-row seats hampers access to 3rd row. Standard power sliding-door windows a fresh-air plus.
| GLS | SE | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 6.9 |
Comfortable 2nd-row seats offer adult-size head and leg room even with front seats fully back. Tight 3rd row is adult-comfortable for short trips. Note that power sliding side doors are standard on Entourage SE and Limited, and available on the Sedona only as an EX-model option. Power or manual, some testers say sliding doors don't open wide enough for best rear entry/exit. Bulk of folded 2nd-row seats hampers access to 3rd row. Standard power sliding-door windows a fresh-air plus.
Cargo Room
Deep well behind 3rd-row seat a useful cargo hold; seat sections fold into it easily. Second-row seats tumble and fold for generous load volume. They can also be removed, but weigh 60 lb each. Plenty of cubbies for small items.
| GLS | SE | Class Average |
| 10 | 10 | 10 |
Deep well behind 3rd-row seat a useful cargo hold; seat sections fold into it easily. Second-row seats tumble and fold for generous load volume. They can also be removed, but weigh 60 lb each. Plenty of cubbies for small items.
Value within Class
Entourage and the Kia Sedona that shares its design don't run with our Best Buy minivans in terms of ride quality, powertrain response, or squeak-free construction. But they earn Recommended status for matching the class leaders in size, utility, and standard safety features. Warranty coverage is impressive, and they beat every comparably equipped rival on price.
| GLS | SE | Class Average |
| 7 | 8 | 6.3 |
Entourage and the Kia Sedona that shares its design don't run with our Best Buy minivans in terms of ride quality, powertrain response, or squeak-free construction. But they earn Recommended status for matching the class leaders in size, utility, and standard safety features. Warranty coverage is impressive, and they beat every comparably equipped rival on price.
Total Score
| GLS | SE | Class Average |
| 63 | 64 | 61.8 |
Scores for all Minivans
| Low Score | 56 | |
| Average Score | 61 | |
| High Score | 71 |
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2007 Hyundai Entourage Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 08/11/2006
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| GLS 4-door van | $23,795 | $22,368 | $700 |
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| SE 4-door van | $26,295 | $24,455 | $700 |
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| Limited 4-door van | $28,795 | $26,492 | $700 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
GLS
Powertrain
3.8-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/dual-zone manual climate controls and rear controls, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, 2nd-row bucket seats, 3rd-row stowable split bench seat, power mirrors, power door locks, power front and 2nd-row windows, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, conversation mirror, map lights, variable-intermittent wipers w/deicer, visor mirrors.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Roof rails, 225/70R16 tires, wheel covers.
SE adds to GLS:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Dual-zone automatic climate controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, 8-way power driver seat, power sliding rear doors, heated power mirrors, power rear-quarter windows, trip computer, illuminated visor mirrors, automatic headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear privacy glass, fog lights, 235/60R17 tires, alloy wheels.
Limited adds to SE:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather upholstery, heated front seats, power liftgate, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, universal garage door opener.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Premium Pkg.
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SE
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$700
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$630
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Rear-obstacle-detection system, heated front seats, automatic day/night rearview mirror, universal garage door opener.
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Ultimate Pkg.
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Limited
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$3,950
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$3,555
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Entertainment Pkg. plus rear-obstacle-detection system, power-adjustable pedals, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, pedals), power passenger seat, power sunroof.
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Entertainment Pkg.
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Limited
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$2,200
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$1,980
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SE
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$2,900
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$2,610
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DVD entertainment system, Infinity AM/FM/MP3 player w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer.
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Power sunroof
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Limited
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$900
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$810
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Floormats
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GLS, Limited, SE
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$175
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$137
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Roof rack
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GLS, Limited, SE
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$195
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$135
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2007 Hyundai Entourage Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Hyundai Entourage 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 118.9 |
| Overall Length, in. | 202.0 |
| Overall Width, in. | 78.1 |
| Overall Height, in. | 71.5 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4400 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 141.5 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 21.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 41.0 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.7 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.8 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 40.9 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 3.8 /231 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 250 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 253 @ 3500 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed automatic | 18/25 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Hyundai Entourage 4-door wagon |
| Front Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 5 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 10/100,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 7/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
South Korea
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive
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Tester's Comments
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Major Options: N/A Consumer Guide® Fuel Economy: 16.55 mpg (what's this?) Problems During Test: None From The Back Seat Ed Piotrowski Entourage and by extension, Sedona, don't quite match the sophistication of the Honda Odyseey or Toyota Sienna. But they offer a lot of safety and convenience features for the money, which makes them worthy of consideration. The domestics now have yet another hurdle in their way if they want to compete in the minivan arena. John Biel The Entourage's room, power, and price are all to the good for budget minivan buyers, but this tester was dismayed by its fuel economy and increasingly annoyed by the squeaky interior. Tom Appel While domestic makers are slapping $4000 rebates on their aging minivans, Hyundai/Kia are refining the concept. There is nothing new here conceptually, but Entourage and Kia's similar Sedona offer better powertrains, higher-quality interior bits, and bargain pricing. Toss in the impressive warranty coverage, and what's not to like? |
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