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New CarPROFILEHyundaiEntourageA Minivan ThatCatches Up in a HurryHyundai was a little later than it mayhave wanted to be getting intothe minivan game. With the newEntourage, it aims to make up for lost time.Like all minivans introduced in the lastcouple of years, it has the features customerswant. A big V6 driving the front wheels.Seven seats, the rear-most row of whichdrops down into the floor. Lots of roomand versatility.The Entourage, however, applies theHyundai formula of high value for themoney, and offers a lot of equipment andutility for the price.To start with, it is one of the largestminivans on the market, bigger inside thanthe current top-selling brands.The base GL model has a level of comfortand convenience that might be justright for many, especially at its $29,995starting price. Included are air conditioning,CD audio, cruise control, keyless entry,power windows and mirrors, and tilt steering.From there, think of a feature you wouldlike to have, and there is an Entourage onwhich it is available. DVD entertainment?Electronic Stability Control? Power slidingside doors? Leather interior? All areavailable on the upscale models, the mostexpensive of which, the GLS with Leatherpackage, will set you back $37,195.And that is a good deal for a fullyequippedminivan.Specs Entourage...............................................................• Base Price (GL): $29,995• Body Type: 4-door sedan,7-passenger minivan• Layout: front-engine, FWD• Engine: 3.8L DOHC 24-valve V6• Horsepower: 242 @ 6,000 rpm• Transmission: 5-spd auto• Brakes: 4-wheel disc, ABS, EBD• Length: 5,130 mm (201.9 in)• Width: 1,990 mm (78.3 in)• Height: 1,760 mm (69.2 in)• Wheelbase: 3,020 mm (118.8 in)• Weight: 1,996 kg (4,400 lb)• Fuel Economy (city/hwy):13.2 / 8.8 L/100 km• Cargo capacity (third row up/folded):912L / 2,268L• Warranty: 60 mo. / 100,000 kmbumper-to-bumper<strong>OpenRoad</strong> driver |17