The Entourage also includes shoulder-belts for all passengers, plus Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) in the second- and
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| The Entourage includes a host of active and passive safety features. (Photo: Hyundai Auto Canada) |
third-row seats, for easier and safer attachment of child seats. The inclusion of a high-line tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) as standard equipment is impressive too, a system that not only will warn of impending danger but also, if tire pressure is kept at the recommended level, could save you a few dollars at the pump while reducing tire wear.
As mentioned, the Entourage gets dual rear sliding doors, but I didn't mention
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| The new Hyundai van won't be short on luxury features. (Photo: Hyundai Auto Canada) |
that they integrated convenient power windows. Few vans offer side windows that open at all, and I for one really appreciate having them, if only just so that the kids can wave and say bye to Grandma while we're driving away. And then there are also those days when exterior airflow is more refreshing than air conditioning, which also comes standard by the way, and the power side glass, plus the usual power rear quarter windows, that pop out from the side rather than roll down, make for a nice cool breeze inside the cabin.
Right about now I'd better correct myself, as the Entourage doesn't merely come standard with air conditioning, but rather a dual front climate control system with individual controls, plus separate controls for second-row passengers. The van delivers ventilation to second- and third-row passengers, mind you, so everyone can be comfortable.
Those
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| The high-class centre stack looks good with its bright metal trim. (Photo: Hyundai Auto Canada) |
up front can carry on discussions with rearward passengers aided by the convenience of an adjustable conversation mirror tucked in front of the controls for the optional power glass sunroof, while a foldaway centre tray table between the two front seats includes four cupholders, handy for parents with smaller children who might need to pass their drinks back and forth.
Drivers will be able to enjoy the comfort of high-quality cloth seats, with leather available as part of a
Limited package, for a sum. Additional luxury features include the option of woodgrain or metal-like trim, highlighting a centre stack that looks very upscale (and very Sedona-like) and complements a steering wheel and electroluminescent gauge package that pulls cues from the Sonata, upcoming Santa Fe replacement and top-line Azera. All Entourage vans get a two-tone colour scheme as well, a nice way of breaking down the visual size of a minivan's large interior panels.
Drivers will also enjoy a tilt steering wheel
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| A DVD-entertainment system is a must-have on long trips. (Photo: Hyundai Auto Canada) |
plus optional power adjustable foot pedals and heated front seats, while all will find the Entourage's optional power liftgate handy. As for the available rear-seat entertainment system, which features an eight-inch LCD monitor, I wouldn't consider a new van, SUV or crossover without one, and the new Hyundai also can be had with an optional Infinity AM/FM/CD-changer/MP3 audio system with Logic 7 surround sound. Heck, forget the kids... leave them in bed inside the house while you and your honey enjoy a little R&R in the back of the van.
