Hyundai Minivan to Finally Arrive in Spring of 2006

This is an impressive showing, and one that will help the South Korean automaker to reach its goal of producing three million

The Entourage name is fitting, as it will be the largest vehicle in what will be Hyundai's all-new model lineup. (Photo: Kia Canada)

vehicles in South Korea and two million vehicles in the U.S. and elsewhere by 2010, making it the fifth largest automaker in the world. Lofty goals, for sure, but based on its current trajectory, quite attainable.

The Entourage name is fitting, as it will be the largest vehicle in what will be Hyundai's all-new model lineup when it debuts in the spring. The fifth of seven updated or all-new models, which includes the award-winning compact Tucson sport utility that became available earlier this year, an all-new Sonata that started selling last month, a redesigned and renamed full-size flagship sedan, the Azera which will replace the XG 350, and totally revised Accent. Added to the list will be updates of the popular Santa Fe SUV, expected to grow with seven-seat occupancy, and an all-new compact Elantra sedan and liftback. A rear-wheel drive replacement for the Tiburon is expected next, while a full-size sedan featuring rear-wheel drive is expected to rival premium brands for luxury and driving dynamics when it debuts in calendar year 2007.