The family-friendly Hyundai Entourage offers plenty of interior space for kids, pets, and grownups, making it a great around-town functional minivan. But it also happens to be one of the safest vehicles available for 2008. For starters, the Entourage received the best crash-test rating ever awarded to a minivan by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It comes equipped with six standard airbags, including side curtain airbags for passengers in all three rows of seats. Other standard safety features include active front head restraints, antilock brakes, and electronic stability control, which helps keep the minivan from fishtailing on curves (oversteer) or plowing off the road (understeer) by applying appropriate braking to either the front or rear wheels.
A 242-horsepower, 3.8-liter, double-overhead-cam V6 engine powers the Entourage, which comes in GLS and Limited trims for 2008. The engine provides good performance, according to drivers and reviewers, though gas mileage lacks somewhat. The engine links to a driver-adaptive five-speed automatic transmission with Shiftonic, which enables the driver to shift manually by tapping the gearshift up or down.
The exterior and interior design of the 2008 Entourage, as well as the standard feature list, carry over from the previous year with few changes. On the outside, the Entourage displays a contemporary design, with a V-shaped hood, projector-beam headlights, sculpted front fenders and bumper, and standard roof rails. The Limited trim adds front foglights, dual real power sliding doors, a power tailgate, and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, features include seating for seven passengers, as well as cruise control, a keyless entry system, a tri-zone climate control system with rear air conditioning, and a six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system. The Limited adds leather seats, heated front seats, and wood grain or metal trim. A 660-watt, 13-speaker Infinity Logic7 audio system with a six-disc CD changer has been added to the option list for 2008 for both trims.
The Entourage has an expansive, comfortable, and well-thought-out interior, according to drivers and reviewers. They also note that the front-wheel-drive vehicle is quiet, capable, and nimble on the road, with good handling for a minivan its size. Some drivers and reviewers note that the Entourage's ride can feel harsh at times, while others note that design-wise, the Entourage can be hard to distinguish from the Kia Sedona, with which it shares a platform, and the Honda Odyssey. Price-wise, the Entourage represents a good value, with incentives and rebates making it even more competitive, though its resale value can suffer. Overall, however, the Entourage gets good marks, making it a valid choice for those who need plenty of room to safely haul around a large family.
I was driving not going fast. My battery light and break light came on and flickered then all the other lights came on and the van stauld. Wouldnt start unless I had a jump start . Then it wouldnt last long and did all the same things 20 to 50 feet down the road. What is going on?
Where is the voltage regulator on 2008 Entourage?
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 172 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.33
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: removable captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: wind deflector
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: rear
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 660 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: adjustable pedals · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.33
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual power sliding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: removable captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: rear