2009 Hyundai Entourage

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Interior - What the Auto Press Says

The majority of reviewers find the Entourage's interior to be attractive and spacious, especially considering its price.

• The interior styling is "attractive, clean and highly functional, but not record-breaking. Yet the conservatism exercised by Hyundai designers in the overall execution of the Entourage has netted a refined-looking people hauler with upscale appeal..." -- Automobile.com
• "The interior of the Entourage looks much nicer than a mid $20,000 minivan owner might expect." -- About.com
• "The Hyundai's switchgear and interior materials are mostly acceptable and in keeping with its price point, but don't expect the refinement of the more expensive segment leaders." -- Edmunds

Seating

With plenty of passenger space, the Entourage's interior boasts seating for seven. Reviewers feel the first two rows are quite comfortable, though many find the third row is a bit of a tight squeeze for adults.

• "For those who have a genuine need for all those seats, this is one super vehicle." -- About.com
• "Front occupants get loads of head, leg and elbow room. Seat bottoms are somewhat short, but thigh support is good, and grippy fabric keeps you in place." -- Kelley Blue Book
• "There's no feeling that Hyundai has skimped. There's ample headroom, and legroom is decent for a 6-foot adult when the seat is slid back all the way." -- Cars.com
• "In addition to all the usual conveniences, kids will love the power windows in the second-row sliding doors and the second-row captain's chairs that make them feel like royalty." -- U.S. News' Rick Newman
• "The somewhat tight 3rd row is adult-comfortable for short trips." -- Consumer Guide
• "Flexibility is a good thing for anybody planning to sit in the third row. The third row is designed for small to mid-size children." -- New Car Test Drive

Interior Features

While most reviewers feel the cabin design and materials are rather basic, they note that the Entourage is well equipped, even in its base trim. One notable feature that impresses is the standard power windows on all trims.

• "The cabin is short on soft-touch surfaces and long on nondescript plastics. Materials are mostly in line with pricing." -- Consumer Guide
• "The nicely thought-out interior is plain but not in the slightest Spartan...Of course, all manner of electronic toys to keep both driver and passengers amused are available. Many are standard issue." -- About.com
• "Three trims are available, but you don't need to go crazy with the options to enjoy a generous standard features list." -- Edmunds
• "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 were driving away." -- Automobile.com

Cargo

While providing ample cargo room, the 2009 Hyundai Entourage still falls a little bit short of its Minivan counterparts.

• "To make room for cargo, the folding rear seats disappear into the floor and the second-row chairs are removable -- though this operation requires some muscle, as each chair tips the scales at more than 75 pounds... There are 141 cubic feet of total cargo room available, just a bit less than other mainstream minivans." -- Edmunds
• "With the same cargo dimensions as the Sedona, the Entourage falls slightly behind the majority of other minivan models, but the difference is likely to go unnoticed by most drivers." -- Cars.com
• "Despite being slightly larger than the Odyssey, the Entourage offers less cargo volume behind all three rows." -- Motor Trend
• "Small-item storage is generous thanks to several cubbies located throughout the cabin." -- Consumer Guide