2009 Hyundai Entourage

From low-cost sedans to three-row EV SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ Reliability and Owner Satisfaction ratings. Individual models and years vary widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost subcompacts like the Elantra, and midsized sedans like the Sonata. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsize Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer three-row seating. Many models are available as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. In our testing, most Hyundai models benefit from a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness in addition to improving fuel economy. Hyundai’s EVs are some of the best values among electric cars. The Ioniq models are high-tech, well designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.

This twin of the redesigned Kia Sedona was produced only from 2007 to 2008. It had a long list of standard equipment and a roomy, flexible interior. Controls are simple to use, and the windows on the sliding doors retract. The 3.8-liter V6 and five-speed automatic make a refined powertrain, but overall fuel economy was only 17 mpg in our tests. Body lean is somewhat pronounced and the steering is vague, but the standard electronic stability control helped keep it secure in our emergency-handling tests. An Entourage (or Sedona) is likely to be priced lower than an equivalent Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey, but it's not as well-rounded as they are.