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1. Car and Driver >> Details/Subscribe	5 Best Trucks Csaba Csere Mar. 2007		Veteran Car and Driver editor Csaba Csere picks the best SUVs, pickup trucks and vans in a yearly test. However, this year, only the Honda Odyssey, Hyundai Entourage, Kia Sedona and Nissan Quest were considered contenders for top honors -- which makes this review quite limited in scope. The Honda Odyssey wins the highest rating for the sixth time in the seven years this category has been included. Editors say that the Odyssey has excellent ride control and accurate steering, and that the engine delivers smooth performance.
2. Consumer Reports >> Details/Subscribe	Recommended models: Minivans Editors of Consumer Reports Apr. 2007		Editors at Consumer Reports magazine have great coverage of minivans. Along with a helpful summary page, a detailed road-test report for each model outlines handling and comfort features, along with reliability data based on annual subscriber surveys. This publication covers the less exciting minivan category better than publications like Road & Track and Motor Trend.
3. Edmunds.com	Editor's Most Wanted Vehicles for 2007 Editors of Edmunds.com Not Dated		Each year, the editorial staff at Edmunds.com votes for best-in-class cars. This year, the 2007 Honda Odyssey tops other contenders, with an Honorable Mention rating going to the Hyundai Entourage and its near-twin, the Kia Sedona. Edmunds editors praise the Odyssey's powerful V6 engine, claiming it is quiet and refined, and say the Odyssey is fun to drive.
4. Kiplinger.com >> Details/Subscribe	2007 Cars: Our Slide Show Gallery of Top Picks Mark Solheim and Jessica Anderson Nov. 2006		This year, the Toyota Sienna wins three awards from Kiplinger's magazine, including Best New Minivan, Best in Class Minivan and Most Fuel-Efficient Minivan. Editors Mark Solheim and Jessica Anderson praise the Sienna's 266-horsepower engine, which gets 27 miles per gallon on the highway. Editors say that the new 2007 Sienna "leapfrogs" the old favorite Honda Odyssey in power and fuel economy.

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5. Cars.com	Family Car of the Year 2007 Odyssey Editors of Cars.com Not Dated		Cars.com praises the Honda Odyssey, while noting that it is the highest ranking among Cars.com's Best Bet models. This means that it scores good to excellent ratings in areas such as driveability, reliability, resale value and of course quality. Cars.com claims the Odyssey comes with all the safety and convenience features one could want. The writers note as an example an optional rearview camera, and praise the cylinder deactivation technology that allows the Odyssey to achieve the best highway fuel economy in the minivan class. Cars.com describes the Odyssey as "a meticulously well-thought-out van."
6. PaddockTalk.com	Road Test: Mini Van Showdown 2007 Iain Shankland Jan. 5, 2007		Iain Shankland of the enthusiast site PaddockTalk.com conducts a comparative test of the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan and the new 2007 Hyundai Entourage. Four families with both children and experience with minivan ownership participate as judges. Included in the scoring are driver comfort, comfort and ease for all rows of seating, exterior styling, and more. The Hyundai Entourage is the winner of this contest, with top scores from all eight of the judges.
7. IntelliChoice.com	Best Car Values 2007 Editors of IntelliChoice.com Not Dated		IntelliChoice.com uses an analysis of relevant data to predict, recognize and award vehicles that promise low long-term costs and high resale value. For 2007, the Honda Odyssey wins title of Best Minivan Value. We appreciate IntelliChoice's careful analysis, which also allows the consumer to see how earlier models stack up for retained value and actual operating costs.
8. Motor Trend >> Details/Subscribe	2007 Kia Sedona Mark Williams Jan. 2007		Reviewer Mark Williams describes the Kia Sedona in glowing terms. He claims that the Sedona "isn't just a huge improvement over the first, but it now contends for highest honors in its class." For a minivan competing with perennial winners such as the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna, this is high praise. Williams likes the upgrades to the interior, the new V6 engine, and the low price tag of the Sedona when compared to the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna. Shortcomings are understandable with the price tag, and for the future Williams asks Kia for a navigation system, all-wheel drive, and better rear-seating options.
9. CarCritic.com	Ratings and Reviews Don Vorderman As of Apr. 2007		CarCritic.com is an unusual car-review site. Rather than a lengthy writeup, readers get a short synopsis along with a "RuthlessReview" evaluation and bottom-line assessment. Each review costs $1 to read (with a $5 minimum). Reviews are based on hands-on tests, along with user reviews, repair and reliability data and vehicle history. Among minivans, the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna are highest rated. The Kia Sedona and Hyundai Entourage are also said to be good choices, with lots of safety features and a powerful engine.
10. Consumer Guide.com	New Car Reviews and Ratings: Minivan Editors of ConsumerGuide.com As of Apr. 2007		Consumer Guide's editors have written a fine buyer's guide, which we found useful for its detailed pricing and options information. However, no head-to-head tests are conducted. For 2007, the Honda Odyssey rates a Best Buy designation, and the Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey earn Smart Buy ratings. The Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, Hyundai Entourage, Kia Sedona and Toyota Sienna all earn Recommended ratings.
11. Road and Travel.com >> Details/Subscribe	Minivan of the Year Martha Hindes Jan. 2007		The 2007 Hyundai Entourage is the recipient of Road and Travel's 2007 Minivan of the Year award. A jury of automotive journalists from newspapers, websites and automotive magazines select the winner as part of the International Car of the Year and Truck of the Year awards. The new for 2007 Hyundai Entourage is noted for its exceptional value and long features list. Road and Travel also praises standard safety features, which include dual-stage front airbags, and side and curtain-style airbags for first- and second-row seats.
12. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety	Top Safety Pick 2007 Award Winners Editors of IIHS.gov Not Dated		The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash-tests cars and trucks for three impact scenarios. Cars then receive ratings based on the results for each position. In order to merit recognition as a top safety pick, a car must get the highest rating of "good" in all three crash tests, plus offer electronic stability control. The top minivan for 2007 is the Kia Sedona/Hyundai Entourage. No other 2007 minivan received a rating of good in all three tests, and stability control is standard.
13. NewCars.com	How the Toyota Sienna stacks up against the Honda Odyssey Nigel Cooper Not Dated		NewCars.com reviews follow a cookbook-type formula to evaluate two vehicles. However, useful insights may be gained by looking at these reviews. Reviewer Nigel Cooper claims that the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey are not that much different in fuel economy, while the Toyota is priced substantially less than a Honda Odyssey. EPA numbers confirm the fuel economy claim, with the 2WD Sienna and the 2WD Odyssey scoring the same 19 miles per gallon city/26 miles per gallon highway figures. Only the all-wheel-drive Sienna falls short of the Odyssey as far as fuel economy. Cooper goes on to claim that there is no clear-cut winner in areas such as utility and handling, while taller drivers will like the Sienna better due to extra headroom.

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14. Automotive.com	2007 Honda Odyssey Review John Rettie Not Dated		Reviewer John Rettie boldly states that the "Honda Odyssey might be the best minivan on the market." He claims that the Odyssey is enjoyable to drive, and is refined and loaded with convenient features. Fit and finish are described as strong points. Although Rettie points out some drawbacks in the Odyssey model line, he praises the Odyssey overall and claims that even though the design is three years old, it still seems fresh.
15. Auto123.com	2007 Hyundai Entourage Road Test Rob Rothwell Mar. 2006		Canadian auto writer Rob Rothwell attended the Western Canadian launch of the 2007 Hyundai Entourage and was favorably impressed. Hyundai claims a commitment to exceed consumer expectations, and Rothwell reports that in his opinion Hyundai has been successful by widening the margin of "over-delivery" vs. expectations. The author enjoys the smooth and secure ride of the Entourage. He feels the Entourage is a fine example of what he describes as reliable and high-value automobiles, and expects the Entourage to significantly shake up the minivan market.
16. Canadian Driver	Test Drive: 2007 Hyundai Entourage GL with Comfort Package Jil McIntosh Aug. 2006		Canadian writer Jil McIntosh conducts what she describes as "purely unscientific" automotive studies, located in grocery store parking lots. Her position is that minivans are work trucks for families, and as such they need to be cost-efficient. She likes the fact that the Entourage is a good value, has a long warranty period, and earns top scores in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash testing. She is favorably impressed with seating and engine power. McIntosh recommends the Entourage, and feels buyers should also test drive the Kia Sedona, a sister vehicle. She suggests that the Sedona and Entourage are similar enough that a decision between the two may come down to which dealer is most convenient.
17. Canadian Driver	Day-by-Day Review: 2007 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD James Bergeron Feb. 26, 2007		Canadian reviewer James Bergeron praises the 2007 Sienna as being "feature rich and comfy." The tested Limited XLE AWD model seems to have everything, with the only options being navigation and DVD entertainment systems. Bergeron notes that the Sienna can be ordered with seating for eight and that with standard seating for seven, the Sienna is not really "mini." He describes the Sienna as comfortable for long hauls, with plenty of leg and shoulder room. He describes the driving experience as "vague," while noting that the AWD system works well in slippery conditions.
18. Splash Magazine >> Details/Subscribe	2007 Toyota Sienna Review / Road Test Craig Howie Not Dated		Craig Howie describes the new 2007 Toyota Sienna as outstanding, and claims that he loved driving it. Howie says the Sienna is swift and refined, while being nimble and easy to drive. He praises the Sienna's fuel economy and safety features, and he also feels interior room is a strong point. Howie concludes that the Sienna is "one in a million" and "perfect for activity holidays." The Sienna isn't rated or compared to other minivans, however.
19. Cars.com	2007 Minivans and Vans Editors of Cars.com As of Apr. 2007		You won't find road tests here, but Cars.com does have some good information on pricing, options and available variants. There's also a brief history of each model. Cars are not rated or reviewed, but Cars.com is a good informational resource.