2007 Minivan Challenge: Conclusion Though they weren't "minivan people" at the start of this comparison test six months ago, Dave and Carolyn would now seriously consider purchasing one. Read their final comments on all seven minivans, and find out which minivans they liked the best! Readers can have their say on CarTalkCanada.com.
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The 2007 Minivan Challenge
2007 Minivan Challenge CanadianDriver asked a typical young family who say they are "not minivan people" to compare seven popular minivans over a period of six months to see if any of these new vans will change their minds. We'll report on their life with a minivan at the beginning, during and at the conclusion of their experience. Readers can have their say on CarTalkCanada.com.
Feature comparison Apples and oranges. No two minivans are exactly alike at any price. Check here to see how the minivans we're testing stack up feature for feature.
2007 Mazda5 GT - Week Four After a month driving the Mazda5, Dave is still impressed by its styling, its smaller size, and its versatility, but thought it was bit narrow and not as luxurious as bigger minivans. Carolyn thinks it's trendy and fun to drive, but needs better air ventilation in the rear and more kid-friendly features.
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2007 Toyota Sienna LE - Overview The second van scheduled for our test driving family is the 2007 Toyota Sienna. Dave and Carolyn will be driving the LE, which starts at $36,680. New for 2007 is a new 3.5-litre V6 engine that adds 51 horsepower.
2007 Hyundai Entourage GLS The first van scheduled for our "We're not Minivan people" test family is the 2007 Hyundai Entourage. This is Hyundai's first ever minivan, and true to Hyundai's form it offers a lot of standard features for a very competitive price.
