Ford Endeavour

Launched way back in India in 2003, the first generation Ford Endeavour (known as the Ford Everest, elsewhere in the world) started the premium SUV segment in India and has been among the most sought after SUV's in the Indian market through all these years and the number of facelifts the car has gone through to stay updated with the changing times. The all new Ford Endeavour was launched for the Indian market in January, 2016 and takes the game further by bringing never before features in the segment alongwith an authentic all American SUV styling and a choice of two mighty powerful engines to match its sheer presence.

With rather huge proportions, the Ford Endeavour stays true to its predecessors incredible street presence, while still looking contemporary and fresh at the same time. Ford has done a decent job in designing the Ford Endeavour Exterior by giving it curves and creases in the right places on . The neat touches like the use of multiple creases on the bonnet makes do without the over the top bonnet scoops and yet makes the SUV look big, bad and mean at the same time keeping its upmarket finesse intact. The rear and the sides are made to look smoother by the use of thick chrome strip running across the entire width of the boot while the wheel arches curve carrying onto the rear doors is a nice touch on the Ford Endeavour.

Massive is a word that clearly defines the Ford Endeavour Exterior and one just cannot stop themselves noticing it. Gone is the straight line edgy and boxy design of the old Ford Endeavour and it is replaced by a modern more smoother styling in the new Ford Endeavour. The big chrome laden grill houses a huge blue oval Ford logo that gives the car an imposing front face.

The rectangular lights suits the butch American SUV tradition and looks striking with the presence of projector headlamps. The creases work wonders to break the absolute vastness of the bonnet, giving the Ford Endeavour Exterior a contemporary yet authentic American SUV appearance, something that has been missing in the segment and which should work for the FOrd Endevour in India.

If the all new Ford Endeavour is all butch and big-bad -mean from the outside, it is a cocoon of a long list of creature comforts when it comes to Ford Endeavour Interior. From, dual zone climate control to a big touch screen at the centre of the console taking care of most of your needs, the Ford Endeavour brings in a variety of features for its occupants.

The best trick in the box has to be the way the speakers play an opposite wavelength to cancel out the engine noise that creeps into the cabin.

The Ford Endeavour is offered in two engine trims, a 2.2 liter and a 3.2 Liter (which is a five cylinder unit) and comes in a total of six variants to choose from. The offered listing for Ford Endeavour colour options is in total six in number too.

he base model in the range being the 2.2 liter 6 Speed manual that produces a decent 160PS@3200rpm and 385Nm@2500rpm while the range toper variant comes in with a 3.2 Liter 6-Cylinder producing 200PS@3000rpm and 470Nm@2500rpm and the transmission duties are handled by a dual clutch 6-speed automatic.

The Ford Endeavour Mileage figures for the 2.2 liter inline 4 cylinder engine manual hover in the range of 10-11kmpl while the automatic comes in around 9-10kmpl.

The 3.2 liter manual gives around 9 kmpl while its automatic version return a fuel efficiency of around 8-9kmpl.

The 2.5 tonne Ford Endeavour utilizes the fire power of all around ventilated disc brakes with ABS, Traction control. For added safety the Ford Endeavour also lists the presence of safety features such as Hill assist, 7 air bags in the top variant.

The Ford Endeavour is still a big huge SUV and has all the traits of one, however, the way it handles does satisfy the Ford badge tradition of making good handling cars. The steering is light and responsive with low body roll under cornering against the segment standards.

The massive tyres soaks in almost everything that is thrown its way offering a plush ride through almost all sorts of terrain. The car accelerates with intent and refinement levels are very nice indeed.

The Endeavour offers a unique mix of comfort, luxury, strong road presence as well as punchy diesel engines. It also offers a lengthy list of features and 4x4 capabilities. All this for an starting price of Rs 23.64 lakhs Ex-Showroom Delhi makes it the best SUV in its segment and a better bet than its main rivals.

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