Ford Endeavour: Ford Endeavour has forever been one of those vehicles that has been a dominant force in the Indian SUV segment for its strength, premium quality offering and pure power, quite literally.
With its imposing on-road stance, plush interior and offroading ability, the Endeavour built quite the fan following before Ford quit the Indian market.
With Ford’s potential return generating more and more buzz these days, all eyes are on the new Ford Endeavour (known overseas as the Everest), a vehicle that is already on sale in other markets around the world.
The new Endeavour is far more than a facelift. It’s a new version of the SUV, not just an update, one built on a completely modern platform, with greater capability, smarter technology, refined comfort.
The names is subject to localisation or import and Indians have been waiting for this full-size diesel SUV to finally appear in a Ford showroom.
So let’s see what more does the Ford Endeavour have to offer for being one of the most preferred names in this department.
Bold and Muscular Design
The next-generation Ford Endeavour comes with a bolder and aggressive design language with its huge front grille connected by a plaster of chrome that runs across the nose of the SUV.
The C-shaped LED headlamps, bold bonnet and upright posture lend it a very American SUV character.
The side profile still looks muscular with its squared arches, roof rails and large alloy wheels. It has a broad tailgate with slick LED tail lamps and a clean design in the back.
The dimensions also have increased, adding to its dominating road presence. It’s not just its rugged appearance; it looks engineered to take on any terrain with aplomb.
Luxurious and Feature-Rich Cabin
The interior design from the previous model is ditched entirely on the new Ford Endeavour.
The dash is modern and high end now, with a big vertical touchscreen (up to 12 inches) that’s home to Ford’s new SYNC 4 infotainment system.
Soft-touch materials, leather, ambient lighting and chrome touches bring up the cabin ambience overall.
What’s under the hood of the SUV Not much has changed with the SUV: It is 3-seat, ideal for a big family.
The second-row seats slide and recline, and the third row has enough room for the average adult.
Boot space is minimal with all the rows up, but fold the third row and the boot is an enormous cave.
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Features include:
Fully digital instrument cluster
Panoramic sunroof
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included.
Ventilated and powered front seats
Dual-zone climate control
Wireless phone charger
Premium sound system
Terrain management system
Engine and Performance
Now, the new Endeavour has been launched in world markets, being offered with two diesel engines – a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel – both of which are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. 2.0L mill should make close to 210 bhp and 500 Nm and the 3.0L V6 variant in excess of 240 bhp and 600 Nm.
Our long-term F-250 Super Duty’s powertrains offer smooth highway cruising, stout towing power, and strong off-road performance.
The 10-speed automatic transmission is extremely smooth, intelligent and responsive, which allows the SUV to change with the driving conditions.
The Endeavour will be rear-wheel-drive as well as 4×4, backed by drive modes for snow, sand, mud and rock.
Ride and Off-Road Capability
The Endeavour has always been famous for its ride quality and off-road prowess.
The new model builds on that with address additional suspension geometry, higher stiffness for its chassis elements and better electronic.
It feels sure-footed and dignified on the road, particularly for a body-on-frame SUV.
On the rough stuff and the Endeavour impresses with low range gearbox, hill descent control, locking rear diff, and good ground clearance.
If you love a sense of adventure and a surefooted feel with the luxury of a premium constructed vehicle, all we can say is, it’s the real all-rounder.
Safety First Approach
Ford’ safety is always at the foremost, and the new Endeavour is a testimony to the that with a long feature list:
7 or more airbags
ABS with EBD
Traction control and ESC
360-degree camera
Front and rear parking sensors
Blind-spot monitoring
Lane-keeping assist
Autonomous emergency braking
Adaptive cruise control
The global model has done well in crash tests and is constructed to the strictest of international safety standards.
Pros of Ford Endeavour
Tough and muscular design that will look right wherever you park it
Great diesel engines and strong torque output
Plush, cavernous cabin with impressive tech
Excellent off-road capability
Very safe and ADAS functions
Silky and sophisticated 10-speed automatic transmission
Decent ride quality even on bad roads
Cons of Ford Endeavour
Expected to be expensive.
Might be a CBU or CKD (with YM modified) unit extra cost.
Fuel economy is not as good as with monocoque rivals
Big size could be cumbersome in urban traffic
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Ford Endeavour: Final Verdict
The Ford Endeavour is not just a large SUV, it’s an icon of strength, luxury, and adventure. Should Ford choose to even consider launching the next Endeavour in India, the premium SUV segment will have a worthy contender.
A great choice for shoppers who demand all-terrain capability, a first-class interior and a no-nonsense, reliable machine.
Endeavour’s re-entry will be a callback to history for lovers and ardent followers of Ford who still drove the original one of the most iconic names in India vehicle history.
Be it highway cruising, taking the fam out for a road trip or a hardcore mountain trail, the Ford Endeavour is designed to do it all, and do it with strength and style.