Endeavour hit the Indian roads in 2003. A product of Ford India, the automobile offers its consumers the complete satisfaction of riding in a luxury SUV. The versatile 7-seater Endeavour has a commanding road presence. It flaunts a spacious cabin and offers world-class comfort to its passengers. With a cutting-edge theft protection system and advanced active and passive features, Ford Endeavour proves to be a safe haven for the people riding in it. All these make the SUV a worthwhile investment.



Engine
At the heart of Ford Endeavour lies a 2.5 L turbocharged diesel engine, which churns out a power of 114 PS @ 3500 rpm and maximum torque of 285 Nm @ 2000 rpm. Endeavour is available in both, two-wheel (2WD) and four-wheel drives (4WD). The 2WD is perfectly suitable for driving on city roads and highways, whereas the 4WD is designed to offer a comfortable ride on rugged terrain.

Design And Comfort
The sporty stance of Ford Endeavour is enhanced by an aggressive fascia, with a huge bonnet, multi-reflector headlamps and a big front grille. Mud flaps and a fashionable roof rail are other elements contributing to the appeal of its exteriors. Silver sides-steps further accentuate the well-built quality of Endeavour's imposing design. The seven-seater vehicle has three rows of seats, offering equal comfort for all its occupants.

Interiors
The interiors of Ford Endeavour are roomy and elegant, sporting luxurious leather upholstery. The instrument cluster is very trendy. Endeavour comes equipped with an in-car DVD system, with roof-mounted screen and an audio system incorporating six-stack CD changer and MP3 player. All the three rows have AC ducts, which enables the rear seat passengers to set the temperature as per their convenience. The fifth door mirror of Endeavour becomes very useful while parking or reversing.

Ride And Handling
The huge tyres and rigid chassis of Ford Endeavour absorb all the bumps that take place during the course of driving. Handling is reasonably well, especially when the vehicle takes tight corners. Its steering wheels are power assisted and offer great responsiveness.

Safety
Ford Endeavour is fully loaded with advanced safety features, which include dual airbags for driver and co-driver, individual seat belts in all the seating positions, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), side-door intrusion beams, collapsible steering column, childproof rear door locks and fuel tank shields. Apart from this, the car also features Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), which prevents the engine from being started with an incorrectly coded key, by automatically cutting off the supply of fuel to the fuel injection system after two seconds.

Variants, Price And Color
Ford Endeavour is available in three variants - TDCi, 4x2 (Diesel) and 4x4 (Diesel). It comes in a wide range of dazzling colors, such as Brush Steel, Mystic Wine, Panther Black, Diamond White and Jeans Blue. The price of this SUV ranges from Rs. 14.70 lakh to Rs. 15.62 lakh.

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