New Ford Endeavour India launch on January 20, 2016

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The Endeavour brand has always found favor with buyers in India but the currently on sale 2nd generation unit has seen a decline in numbers with mere double digit sales since 2014. Thus the all new 3rd generation Endeavour will once again look to dominating the segment currently led by the Fortuner.
 
As reported earlier, this new SUV will be available in three trims and two powertrain options.
The powertrain and gearbox options for the new Endeavour are as follows:
  • 2.2-litre 158bhp four cylinder with optional 4WD, mated to a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox
  • 3.2-litre 197bhp five-cylinder diesel with standard 4WD, mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox only.
Key features of the new Ford Endeavour are:
  • Ford My Key system
  • Eight-way power adjustable front seats
  • Ford SYNC Infotainment system\
  • CD/MP3 player with Bluetooth and AUX
  • Steering mounted audio controls
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Powered tailgate
  • Cruise control
     
The all-wheel-drive Endeavour, in addition, will offer hill descent control and Ford’s Terrain Management System. The top-spec Titanium model will have features such as seven airbags, automatic headlamps, LED daytime-running lamps, LED tail-lamps, ambient lighting, front parking sensors and tyre pressure monitoring system. All models will get a seven-seat layout with split folding second and third rows along with reclining and sliding functions for the second row. The Endeavour will be offered with six colour options – Sunset Red, Diamond White, Golden Bronze, Moondust Silver, Panther Black and Smoke Grey.

The varaint line-up for the new Endeavour is as follows:
  • New Ford Endeavour 2.2L 4×2 MT Trend
  • New Ford Endeavour 2.2L 4×2 AT Trend
  • New Ford Endeavour 2.2L 4×4 MT Trend
  • New Ford Endeavour 2.2L 4×2 AT Titanium
  • New Ford Endeavour 3.2L 4×4 AT Trend
  • New Ford Endeavour 3.2L 4×4 AT Titanium
Competition
The new Ford Endeavour will compete with the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, SsangYong Rexton and the recently launched Chevrolet Trailblazer. 

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