Here's what we know about the car:
1) The new Endeavour is based on the Ranger pick-up and has been designed and engineered by Ford Australia2) The SUV looks similar to the Everest concept introduced by Ford and will come with a large trapezoidal grille, beefed up wheel arches which make it look muscular
3) Changes up front include LED daytime-running lights and an aluminium scuff plate
4) Drivability of the SUV is improved thanks to the inclusion of a new independent coil-spring layout at the rear instead of the leaf spring setup found in the current model
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5) It will also come with a new terrain management system (TMS) that allows a driver to select among pre-adjust settings (normal, snow/grass, sand and rock) while driving. Each of the aforementioned settings adjust the traction control, engine torque, four-wheel drive system and other things to better the driving performance in any condition
6) There is a big change inside too, as everything from the dashboard to the central screen harkens to the future
7) The Endeavour will be equipped with Ford's SYNC2 multimedia setup and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
8) Ford has been testing the 2.2-litre (148 bhp) and 3.2-litre(197bhp) mills for India and the Endeavour will see these under its bonnet instead of the 2.5-litre and 3.0-litre diesel engine that the predecessor had
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9) Continues to sport the 7-seat configuration
10) The SUV will compete with the likes of the Mitsubishi Pajero, Ssangyong Rexton and Toyota Fortuner
Expected Launch: Festive Season, 2015
Expected Price: Rs. 20 lakh - Rs. 25 lakh
