For All Endy Lovers Here - Ford India Starts Testing New Endeavour!

It is radically different from what’s on sale current, likely to come with two engine options 2.2L and 3.2L diesels along with a Terrain Management System!  

Ford India has started testing the new Endeavour in the country, these are the very first spy of the SUV rolling in from South India. The SUV was revealed last year in China while it was recently launched in Thailand at the on-going 36th Bangkok Motor Show (known as Everest to other Asian countries). Speaking of the Indian launch, the SUV is expected to go on sale later this year in the country and prices are expected to be in the range of Rs. 25-30 Lac.

Speaking of the design, it is based on the Ford’s Kinetic design scheme and features a large hexagonal grille. The front bumper gets a silver bash guard that also integrates fog lamps. Rear profile gets wrap-around taillamps flanked around a chrome strip with Endeavour badging. Interiors will be brand new and sports a touch screen SYNC 2 infotainment system.  

Like globally, Ford India is expected to introduce the diesel engines that were revealed at the time of unveiling. The smaller 4-cylinder 2.2-liter turbo diesel generates a healthy 158.2 bhp and 385 Nm of max torque. The powerful 5-cylinder 3.2-liter diesel generates 197.1 bhp and a blistering 470 Nm of twist!

Speaking of the transmission, Endeavour in India will feature an option of six-speed automatic with manual mode and six-speed manual as well. Now, the interesting bit, it will also get a Terrain Management System (driving modes). The system features Normal, Snow, Sand and Rock modes, you can opt depending on the terrain the vehicle is maneuvering.

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