Ford has recently launched the much-awaited next-gen Endeavour SUV in the country. The vehicle has been launched just before the Auto Expo event and gained the much-needed impetus from the car enthusiasts all over the country. The new Sports Utility Vehicle is loaded with various advanced and fresh features that make it the first choice to opt for amongst many other vehicles in the same segment. The next generation Endeavour will lock horns with some other models in the segment like Chevrolet Trailblazer, Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Pajero.
The new Ford Endeavour gets a stylish body structure and lavish interiors that make the occupant feel awesome. The model has replaced various old components while retaining a few good ones and even the engine has been changed. The starting price for this vehicle is about INR 24.2 lac and goes up to INR 28.8 lac for the top-end variant. Ford Endeavour carries the philosophy of quintessential American SUV, so, here are the 5 things in the car that makes it different from other SUVs.
800 mm water wading
Ford Endeavour rides on 18- inch wheels that gives the vehicle a colossal 800 mm water wading capacity. This is about 200 mm more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport and riding on 265/60 R18 wheels, this car sit 225 mm above the ground level. Coming to the off-roading capabilities of this vehicle, it has an approach angle of 30 degrees with the ramp-over angle of 21 degrees and departure angle of 25 degrees.
Equipped with 5-cylinder diesel engine
The vehicle is powered by the new segment first engine which is the 3.2-litre diesel mill with five cylinders, producing amazing torque and power. The powertrain delivers around 470 Nm of peak torque and comes coupled with 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Terrain Management system
The 2016 Endeavour gets the amazing segment first Terrain Management System, it is an advanced feature which allows the driver to choose different driving modes. For this, user has to select tarmac that one is travelling on, to change the car’s driving characteristics. The various modes available with the Ford are Mud, Rock, Sand and Snow.
Semi Auto Parallel Park Assist
New Ford Endeavour gets the Parallel Park Assist feature which is quite helpful for the driver while searching for a space to park the vehicle. The user just has to press the button and the car will automatically analyse the parking spot and after that, driver has to just manage the accelerator as well as the brake and the vehicle will make its way into the space on its own.
Safety and comfort
In terms of safety, Ford Endeavour comes loaded with advanced safety aspects, which include dual front airbags, seven airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Ford MyKey, Traction Control, Hill Launch Assist, ABS with EBD and Ford Emergency Assistance.
Coming to its comfort features, Endeavour gets all new things as compared to its older version. Firstly, it receives active voice cancellation that makes the cabin relatively quiet. Other than this, the car gets power foldable 3rd row seats, 8-inch Ford SYNC 2 touchscreen unit, huge panoramic sunroof and analogue and digital display.