Ford Endeavour Sport Engine & Performance
Ford offered the Endeavour with 2.2 litre four cylinder and 3.2 litre 5 cylinder diesel engines. With the advent of the BS 6 norms, Ford has axed both these powerplants and the SUV is now offered with a single engine option, a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine from the Eco Blue Series. The new engine develops 170 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque. Globally, this engine gets a twin turbo version, while the India spec gets a single turbo charger. The new motor has better refinement levels than before, and is immediately evident when driving. There is an initial lag but things smoothen out once you cross 1500 rpm. There is an even spread of torque and a nice mid-range. Power tapers off as you near the 4000 rpm mark and the motor tends to get vocal as well.
A big addition to the Endeavour is the 10 speed torque convertor automatic gearbox and Ford is the first manufacturer to offer it in India. The gearbox is calibrated beautifully and shifts are smooth as well. The USP of this transmission is how it shifts gears in different scenarios. If you want to overtake and you push the pedal down, it will drop down 3 or 4 gears and give the you the optimum cog. It also skips gears and upshifts to the ideal gear for normal driving speeds. Long distance cruising is a piece of cake and while there are no paddle shifters, you can shift manually via buttons on the gear lever. There is a Sport mode as well. The Endeavour also features a Terrain Management System with different modes that come into play during off-road excursions . While we did not take the it off-road due to lack of time, we do plan to request for the regular Endeavour 4×4 for an off-road review.
Despite its size, driving the Endeavour in the city is not difficult at all. The steering is light and all around visibility is great as well. Plus you get front and rear parking sensors, rear view camera and even the Self Park feature that makes things easier. Not to mention the size of this SUV, other road users just give you the right of way when they see you approaching.
