New Ford Endeavour Launched In India

Ford India launches the new Endeavour Automatic before the festive season begins. The new Endeavour gets changes in the headlamps and the front grille.

The new Ford Endeavour gets some minor changes in this modern world. The company has provided some changes at the rear end also.

Ford has not only given some treatments at the exteriors and interiors but mostly under the hood, last year the company has blazed us with the Thunder+ with the 2.5L engine and now it has provided with a 3.0L massive engine that generates power at 156bhp and 386Nm of torque with a 5-Speed autobox.

Ford has introduced the On-The-Fly Four Wheel Drive shifts that add some amazing feature upon. Ford has added safety features that is most welcomed with 4 airbags.

The new Endeavour gets the new Endeavour is priced between Rs15.99 lakhs and Rs17.99lakhs.

Press Release:

New Ford Endeavour - Power Train:

With the best torque in its class, the new Endeavour provides the power and glory of state-of-the art diesel technology. That’s the confidence, premium refinement and outstanding fuel economy of Ford’s advanced DuraTorq TDCi common-rail turbodiesel engine family.

• The New Endeavour is powered by two highly responsive, 16-valve TDCi versions, both of which feature outstanding torque output plus impressive levels of smoothness and refinement:
• The 2.5-liter DuraTorq TDCi common-rail engine, rated at 105 kW( 143PS), which delivers peak torque of 330 Nm @ 1800 rpm
• The 3.0-liter TDCi peaks at 380 Nm of torque at 2500 rpm, and is rated at 115 kW( 156PS) of power output

The DuraTorq TDCi common-rail engines also have a reputation for excellent fuel economy:

• Equipped with the 2.5-litre TDCi and Manual Transmission, the New Endeavour achieves fuel economy of 13.44 Kilometers per Litre of Diesel and an effective full tank range of 954 kilometers
• The new Endeavour is also equipped with the 3.0-liter Automatic Transmission variant that provides outstanding fuel economy at 11.14 kilometers per Litre of Diesel and offers a range of 791 kilometers on a full tank of fuel
• With TDCi, new Endeavour responds enthusiastically when the light turns green or when the moment is right to overtake.
• Unlike traditional diesels, common-rail systems generate very high fuel system pressures, up to 1,600 bar – and use finely controlled direct injection to deliver precisely metered amounts of diesel fuel to the cylinders. This approach optimizes diesel combustion, ensuring very impressive performance and eliminating the effect of ‘turbo lag.’ The TDCi engines use variable-geometry turbochargers to tailor engine boost levels
• DuraTorq common rail technology also contribute to a much more refined, quiet operation and reduced emissions output. Pilot injections, ultra-small doses of fuel prior to a main injection, help smooth the combustion cycle, making it cleaner burning and far less noisy than the diesels of old generations

New Ford Endeavour - Vehicle Design:

• A new design look and an array of contemporary features give the New Ford Endeavour fresh appeal to go with its image of dominant toughness giving a more premium look to the SUV
• The New Endeavour sports a sophisticated, all-new front-end design. Its centerpiece is a new chrome grille, which features contemporary chrome detailing
• The grille design features three, finely detailed horizontal bars that seem to float in the grille opening, the middle of which supports a proud Ford oval badge. Designers sculpted the three-bar grille – a key element of Ford design DNA – to convey the kind of sophistication found in luxury goods packaging
• The bars also visually communicate width and confidence, representing the New Endeavour’s confident stance and go-anywhere spirit
• The top edge of the grille features a wide header bar with the New Endeavour embossed boldly into its surface. This bar joins the forward edge of the hood and meets the shape of the New Endeavour headlamp unit
• The headlamps – with fully shaped, impact-resistant transparent surfaces – are each sculpted and detailed with a brow reminiscent of luxurious cut crystal glassware. Chrome bezels to link the grille, hood and the muscular “chamfered” fender shapes seamlessly. Together, these elements are where the New Endeavour’s robustness and contemporary appeal unite so effectively
• The use of fine chrome detailing is echoed in the lower grille of the New Endeavour, which is bisected by a singular horizontal bar. Foglamps, housed in sculpted, silver wing-shaped bezels, flank the lower grille and provide even further design detail to the Endeavour face
• Poised on bold, 16-inch wheels, the New Endeavour has an unmistakably confident stance that communicates this vehicle is ready to go, whether it’s around town, on a great journey or to even greater heights
• The new 16-inch alloy wheel – in a unique six-spoke design – is standard equipment, fitted with 245/70R16 tires.
• The bodywork of New Endeavour’s sides is accentuated by bold wheel arches, which further communicate its stance, on-the-road handling character and off-road capabilities. Visually, the New Endeavour is a vehicle of substance, and its profile features tinted glass from the B-pillar rearward to lend an air of exclusivity
• Side cladding – body colored, a contemporary design trend – lends a protective feel to the New Endeavour’s profile. The vehicle also features protective overfender cladding in body color
• The New Endeavour’s front fenders feature a distinctive fender grille at their trailing edge. It is housed in a matte silver housing sculpted to incorporate a black-lettered chrome Endeavour badge, with an underlying black meshwork adding visual depth
• A newly designed, low-profile roof rail provides additional visual contrast. It is shaped in matte silver, accented by black upright supports. It extends from the front seat all the way to the tailgate of the vehicle, providing style and functionality.
• Another contrasting detail is New Endeavour’s built-in side step, crafted of extruded aluminum with top grooves for a secure foothold and visual style. The side step is mounted along the lower sill, visually uniting the two wheel arches. Its ends feature contrasting, titanium-colored caps, one of many facets of the Ford design team’s attention to detail
• The new Endeavour’s side mirrors also include interesting design details and functionality. Their housings – matte black lowers with chrome uppers – incorporate power folding convenience with turn indicator repeater lamps and a puddle lamp feature, which illuminates the ground around the door of the vehicle as the driver approaches the vehicle and unlocks its doors by remote control.
• The mirrors can also be folded / unfolded with a touch of a button.
• When the doors open, they reveal a distinctive chrome scuffplate with illuminated Endeavour branding.
• Subtle contrasting lines along the lower edge of the rear side glass are a touch of understated elegance. This creates a visual ‘chamfering’ effect that transitions from the lower bodyside into the upper ‘greenhouse’ of the vehicle
• The New Endeavour will be available in Five exterior paint colors, including two new Sea Grey, Moondust Silver, apart from Morello, Panther Black and Diamond White.

Endeavour’s all-new rear design also features several other key elements:

• An eye-catching new cover for the tailgate mounted spare wheel stows a spare of the 16-inch wheel, the spare-wheel cover features a unique molded shape in which an appealing mountain motif appears in relief. A horizontal slot visually links the cover with the vehicle’s beltline
• The tailgate features a chrome handle incorporating a Ford oval badge and concealed lighting for the vehicle number plate
• A new three-piece rear bumper unit – finished in body color – incorporates rear reflectors and reversing lamps. Body-color cladding applied to the lower sill of the tailgate gives it a matching contour with the bumper for appealing design coherence. The cladding incorporates Endeavour branding
• On the inside, the New Ford Endeavour surrounds its occupants with car-like comfort and luxury while providing true seven-seater SUV functionality:
• The New Endeavour offers clever interior features and stowage options. There’s a handy instrument panel pull-out tray with a 10-kilogram load capacity, enough for lunch on the road or to use a laptop computer. Stowage in the door trims also has been enhanced.
• The New Endeavour prides itself in providing outstanding seat comfort and spaciousness. The vehicle features ergonomically crafted seats with a leather seating surfaces. Door panels are also finished in premium material close to the seats for visual appeal and design consistency
• The second-row seats feature Ford’s Synchronic one-touch flip-fold system – a key to its interior versatility
• Synchronic seats make it easy to configure the vehicle for all kinds of potential uses, whether it’s off to a leisure activity or managing extra space to carry luggage. This system allows the seat back to fold forward and flat.
• The third-row seat can flip forward to provide a generous rear storage area with impressive capacity of 1433 liters, or the third-row seats can be removed to provide even more storage capacity, especially if the second row is also flipped forward
• Endeavour’s spaciousness also is a key facet of the comfort story. Legroom is generous for all three rows – front 1088mm, second 978mm and third 722mm.
• A state-of-the-art in-car entertainment and navigation system redefines luxury with a segment first touch screen (7” Inch) satellite navigation system, built-in DVD player which supports all popular file formats, a rear camera and Bluetooth compatible communication system on the Automatic Variant. This unit also has a USB Input.
• The new Endeavour also boasts an RDS-capable audio system with 6 CD changer and MP3 capabilities and Aux-in port on the 4×2 variant. This allows occupants to feed connect popular MP3 players, such as the Apple iPod, into the audio system.
• The New Endeavour handles the heat with an air conditioning system that is designed to keep all passengers cool. It provides dedicated overhead air vents to both the second row and the third row of seats – another Ford competitive advantage in comfort.

New Ford Endeavour – Safety Features:

• The new 2009 Endeavour is the most capable seven-seat SUV on the road with surprising levels of comfort, safety and refinement
• The new Ford Endeavour is the only vehicle in its segment to offer side air bags, part of an array of active and passive safety features in the vehicle. These 18-litre bags are designed to protect the head and thorax in the event of a side impact
• The new Endeavour is also equipped with dual-stage front air bags for driver and passenger
• The air bags work in conjunction with three-point safety belts with Load limiters, another Ford safety distinction. The front safety belts are equipped with pre-tensioners, which are designed to maximize protection in the event of an impact by cinching the belts taut around the occupants
• The new Endeavour protective body structure features door intrusion beams and reinforced A, B and C-pillars to manage crash forces away from the driver and passengers and maintain the shape and integrity of the passenger safety cell
• A commanding driving position provides excellent visibility for the driver
• Active safety features – designed to help the driver avoid an accident – include the Endeavour braking system, which features Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD). A load-sensing proportioning valve is incorporated to tailor stopping capabilities for optimal control, including laden conditions
• The new Ford Endeavour also incorporates Ford’s unique Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), for improved vehicle security. A uniquely coded computer chip is included on the ignition key to ensure the vehicle will not start without the correct key.

The New Ford Endeavour – Driving Dynamics:

• The new Endeavour is the most capable seven-seat premium SUV on the road, combining best-in-class torque, active versatility, superior off-road capability and strength with surprising levels of comfort and refinement
• The all new 4×4 automatic transmission model of the Endeavour features an electronic shift-on-the-fly system for the convenient selection of 2WD or 4WD mode. The vehicle is available with 4×2 five-speed Manual Transmission and 4×4 five-speed Automatic transmission
• The new Ford Endeavour is powered with 2.5L and 3.0L Common rail Diesel (TDCi) power trains, featuring the outstanding responsiveness of Ford’s renowned DuraTorq TDCi common-rail diesel engine family
• The 2.5-liter Duratorq TDCi engine, rated at 105 kW (143PS), which delivers peak torque of 330 Nm at just 1800rpm
• The 3.0-liter TDCi peaks at 380 Nm of torque at 2500 rpm, and is rated at 115 kW (156PS) of power output
• With plenty of low-end ‘grunt’, the TDCi engine range makes the New Endeavour ideal for overtaking on a highway or tackling the tough off-road terrain. The DuraTorq TDCi pair makes Endeavour a delight to drive in any condition
• The automatic transmission has been carefully calibrated to match the torque output of the TDCi engines with excellent shift quality and refinement. Manual transmission models incorporate the use of a dual-mass flywheel and triple-cone synchronizers for first and second gears to ensure smooth, refined operation
• The new Endeavour is equipped with a torque-sensing limited slip differential that apportions torque between the left and right drive wheels to maintain optimum torque balance. This feature is designed for better driveability and handling, particularly in high-speed cornering
• With a confidently wide-track stance the new Endeavour is always ready to test the toughest terrain. It is well known for its superior ground clearance and drivability on rough surfaces. Its vehicle approach angle (32 degrees) and departure angle (26 degrees) are designed for optimal off-road clearance
• The new Endeavour’s tough chassis and confident stance – with standard 16-inch wheels give it the credentials to handle rough roads or deal with tough conditions

Ford India today launched the new design look Endeavour 3.0L with 5-speed automatic transmission and an array of contemporary features that give the new Ford Endeavour fresh appeal to go with its image of dominant toughness. Endeavour is the most capable seven-seat SUV on the road, combining best-in-class torque, active versatility, superior off-road capability and surprising levels of comfort and refinement.

The new Ford Endeavour pioneers a suite of new design elements, led by a new-look front design with a classy multi-bar chrome grille and chrome-accented lower grille combining with sleek, wraparound headlamps to create a distinctive signature style. Under its slick new shape are the unrivalled toughness and proven capability that have made Ford Endeavour a leading choice among premium SUV buyers in India.

At the unveiling of the new Ford Endeavour, Michael Boneham, president & managing director, Ford India said, “The Endeavour has established itself as an undisputable leader in the premium SUV segment. With its contemporary new design look, the dominant toughness of Ford Endeavour has never been more appealing and we believe that it will set new benchmarks in its segment.”

The New Ford Endeavour is being launched across the country in a phased manner. The vehicle was unveiled in New Delhi by Bollywood actor and successful entrepreneur Suniel Shetty, a special celebrity guest and a very proud Endeavour customer. The vehicle is launched and bookings are open from today in North and West region and will be launched in the following weeks in Southern and Eastern markets.

Priced aggressively, the new Endeavour is available in Delhi from today at Rs. 17, 99, 000 for the 3.0L 4X4 automatic transmission and Rs. 15, 99, 000 for the 2.5L 4X2 manual transmission variant (Ex-Showroom, New Delhi).

The new grille design features three, finely detailed horizontal bars that seem to float in the grille opening, the middle of which supports a proud ford oval badge. Designers sculpted the three-bar grille – a key element of ford design DNA – to convey the kind of sophistication found in luxury goods packaging. The top edge of the grille features a wide header bar with the Endeavour embossed boldly into its surface. The new Endeavour’s side mirrors also include interesting design details and functionality. Their housings – matte black lowers with chrome uppers – incorporate power folding convenience with turn indicator repeater lamps and a puddle lamp feature, which illuminates the ground around the door of the vehicle as the driver approaches the vehicle and unlocks its doors by remote control.

Poised on bold, 16-inch wheels, the New Endeavour has an unmistakably confident stance that communicates this vehicle is ready to go, whether it’s around town, on a great journey or to even greater heights. The new 16-inch alloy wheel – in a unique six-spoke design – is standard equipment, fitted with 245/70r16 tyres.

Inside, the new Endeavour surrounds its occupants with car-like comfort and luxury while providing true seven-seater SUV functionality. The vehicle has outstanding seat comfort and spaciousness. It also features ergonomically crafted seats with a leather seating surfaces. Door panels are also finished in premium material close to the seats for visual appeal and design consistency. When the doors open, they reveal a distinctive chrome scuff plate with illuminated Endeavour branding.

“The new design of the new Endeavour is a more premium look that builds on the capability and robust feel that are Ford Endeavour hallmarks. We’ve added contemporary touches that give it a lot more style, but it’s the way the new design complements Endeavour’s inherent strengths that was so important for the design team to execute” said Scott Ferrier, design manager, Asia Pacific and Africa, Ford Motor Company.

Endeavour offers two highly responsive, 16-valve TDCi versions, both of which feature outstanding torque output plus impressive levels of smoothness and refinement:

• The 2.5-liter(offered with 4×2) Duratorq TDCi common-rail engine, rated at 105 kW (143PS), which delivers peak torque of 330 Nm at just 1800rpm
• The 3.0-liter(offered with 4×4) Duratorq TDCi common-rail peaks at 380 Nm of torque at 2500 rpm, and is rated at 115 kW (156PS) of power output

The 3.0L Endeavour 4×4 automatic transmission models feature an electronic shift-on-the-fly system for the convenient selection of 2WD or 4WD mode. The 4×4 system features a proven-tough Borg-Warner transfer case.

The all-new 4X4 5-speed automatic transmission is an all-terrain vehicle that can handle city, highway or hill driving with ease and agility. The automatic transmission has an overdrive option (5th gear) feature to allow driving in lower gear for greater responsiveness.

With TDCi common rail turbo-diesel power, Endeavour boasts best-in-class torque output – that’s the feeling of instant power on tap to accelerate away from a traffic light or make an overtaking maneuver. That’s the confidence, premium refinement and outstanding fuel economy of Ford’s advanced DuraTorq TDCi common-rail turbodiesel engine family.

With plenty of low-end ‘grunt’, the TDCi engine range makes Endeavour ideal for overtaking on a highway or tackling the tough off-road terrain. The DuraTorq TDCi pair make Endeavour a delight to drive in any condition.

“The DuraTorq common-rail engine family is ideally suited to the robustness and premium nature of the Ford Endeavour,” said John Lonsdale, vice president, Product Development of Ford India. “These engines provide the superior performance, capability and refinement customers in this premium SUV segment expect. We’ve engineered DuraTorq TDCi to be at the very heart of the Endeavour ownership experience,” added Lonsdale.

Endeavour’s tough chassis and confident stance – with standard 16-inch wheels give it the credentials to handle rough roads, difficult terrains or deal with tough conditions, providing ease and comfort to the passengers in the vehicle.

“Endeavour owners spend a lot of time with their vehicles and find them an invigorating part of their lifestyle. They love the versatility, toughness and capability of their vehicles but they also appreciate that its design communicates success and confidence. Our objective for the new 2009 Endeavour was to build on this emotional connection to make that vehicle-owner bond even stronger,” added Nigel Wark, executive director, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford India.

The new Ford Endeavour is the only vehicle in its segment to offer side air bags, part of an array of active and passive safety features. These 18-liter bags are designed to protect the head and thorax in the event of a side impact. The Endeavour is also equipped with dual-stage front air bags for driver and passenger. The air bags work in conjunction with three-point safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, another Ford safety distinction.

Active safety features – designed to help the driver avoid an accident – include the Endeavour braking system, which features Anti-lock Braking (ABS) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). The new Ford Endeavour also has Ford’s unique Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), for improved vehicle security. A uniquely coded computer chip is included on the ignition key to ensure the vehicle will not start without the correct key.

A state-of-the-art in-car entertainment and navigation system redefines luxury with a segment first touch screen (7” Inch) satellite navigation system, built-in DVD player which supports all popular file formats, a rear camera and Bluetooth compatible communication system on the Automatic Variant. This unit also has a USB Input.

The new Endeavour also boasts an RDS-capable audio system with 6 CD changer and MP3 capabilities and Aux-in port on the 4×2 variant. This allows occupants to feed connect popular MP3 players, such as the Apple iPod, into the audio system.

The new Endeavour will be available in five exterior colors, including a new Sea Grey colour and Moondust Silver apart from the colour range of Morello, Panther Black and Diamond White, using the innovative 3-Wet high-solids paint process technology.