The 3.2 litre powerplant is obviously the one you really want. It is a different character instantly, and you're immediately aware of the massive power at hand. The massive 196 bhp is evident - but the truth is that it is more exciting and roars very nicely at lower rpms. Try and push it past 4500 rpm and the roar starts to whimper a tad. I didn't find that kind of flagging feel on the 2.2 to be honest. But the 3.2 is faster, punchier and definitely more fun - since none of us wants to really go the fastest in a straight line in a car like this. The Endeavour is definitely a true sports utility and for that the engine does the job. The 3.2 is only available with the automatic though - so if it is a manual you are after, make do with the smaller engine. And in fact therein lies Ford's strategy I think - an aggressive sticker price on the 2.2 Trend manual to take the fight to the Fortuner, and a fully loaded - all bells and whistles 3.2 Titanium auto at the top - which can hold its own against the more luxurious Santa Fe.
