Oct 05, 2016 10:08 AM
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The Ford Endeavour may not have been overwhelmingly successful on the sales charts like its arch rival, the Toyota Fortuner. But over a decade ago, it kick-started the sub-Rs-30-lakh full-size SUV segment and became an instant favourite with anyone and everyone who believes that size matters to make an impression. Politicians, landlords, celebrities on a ‘shoestring’ budget and bodyguards alike – they all loved it back in the day.
Of course, it could ferry families too, but in this car, their persuasion would appear more Mario Puzo than Rajshri Productions. And now, there is a new Endeavor and it uses the same formula that made its predecessor so popular – plenty of brawn. But can it deliver a punch to match that muscle?
The boxy design and the typical tailgate mounted spare wheel are gone. Its a sleeker, more curvaceous SUV and like most of its modern counterparts, the spare wheel has found shelter under the tailgate. But despite all the rounded off edges and a sharper nose, the new Endeavour still looks like a broad rectangular brute approaching in your rear view mirror. And a stylish one at that.
The grille takes centerstage in this regard and though smaller in size than its outgoing counterpart, it lends the Endeavor the air of a burly American SUV. The headlights gel with the grille and have a spearhead shape that encompasses a smart looking combination of LED daytime running lights and projector beam lamps. The slim roof rails and the soft creases on the bonnet and the doors add to the sleek profile of the car, while the massive skid plates, the large fog lamps and the pronounced wheel arches add the necessary muscle. Enough to make even the 18-inch wheels look a tad small.
The glasshouse is narrow and gets a tapering window-line and little wings that flank the rear windshield. The latter is claimed to aid aerodynamics. In fact, the Endeavor boasts a drag coefficient of 0.38, which makes it more aerodynamic than a Nissan GT-R R32!
the turf is in favour of the blue oval and we hope they make the best of the opportunity.
