Mitsubishi Motors Endeavor Crossover SUV Debut
Published: 15th January 2003
Endeavor Product Features - Exterior Design
- Stylish packaging embraces wide-&-low road-hugging
proportions within an overall length of 4830mm and width
of 1870mm – dimensions that place it in the mid-size
SUV class – while keeping overall height to an easily
manageable 1710mm.
- Under-body road clearance, at 210mm, is on a par with
mainstream cross-country 4WD vehicles. The generous side
sill height of 310mm also satisfies overall ground clearance
requirements sought in a serious SUV.
- Design elements that identify and highlight Endeavor’s novel personality include: a front visage distinguished by a prominent three-diamond logo in the center of the vertical bar grille; heavy-duty front and rear bumpers; and, a forceful character line running the length of the side.
Interior
- Endeavor’s stylish and sporty interior space is
designed to a geo-mechanical theme elegantly represented
in the dash, door panels and other elements.
- The distinctive dash and instrument panel lighting makes
extensive use of blue LED’s.
- Endeavor’s roomy interior provides comfortable seating for five adults, as well as a generously sized luggage compartment.
Mechanical Features
- Endeavor is powered by a 3.8-liter V6 ECI-Multi fuel injection
engine that generates gutsy torque across the full rev range
and is mated to Mitsubishi’s innovative Sportronic
™ Sequential-Shift 4-speed automatic transmission.
All-wheel drive models use Mitsubishi’s full-time
AWD drivetrain that features a center differential fitted
with a viscous-coupling limited slip differential and that
has won high acclaim on the Lancer Evolution and other hi-performance
MMC models.
- Endeavor uses a new lightweight and stiff platform that, supported by MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear independent suspension, delivers outstanding handling stability, go-anywhere off-road capabilities and ride comfort on a par with a similar class sedan model.
Model Lineup
- The Endeavor series comprises three trim versions: LS, which boasts a comprehensive equipment and feature specification; the premium-class XLS, which adds power-adjust seats and an LED instrument panel; and the top-of-the-line XLS with leather seating and an exclusive exterior specification. Each trim level is available with either 2WD or 4WD drivetrains.
Major Specifications
*1 Models fitted with roof rails
*2 AWD model
| Length x width x height (mm) | 4830?1870?1770 *1 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 210 |
| Wheel base (mm) | 2750 |
| Track: F/R (mm) | 1600/1600 |
| Vehicle weight (kg)*2 | 1785 (1885) |
| Engine | 3.8-liter V-6 with ECI-MULTI fuel injection |
| Max. output (hp/rpm) | 215/5000 |
| Max. torque (lbs-ft/rpm) | 250/3750 |
| Transmission | Sportronic ™ Sequential-Shift 4-speed automatic |
| Wheels & tyres | P235/65R17 |
*1 Models fitted with roof rails
*2 AWD model
