Ford, the American auto maker, has introduced a facelifted model of its Endeavour Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) in the Indonesian auto market. Also known as Everest in some regions, Ford Endeavour has been present in Indonesia for around 10 years with the latest version being the third offering by the American automobile manufacturer. Notably, the new version of Ford Endeavour entered several international markets earlier in 2013. After launching in South Africa, the auto maker is now focusing towards the Asian markets, wherein the customer base is quite huge and large volumes can be delivered.
The design language of new Endeavour is somewhat similar to that of the facelifted Figo hatchback. It features a hexagonal secondary air intake, new fog lamps, sleek grille and angular headlamp edges. Modifications have been made to interiors of the new model to give it a more modern look. Some of the key features of Endeavour's revised interiors are door pads with new trims, leather wrapped steering, leather wrapped gear lever and an instrument console with redefined graphics. However, its dashboard's design has been kept same as the previous generation model.
Interestingly, Ford has included several technological and safety features in the high-end variant of the new Endeavour. Cruise control function, tilt steering, GPS navigation, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), airbags, engine immobiliser and keyless entry are some of the key highlights of new Ford Endeavour.
The new generation model of Ford Endeavour will be powered by a 2.5-litre TDCI diesel powertrain, which will be capable of producing maximum power of 143 bhp with torque of up to 330 Nm. In terms of driveability, the new Endeavour comes with an option of both front-drive and all-wheel drive options. Buyers also have the option of choosing between 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic gearboxes. In the Indonesian market, the new Ford Endeavour will compete with the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Isuzu MU-7 and Nissan X-Trail. In Indonesia, the Ford Endeavour will be available in a price range of Rs. 21 lakh to Rs. 26 lakh.
Industry experts feel that the new Ford Endeavour might be introduced in India by next year. The current model has been doing fairly well and has managed to carve a niche for itself. There are two engine options, namely 3-litre TDCi and 2.5-litre TDCi, both being diesel powertrains. These units are capable of generating outputs of around 154 bhp and 141 bhp, respectively.
