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Cross-over vehicles are often hit or miss with regards to styling. Due to the reliance on the platforms
of other models, there are often design limitations. In the case of Mitsubishi's new Endeavor, which is based on the all-new
Galant sedan's platform, we may have a successful union. The two vehicles were planned as build partners from day one. With
its stylish exterior, roomy interior, and car-like ride and road manners, the Endeavor is well-suited to the role of all-weather
people and cargo hauler.
Buyers can choose to order the Endeavor as either a front driver or with all-wheel-drive running gear,
and at a mere $2,500, the cost of AWD is reasonable. This is a small amount to pay for the added safety benefits and added
re-sale value that adding all-wheel-drive to the package should bring.
While not designed as an off-road warrior, the full-time all-wheel-drive system will meet the everyday
needs of most drivers, as it works competently in the background to keep the Endeavor tracking straight and true, free of
major wheel slip. The bold nose also hints at its familial roots, as the dual nostril design also hints of the Lancer,
and huge air intakes below the bumper give the vehicle a sporty look.
From the side the car
The dash layout is well thought-out with large, well-lit gauges and well-placed switchgear. A clever
driver information screen resides at the top of a futuristic looking pod, offering the driver details of everything from direction
of travel to exterior temperature, to HVAC system status and audio settings. Large soft-touch buttons and easy to use dials
allow you to quickly set these systems up to meet your needs.
All seats offer excellent hip and shoulder room, and legroom seemed to be in abundance for all but
the tallest passengers. Headroom was plentiful enough that I could wear my winter toque without interference from the roof
liner or sunroof, and I stand 6'2".
My test vehicle came fully loaded, as they often do, with supportive leather-faced bucket seats up
front, and a comfortable 60/40 split bench in the rear. Power windows, mirrors and locks, A/C, and a power one-touch sunroof
made my commute that week a joy. All Endeavors feature next generation smart airbags, but the Limited includes side units
as well. For buyers choosing cloth seating, Mitsubishi has chosen to use stain resistant interior materials, a blessing for
those buyers hauling kids and pets.
Performance
The Endeavor feels very stable at speed, even during higher speed cornering, a maneuver that makes
many SUVs feel very unsettled or downright tipsy. Mitsubishi's Active Skid and Traction Control system (M-ASTC) is responsible
for inspiring much of this confidence, a sophisticated feature which Mitsubishi puts on all Endeavor models.
The Endeavor should fare well in the swollen SUV marketplace, as its car-like ride, high level of
equipment and apparent build quality will attract interested buyers. On price alone the Endeavor will strike a note with many
consumers, as similarly equipped models from most of its immediate rivals will cost thousands more. It also doesn't hurt that
Mitsubishi is still a 'new' player in the Canadian marketplace, so buyers won't run into identical models at every intersection.
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