Mitsubishi Endeavor
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| Manufacturer: | Mitsubishi Motors |
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| Production: | 2004–present |
| Assembly: | Normal, Illinois |
| Predecessor: | Mitsubishi Montero Sport[1] |
| Class: | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style: | 5-door sport utility vehicle |
| Layout: | FF layout |
| Platform: | Mitsubishi PS platform |
| Engine: | 6G75 3.8 L SOHC 24v V6 |
| Transmission: | 4-speed semi-auto |
| Suspension: | MacPherson struts (front) Multi-link (rear) |
| Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2750 mm) |
| Length: | 190.2 in (4830 mm) |
| Width: | 73.6 in (1870 mm) |
| Height: | 69.6 in (1770 mm) |
| Ride height: | 8.3 in (210 mm) |
| Curb weight: | 1755–1890 kg |
| Fuel economy: | 17–23 mpg |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.4 US gal |
| Related: | Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Galant |
| Similar: | Honda Pilot Mazda CX-9 Nissan Murano |
| Designer: | Dave O'Connell |
The Mitsubishi Endeavor is a mid-size crossover SUV built by Mitsubishi Motors at their manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. Based on the platform of the North American version of the Mitsubishi Galant, it was the first vehicle built under Mitsubishi's "Project America", a program aimed at introducing vehicles for North America without having to compromise to accommodate other export markets.[1]
Its design origins can be traced back to the Mitsubishi SSU which debuted at the 1999 North American International Auto Show, although the Endeavor does not share the concept's mechanical underpinnings.[2] The prototype was powered by a 310 PS version of the 6A13TT 2.5 L twin-turbo V6, which directed the power to a full-time all-wheel drive system through its INVECS-II five-speed semi-automatic transmission and AYC.[3] When the Endeavor debuted, it used the 215 hp / 250 ft·lbf 3.8 L V6 from the Galant and Montero, mated to a four-speed semi-automatic transmission with an optional all-wheel-drive system that splits the torque 50/50 by default. The Endeavor's performance in the marketplace has to date failed to meet Mitsubishi's expectations. On its release in March 2003 the company aimed for 80,000 annual sales but achieved only 32,054 by the end of its debut year.[4]
It received a mild restyling for the 2006 model year, but has received no significant changes yet in its lifetime.
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ a b "Mitsubishi Motors Announces "Project America" -- First product Is Next Generation SUV", Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 14, 2000
- ^ "2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor", Chuck Schifsky, autoMedia.com
- ^ "Mitsubishi SSU Concept Model Unveiled At 1999 Detroit Motor Show",Mitsubishi Motors press release, January 5, 1999
- ^ "So Long, Sport - Montero sport", Katherine Zachary, Ward's Auto World, March 1, 2004
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