Mitsubishi's Endeavor is the automaker's first vehicle completely designed and manufactured in North America.
It is available with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive configurations.
Offered in LS and SE trim levels, changes and enhancements for 2008 include active skid & traction control now standard for all models, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, a new exhaust finisher and the addition of a power steering fluid cooler for the available Towing Package.
A 3.8L cast-iron V-6 engine powers the Endeavor and is connected to a next-generation electronic four-speed automatic transmission.
Underway, the Endeavor is extremely peppy and responsive - willing to do the driver's bidding. Handling and control are impressive - making one wonder if it is really just an SUV.
The vehicle's positivity starts with a rigid foundation. Unibody steel construction incorporates longitudinal frame rails - straight and strong with an octagonal shape for maximum strength. The Endeavor was engineered with a passenger-car style suspension system to deliver excellent driving manners on the broken urban pavement where crossover SUVs spend most of their time.
The four-wheel independent suspension is supported by rugged MacPherson struts, a large urethane bump stopper (to prevent bottoming out), coil springs, large reinforced steel lower control arms supported by a rigid cross member that spans the control arm mounting points and stabilizer bar in the front.
The rear suspension relies on a sophisticated low mount, multi-link arrangement with coil springs, robust rear trailing arms, large vibration absorbing rear bushings and shock absorbers. The lower-profile positioning of the entire rear suspension helps increase the usable width of the rear cargo area.
