The Endeavour has been Ford’s trump card in India for a long time and has served the company well. Despite being a segment leader, it continues to aspire people to own the SUV, courtesy its stupendous branding. No wonder then that more than any other car, Ford keeps revisiting this machine to keep it ahead of the competition and provide that extra edge to Endeavour fanatics. With the newly launched 3-litre 4*4 Endeavour ‘Thunder’, Ford goes the whole hog.

Exterior
There are hardly any changes in the looks of the car as compared to the existing 2.5-litre version. The car retains the same intimidating high ground clearance stance, with the broad grill threatening oncoming vehicles. Equally intimidating is its size, with the 4,998-mm-long, 1,789-mm-wide SUV scaring even the riders for the sheer expertise needed to drive it on city roads. The additions to the Thunder include new bumper overrider, lockable wheel cover, side body cladding, turn indicators on rear-view mirrors, and of course, the famous rear ladder which makes a comeback.

Interiors
Inside too, it is more or less the same compared to the existing model and remains one of the roomiest in the country. The only notable exception is the DVD system which makes a debut in the Thunder. The dashboard is bland and devoid of any excitement, while the plastic quality is not extraordinary either. The two-tone interiors don’t set the hearts racing, but this SUV was never so much about luxury or comfort as sheer performance and power. For the rest, the Honda CR-V and Chevy Captiva retain the edge. One of Endeavour’s biggest drawbacks—no parking sensors— continues in the Thunder. It is baffling how the biggest car on roads still does not have parking sensors, which also come in handy while negotiating peak traffic.

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