Ford Endeavour Thunder+ 3.0L TDCi launched

BUSA · 25th February 2008, 11:26

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anyone care to shed light on its price in india.

40Lacs, i have written a article here

Steeroid · 25th February 2008, 11:31

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Originally Posted by BUSA

40Lacs, i have written a article here

nearly 4 times the price here - thats not customs duty adding to the price!!!

navpreet318 · 25th February 2008, 13:35

its not about the cost people.its aout the leaf springs for 40 lakhs

PAVAN KADAM · 25th February 2008, 14:04

New Endevour again,

How many more Endy's are we going to see guys,

Over Priced,

Over Weighed,

Over the top heavy Maintainence.

Over powered Engine

Over the last in Luxury

Over Over concept in Desigining.

Over and Over designed same SUV,

Over every pot hole like over a mountain,

Over priced spares,

Over priced Service

Over......I cant get over it now.

Over and out for others to comment.

4x4addict · 25th February 2008, 18:50

If you ask me, Ford Endevour's USP is that the Toyota Fortuner hasn't been launched yet. Give similar pricing, I can't think of any reason why someone whould choose an Endevour over the Fortner when it comes with independent rear suspension and Full-time Four wheel drive with a center differential.

1-Testosterone · 2nd March 2008, 22:19

Endeavor is way overpriced. It has horrible equipment levels for its price, ride is below par, spares are costly. Actually Endeavor 3.0 is no match for Captiva (overall). Santa Fe will kill it.

If one plans to do serious off roading, Pajero at 18 lacs is the best bet.

However, if you are Torquemister and are obsessed with size, this SUV is for you.

4x4addict · 4th March 2008, 22:17

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Originally Posted by 1-Testosterone

If one plans to do serious off roading, Pajero at 18 lacs is the best bet.

Agree completely. I was at the Mitsu dealership the other day and for 18 lacks I think the Pajero 2.8 is a better buy than the Endy in all aspects except for the TDCi engine. After the price cut and the increased equipment levels, I think the Pajero 2.8 is the best true body-on-frame off-roader out there in the price range. I am not including the cute utes like Captiva, Santa Fe, x-trail, etc.

The other good news is that the mitsu dealer said that I could order the Pajero 2.8 without the clown paint. It will take two months to do a special order to get it in a single color. But I wait eagerly for Toyota to deliver the Fortuner before I cut the check.

madan80 · 6th April 2008, 11:13

Guys,
I just saw an advert in April's TG - the new Endeavour 3L 4x4. the advert claims it comes with a 3.0L duratorq TDCi engine, 156 Ps of Power, 380Nm of torque, GC 210mm, ramp breakover angle 24 degrees and wheelbase of 2860 MM.

could this engine be more powerful than the 2.5L - thats got 330Nm torque and 141horses (compared to 154 in the 3L)
Strange - the way ford workS!

note to mods: incase this is in the wrong section - please move it to the appropriate one. Danke!

SirAlec · 6th April 2008, 11:22

Yeah its already out! Its called Thunder plus. about 17+lac ex-showroom.

condor · 6th April 2008, 11:31

@madan80, pls check this thread:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...-launched.html

Mods, pls merge threads.

Note from Mod : Thanks again Condor. Threads merged.

condor · 6th April 2008, 12:02

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PAVAN KADAM

: New Endevour again ... How many more Endy's are we going to see guys,

Over Priced, Over Weighed, Over the top heavy Maintainence, Over powered Engine, Over the last in Luxury Over Over concept in Desigining. Over and Over designed same SUV, Over every pot hole like over a mountain, Over priced spares, Over priced Service

Over......I cant get over it now.

Over and out for others to comment.

Simply American. Everything's Supersized !

Steeroid · 6th April 2008, 12:18

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Originally Posted by condor

Simply American. Everything's Supersized !

But why complain? Everything about the vehicle itself is about APPEAL - it looks great and now it has an engine to match its show.

It may be a bit uncomfortable, but then which vehicle is perfect in all respects? This truck outsells everything else in the premium SUV market - obviously people want to be noticed and this vehicle will never disappoint you on that count. That market is more than willing to pay a premium for a more powerful engine.

Horses for courses.

6th April 2008, 16:40

like steeroid said, this car is attention grabbing. saying that it is a little uncomfortable, however, is a little understatement.

the 2.5 litre endeavour is surprisingly quick. cruising at a 100kmph in 5th is the norm, with a large amount of reserve left for overtaking maneuvers.

if the torque has gone up by this amount in the 3 litre, the endeavour should be even more fun.

paying 2 more lakhs for it....I'll have to think about it.

s0uljah · 6th April 2008, 18:41

Autocar rated it as their pick over the aging Pajero. For me somehow the Pajero still thrills

Lol whats with their fetish for leaf shocks ?

ram_hyundai · 7th April 2008, 18:01

The one and only reason why the endy sells is its looks,hefty looking and huge street presence.In all other areas its nothing nice to say about it.
ram

25th February 2008, 13:35	#63
navpreet318 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 2,264 Thanked: 2,983 Times	its not about the cost people.its aout the leaf springs for 40 lakhs
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25th February 2008, 14:04	#64
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	New Endevour again, How many more Endy's are we going to see guys, Over Priced, Over Weighed, Over the top heavy Maintainence. Over powered Engine Over the last in Luxury Over Over concept in Desigining. Over and Over designed same SUV, Over every pot hole like over a mountain, Over priced spares, Over priced Service Over......I cant get over it now. Over and out for others to comment.
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25th February 2008, 18:50	#65
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,483 Thanked: 4,532 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	If you ask me, Ford Endevour's USP is that the Toyota Fortuner hasn't been launched yet. Give similar pricing, I can't think of any reason why someone whould choose an Endevour over the Fortner when it comes with independent rear suspension and Full-time Four wheel drive with a center differential.
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2nd March 2008, 22:19	#66
1-Testosterone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amritsar Posts: 388 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	Endeavor is way overpriced. It has horrible equipment levels for its price, ride is below par, spares are costly. Actually Endeavor 3.0 is no match for Captiva (overall). Santa Fe will kill it. If one plans to do serious off roading, Pajero at 18 lacs is the best bet. However, if you are Torquemister and are obsessed with size, this SUV is for you.
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6th April 2008, 11:13	#68
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	New Endeavour 3L ?? Guys, I just saw an advert in April's TG - the new Endeavour 3L 4x4. the advert claims it comes with a 3.0L duratorq TDCi engine, 156 Ps of Power, 380Nm of torque, GC 210mm, ramp breakover angle 24 degrees and wheelbase of 2860 MM. could this engine be more powerful than the 2.5L - thats got 330Nm torque and 141horses (compared to 154 in the 3L) Strange - the way ford workS! note to mods: incase this is in the wrong section - please move it to the appropriate one. Danke!
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6th April 2008, 11:22	#69
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	Yeah its already out! Its called Thunder plus. about 17+lac ex-showroom.
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6th April 2008, 11:31	#70
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,864 Thanked: 16,017 Times View My Garage	@madan80, pls check this thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...-launched.html Mods, pls merge threads. Note from Mod : Thanks again Condor. Threads merged. Last edited by Rehaan : 6th April 2008 at 11:36. Reason: Merged. Thanks.
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6th April 2008, 16:40	#73
rippergeo Posts: n/a	like steeroid said, this car is attention grabbing. saying that it is a little uncomfortable, however, is a little understatement. the 2.5 litre endeavour is surprisingly quick. cruising at a 100kmph in 5th is the norm, with a large amount of reserve left for overtaking maneuvers. if the torque has gone up by this amount in the 3 litre, the endeavour should be even more fun. paying 2 more lakhs for it....I'll have to think about it.
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6th April 2008, 18:41	#74
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Autocar rated it as their pick over the aging Pajero. For me somehow the Pajero still thrills Lol whats with their fetish for leaf shocks ?
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7th April 2008, 18:01	#75
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	The one and only reason why the endy sells is its looks,hefty looking and huge street presence.In all other areas its nothing nice to say about it. ram
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