New Ford Endeavour India review, test drive

The big, butch Ford SUV is back. This time it's more luxurious and armed to the teeth with tech.

Published on Dec 29, 2015 02:00:00 PM

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New Ford Endeavour India review, test drive

What’s it like on the inside?

Inside, the new Endeavour is clearly more upmarket than earlier versions. The cabin features top-quality materials and elegant use of chrome and faux metal. The broad sweep to the leather-covered dash with its double stitched piping elevates the look of the cabin. Adding to the plush feel are the integrated touchscreen and beautifully crafted steering wheel. The instrument cluster has a big speedometer in the centre flanked by twin screens which display a hoard of functions like a digital tachometer, driving modes and many others. Other bits that lift the overall ambience include customisable cabin lighting, supple leather seats and chrome-ringed cup holders. On the Titanium trim, you get the SYNC 2 infotainment system which, in addition to providing Bluetooth connectivity and streaming, also recognises voice commands. It’s a practical cabin too, with plenty of space for daily items and also, as it is an off-roader, there are grab handles all over. There are flaws, though. The touchscreen functionality could have been smoother and the lower half of the dash seems to be made with lower quality materials.

What there is no compromise on though, is comfort and space. The driver’s seat is electrically operable and provides great lateral support. Finding the right driving position is easy and there's plenty of room, even for drivers with larger frames. In the second row, the new Endeavour is now much more spacious and comfortable with an abundance of legroom. And even in the third row, the bench is nice and big with even an option to recline the backrest. That said, getting in here is cumbersome, there isn't too much room and being low-set, you sit in a knees-up position. The third-row seats, however, can be folded electrically at the touch of a button; another nice feature.