The new Ford Endeavour is based on their Ranger platform and designed especially for the Asian market. This monster is a true blue sport utility vehicle (SUV) and not merely a glorified third world tin can, taking all of four years in design and development, according to chief platform engineer Chuck Bambenek. The Endeavour shares 60 percent of the Ranger's components, including its 2.5-liter intercooled turbo diesel engine and the exterior styling from the front to the B-pillars. The Endeavour is a gorgeous piece of hunk, thanks to the bright front end appearance across the full width, clear combination lamps, with multi-reflector headlamps, large chrome grille, and bumper styling. From the side view, the Endeavour presents a strong image with its high ride height, balanced wheel well openings and substantial proportions below the body side mouldings. The side steps, muds flaps and over wheel mouldings provides an integrated rugged theme along the length of the vehicle. The interior is top notch with high quality plastics and fabrics, another nice interior feature is the addition of extra aircon vents for the middle and third-row seats, making the Endeavour an ideal vehicle for a tropical country like India. Endeavour suspension has been specially tuned for SUV comfort, on and off the road. Safety features are also bona fide SUV equipment: dual front airbags; four-wheel ABS; individual seat belts for all seven occupants; child proof door locks; fuel tank guards; collapsible steering column; and front, side, and rear impact beams. The Endeavour comfortably seats seven adults.