2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Review
Mitsubishi retunes its year-old mid-size crossover SUV.
2005 Endeavor Review Summary & Specifications
The Mitsubishi Endeavor, entirely designed and built in the U.S., is a solid new entrant into the mid-sized, mid-priced SUV field. Mechanically it appears to be on par with other mid-priced SUVs, while its styling is distinctive. New Car Test Drive correspondent Sam Moses filed the original report from the central California coast; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive staff |
| Model Lineup | Mitsubishi Endeavor LS ($25,399); XLS ($28,799); Limited ($31,699); LS AWD ($27,699); XLS AWD ($30,299); Limited AWD ($33,199) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 3.8-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic with Sportronic |
| Transmissions (optional) | four-speed automatic with Sportronic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, 3-point seatbelts, headrests, head impact protection, front and rear crumple zones |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS and EBD, Skid and Traction Control |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Normal, Illinois |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-888-648-7820 |
| Manufacturer URL | |
| Base Price MSRP | 25399 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS AWD ($30,299) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, manual climate control; Infinity/Mitsubishi 315-watt AM/FM/6CD in-dash changer w/7 speakers; center console w/armrest & storage compartment; power rear window defroster w/timer; tachometer; dual illuminated visor/vanity mirrors; remote tailgate release; front & rear cupholders; passenger assist grips; floor mats; power door locks w/security logic; power windows w/ driver's window auto-down; 12-volt accessory outlets (4); LCD screen; compass & temperature display; cargo tonneau cover; front reclining bucket seats w/power driver's seat; rear seats w 60/40 split fold-down seatbacks; height adjustable steering wheel; premium multi-texture fabric upholstery; roof rails with crossbars |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 595 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 30894 |
| Horse Power | 225 @ 5000 |
| Torque | 250 @ 3750 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/22 |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 |
| Length/Width/Height | 190.2/73.6/70.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/56.7/41.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/55.9/38.5 |
| Trunk Volume | 76.4 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 |
| Curb Weight | 4134 |
| Stock Tires | 235/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.4 |