Because Endeavor's independent rear suspension is mounted low to provide more cargo space, the control arms are visible and catch your eye from the rear. It gives the Endeavor an air of mechanical seriousness, if not a suggestion of fragility from low ground clearance.
The roof rails are wide oblong tubular aluminum, neither easy to reach nor especially functional, at least not without the crossbars that come standard on the Limited. These thick aluminum rails may look rugged on the Nissan Xterra, but not on the Endeavor. Xterra, built like a truck, is a rugged vehicle; Endeavor is built more like a car.
For 2006, the remote keyless entry controls have been integrated into the key, eliminating the separate fob, a setup Mitsubishi believes to be more convenient. A valet key is no longer provided, however. Next Page