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2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Date Published: 2/20/08

2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
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MSRP:
$25,699 - 33,499

Invoice:
$24,234 - 31,562

Class:
Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Expert Rating Summary
Category 2WD XLS Rating (See All
Ratings)
Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 5 4.9
Fuel Economy 4 3.9
Ride Quality 6 5.1
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 3.8
Quietness 5 4.8
Controls 6 6.3
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 6.7
Room/Comfort (rear) 7 6.2
Cargo Room 8 7.8
Value within Class 5 5.6
Total Score: 58 55.1
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Review
This car-type midsize SUV is little-changed for 2005. Endeavor comes in LS, XLS, and top-line Limited models. All have a 225-hp V6 and automatic transmission with manual shift gate. All offer front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive that lacks low-range gearing and is not intended for severe off-roading. A liftgate with separate-opening glass is included. So are 60/40 split folding rear seat, 17-inch alloy wheels, tire-pressure monitor, and 4-wheel disc brakes. Antilock brakes are optional for the 2WD LS, standard elsewhere. Traction control is included on XLS and Limited 2WDs, and is optional for the 2WD LS. Limited AWDs offer an optional antiskid system. For 2005, LS models join other Endeavors with standard front side airbags. Head-protecting curtain side airbags are unavailable. Rear DVD entertainment is available for all XLS and Limited models.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Larger than Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs offer a mix of car- and truck-type construction, V6 and V8 power, and up to 8-passenger seating. This class also includes crossover vehicles.

Our Best Buys include the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. Our Recommended picks are the Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Nissan Murano, and Toyota 4Runner.
News
Mitsubishi's near-term plans are clouded by recent setbacks that have devastated the company's reputation and put a big hurt on sales worldwide. A turnaround program is underway, but it's unclear how soon or successful it will be. With that proviso, Endeavor is expected to get a freshening and somewhat more horsepower for 2007.

Meantime, Mitsubishi strongly hints that an extra-sporty model will be added for '06 along the lines of the recent Endeavor Ralliart concept. Ralliart is Mitsubishi's racing and performance-parts division. The name already graces a mildly hopped-up version of the company's Lancer subcompact sedan. The concept Endeavor used a 3.8 V6 tuned for 260 hp, and that could show up in the showroom model.
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