Mitsubishi Endeavor

Mitsubishi Endeavor

Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	2002–present
Assembly	Normal, Illinois
Predecessor	Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style(s)	5-door sport utility vehicle
Layout	Front engine, front- or four-wheel drive
Platform	Mitsubishi PS platform
Engine(s)	3.8 L SOHC 24v V6
Transmission(s)	4-speed semi-auto
Wheelbase	108.3 in (2750 mm)
Length	190.2 in (4830 mm)(2004-2008) 190.7 in (4845 mm) (2009-)
Width	73.6 in (1870 mm)
Height	69.6–70.2 in (1770–1785 mm)
Curb weight	1755–1890 kg (3869–4167 lb)
Fuel capacity	21.4 US gallons (81.0 L/17.8 imp gal)
Related	Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Galant
Designer	Dave O'Connell

The Mitsubishi Endeavor is a mid-size crossover SUV built by Mitsubishi Motors at their manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. Based on the PS platform, it was the first vehicle built under Mitsubishi's "Project America", a program aimed at introducing vehicles for North America without having to compromise to accommodate other export markets.

Its design origins can be traced back to the Mitsubishi SSU which debuted at the 1999 North American International Auto Show, although the Endeavor does not share the concept's mechanical underpinnings.The prototype was powered by a 310 PS version of the 6A13TT 2.5 L twin-turbo V6, which directed the power to a full-time all wheel drive system through its INVECS-II five-speed semi-automatic transmission and AYC. When the Endeavor debuted, it used the 6G75 3.8 L V6 offering 215 hp (improved to 225 hp (168 kW) in 2004) and 250 ft·lbf, mated to a four-speed semi-automatic transmission with an optional all wheel drive system that splits the torque 50/50 by default.

The Endeavor's performance in the marketplace has to date failed to meet Mitsubishi's expectations. On its release in March 2003 the company aimed for 80,000 annual sales but achieved only 32,054 by the end of its debut year. It received a mild restyle for the 2006 model year, but has received no significant changes yet in its lifetime.