2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor

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Performance - What the Auto Press Says

The Endeavor's performance is solid, but doesn't really stand out within its competitive class. All trim levels of the Endeavor are powered by a 3.8-liter 225-horsepower V6 engine mated to a shiftable four-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive models are available.

• "Overall, the Endeavor is a surprisingly enjoyable vehicle of manageable size. It handles with a light touch and maneuvers with agility in corners. The V-6 engine delivers a satisfying burst of power when needed for passing. Mitsubishi's automatic transmission yields prompt, confident responses that are devoid of awkwardness." -- Cars.com
• "Around town, the Endeavor's modest size translates into easy parking and maneuverability, The Endeavor offers only one engine choice -- a powerful V6 that pulls strongly and achieves acceptable fuel economy." -- Kelley Blue Book
• "The big engine's initial torque moves the Endeavor with grace, and the transmission's behavior is about perfect. The steering is light and responsive, the ride is well mannered." -- Car and Driver.
• "On-road ride and handling is pleasant, and the Endeavor feels agile for its size." - Road & Track

Acceleration and Power

Rated at 225 horsepower, the 2010 Endeavor's V6 engine seems considerably behind the rest of its class in power. But surprisingly enough, its acceleration impresses most reviewers. According to the EPA, the 2WD model achieves 15/21 mpg city/highway and the AWD model achieves 15/19 mpg.

• "We weren't impressed with the power numbers for Endeavor's V6. Boy, did we change our tune when we put the pedal down. Smoothly leaping forward, the Endeavor returned a sport-sedan-like 0-60 time of 7.6-seconds. That's faster than the more powerful Honda Pilot." -- Motor Week.
• "With a torque rating of 250 pound-feet, the Endeavor's V6 out-muscles both the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot in this important area, giving the Endeavor a far more responsive feel than its horsepower number might suggest." -- Edmunds
• "The transmission's behavior is about perfect. The transmission can be a little slow to downshift on highway grades." -- Car and Driver

Handling and Braking

Auto writers consider the handling of the Mitsubishi Endeavor to be good for this class of vehicle.

• "Except for tall vehicle lean and body roll, the Endeavor performed like a well balanced front-drive sedan." -- Motor Week
• "The 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor tracks straight and true, with no play felt in the direct and responsive steering. Its sleek shape also seems to be immune to strong crosswinds and buffeting." -- Kelley Blue Book
• "The steering is light and responsive, the ride is well mannered. There are more refined drivetrains around, but the Endeavor's handling is as good as any competitor's." -- Car and Driver

All-Wheel Drive

Like most car-based SUVs, the Endeavor is not meant as a serious off-road vehicle, but performs reasonably well in inclement weather.

• "We wouldn't go so far as to call it ‘sporty,' but city driving exposed no major deficiencies, and a brief foray down a rocky fire road revealed a sport-ute fully capable of handling itself when the pavement ended -- just don't expect to conquer any seriously challenging terrain." -- Edmunds
• "The combination of responsive powertrain and all-independent suspension, struts in front and multi-links in the rear, manhandled whatever came our way with no more fuss than a well engineered family sedan." -- Motor Week