2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR NEW CAR BUYER'S GUIDE

What's New for the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Mitsubishi lobs one squarely into the midsize crossover SUV field with the attention-grabbing Endeavor. The 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor is available with front- or all-wheel-drive, a 215-horsepower 3.8-liter V6 engine, a four-wheel independent suspension and three levels of trim.

Advantages of the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor:

• Roomy and comfortable cabin
• Excellent ride quality
• Impressive handling
• Genuine fun to drive
• Stability control on XLS AWD model
• Seven-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty

Objections to the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor:

• Side airbags and stability control are limited to the higher trim levels
• Prices rise rapidly with addition of equipment
• Some interior parts look and feel inexpensive

Editor's Advice:
The crossover market continues to expand, and we like Mitsubishi's approach that combines dramatic styling flair with a roomy cabin. The 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor is one of the most competitive vehicles that the company has launched in years. Based on the same platform that underpins the all-new Mitsubishi Galant sedan, the Endeavor looks like a truck and drives like a car, successfully duplicating the SUV recipe that most consumers seem to deem the tastiest. Boldly designed inside and out, it’ll evoke a love-it-or-hate-it response, but no one can deny its functionality and easy-to-drive nature.