Ford Everest review - Endeavour to return in an all-new avatar and a new name | Drive |Autocar India

The beloved Endeavour will be coming back to India in an all-new avatar and bearing the Everest nameplate. Shapur Kotwal drives one to get both Everest's in one frame.
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[@mikhailyadav]

Ford Everest owner from Dubai. Here we have the 2.3 litre turbo petrol version. Produces just under 300hp. Driven cross country, over rocks, muddy trails, through the desert and must say it's been a joy. I have not done any modifications on it. Car feels solid, and composed. Wheh you're inside the car you feel well insulated and safe. As always the driver involvement is great. Unlike the fortuner which feels sluggish, heavy and old. American and European cars feel more driver focused than Japanese or Korean cars.

[@Roooo-23]

We need manual

[@dyno-qe2vk]

is it reliable

[@varunmurthy4277]

​@dyno-qe2vk Don't drive your Turbo car like a GT-R and you will be fine

[@dyno-qe2vk]

@@varunmurthy4277 a car also has softwares and electronics and if it fails what will you do drive like a gtr ?

[@mikhailyadav]

@@varunmurthy4277???

[@kimphilbi9109]

Trust Ford for shooting their own foot. They shouldn't have exited at first place. Ever increasing Fortuner price meant there was always a place for this competent SUV.

[@brendon6535]

They just can't bear looses of hundreds of crores and wait for years just to sell one suv in India! A lot goes into running such a huge organisation and very easy to give your vedict out of nowhere

[@kimphilbi9109]

@brendon6535 There is a difference between trimming and exiting. They needed trimming of the product line, narrowing focus on niche segments. They chose the ultimate route. No business-No challenges.

[@anand.chaudhari]

@@brendon6535not just one SUV, remember Figo was once among the best sellers. But they didn’t improve or update anything on it. Should’ve been more competitive n inline with customer needs n wants. Renault case is very similar. They got a winner in Duster but never updated it properly. Lost market to Creta without even competing.

[@zaidsolkar4992]

Ever increasing price of fortuner,, what do think a brand who left india and increases the price on parts during maintenance will be able recover it's brand value again in india, no matter what Ford endeavour will never succeed in india market.

[@kimphilbi9109]

@@zaidsolkar4992 I agree, that's the reason I feel that they shouldn't have exited the at the first place. Consumer confidence has taken a hit.

[@taranshupattnaiktp3335]

This should come to India. Everest sounds like a great name.

[@alolanstarboy]

The endeavour was always called the Everest globally, I found it interesting they changed it coming to India (especially considering the connection we’d have to the Everest name)

[@PawarG69]

@@alolanstarboy everest masale ka trademark hai india me isiliye name change karna pada

[@taranshupattnaiktp3335]

@@alolanstarboy especially the Mount Everest

[@ykd0011]

​@@alolanstarboy Everest is a some foreign person's surname, it doesn't have any connection with india.

[@anujkakade8233]

Tu lega kya lukkhe

[@axensolutions7361]

I owned a Ford IKON, and the Endeavour is my dream vehicle. Waiting for it.....

[@vedarthsinghchouhan9931]

i too have a ford ikon 2006 petrol ,, wonderful car but unfortunately loved by rats A LOT

[@charanjeetsingh6137]

I have the last one 2011 ikon tdci😊

[@abcxyzyt1]

Mahindra just launched xev 9e and then i see endeavour... legend is legend.

[@dhanushmurthy3835]

Got A 19 Ford Freestyle petrol. Absolutely love the car. Only true enthusiasts know how good ford was. Clocked around 4k on that little beast, no regrets at all. Please Ford you need to make a comeback!! 🗿

[@sachinnikam3485]

Have a endeavour myself 2.2 at got it at 29 lacs in 2017 during gst regime when all car taxes were almost similar,just love it n in no mood to sell it not spent a rupee on repair just changed tyres and battery with regular servicing.ford builds cars so ruggedly n quality is just top notch

[@deepaks.e9727]

Waiting..to see this beast on Indian roads❤ EVEREST ❎ ELEPHANT ✅

[@vickyvirat5166]

Cheers🎉, ford should come back with all of its existing portfolio- Endeavour, Ecosport and freestyle

[@nainishdesai1394]

Yes very good point...

[@jsvigneshwaran]

Ford come back makes us happy. This Ford Everest is awesome to drive !

[@rcpratim]

Shapur is very lucky charm for ford . He reviewed ecosport in brazil just before its India debut

[@iqbal5286]

No wonder you find very less Aspires and Figos out for sale in used car market. Very few who opt out for more premium cars sell them. I got myself figo16 petrol and in love with it. Trust me, only the ford owners understand it well.

[@AK_DEO]

True. I myself bought a Tdci freestyle titanium & 2013 Tdci Figo. Both are crazy fun & safe cars.

[@piyushhmusic]

we own an aspire dct, supreme handling but lesser robust build from the previous gen figo tbh + the suspension is fairly stiffer

[@thaniuma]

Am 2008 Fiesta owner still glides smooth

[@RB-kx9ox]

Yup my freestyle is mini rocket bomb.❤

[@experiencesmore1057]

I own a Figo 2016 Petrol. Superb car to drive, can't let go of it for any other car.

[@ShahrukhAnsari-xl3jk]

"Sharing my amazing experience with my 2011 Ford Endeavour! in white colour 90k km, minimal maintenance (₹5k-8k every 15 months), and heavy usage (1500 kg loads, 300 km every 2 months) for 14 years - NO ISSUES! Trust me, Ford Endeavour is a rock-solid choice. If you're considering buying one, don't think twice!"

[@madiyan11]

Drove a diesel Ecosport for a decade on all sorts of highways on plains, small busy lanes of Delhi NCR, mountain roads and absolutely loved it to bits! Ford Endeavor was always going to be the upgrade before they decided to exit :( Looking forward to Everest launching in India

[@techmarketer4779]

People are tirelessly waiting for Ford's vehicles to be launched in India. They've realised the value of them after their exit. Pricing should be aggressive like around 30-40 lacs range...if it happens then Fortuner has to pack its bags. Pricing is key since this is not a mass volume segment car.

[@Nichaansama]

yes exactly this. Now all are missing Ford

[@pavanbaru5608]

All are missing ford because they have exited, if it comes back sales will as less as before

[@Aston_martin69]

Taxes inter the chat

[@AP-do6sv]

Dont expect less than 70 lakhs, as this would be a import

[@prateekmahapatra7596]

CBU unit for 40 lakhs? Yeah sure

[@rvq9]

Best part of the review was Mr Shapur’s sketch. Ours truly has an artistic side as well 😂❤

[@ibinaydas]

Man this looks soo good. Being an EcoSport owner this feels like a dream upgrade. But hopes of owning it are low since it'll be a CBU and the pricing will be premium for sure. But what a lovely looking SUV 🥹

[@neilnoronha8149]

Bro.. Same 😭

[@Short_N_Simple]

I think it will be between fortuner & kia carnival price bracket

[@deadzombee]

Will cross 75L on road, not worth that much money. Great car NGL.

[@Short_N_Simple]

@@deadzombee at that price bracket best performance sedan you can get is bmw 340i with good mileage & great performance

[@soorajtr6692]

@@Short_N_Simple but the maintainence cost is gonna be sky high

[@rennmeisteroffcl]

I Personally feel Ford Should have never left the Indian Market, Keeping in mind that it's an ever growing market. Simplifying the Model portfolio would have just done enough to limit the damage while looking for a recovery strategy. Knowing their Sells capacity, Investing on a new Plant that to of the size of the Sanand plant was always gonna backfire and it did. Rather than investing on a new plant it would have been better if they had invested in expanding the sales and service and in the development of new models for India. Nonetheless excited for Ford's Return cause they really deserve to be in India!

[@admirableamit]

Being a Ford card owner, I can say I'm a proud owner of Ford car. Not after watching this video. In fact after driving Ford's car for years, What an experience. Its hard to find any new car equvilant to my car. And I feel poor for those who never drove the Ford's car and bought any regular car instead. We lost the wonderful cars from a wonderful company and it's great after sales service.

[@Ather-r8u]

I was always a Ford Endeavour fan. Never a Fortuner fan. I always dreamt of buying one. When Ford exited India I was so sad. I thought that I won't be able to buy a Ford Endeavour ever. P.S.: I earn only 15000 per month.

[@Singhjay7372]

The background beauty is just amazing 😍🌿❣️

[@MrPuldas]

The beast is back , love the beauty in every side

[@PallavBhardwaj-dry_ice_cool]

If it was reviewed in India I would think it will be launched in India soon but I am not gonna hold my breath and will get hilux or fortuner instead

[@KumarSagar]

this is in Kathmandu

[@PallavBhardwaj-dry_ice_cool]

@KumarSagar yes Nepal, imported from Thailand. Ford is already testing it in India they could let reviewers review it in private track but they won't as release window is far.

[@swaggychicken.]

Get the hiilux no joke

[@AdityaThakur-vf3ot]

Everest vs hilux? Hold your breath

[@AvijithShankar]

Imagine ford bronco coming hilux will have no sales

[@anjishbhuse7643]

I can’t understand how Ford are profitable selling their cars in Nepal where this costs 2cr probably but not sell it in India where there’s a clear demand for it

[@Harik3641]

15:31 - 16:00 The visuals with those background notes🥹❤️

[@Osiris6282]

Completed 5yrs/80k km of my Endeavour 3.2L this year. Told the Missus, I will drive this beast to scrap yard come what may....Unless Everest comes along the way!!

[@r.praveenjairaj99488]

Welcome back ford with the new Everest ❤

[@preann8730]

India waiting for Maruti to compete with Fortuner and Ford Everest. I will wait for Maruti. Nobody can beat Maruti reliability and service.

[@adityachowdhury8324]

A comeback should probably be planned like this! Where there are people who would go crazy about the polarized look of futuristic EVs, Ford, with its Everest, is definitely saying, "Hold my beer!" Let them bark before the real beast arrives! 🔥 P.S. An American beauty, for a reason! Thank you, Autocar, for this in-depth review! Would love to buy it someday! ❤

[@sampamba517]

Would certainly buy it if it comes to India, Ford cars have great driving dynamics, with solid build, solid reliability and at a good price point, had a Ford Fiesta Sxi 1.6 in 07-10, just loved it, later in 2014 I brought a BMW 530D, and my wife often remarked that this Bmw drives like our old Ford Fiesta, really drivewise it was a budget BMW. Felt bad for them when they left India, there may have been many contributing factors for this, the most important being not making cars which we Indians buy. Actually I think we don't want to buy cars that drive well.

[@thaniuma]

I still have it

[@MotoMasterAccessories]

Well said..the last sentence

[@harnilpeters8419]

Can't wait to bring it home. And look at the views on this video too no reason to doubt it's popularity among us Indians.

[@shirishsharma3836]

Finally the name and the car India deserves and needs right now

[@narendrakrane]

Can't wait to see it in India!!

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

when the Everest is launched in India, we hope it'll incorporate the attributes detailed by you in this video . . . the Everest 4WD could do with a proper 2.0 in. suspension lift for enhanced off roadability . . .

[@mikhailyadav]

@@chandrachurniyogi8394I'm planning a two inch lift on my car. However it's already pretty tall for most people to get into. As a stock car, it's tall enough. But I will be raising it by two inches and putting a new set of wheels as I do go offroad and want the piece of mind that extra clearance and bigger wheels will give me.

[@shershah333]

My money is ready .... bring it on Ford.... i just hope it launches like my current 3.2 endeavour .... that pull is the only requirement i have from this Everest

[@KM-rk3ok]

Comparing a 2 liter to a 3.2?

[@shershah333]

@ the figures of torque and bhp for 2.0 are better than 3.2 also it’s a 2.0 twin turbo engine … I’m just hoping it delivers that pull 3.2 offers

[@prayasdash]

Such a gorgeous car! Hope it really launches soon!

[@TJSaw]

This is light years ahead of the competition in India.

[@Godschild77786]

I hope you find Jesus Christ

[@funworld8659]

Start Time: 0:00, End Time: 0:30, Summary: Introduction to the Ford Everest review by Autocar India Start Time: 0:30, End Time: 1:00, Summary: Overview of the new Everest's design and features Start Time: 1:00, End Time: 2:00, Summary: Discussion on the ride quality and engine performance Start Time: 2:00, End Time: 3:00, Summary: Review of the interior features and technology Start Time: 3:00, End Time: 4:00, Summary: Off-road capabilities and drive modes Start Time: 4:00, End Time: 5:00, Summary: Storage and comfort features in the second and third rows Start Time: 5:00, End Time: 6:00, Summary: Conclusion and final thoughts on the Ford Everest

[@just4umaq]

Everest sound good.. must come back to India ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@raghuramkasyap2753]

Really looking forward for buying this beast

[@kishoresingh8625]

WELCOME BACK...ROAD KING IS READY TO RUN...❤❤❤❤

[@abhishekanand4447]

210 BHP, 500 NM torque, 10 gears automatic ! wow wow wow 😃

[@ayanshukla9093]

Beautifully shot video! Camera crew and editor deserves a raise.

[@SaiKrishna-uk6ou]

Very well made video.. high quality content ... Good job auto car team

[@akschd]

Wish they come back for good. Stay forever. Their cars were damn good. Have top end ecosport with me. Will change after a total 15 years life only. Wish they launch ecosport too. With more features added like wireless charger, wireless android auto apple carplay, rear ac vents and of course sunroof. And that front F O R D LETTERS grill.

[@edingmegu1537]

eagerly waiting for this beast... can i get like Autocar...

[@abhishekgupta1066]

That car looks absolutely stunning 😻

[@JohnPRao]

A big naturally aspirated engine with a manual transmission is what ensures longevity and maintenance-free operation. Hope to see all the variations at the launch!

[@rajdeepsharma3204]

I owned endeavour but as Ford left I had to face so much service issues and had to sell it because of parts issues as all was overpriced there is no guarantee that Ford can keeps its commitment (once a bhaguda will always be a bhaguda)

[@anandp.r2067]

Always give 2nd chance for FORD,This time DON'T MESS IT 💝 From Chennai

[@cruze86]

It looks so so attractive in that silver colour. I am literally drooling. 🤤

[@harsh-wardhan]

Bought Tata Safari facelift in Nov 2024. But this truly is my ultimate dream. God willing, will own this too some day.

[@navjotsaini9101]

When Is it coming to India plz clear???

[@Sachin-e7v8f]

Will the wild track variant be available as well?

[@prathamjohari8301]

Autocar finally figuring out people like 4k and well made videos

[@anir2286]

I will buy this car whenever it is launched back in India

[@MansoorAli-yr5rc]

Service and spare parts availability ?

[@koushik410]

Best one please bring it to India

[@kannangoel5697]

when is it expected to release in inda

[@sudarsan.n_youtuber]

Ford india is in chengalpattu district, maraimalai nagar. We are waiting for Ford Everest, ecosport and sedan also.

[@jollyllb3753]

Been worked for Ford for 8yrs, can commit their quality & design are at par with US & EU. These Japanese or Indian cars can't even close to their powerful yet effortless driving dynamics. They give you the feeling of that American Muscle and Gigantic vehicles...A large life worth living.

[@anand_nair]

Your BGMs are turning out to be really good these days ❤

[@thevenom4624]

Ford must return to India... Endeavour was the only reason I got into cars ❤

[@avdhootwale1422]

Overall, Elegant Beast 👍 Only that conventional stick antenna on back of the roof spoils the design language. Should have been like in the Range Rover - shark fin type with an integrated RVM cam.

[@NihalSidheeq-f6l]

Thank you for bringing this silver color ❤

[@_Deepak__Verma]

Hey AutoCar India how did your shots like the production house amazing quality phenomenal

[@tapangogoi2207]

Good to see no tube light 😊

[@robissonwillard7266]

Nice, Sir Can You Tell Which Is This Place

[@mohitlulla6260]

Is it coming to india ? When ?

[@ujjwaldhama6209]

We want Ford in India❤

[@harshavardana3]

This SUV is really desirable

[@pranav4878]

Welcome Back Ford ❤ Loved Firsta diesel

[@krishnamadhanakumar4960]

Everything is fine , the car looks gorgeous. 1 question I have in mind can FORD be trusted again in India?

[@014hariomghore3]

Can you provide official Castrol portal link for purchase of engine oil

[@WalkWithNani]

They should bring Ford Mustang, Ranger raptor.. soo many ppl will buy.. these are dream ford cars for many

[@Wisteria-090]

mustang will cost upwards of 1.5 cr now. It was already 80-90L when it was sold here in.

[@Pr55-oc7ze]

Bronco too

[@nurarihyon07]

munde sitaraman taxes so much that these cars will be priced very highly.

[@sherin7444]

No one will buy ,the prices are gonna be bonkers

[@jaygaming5139]

Yes we are eagerly waiting for this car

[@simhadrimurthy7919]

Did he just say fender at 2:48 when he should be saying quarter panel? Or did I hear it wrong!!!

[@Everyoneh8sRohan]

Who cares

[@simhadrimurthy7919]

@Everyoneh8sRohan I guess people with decent amount of exposure to automotive industry. And also because each part has its own name for a reason just like each person have their own specific names...you cannot call someone with a name which isn't theirs

[@PortlyPour]

@@simhadrimurthy7919 no one cares. Take a seat.

[@simhadrimurthy7919]

@ if you don’t like someone’s opinion then you don’t have to be a jerk about it. You can take a seat too and move on.

[@PortlyPour]

@ this guy has made a review and given it to you for free but you are the jerk that picked out one comment that he may made wrong and pointed it out. Your opinion is welcome but is it adding value? Is it even constructive criticism?

[@horrnett]

i had to sell my 4 years old ford freestyle cause of getting parts issue in the northeast. i loved the car n it's roughness. n have now to settle for Kia Sonet. i still miss driving that ford built car.

[@VishistadvaitaVentures]

All the best for ford India

[@vrushankkotak6918]

This is the real comeback🎉

[@veereshk6979]

In my opinion, they should make a comeback with escape (ecosport's successor) if they want to recover past losses. I think people started to realise ecosport's true USP after its exit. They should also launch global models and not just any outdated cars like they did before. Also price them competitively so they can sustain with some consistent sales. India believes in giving second chances and if Ford is able to bring solid cars back then people will definitely welcome it.

[@kr_47_]

they should bring ford fiesta,ford figo, ford mondeo, ford ecosport too

[@ExecutiveDirector-o5s]

Oh God pls.. For heavens sake pls bring back Ford to India. And Ford, please for the love of God, pls don't screw it up this time 🙏🙏🙏

[@Shauzub]

Wow...amazing video with beautiful vehicle 😍

[@tryzmotrippin5481]

and it'll probably be released in the same price range of Fortuner. Endeavor used to cost around 30-35 lakhs before. Now, it'll probably cost 45 lakhs base.

[@sandy91291]

That car and that BGM is just 🔥

[@NBAenthusiast-t7r]

I'm going to buy this. And once I do, I'll come back and update this comment

[@sartaajs]

Autocar - you guys actually don’t do justice to reviews. In case of new Camry you didn’t mention the upright dash, less visibility of the front, plus while reversing though it has cameras, however the gap between the rear head rest and glass for visibility is very less. The head rest don’t move front and back. Etc. please do an honest and true reviews. Not everything is good good.

[@inamdarkapil]

4:31 does it has yellow high beam(halogen high beam).

[@Jyoti.Saini004]

When will come to in india

[@krupeshnandeeshwara9553]

Any realse date you guys know planning to buy a car with 80l and want to know if this car will come to India and its price

[@vivekanandpattar1607]

Is this Coming with Diesel.

[@eugeneitti]

Lets get back the ECOSPORT to India !

[@kumpipanda5923]

Will it be a hybrid? What is the average?

[@RB-kx9ox]

Ford is Ford. Hope it comes back with not just electric but also few hybrid and petrol vehicles. Ford is already working on launching everest in India.

[@sumitpalsingh5262]

Nothing better than driving this beast.. I wish they launch thr V6 petrol as diesel norms are getting strict day by day..

[@SYNīxīVenom]

And who will buy a Endeavour for a price tag of around ₹1 cr. Govt regulations and norms will hike the price. Fortuner already has v6 models but we don’t get it in india. If that happens endeavour will compete with the likes of x5, gle, q7, and defender😅

[@niranjanbhosale5101]

Not a big fan of SUV's and hate the "SUV's" like creta, brezza etc but some SUV's are just killer like this one here or the pajero. Gives an amazing feeling even when you look at them

[@CibiMR]

They need to bring the everest to India. fortuner is playing monopoly that they don't even seem to care about features or improvements rather just focus on hiking the prices. and the worst part there is no other car in that segment with a massive road presence we gotta settle with a fortuner

[@neal02]

If it's launched in India then it's gonna be a runaway success. All hail "The Everest". 🏔️🗻⛰️

[@shahidparvez8663]

Will there the premium variant with V6 engine??