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.[3] The prototype was powered by a 305 hp (227 kW) version of the 6A13TT 2.5-liter twin-turbo V6, which directed the power to a full-time all-wheel drive system through its INVECS-II five-speed automatic transmission and AYC.[4] When the Endeavor debuted, it used the 6G75 3.8-liter V6 offering 215 hp (160 kW) (improved to 225 hp (168 kW) in 2004) and 250 lb⋅ft (339 N⋅m), mated to a four-speed automatic transmission with an optional all-wheel-drive system that splits the torque 50/50 by default. In 2011, the Endeavor again featured a 3.8L V6 but upgraded once more to produce 225 hp (168 kW) and 255 lb⋅ft (346 N⋅m) of torque.[citation needed] It received a mild restyle for the 2006 model year.
History
2009–2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Rear view
Despite some reasonably favorable reviews on its release,[5] the Endeavor's performance in the marketplace 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,[6] and sales fell every year since.
Mitsubishi did not produce any 2009 Endeavor models for the retail market. However, they did produce a 2009 model for fleet customers which shared the exterior appearance with the incoming 2010 model and was equipped with cloth interior and Bluetooth.[citation needed] For the 2010 model year, the Endeavor received a facelift, with new front and rear facias. The 2010 Endeavor went on sale in June 2009. It only came in one trim level for 2010, lacking the navigation package of the 2008 Limited trim, but equipped with leather seating and hands-free Bluetooth calling.
On April 25, 2011, it was announced that Endeavor production would end in August 2011.[7]
