Auto News: Mitsubishi Motors North America Enters 2008 Lineup
Mitsubishi Endeavor Crossover SUV Gets Highest Safety Ratings
The Mitsubishi Endeavor is a crossover-type mid-size SUV that combines car-like driving dynamics with impressive comfort, safety, room and versatility. Powered by a 225-hp 3.8-liter V-6 engine teamed to a standard 4-speed automatic transmission with Sportronic mode, Endeavor is available with front-wheel drive or full-time all-wheel drive.
New for 2008, front-wheel drive Endeavor models gain the Active Stability and Traction Control (ASTC) system, which was already standard on the all-wheel drive models. Also for 2008, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, with 6-month pre-paid service, is included with the Endeavor SE, which also offers a luxurious new two-tone leather seating option.
Endeavor is available as the well-equipped LS model and the luxurious SE, which features standard leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, a power driver's seat, and a 360-watt Rockford Acoustic Design Premium Audio System with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and steering wheel audio controls. The SE offers an optional Sunroof Package and Navigation Package.
Endeavor achieved 5-star ratings for frontal (driver) and side impact (front and rear seat) NHTSA crash tests. The IIHS awarded Endeavor its highest ranking (Good) in its frontal offset crash test.
All Endeavor models come equipped with an advanced dual front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with occupant sensors; standard front seat-mounted side-impact air bags and rollover-sensing side curtain air bags; an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
The Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder, Galant and Endeavor models are all built in the Mitsubishi manufacturing plant in Normal, Ill., one of the industry's most flexible assembly plants.
Raider
The Mitsubishi Raider midsize pickup truck continues as a 2007 model. Available in both an extended and double cab, the Raider continues to offer versatility and capability for active lifestyles. The 2008 Raider model line-up will include the extended and double cab with a V-6 engine.
Industry-First HOV Guidance
The navigation system available for Lancer, Outlander, Galant and Endeavor models now features Diamond Lane Guidance, an industry-first development that gives the driver to have HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lane information included with directions. Using HOV lanes, where permissible and accessible, can help reduce driving times. The navigation system with music server and the RSE can be added to the ES and LS models as an accessory.
Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.