ALL NEW FORD ENDEAVOUR 2016

The new Endeavour measures 4892mm in length and 1860mm in width with a height of 1837mm. The 3 row seater SUV will have a wheelbase of 2850mm and will stand high at a ground clearance of 225mm. For long travel range the SUV comes with a fuel tank capacity of 80L. As far as engine line-up is concerned, the new Endeavor will be available in two diesel engines only. One engine will be the new 2.2L, 4-cylinder engine which will have a power output of 158bhp@3200rpm with an utmost torque output of 385Nm which ranges between 1600-2500rpm.

This will be served with a six-speed manual as well as automatic transmission. The manual variant will also be on offer with a 4X4 drive layout while the automatic variant will only use 2WD layout.The second engine is the more powerful 3.2L diesel engine which churns out a peak power of 197bhp achieved at 3000rpm while it has a maximum torque output of 470Nm which ranges between 1750-2500rpm. This engine will only be available with a 4WD layout and comes mated with a six-speed automatic transmission.The Endeavour with both engines come equipped with disc brakes all around and 18-inch alloy wheels. Suspension duty will be done by Independent coil spring with anti roll bar at front and coil spring watts linkage type with anti roll bar at the back.

10 New Sedan Cars of 2016

     1.   BMW 7 Series

The longest BMW has now got longer, more geeky on the tech front but still maintains its understated German looks. It will launch at the 2016 Auto Expo and is likely to be offered in the 730Ld and 750Li guise. The 760Li is likely to come as a Mercedes Maybach rival late next year. 

  

    2.   Jaguar XJ facelift

The flagship sedan from Solihull gets some new bumpers and lots of new stuff inside but other than that it carries on the fine idea of blending British luxury with modern design. Local assembly will happen for the base petrol and diesel models.

    3.    Jaguar XF

The car that started it all in the modern context for JLR is now out with some minor cosmetic updates and engines. It is already assembled locally so we can expect this 2017 model to leap its way here with some amount of fanfare.

   4.     Volvo S90

Volvo will launch a new 5 Series, E-Class rival called the S90. It replaces the S80 globally and comes with a variety of petrol and diesel engine options. What we like the most is the design, interior bits and of course those ‘Thor hammer’ headlights!

   5.     BMW 3 Series

We saw the last one in mid-2012 and now BMW has once again revised the 3 Series. There are some minor cosmetic updates, a new infotainment package as well as a base petrol engine which may now come to India considering the Delhi ban on diesel cars.

   6.     Toyota Prius

The world’s most famous ecobox has entered a new generation. There is loads of new technology and some better design but other than that the formula is the same. It will be brought in via the CBU route and will be on display at Toyota’s stall at the 2016 Auto Expo.

    7.       2017 Audi A4

Audi’s mid-level luxury sedan will finally get a new version in India after a period of almost seven years. The design is evolutionary but there are new mechanicals and engines. It will debut at the Expo with a launch likely to be in March.






    8.       Jaguar XE

Jaguar has finally ventured into the mid-level luxury car segment with the XE. It gets new four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, delicious cabin design that Jaguar is known for and of course a CKD entry which means a competitive price. 

      9.        2017 Honda Accord

We were saddened when Honda discontinued its flagship sedan in India in 2013. However, this was only a build up to the launch of a new car that for the first time will be offered with both petrol and diesel engines.

      10.         New Skoda Superb

The Czech automaker flagship sedan will now enter its third generation in India. Derived from the Vision-C concept, this car will debut by the middle of next year and gets a new interior and feature list. Expect petrol and diesel engine options for India.