2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor

  • LS

    $24,999

  • XLS

    $27,897

  • LTD

    $31,299

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Our 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor trim comparison will help yous decide.

  • 225-hp V-6
  • Sportronic automatic transmission
  • FWD or AWD
  • Available side-affect airbags

2004 Mitsubishi Try review: Our good's have

The verdict:

Versus the competiton:

As car-based, pseudo SUVs proliferate, so too do the names suggesting adventures in the slap-up outdoors: Airplane pilot, Highlander, Rendezvous, Escape and so on.

Ironically, buyers of these vehicles rarely venture off-route and they live in subdivisions that are gobbling upwardly the acreage suitable for off-roading. Just these vehicles aren't really meant to go off-road, existence picayune more than than minivans gussied up in the latest automotive fashion chichi.

And so even if the new Mitsubishi Endeavor doesn't take a name that suggests some far-off patch of wilderness, it does toe the line in delivering what this marketplace expects.

Styling is typically SUV, with some surprising Japanese origami-like angles thrown in for practiced mensurate. It'due south assuming and different, hard to accomplish in an ever-more crowded segment of the market.

But overall, that's as much chance as Mitsubishi, the Japanese affiliate of Frg'due south DaimlerChrysler, takes with the Attempt.

The Galant-based Endeavor is a nice pace-up vehicle from the smaller, Lancer-based Mitsubishi Outlander. Both vehicles are more than refined than the traditional SUV gear up of the Montero and Montero Sport.

In that location are three trim levels: base LS, mid-level XLS and the luxury-oriented Express available in either forepart-wheel-drive or all-cycle-drive.

Mitsubishi provided an all-wheel-drive in Limited trim for reviewing.

No matter which version yous choose, there is exactly i driveline: a 3.8-liter, single-overhead-cam Five-6 that yields 215 horsepower, less than virtually competitors. Yet, it is more powerful than the V-vi that powers the Montero Sport. It proves up to the job without feeling underpowered. Still, information technology's less refined than its Japanese competitors and seems winded at highway speeds.

Ride is average for the class; handling is car-like. Steering is slow compared to a auto, but it's simply right for an SUV-like vehicle. The body leans predictably in corners and grip is first-class cheers to all-wheel-bulldoze.

The Endeavour has a very commodious interior, that holds 5 passengers in comfort. The seats are a fleck flat, only otherwise they proved adequate.

Mitsubishi tries for an industrial look, with a big, block pattern and metal-like finishes, but the inexpensive plastics did little to raise the experience. The center of the dashboard houses a readout for time, temperature, compass heading and sound functions that resembles a poorly designed boombox. It'south more wink than substance. Information that you would wait to find there, such as fuel economic system, is lacking.

Another affair to consider is the vehicle's toll.

At almost $35,000, it's likewise bad that the Endeavor doesn't have features common in other vehicles at this price range, such every bit 3rd-row seating, adjustable pedals, traction control, steering-bike-mounted audio controls and rear-seat air-bags. If y'all consider a Ford Explorer, you'll get all those features and a higher towing chapters.

Only for some buyers, the Mitsubishi's unique style volition be all the reason that's needed to purchase ane. On that note, the Endeavor succeeds, even if its details disappoint.

Consumer reviews

92% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakup (out of v):

  • Comfort 4.vi
  • Interior pattern 4.four
  • Operation 4.6
  • Value for the money iv.v
  • Exterior styling 4.iv
  • Reliability four.6

Most recent consumer reviews

240k and going strong

March 18, 2022

By Chris from Spartanburg, SC

Owns this automobile

Bought in 2008 past my parents and has now been passed to me a couple years agone. Has 240k miles with the merely major result existence that the sun roof doesn't work. The nuance and leather seats have never croaky, this is past far my favorite auto and I wish they kept making it.

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Terrible car the worst everything brakes down goes

March sixteen, 2022

By TIGER from Hartville, Ohio

Owns this auto

Everything is broken on car constant #6 misfire tranny replaced fails. Timing belt caster rotors, wheel begetting. Only a fool would buy this car suv junk. Then, do non information technology or you volition regret it.

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Best car I've ever owned!!!

April 7, 2021

By LynnT from Waterloo,IL

Owns this car

Bought him new and I take 292,500 miles on him and even so running strong!!! Wish they would bring this model dorsum... I know I'll encounter 300,000 miles on him so, I'yard going for 400,000 miles...

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Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum age/mileage

Less than 5 years/less than 60,000 miles

Basic warranty terms

Residuum of original 5 years/threescore,000 miles

Powertrain

Remainder of original 10-yr/100,000 miles

Dealer certification required
123-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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