The spaciousness of a mini-van and carriage capability of a pickup truck makes SUVs the popular choice of the people with big entrepreneurial ventures and large extended families. Great roominess, comfortable ride at height, safety and capability to tolerate all weather conditions is what SUV’s of contemporary times have to offer. Indian SUV market is dominated by number of players.
Ford Endeavour with its design and dominant robustness is definitely gaining popularity and attention of its buyers. The Ford Endeavour is available in two alternative; 2.5-litre 4×2 manual transmission and 3-litre 4×4 automatic transmission and is priced between Rs 17.28 lakh – Rs 20.41 lakh. Ford Endeavor is a seven seat Diesel SUV with rear A/c vents and fan control with comfortable long third seat. However, it’s too big an SUV for driving in a city and requires 1.5 parking spaces and is too heavy to pick up speed. Ford Endeavor is a best choice for out of the city traveling.
Honda CR-V is fantastic to look at with contemporary and stylish design. Offers excellent acceleration of 160 horses with special features like telescopic steering wheel, power seats, auto retract side view mirrors, and dual climate control. The back seat of the SUV is not too spacious and comfortable for three. Honda CR-V is too expensive and has no rear a/c vent. Honda Siel Cars India’s version of its sports utility vehicle, Honda CR-V is priced between Rs 22.82 lakh – Rs 25.09 lakh on road in Delhi. The Honda CR-V is available in three models with engine strength of 2.0-2.4 litre.
Ford Endeavor is huge for driving in a city and is not too comfortable to drive. The seven seats SUV Endeavor is quite affordable but its driver unfriendliness makes it a secondary choice. Honda CR-V exterior styling looks sophisticated and dynamic with big size. However, the biggest flaw in the current CR-V is the lack of a diesel engine.
Ford Endeavour’s exterior offers chrome radiator grille with embossing, wraparound headlamps, aluminum side steppers, turn indicators with paddle lamp on ORVMs, silver roof rails, electrically adjustable power foldable outside mirrors. Honda Cr-V’s external build is poised of headlamps, front grille, outer door windows, fog lamps, rear license garnish, alloy wheel, and front windshield.
The chrome upholstery and trims of leather have been smartly carved out in Ford Endeavor. The interiors of the SUV offers illuminated plush plates, leather wrapped steering wheel, plush leather upholstery and gear knob. The interiors of the Honda CR-V are smooth with comfortable made of fine quality fabric, Chrome gear shift knob with leather wrapping, anti rust coating and leather steering wheel etc.
To double the driving delight Ford Endeavour offers features like dual airbags, side airbags, dual sunglass holders, ABS with EBD, remote keyless entry, cigarette lighter, personalised ACs power windows, tilt adjustable steering, Bluetooth connectivity, rear wash/wiper and defogger, reverse parking camera with LCD display.
Honda CR-V is also equipped with outside temperature display, combination meter, air-conditioner, eight way power adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control, rear centre armrest, multi-functioning steering wheel, outside rear view mirrors (ORVMs), power windows and Anti-lock Braking System with EBD.
With all the above information the decision is surely going to be a tough one with both SUV’s offering features one above the other. Don’t hurry just take your time and do the analysis yourself before zeroing in on SUV of your choice. Happy driving and enjoy the ride.