The 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor is the elder in a crowd of young guns. Essentially unchanged since its debut in 2004, the Endeavor nonetheless remains somewhat viable thanks to core strengths that include well-balanced ride and handling dynamics, a gutsy V6, a roomy, comfortable cabin and solid build quality. In fact, in its rookie year the Endeavor was good enough to take the win in an Edmunds comparison test that included the Honda Pilot, Nissan Murano and Toyota Highlander. Back then, the Endeavor impressed us with its pleasing blend of performance, handling and comfort.
Unfortunately since those glory days, those aforementioned Endeavor rivals have been redesigned, while other revamped or new competitors have appeared as well, such as the Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe and Mazda's CX-7. Many of these other crossovers also offer more passenger capacity via available third-row seating as well as a few features, such as a factory rear-seat entertainment system that the Endeavor lacks.
In addition to the rivals we've already mentioned, you could also consider smaller crossovers -- including the Endeavor's sibling, the Outlander -- that offer nearly as much interior space along with more high-tech features. And then there are larger CUVs, such as the Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Flex that offer more spacious cabins (with seating for up to eight) along with more powerful engines and greater fuel economy.
This isn't to say the 2010 Endeavor is completely hopeless. It would still be a decent choice for somebody wanting safe, comfortable and well-built family transportation. But considering its age and lack of competitiveness, we think there are plenty of better choices for a midsize crossover.
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