Ford set for India return? New Endeavour SUV spyshot triggers speculation

Ford Motor could be on its way back to the Indian markets soon. Several media reports claim that the US-based auto giant is set for a comeback with the Endeavour SUV. Now, the speculation has gathered momentum after the SUV was spotted on Indian roads recently.

This is the first time the SUV has been seen on Indian roads since the carmaker left India back in 2022. The spyshot of the Ford Endeavour SUV, also known as the Everest SUV, hints at possible relaunch of the model in India soon.

The Ford Everest SUV was seen being ferried on a flatbed truck near Chennai. The Everest SUV is sold in several global markets. The variant seen in the image is the entry-level Trend variant. Ford had recently filed patent for the new generation Endeavour SUV in India earlier this year. If the Endeavour makes a comeback then it will compete against the ToyotaFortuner and MGGloster.

The Everest SUV spotted in India comes powered by a 2.0-litre turbo diesel or a 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine. The turbo engine can churn out 168 bhp of power while the bi-turbo can generate 208 bhp of power. The torque output peaks at 405 Nm and 500 Nm. The turbo diesel engine uses a 6-speed automatic transmission whereas the Bi-turbo gets a 10-speed automatic transmission. Both gearboxes get SelectShift and Ford offers 4×2 as well as 4×4 drivetrains.