2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited Long-Term Test Update No. 1

Living Up to the "Sport" in SUV

Its one thing to test a vehicle over a half-day's drive, which is often all the time available during a new vehicle launch

Mitsubishi donated its Endeavor crossover SUV for long-term testing duties, which is one of the sportiest sport utilities currently available. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press)

program, and an entirely different experience to live with a car, truck or SUV for a week; the normal duration for testing purposes. This year, however, we're taking road tests a step further, with the addition of a long-term vehicle to our West Coast office.

Mitsubishi donated its Endeavor crossover SUV to this cause, which is one of the sportiest sport utilities currently available. Throughout the next four months, join us for a fortnightly (or so) update of this well equipped Limited model.

We'll make sure that all of our Vancouver-based staffers get regular drive time in the new SUV, so you can expect an assortment of

The Mineral Beige Pearl colour looks much better than just tan. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press)

opinions in unedited form direct from the log book. Enjoy!

Mileage: 17 km

Trevor: When Mitsubishi said the truck was tan, I was like 'oh'. But this Mineral Beige Pearl colour looks much better than just tan. It's rich looking, kind of a brownish taupe. The interior mirrors the exterior colour, at least the leather seats and trim do.