India, Nov. 9 -- The Ford Endeavour has long been my large SUV of choice for multiple reasons. It has always felt excellent in terms of handling, drivability, ride comfort, and high-speed manners. In fact, for me, the biggest highlight was its inherent driving appeal, with its torquey 3.2-litre engine. I've really enjoyed driving this generation of the Endeavour, and have had some great times driving it both on and off-road.

In its latest avatar though, the Endeavour has gone through a serious heart transplant, although it looks more or less the same on the outside. To meet the BS6 emission norms, its 3.2-litre engine has been replaced with a brand-new 2.0-litre turbodiesel unit. Also, the 6-speed automatic has given way to the world's fir...