if you want a midsize SUV but you do not need three rows of seats for it as an
answer for you it's called the edge
while the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Subaru Outback traffic in rugged outdoorsy-ness
the Ford Edge is crafted for premium quality domestic living a focus that can
be found any driving character that's both comfortable and quiet
comfortable though it may be the Ford Edge has a dynamic pizzazz there's not a
strong sense of connection between the steering wheel and the front tires but
the handling is agile enough to keep the driver from getting bored and man I get
bored easily the Ford Edge's anti boredom stance is further honed in the
sport trim with its sport-tuned suspension the Edge sport seriously
hustles through corners and why not empty-nesters like fun too. Weeee! My child is
gone they went to college to clarify adding to that fun is the Sport's
exclusive 2.7 liter EcoBoost v6 which sends its formidable power groundward
via a standard all-wheel drive system the first time you floor the edge sport
2 things will surprise you 1 the intense thrust and to the sweet gravelly
soundtrack there's no rule that says the car that you use to drop your kid off at
college can't also sound awesome
the 2.7 liter ecoboost is the clear star of the edges engine lineup the base
2-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder provides more than adequate power and up to 30
mpg on the freeway on higher trims buyers can choose a naturally aspirated
3.5 liter v6 whose extra horses drag fuel economy down a touch aside from the
Sport trim front-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive a roughly $1,500
option regardless of engine all edges feature a competent paddle shiftable
6-speed automatic transmission and if you plan to tow both the base engine and
the optional v6 are rated for 3500 pounds
strangely the sports uber powerful twin turbo v6 is only rated to tow 2,000
pounds for hauling gear internally you'll find a healthy thirty nine point
two cubic feet behind the rear seats supplemented by modest underfloor
storage the cargo space would be even more useful if the hatch didn't cut into
this space but hey if you want to look good sometimes you have to make
sacrifices and now I'm going to do a hundred squats
99, 100 and that's how you make a car video
dropping the 60/40 split rear seats creates a large useful space for hauling
discoveries from the antique mall raise those seats and there's abundant room
for adults even with three people aboard rear quarters aren't uncomfortable
unless you make them that way without looking garish the edges cabin has a
contemporary Flair matched by nice materials and a generally usable layout
including physical buttons where vexing capacitive controls once resided one key
interior strength is an abundance of spots to store random stuff the glove
compartment is reasonably sized but the center console is surprisingly deep
there's also a spot behind the climate control where you can toss, I don't know, an
iPhone or something like that and then up top push this button there's this
covered storage area where I guess I can put my my wallet if I'm a trusting sort
and then by the driver's left knee look here's a spot where I can store my handy
role of medical tape which is perfectly creepy and then in the back here a
little shelf where I suppose I'll put the keys the lesson is clear you need
more stuff
a basic Sync infotainment system comes standard but we greatly prefer the
available Sync 3 system found on higher trims featuring two USB ports a
responsive eight-inch touchscreen apple carplay and android auto and a
straightforward layout Sync 3 makes life easier not more complicated for a
base price around $30,000 you'll get a Ford Edge filled with standards like a
backup camera cloth seats Bluetooth and push-button start though its natural
partner passive entry cost extra flex your buying power and you can add power
front seats heated and ventilated front seats parking sensors dual zone
automatic climate control remote rear seat releases and a helpful
foot-activated liftgate that works exactly as advertised safety related
options include adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning lane
departure warning inflatable rear seatbelts blind spot monitoring and a
washer equipped forward-facing 180 degree camera that elevates driver
confidence when pulling into traffic or parking the drivers with zero parking
confidence ford's automatic parking system is a welcomed add-on simply push
the button follow the instructions and onlookers will think you've mastered the
driving skills society once deemed critical ah
drive forward yeah I can do that stop back and let's let the car do the work
jeez is that gonna work it seems real tight I'm sorry car you know better than
I do one more steering note standard on the
edge sport and optional on the titanium trim is a cool adaptive steering system
that quickens the steering ratio at slow speeds for easy maneuvering and slows
the steering at high speeds for improved stability build a richly appointed
titanium trim and its sub $40,000 base price can swell to nearly $47,000
meanwhile the sporting Ford Edge Sport sports sporty styling and a sporty
attitude with a base price slightly higher than $41,000. Sport! The Jeep
Grand Cherokee and Subaru Outback rank among the four edges competitors but
perhaps the closest contender is the intensely styled and similarly priced
Nissan Murano for a bargain priced alternative take a look at the five
passenger Kia Sorento it's also worth pointing out that the roomier Ford
Explorer can seat up to seven for only about two thousand dollars more than the
Edge's base price the Ford Edge brings tasteful styling roomy practicality and
a premium aura to the mid-sized SUV category do you only need five seats do
most of your adventures occur near civilization
if so then perhaps you too will find satisfaction with the edge