2010 Ford Edge
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The Ford Edge crossover excels in the luxury dimension and from any angle, it's easy to see, Edge is the ultimate crossover. The 2009 Edge offers outstanding features such as the voice-activated Ford SYNC® Communications and Entertainment System,* dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control and particulate air filter come standard, along with power exterior mirrors with heat and memory features plus security approach lamps. Furthermore, leather-trimmed seats are a standard amenity. The available panoramic Vista Roof features a large forward panel that tilts up or opens fully, plus a fixed rear skylight. The total combined area of the two panels is more than three times the size of a conventional moonroof. The Vista Roof vent position is designed to allow fresh air in while keeping the elements out. Power-operated dual shades can be closed to block out nearly 100 percent of UV rays. The Vista Roof is available on SEL, Limited, and Sport.
New for 2009
For 2009, the Edge has some minor additions. There is a new Sport model that features a newly optional sports-tuned suspension. Also, the Edge receives two new safety features: a blind spot mirror and SOS-Post Crash Alert System. The standard blind spot mirror adds a convex mirror aimed at the driver's blind spot. The standard SOS-Post Crash Alert System unlocks the vehicle doors and activates the horn/hazard flashers in the event of a crash.
Edge Design
At the heart of the Edge is a reinforced steel cage, part of the structural design to help manage energy in the event of a collision. The signature Ford 3-bar chrome grille gives you the immediate sense that Edge is a vehicle of bold, dynamic design. The available panoramic Vista Roof, for example, provides more area than a typical moonroof with its multi-panel design. And the sculpted body rides on a chassis with wheels at the outer corners for a solid, athletic stance. Ingenious use of space maximizes comfort and flexibility, while advanced sound-deadening materials create a surprisingly quiet five-passenger cabin. It is smaller and rounder than an SUV, but still obviously larger and taller than any sedan. The wide track and long wheelbase relative to the body make the Edge look solid: The four wheels are near each corner, making it appear firmly planted on the road. The long wheelbase and wide track are not just about looks; they make for a more stable vehicle because the majority of the mass is inside the wheels. Visually, this aggressive stance makes the Edge stand apart from the relatively tippy look of traditional SUVs.
Cabin Features
The cabin of the Edge is roomy and perfect for many families, it offers excellent comfort and second -row passengers will appreciate standard reclining rear seat backs. The standard 60/40 split-fold-flat rear seat and available fold-flat front passenger seat can be configured to accommodate an item of cargo up to eight feet long. The standard center console inside Edge features a convenient moveable divider that can be configured 12 different ways. The 2010 Ford Edge's interior styling is not that out of the ordinary but it is sufficient for a vehicle in the class and does the job. The Edge offers excellent cargo carrying space. The tailgate lifts to reveal a wide opening. The front passenger seatback can be folded forward to provide a mostly level floor space for long objects all the way to the dashboard. Two cupholders reside alongside the substantial shifter. The center stack is angled outward to make it easy to reach the large knobs for the climate and entertainment controls. The rear seats offer a decent amount of leg room; in fact, there's two inches more here than you'll find in the larger Explorer. The rear-center passenger even gets more room than normal in a vehicle of this size, thanks to the wide track. Getting in and out of the 2010 Edge is easier thanks to rear wheels that are placed well back and thus allow for less intrusion from the wheel wells.
Edge Power
The 2009 Edge is powered by a 3.5L Duratec V6 engine which delivers 265 hp at 6,250 rpm and 250 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm. Its intake variable-cam timing (iVCT) allows the intake valves to open at optimum times during the acceleration cycle for all operating conditions. This improves performance and fuel-efficiency, while achieving strict Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle II (ELEV II) standards. A 6-speed automatic transmission ensures smooth launch, acceleration and fuel efficiency. The Ford Edge gets an EPA-estimated 17 city/24 hwy mpg for Front-Wheel Drive and 15 city/22 hwy, All-Wheel Drive.
Excellent Safety Standards
Edge is equipped with standard dual-stage front airbags in the Personal Safety System and side airbags for the driver and front passenger, plus Safety Canopy side-curtain airbags for outboard seated passengers in both rows. For 2008 the Edge earned a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Other safety features include AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control and available All-Wheel Drive. Anti-lock brakes help deliver confident stopping power. Also included on Edges is what Ford calls ‘The Personal Safety System’, a suite of standard safety featu
res that includes dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags, a driver's seat position sensor, front safety belt usage sensors, front safety belt pretensioners and energy management retractors, a Front Passenger Sensing System, and a crash severity sensor.
Trim Levels and Options for the Edge
The 2009 Ford Edge gets three trim levels, the SEL, the Limited, and the Sport. The SEL includes chrome exhaust tips, fog lamps, a six-CD, MP3-capable sound system with four speakers, automatic headlamps with wiper activation, a Message center with trip computer and compass, leather-wrapped steering wheel with speed and audio controls, aluminum instrument panel finish, unique cloth seats with six-way power driver manual driver lumbar and driver / passenger recline and a Reverse Sensing System.
The Limited adds an Audiophile sound system with nine speakers and six-disc CD / MP3; Dual electronic climate control; Fold-flat six-way power passenger seat; Unique brushed aluminum center stack; EasyFold™ second-row seats; Heated and memory seats and exterior mirrors; Leather-trimmed seats; and a Chrome beltline.
Stand-alone options include AWD, Panoramic Vista Roof, a choice of two 18-inch wheels and 20-inch chrome clad wheels. Newly optional are the power liftgate, Ford's Sync hands-free communications and entertainment system and a voice-activated navigation system. There is also a Class II Trailer tow / prep package that includes beefier cooling and electrical system. For more information on the Ford Edge, read another Ford Edge Reveiw.
