2011 Ford Edge First Drive

[AutoGuide.com]

More power and fuel economy for refreshed Ford Edge, but the real story is MyFordTouch


The 2011 Ford Explorer might be getting all the public attention right now, but don’t let that fool you—Ford hasn’t forgotten about its Edge mid-size crossover.

NEW V6 ENGINES ADD POWER, FUEL ECONOMY

We’ll get to MyFordTouch in a bit, but first, some basics. The Edge will be sold in four trim levels: SE, SEL, Limited, and Sport. The SE, SEL, and Limited are available with a 285-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, which gains about 20-hp over last year’s model. And later this model year, a 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder will join the lineup.

The Edge is available with both all-wheel and front-wheel drive, and Ford is claiming that fuel economy
is 19-mpg city/27-mpg highway on the front-wheel drive SE, SEL, and Limited models, and 18/26 for all-wheel drive. Sport models are rated at 18/25 with front-wheel drive and 17/23 with all-wheel drive.

The transmission is a six-speed automatic unit with manumatic shifting--Sport models offer paddle shifters.

Rather than share the 3.5-liter V6 with the rest of the lineup, for 2011 the Sport is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 that is borrowed from the Mustang pony car. In this iteration it makes 305 horsepower and 280 ft-lbs of torque. Other Sport goodies include 22-inch wheels and a sport-tuned suspension.

Available Edge features include a blind-spot warning system, Ford’s MyKey programmable key system, a rear-view camera, reclining second-row seats, a cargo area that can handle eight-foot long items, trailer-sway control, dual USB ports, RCA jacks, a memory card slot, Ford’s Sync infotainment system, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, Ford’s Easy Fuel capless fuel filler, satellite radio, wireless cell phone link, remote keyless entry, remote start, and a push-button start.

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[bob1]

I drove the Edge a few weeks back. Yes it was a 2010 but there is very little change to 2011 as far as I know. Ford has come a long way in the past few years. I liked the Edge but not as much as the Highlander. I drove both the same day in a side by side comparison.

Bob1

[zebelkhan]

Not a fan of Ford Edge or I would be driving one!

[se2007]

We tried an Edge prior to the Mo. Personally, I like the looks of the Edge but wasnt impressed with it otherwise, just didnt seem to have the Japanese/European quality.

[ekaxel]

"More HP"
Thats Ford!!!

[Phatty McPatty]

Thanks for the ad but the edge is butt.

[Warhammer]

The new Edge's front end reminds me of a happy looking robot. Anybody remember Short Circuit?

[ekaxel]

We certainly have enough advertising without having it in our posts too!

[njjoe]

Originally Posted by ekaxel

We certainly have enough advertising without having it in our posts too!

It's your fault.

You have no one to blame but yourself.... and jaak, and Homer, and Kris, and Eric L., and GripperDon, and bob1, and zebelkhan, and Corin, and Enforcer, and Gonzo, and KSmurano, and the rest of the original cast that molded this forum into the successful, knowledge-rich, user-friendly site that it is. You all made it too attractive for the corporate behemoths to ignore.

-njjoe

[Niwdeciluom]

I agree to All! This is NISSAN Forum Ok!!! As it is here now owning the EDGE is a Big NO for me, Leasing is Ok I'll give it to my Wife LOL...

[charliedigital]

Can't front, the Edge is looking pretty attractive these days.

[bob1]

Originally Posted by njjoe

It's your fault.

You have no one to blame but yourself.... and jaak, and Homer, and Kris, and Eric L., and GripperDon, and bob1, and zebelkhan, and Corin, and Enforcer, and Gonzo, and KSmurano, and the rest of the original cast that molded this forum into the successful, knowledge-rich, user-friendly site that it is. You all made it too attractive for the corporate behemoths to ignore.

-njjoe

A blast from the past names? I remember KSMurano had to sell because he had like 7 cars. I don't think one was an Edge though.

Going off thread topic for a moment and not trying to hijack it but, what happened to a couple of the regulars like BikerJohn, Enforcer, Coppercat and Nissanlove. Are they like D-Day from Animal House...whereabouts unknown?

Bob1

[cctiger]

Looked at 2010 Edge and the The Highlander before picking my murano. I found the Edge interior materials to look cheap, I really think the Murano interior is nicer than either car, plus it is really easy to get it and roomy

[Gonzo]

Fords... nice looking on the outside but crapy on the inside.... they must have two different design departments exactly half a world apart.

[Musky300]

I'm not gonna lie...give me $35-$40K again today to spend on any new SUV out there, and the 2011 Edge (Sport) would be on my very short list to consider along with the Murano.

I looked at the Edge's back in 2008 when I bought my '09 LE, but they just couldn't compare at the end of the day.

Now, stacked against the Murano, they have more horsepower and torque, 6spd automatic transmission (compared to CVT...opinion), comprable or even better gas mileage, similar advanced interior technology with possibly even more options (Sync system too), and aggressive sporty styling (subjective, but I like). The only area it may lag the Mo is in the quality materials department, but probably not as much as people think.

Ford has really stepped up their game and the Edge is a quality SUV in the same class as the Murano.