Overview: Ford Edge  

Summary:

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Pros:

-Ride Comfort

-Gas Mileage

-Safety Ratings

 

 Cons:

-No third row seat

-Cargo Space

-Price

 

 Overall:

Ford's new crossover must rely on its appearance, because the rest is not up to the competition.

 

 Recommended Alternatives:

-Chrysler Pacifica

-Ford Escape

-Ford Freestyle

-GMC Acadia

-Honda CR-V

-Honda Pilot

-Hyundai Santa Fe

-Mitsubishi Endeavor

-Nissan Murano

-Saturn Outlook

-Toyota RAV4

 

Evaluations:

Interior Comfort: 6/10

Interior Quality: 6/10

Versatility: 4/10

Refinement: 6/10

Fun-to-Drive: 4/10

Fuel Economy: 6/10

Safety: 9/10

Price: 4/10

Overall: 4/10

Recommended: No

 

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The Basics:

 

     Pricing:

 

Models/Base Price (MSRP):

SE FWD: $25,320

SE AWD: $26,970

SEL FWD: $27,315

SEL AWD: $28,965

SEL Plus FWD: $29,070

SEL Plus AWD: $30,720

Current rebate: None

Destination Charge: $675

 

Dimensions:

 

Length: 185.7 inches

Width: 75.8 inches

Height: 67.0 inches

Wheelbase: 111.2 inches

Weight: 4073-4282 lbs

Luggage Capacity: 32.1 cubic ft

Maximum Cargo Capacity: 69.6 cubic ft

Max Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs

 

Powertrain:

 

3.5-liter V6:

Standard on: All versions

Optional on: NA

Standard Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Horsepower: 265

Torque: 250 lb/ft

 

2007 EPA-standard Mileage:

EPA City Mileage: 18 mpg FWD, 17 mpg AWD

EPA Highway Mileage: 25 mpg FWD, 24 mpg AWD

EPA Overall Mileage: 21 mpg FWD, 20 mpg AWD

 

2008 EPA-standard Mileage:

EPA City Mileage: 16 mpg FWD, 16 mpg AWD

EPA Highway Mileage: 23 mpg FWD, 22 mpg AWD

EPA Overall Mileage: 19 mpg FWD, 18 mpg AWD

 

 

Safety Ratings:

 

NHTSA Frontal Crash Test, Driver: 5/5

Front Passenger: 4/5

 

NHTSA Side Crash Test, Driver: 5/5

Front Passenger: 5/5

 

NHTSA Rollover Resistance: 4/5

 

IIHS Offset Crash Test: Good

 

IIHS Side Crash Test: Good

 

IIHS Head Restraint: Good

 

If you can read this, congratulations. Not everyone can read it, or course.

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