Low VisibilityĪnother issue we have with the Edge is visibility. As Meier said in his review of the Edge: “A fancy lighted volume knob and lighted bar-shaped push-buttons for radio tuning (why not a handier knob?) share space on a flat-gray plastic panel with functional but cheap-feeling plastic buttons.” 3. Nice touches like metal-looking trim sit alongside cheap looking panels.

While we found the interior roomy and the seats fairly comfortable, some of the materials aren’t what you’d expect for the price - which is especially true of the ST variant. V-6 engines have more immediate power, but the Edge’s 2.7-liter V-6 is only available in the top (ST) trim. This is especially apparent when paired with AWD. Though this new drivetrain puts out 250 horsepower and 280 pounds-feet of torque (up 5 hp and 5 pounds-feet from the last model), it’s slow to pack on power. New Drivetrainįord replaced the Edge’s 3.5-liter V-6 engine with a turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder in most trims, which works with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. In the back, the Edge has 39.2 cubic feet of cargo room, Ford says, and that nearly doubles when you fold down the second-row backrests to open up maximum space. The door bins are also a good size, and there’s extra storage on the dashboard under a flip-up lid. Storage bins throughout the center console are roomy, and a new gear dial frees up space for repositioned cupholders with adjacent bonus nooks. There seems to be a place for everything in the Edge. The ST also improves upon the lower trims’ handling with more agility, sharper steering and an optional ST Performance Brake Package. It’s mated to the performance-tuned version of the eight-speed automatic transmission, and Ford says the SUV can hit 60 mph in the 5-second range.

It also features a turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, which puts out 335 horsepower and 380 pounds-feet of torque.

The ST trim looks the freshest for 2019 it has aggressive bumpers, blackened trim and blacked-out wheels. Smartphone integration is standard, and you can make the Edge a Wi-Fi hot spot for up to 10 devices with a subscription. The display itself is placed well for the driver’s sightlines, and the voice-control technology is fairly accurate. Standard on SEL trims and above, Ford’s Sync 3 multimedia system is quick and easy to use on the 8-inch touchscreen. 2019 Ford Edge | photo by Christian Lantry 4. Additionally, the Edge earned top scores for crashworthiness to garner a 2019 Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Optional are adaptive cruise control and lane-centering steering, as well as perpendicular and parallel parking assistance. Lane departure warning with steering assistance, automatic high-beam headlights and blind spot warning are also included in the standard Co-Pilot360 bundle of safety tech. Automatic emergency braking, which wasn’t even available in the 2018 Edge, is standard in the 2019 model. Standard Safety and Driver-Assist Techįord added some much-needed updates to safety technology for 2019. The system now idles the connection to the rear wheels when AWD isn’t needed, but can almost instantly transfer power back to the rear when it’s needed. Efficiency also benefits from the available all-wheel drive, which is improved for 2019. Steering is crisp, and the SUV has good body control. The performance-tuned suspension on the ST trim, however, makes for a much firmer ride. The SUV is comfortable and carlike with good high-speed isolation and shock absorption. Polished Ride QualityĪ strength of this current-generation Edge is ride quality, and the 2019 Edge does not disappoint. In our 2019 Mid-Size SUV Challenge, which included six contenders, the Edge finished a respectable third. View all 2019 Ford Edge models for sale near 60606Įven in a crowded class of mid-size SUVs - which includes the Chevrolet Blazer, Honda Passport, Hyundai Santa Fe and Nissan Murano - the Edge still stacks up with comfortable ride quality, adept handling, impressive safety ratings and plenty of cargo space.

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