The first generation Ford Edge (2006-2010)
impressed CUV buyers using, its sharp-looking sheet metal. It makes sense,
then, that Ford producer put less effort into redesigning an exterior that was
already well-liked. The 2011 Edge receives a new car, more Fusion - like
prominent fascia with a big, bold grille and a particularly attractive hood
that rises within the above the engine and falls from a well- defined crease
towards the fenders and grille. Sticking to Ford's comprehensive Refresh
Playbook, designers also upgraded the Edge's lighting, using modern-looking HID
lamps up front side and LED technology in the taillights.
Ford has done a good job making the Ford
Edge more handsome for 2011, but the heaviest lifting has been done inside the cabin.
As the dashboard of the first-generation Ford Edge was arguably outclassed by a
Tonka Truck, the 2011 Edge comes back with highly tactile soft touch materials
just about almost everywhere your fingers fall. The dash also loses the thick
straight lines of the outgoing model in favor of an continuous unrelenting
expanse that top the whole instrument panel like a fitted hat. The leather
seats in our Limited tester were luxurious, bolstered just right and a pleasure
in which to while away the miles. The controls? Solid, covered in leather that
is soft and easy. And since a deluxe interior can't be experienced with out a
quiet cabin, the new Edge is installed with an acoustic windscreen and thicker
firewall to muffle the exterior significantly better than last year's model.
What a difference a refresh makes.
The Advantage will be a lot of things,
but a seven-seater it is not that's the actual Bend and the new Browser are for.
Consequently, it has retained its two-row configuration with plenty of room for
five people. 32. 2 cuft of cargo space in back. Fold down the second-row seats
that divided 60/40 and capacity leaps to 68. 9 cu feet.
A good exterior can bring car buyers
into the showroom, but somewhat of 'surprise and delight' tech can be a quite
effective tool to secure the sale. Ford really gets this, as technology has
been a central component of the company's transformation. The 2011 Ford Edge is
no different. This car included keyless entry with pushbutton start, adaptive luxury
cruise control with an attention-grabbing collision warning system, BLIS blind
spot detection and a rear-view camera. Which is not the half of it. The 2011
advantage is also available with Ford's popular SYNC system and the new My Ford
Touch interface which includes a pair of 4. 2-inch LCD screens on either side
of the large analog speedometer and a totally new take {how} people connect to
the stereo, hands-free telephone, navigation and climate adjustments.
The Ford Edge has transformed from an
attractive crossover with a smooth cabin to an even better looking crossover
with more power, improved gas efficiency and a truly state-of-the-art interior
experience. Normally, that's the sort of report cards an automaker hopes for
when executing a complete upgrade at the end of a model's life routine, and
Ford has in some way managed to achieve similar results with simply a mid-cycle
refresh. If the brand continues on this speed, customers will get started anticipating
every cool product putting on a Blue Oval marker to surprise and satisfaction.
While not the simplest play to off, it can the best way to generate a cheering
section.
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