Ford has been known for producing sturdy cars in all the segments; be it a hatchback, sedan, or SUV, Ford offers some of the best cars in every segment. Ford sedans did not really leave a mark in the market but the hatchback such as Figo and the SUVs such as Endeavour and Titanium are doing pretty well in the market.
Ford is now going to introduce the new model of its midsize SUV offering, the Ford Edge. Ford Edge has been in the market for more than 10 years and a redesigned (or at least refreshed) model makes its way into the market every year. Ford Edge is going to pose a tough competition to the rivals such as Honda CR-V and GMC Terrain. It is a 2-row SUV known for comfort and value for money. The 2019 Ford Edge price starts at $29,995 and however the price is competitive.
Overview
Ford Edge has a few shortcomings which are overshadowed by the number of advantages it has to offer to the customers. 2019 Ford Edge has been ranked in the bottom half of the midsized SUV class. A more detailed review will clarify the advantages and disadvantages of buying Ford Edge.
Features and Specifications
Ford Edge features two rows of seats which can accommodate 5 passengers in the cabin comfortably. The front row can accommodate two people, a driver, and a passenger. The second row can accommodate 3 adult passengers without any discomfort. The fuel economy of the car is not as impressive as the other rival cars. It offers an average of 19 mpg to 22 mpg on the city roads and the average of 26 mpg to 29 mpg on the highways. It has two transmission options available. The interested customers can choose from a front-wheel-drive drivetrain and an all-wheel-drive drivetrain. The engine of the car is rated at 250 horsepower. However, as we go up the trim levels, the power increases. The top model offers 335 horsepower.
What can you expect in the 2019 model?
The car has been in the market since 2007. The car is refreshed with minor changes every year to the car has been redesigned and restyled when the exteriors and the interiors of the car are taken into consideration. There have also been major changes to the transmission over the years as well. From a six-speed transmission in the older generations, the car has now upgraded to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Advantages
A major advantage that the car offers to its customers is the options in the engine variants. Ford Edge has two different options for potent engines. The cabin of the car also gives you a feel of sophisticated and a luxury. The interiors of the car are spacious which allow comfort for all the passengers in the cabin. Moreover, the passengers and the driver can also enjoy the intuitive infotainment system. Even though Ford Edge has a spacious cabin and engine options, it has failed to compete against the rival companies.
Shortcomings
Like all the other cars, Ford Edge has its own shortcomings which held it back from the top of the mid-sized SUV segment. The cabin is spacious but at the same, it has a fair amount of body roll around corners. This not only makes it look unappealing from the outside but also, the entry and exit for the rear passengers becomes difficult. The infotainment system is quite advanced but the graphics are outdated. The graphics look old and do not match the style of the infotainment system which makes the system look dull.