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This report provides a quick overview of the features and specs for the 2009 Ford Edge. Get our expert review of the Ford here.
By Cars.com StaffCars.com
September 11, 2008
Now entering its third year, the Ford Edge is a five-seat midsize crossover. The Edge is available in SE, SEL, Limited and (new for 2009) Sport trim levels. The Edge competes with the Nissan Murano, Mazda CX-7 and Mitsubishi Outlander. New for 2009 The Edge receives two new safety features: a blind spot mirror and SOS-Post Crash Alert System. The standard blind spot mirror adds a convex mirror aimed at the driver's blind spot. The standard SOS-Post Crash Alert System unlocks the vehicle doors and activates the horn/hazard flashers in the event of a crash. There's also a new Sport model that features a newly optional sports-tuned suspension. Exterior The Edge looks like a bulky wagon. It carries Ford's three-bladed chrome grille and has clear-lens taillamps. The Edge is 185.7 inches long and 75.8 across, making it slightly longer than the CX-7 and Outlander and just shorter than the Murano. It is the widest of the group. For 2009, the new Sport model includes an eight-piece body kit (it's the only version with a body-colored front air dam and lower sills), smoked taillights and headlamps, and optional 22-inch rims.
The Edge provides seating for five, and its car-based design means it's easy to get in and out without climbing. The instrument panel features white-faced gauges, and there are available metal accents for the dashboard. For 2009, Ford made the front air vents more maneuverable than before. The 60/40-split rear seats fold forward easily thanks to spring-loaded backrests and, optionally, a power button in the rear of the cargo area that releases them remotely. Buyers can add an optional fold-flat front passenger seat. With the rear seats and front passenger seat folded, the Edge can carry 8-foot-long items like lumber or a rolled-up carpet. Behind the second row is 32.2 cubic feet of cargo space. With the seats folded, that number more than doubles to 69 cubic feet. That's about even with the Murano; space is tighter in the CX-7. For 2009, Ford has added passenger grab handles and a cargo management system for better cargo and passenger flexibility.
The Edge can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.
The Edge's crashworthiness is top-notch, having earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for front-, side- and rear-impact protection.
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