A few years ago, the Ford Edge crossover received a revamped interior with an available high-tech entertainment and communication system dubbed MyFord Touch. The exterior also gained some styling tweaks. A turbocharged four-cylinder engine is available along with two V-6s. The five-seat Edge competes with crossovers like the Dodge Journey, Nissan Murano and Toyota Highlander. New for 2013 The six-speed automatic transmission is now available with a Sport mode while the SEL trim level offers special leather seats with Alcantara simulated suede inserts, a body-colored grille and 20-inch wheels with black accents. Exterior The Edge’s face is marked by slender headlights, a horizontal-bar grille and a bumper with a plunging design. The Edge has standard 17-inch aluminum wheels, but 18- and 20-inch rims are available. The Sport model gets massive 22-inch polished wheels and a unique black grille. Exterior features include:
Available xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
Available power liftgate
Interior Ford upgraded the Edge’s interior for 2011, and numerous distinct panels that formerly made up the dashboard’s top were replaced by a single piece. The available MyFord Touch system gives both the instrument panel and center dash controls a high-tech appearance.
With the system, the traditional analog speedometer is bordered by two LCD screens that can be configured to show various types of vehicle information. An 8-inch touch-screen in the middle of the dash has menus for the climate, audio and navigation systems, among others. Below the screen is one of the Edge’s distinctive features: touch-sensitive pads that replace many of the traditional buttons you’d normally find.
Available features include adaptive cruise control and a Sony stereo. Interior features include:
Standard cloth upholstery; optional leather
Available power-adjustable front seats
Available Sync multimedia system
Available MyFord Touch system
Under the Hood A 3.5-liter V-6 that makes 285 horsepower is the base engine and is standard on all trim levels except the Sport. The Sport comes with a 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6. All models except the Sport have the option of Ford’s turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 240 hp. When equipped with this engine, the Edge has fuel-saving active grille shutters. Mechanical features include:
Standard six-speed automatic transmission
Front- or all-wheel drive
Safety Safety features include:
Antilock brakes
Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags for both rows
Electronic stability system with Roll Stability Control
MyKey system for parents to impose vehicle restrictions on teen drivers like a limited top speed, a persistent seat-belt reminder and limited stereo volume
