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2011 ford edge review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Major revisions improve midsize crossover utility vehicle. introductionford's five-seat midsize crossover utility vehicle, the edge, was introduced in 2007, and has been extremely successful, selling more than any other vehicle in the segment every year since its introduction. There were some minor modifications made to the edge for 2009, but the 2011 model counts as a major makeover, with 60 percent of its parts and components replaced. the 2011 ford edge gets fresh styling with a new grille, hood, fenders, lamps, bumper and air intakes up front, with new handles all around, new taillamps, liftgate, wheels, and exhaust system outlets at the rear. Under the hood, there is more power from both its basic v6 engine and the upgraded and uprated sport v6. This system is an improvement on ford's existing sync voice-activated communications technology. The engine sounds strong in the lower gears, throaty and authoritative. Yet while cruising on the highway in top gear, the cabin is very quiet, making it easy to carry on a conversation. brakes are much improved, with much better pedal feel, and none of the mushiness in the previous generation. lineupthe 2011 ford edge comes in se 27,220), sel 30,220), limited 34,220), and sport 36,220) versions. Front-wheel drive is standard, all-wheel drive is available on all models: edge se awd 29,070), edge sel awd 32,070), edge limited awd 36,070), edge sport awd 38,070). (all new car test drive prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices, which do not include destination charges and may change at any time without notice.) options include navigation 795); panoramic vista roof 1,595); 20-inch chrome wheels 895); trailer tow package 395). safety equipment standard on the edge includes front, side and roof curtain air bags, abs, advancetrac traction and yaw control with rollover stability control, sos post-crash alert system, and tire pressure monitoring. Options include blind spot information system with cross traffic alert; all-wheel drive. walkaroundfor 2011, edge has been given a substantial cosmetic and content makeover, a major makeover, with 60 percent of its parts and components replaced. That means a new grille, hood, fenders, lamps, bumper and air intakes up front, with new handles all around, new taillamps, liftgate, wheels, and exhaust system outlets at the rear. the sport model has a tuxedo black grille and lower intakes, a front spoiler, body-colored handles, rocker extensions, different exhaust tips, aluminum alloy pedal covers, 22-inch chrome wheels and big tires, myfordtouch, and a 305-horsepower v6 engine that is exclusive to this model. This is essentially the same engine that comes in the base mustang, and gives the sport version to most power in the class. interiorthere is nothing much left of the previous edge's interior decor. The instrument panel, seat trims, door panels and door pockets have all been redesigned for more comfort and utility. it's a crossover utility vehicle, so the front passenger seat folds flat, and each half of the second seat folds flat independently. The rear seat also reclines for additional passenger comfort. With this scheme, the driver can haul objects up to eight feet long on the right side of the cabin. the instrument panel, center stack, switches and controls have all been redone for the 2011 models, and there are essentially two different approaches. Mft, the thumb switches, and the screen combine to control climate, sound system, telephone, navigation and an enormous variety of information functions including turn-by-turn directions, sports scores, fuel prices, movie listings, dining, and even horoscopes, using a new list of up to 10,000 voice commands. as for storage, the capacity of the edge remains the same, 32. 2 cubic feet behind the second seat, 68. 9 cubic feet with the second seat folded flat. driving impressionthere will be two engines for the edge at the start of production. The base v6 a 3. 5-liter double-overhead cam, 4-valve engine with variable cam timing, rated at 285 horsepower and 253 foot-pounds of torque. The sport version will come only with a larger and much more powerful 3. 7-liter version of the same architecture with 305 horsepower and 285 foot-pounds of torque. the 6-speed transmission comes with a ordinary shifter on the se model, with a selectshift manual-control shifter on the sel and limited models, and with selectshift and wheel-mounted paddle shifters on the sport version. The engine sounds strong in the lower gears, throaty and authoritative, but in sixth gear cruising, the cabin is very, very quiet, and speech intelligibility around the cabin is excellent. ford has also fixed what we thought was a deficient braking system on the earlier models. Almost everything in the braking system has been upgraded, and the feel at the pedal, where it counts, is vastly improved. All the mushiness and indecision has been taken out of the brake pedal. a trailer sway control system is tied into the traction and yaw control systems, to make towing up to 3500 pounds a lot easier because the trailer isn't constantly moving from side to side back there. summaryford has done a very good job up updating what was already a winner. The 2011 ford edge accelerates quicker, it brakes harder and more progressively, it's measurably quieter on the highway than the previous version, and its onboard electronics and entertainment systems are clearly the best in the industry in terms of capability and ease of use. It's very cool to look at, and the sport version is the quickest cuv for the money in the segment, with the biggest, showiest tires and wheels. The sel, the highest volume model, is equipped and priced in a segment sweet spot. The ford edge is a five-passenger crossover sport utility that answers the call for a roomy vehicle with utility and style. Nor is it a minivan. Yet it's more than a car. The edge is powered by a 285-hp 3. 5-liter v6 engine, while the edge sport adds a 305-hp 3. 7-liter v6; both engines use a six-speed automatic transmission, the sport adds steering wheel shift paddles. Front-wheel drive is standar. Cruise Control✔ Navigation System✔ Chrome Wheels
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