My Edge had charcoal black leather-trimmed seats with grey Alcantara suede seat inserts and contrast stitching. The EasyFold feature is a second-row seatback release switch in the cargo area and a unique etched metal center finish panel. The rear cargo management system makes storing cargo easier and the Sirius Satellite Radio makes for good audio. Ambient interior lighting cuts out the glare and the electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror deflects bright lights from the vehicles behind yours. The steering-wheel-mounted audio controls allow you to keep your eyes on the road when changing radio stations or sound volume.
The one feature that I found most innovative was Ford SYNC. This feature allows the in-car, voice-activated, fully integrated, entertainment and communication system to do wondrous things. SYNC gives drivers the ability to control Bluetooth wireless technology enabled mobile phones and virtually any digital media player and MP3 players with simple, intuitive voice commands, or the buttons on the steering wheel or radio.
Ford recently received the “Top Safety Pick” award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The safety pick award recognizes vehicles that provide the best overall safety protection to passengers. Edge is the only vehicle in its class with roll stability control. Plus, Edge received a 5-star rating in frontal impact (driver-passenger) and side impact (front seat and rear).
The city MPG is 16 and highway MPG is 24. The week I drove the vehicle I didn’t get more than 21 MPG even though most of the driving was on the highway.
Dual chrome exhaust tips, fog lamps, keyless entry keypad, and power mirror with pdl. lamps are just some of the exterior features that make the Edge fun and fashionable to drive.
The Edge just described sells for around $36,000, plus delivery charges.
Durhl Caussey writes a car column read around the world. He may be reached at this paper or dcaussey@sbcglobal.net .
