The car "Ford Edge" in Russia appeared relatively recently. More precisely, the residents of the country found the opportunity to order a model from domestic dealers only in December last (2013). It should be noted that this happened against the background of constantly growing demand in this segment of the auto market.
Interior
The interior of the Ford Edge car looks simple and simple. The interior used black and silver tones. Its upholstery is made of soft, soft-touch plastic. The front seats are equipped with a mass of electric drives, as well as lumbar selection, which significantly increases comfort and does not strain the back. On the dashboard are a speedometer, tachometer, as well as a color display, the size of which is 4.2 inches. The last of these devices is part of a multimedia system called MyFord. In its central part a similar monitor is installed. It is connected to the SIRIUS system, which serves for navigation and provides the ability to track traffic jams.
The car has a dual-zone climate control system. At the same time, powerful fans provide excellent air circulation throughout the cabin. In addition, additional blowers are mounted in the back of the central armrest and the side door walls, which prevent fogging of the windows. Despite the presence of an all-wheel drive system, the central tunnel is missing from the floor of the new Ford Edge model. Reviews of the first buyers of the car indicate that three people will not just fit in the back, but at the same time they will feel free and comfortable.
Suspension
Manufacturers paid due attention to the development of the suspension for this car. Its springs, pistons, shock absorbers and stabilizers are tuned for comfortable and soft work. In addition, the subframe bushings were well rubberized. All this allows the car to easily overcome the relief of a particular area. In off-road conditions, the Ford Edge feels good. As practice shows, the car has enough clearance with a size of 205 millimeters. At the same time, caution is recommended when driving through hills and mud baths, because the long plastic “skirt” on the front bumper can come off. On the other hand, it can be removed at any service center of the company.
Model Specifications
Separate words in the new Ford Edge deserve technical specifications. Under the hood of the model, a gasoline, six-cylinder engine is installed, the volume of which is 3.5 liters. Engine power is 288 horsepower. Among other things, it is equipped with a dual variable valve timing system. According to official information from the manufacturer’s company, you can refuel a car with both 95th and 92nd gasoline. The power plant is able to accelerate the car from zero to 100 km / h in just less than 8 seconds. Given the weight of the model, we can safely call such an indicator excellent. The engine switches to higher tones after reaching the mark of 4500 rpm. As for the transmission, the model uses an “automatic” in six steps. If necessary or desired, the driver has the opportunity to switch to manual switching. Thanks to the presence of two clutch units, the car runs smoothly.
Management and riding
Unlike many other American-made models, the steering wheel of the new Ford Edge is tight. Thanks to this, the control of the machine becomes quite calm and simple, and maneuverability increases. When passing sharp turns, the all-wheel drive system helps to turn the body and clearly keep its place in the strip. One of the important advantages for passengers was the fact that extraneous noises and vibrations practically did not penetrate inside the cabin during the ride. The designers managed to achieve this largely due to the additional insulation layer located between the body and the subframe. In addition, the engineers of the manufacturing company filled the voids in the wheel arches with foam. In addition, the car uses acoustic glasses, so even at a speed of 140 km / h, a person sitting inside may get the impression that he is standing far from the highway.
Security
The new Ford Edge boasts a high level of security. A series of tests proved that the chances of the driver and passengers of this car to survive in a serious accident are quite high. First of all, this is due to thick metal. As a result of a series of crash tests conducted in 2007, the model was exhibited as an example for other car manufacturers by the Insurance Institute for Road Safety Studies.
The car also uses a number of systems designed to improve driving safety. The first of these was the exchange rate stability program, designed not only to control the position of the car in the lane, but also to prevent it from skidding and tipping over. The next important element was the brakes, which instantly respond to the driver pressing the corresponding pedal. It should be noted that two assistant programs are additionally connected to them. One of them is designed to increase the pressure in the system in emergency situations and allows you to make braking sharper, and the second does not allow pumping the car when parked on a slope.
Cost
In the model range of the company, the Ford Edge car got a niche between the compact Kuga crossover and the full-size Explorer Explorer. Without a doubt, it is perfect for people who are accustomed to a high level of comfort both during long trips and in driving conditions in a megalopolis. The cost of a car in car dealerships of domestic dealers starts from 1 million 699 thousand rubles.