The Sport version of the 2009 Ford Edge five-seat crossover offers a sport-tuned suspension, larger rims and different body styling, but the same engine as the regular model. Is this an end-of-the-world flaw? That said, it still looks good and last year a new Sport model brightened up the Edge's appearance and performance. Nope, and I imagine if you have the car for a long time you get used to where the nose ends. Safety is typically a top priority for family shoppers, and a number of indicators point to the 2010 Ford Edge as one of the safest choices. Although it doesn't have any glaring deficiencies, some reviewers point out that it's just a little plain and conservative. New last year was Sirius Travel Link, a useful optional feature that provides real-time traffic and weather information, as well as current gas prices at nearby gas stations. The 2010 Ford Edge becomes more fuel-efficient, with fuel-economy improvements of up to 2 mpg versus last year.
Others feel great on the highway, but are a chore to steer at low speeds. Keep in mind that while many other models of the Edge's general size have third-row seating, the Edge has two rows and seating for five. It takes a while to get used to parking in narrow spots. In addition to conveying information from those reports, TheCarConnection. In the end, the Edge Sport offers better handling than a standard Edge, but costs more and has fewer comfort and convenience features standard. What the sport suspension means in the real world is that the Edge Sport rides marginally harder than the regular Edge.
I do think the Edge might be a challenge for novice drivers, so parents with spawn of driving age should keep that in mind. Besides the dimensions you can also read detailed information concerning engine of the vehicle such as engine size, horsepower, the number of cylinders and valves, which can tell you a lot about potential performance of the car. Chicago offers a wide variety of roads, including twisty, straight, smooth and rough, so the Edge got quite the workout. Of course, that firmness is designed to provide better handling and I found the Edge Sport did seem to have marginally less body roll and marginally better handling than a standard Edge. I felt fine after long drives on rougher roads, but I was avoiding potholes the whole time. But all five seating positions are ample for adults. When folded, the backseats provide a level load floor, and with the front passenger seat folded the Edge can accommodate items up to eight feet long.
Chicago offers a wide variety of roads, including twisty, straight, smooth and rough, so the Edge got quite the workout. Inside, the 2010 Edge feels a lot more straightforward and traditional. Otherwise, the smoothly arched roofline and tasteful, understated rear details combine for one of the more attractive crossover profiles. You can get all these features on the Edge Sport; you just have to pay more for them. Note that opting for the Sport model restricts your color choices to red, silver, blue and black. The 2010 Ford Edge manages to fit a mostly carlike feel into a very versatile, high-utility package. .
Unlike some vehicles this size, in which you'll often find a small, tight third row of seats, the 2010 Ford Edge has just two rows of seating, good for a total of five. Some cars offer a lot of power-steering boost so they feel good in parking lots, but that makes them feel twitchy on the highway. Nevertheless, the Edge is surprisingly entertaining to drive, with responsive handling and a suspension that's tuned just firmly enough for crisp handling without sacrificing ride quality. The Ford Edge was just introduced for 2008, but two years later the crossover utility landscape has changed quite a bit, and the Edge is no longer a fresh face. In the end, the Edge Sport offers better handling than a standard Edge, but costs more and has fewer comfort and convenience features standard.
Send Bill an Hide full review. The Edge in any trim only seats five people, and that puts it at a disadvantage compared with midsize crossovers that cost about the same and seat seven, such as the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot or Hyundai Santa Fe. Of course, with 22-inch rims I really had to avoid potholes. Sport models give you a different center control panel that looks pretty cool from a distance — almost like carbon fiber. See Edge trim levels compared.
The combination has plenty of power to move the Edge briskly, even with a full load or on steep hills, but it still doesn't come with the manual controls that are the sign of a vehicle with sporting intentions. Taking a closer look at details inside the cabin, several reviewers find faults and areas for improvement, subpar materials being the most frequent complaints. The lack of manual shift control is one of the main complaints, but some gripe about hesitation and hunting. Is it worth the extra cost for the big wheels and sport suspension? That steering made it easier to put the Edge exactly where I wanted to. Standard safety equipment includes AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, anti-lock brakes, front-seat side airbags, and side-curtain airbags. The Ford Edge racks up top five-star ratings from the federal government, except for a four-star front passenger impact score.
Each rear seat can also be folded manually using an industry-first single-hand release or automatically with an available EasyFold electro-mechanical remote release accessible from the rear cargo area. But it seems more and more folks want to carry more and more folks with them wherever they go. As you might know each series of car model has different dimensions - width, length, height, wheel base, and suspension which you can choose by picking out one of the available specs of the model you like. Safety The Edge gets a rating of Good — the highest rating — in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests. The Sport version of the 2009 Ford Edge five-seat crossover offers a sport-tuned suspension, larger rims and different body styling, but the same engine as the regular model. One of the standout features found on the new Ford Edge, according to Cars. However, the sloping rear window restricts the cargo area a bit.
The Ford Edge manages to look a little different in a class of vehicles that tend to all blur together. In the end, the Edge Sport feels like a compromise in which designers tried to make a crossover marginally more sporty. Like most newer so-called crossover designs, the 2010 Ford Edge rides and drives more like a car—a tall wagon—than a sport-utility vehicle, while its overall packaging is a good substitute for those who have moved on from an Explorer or Expedition. The interior is a mix of nice materials and good fit and finish. From either the front or the side, the Edge's blunt nose and bright, overchromed grille are the dominant design features. A power liftgate is optional, as are 20-inch chromed wheels and brassy red-trimmed front seats. With a capable engine and good suspension tuning, it's capable, if not tremendously satisfying.