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2011 Ford Edge 2011 Ford Edge orange Inside, the Boundary Constricted gets ambient domestic lighting, nation heated wood's lay with retention, fold-flat index heated rider position, leather part, 12-speaker Sony audio scheme, Filmmaker SYNC vocalization tell system, the MyFord Tinge 2-screen LCD displays, media hub with RCA video jackstones, management transport media hub controls, elevate camera, and universal garage human.
The 2011 Ford Edge has far more chrome than is reasonable. Then again, it's the bold front grille that will help distinguish this crossover from the 15 million other crossovers and SUVs occupying the space between $25,000 and $40,000.
2011 Ford Edge
There's more to the significantly refreshed Edge than a controversial grille, but we imagine most consumers want to like the styling of what they drive. The 2011 Edge certainly has some new and attractive upscale touches, leading us to wonder whether there's enough space for the Lincoln MKX.
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In front, the 2011 Edge has a giant chrome grille as well as restyled headlights and slim, vertical daytime running lights. A resculpted hood increases the impression of heft. Atop the Edge's front windshield, an antenna remains, as on the 2010 version.
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Not much has changed from the side view apart from the addition of new wheel styles. Out back, the taillights have been restyled -- gone are the pre-refresh clear and red Edge taillights. As before, the bottom of the lower bumper is painted black, though the body color/black edge is more dynamic on the 2011 model.
2011 Ford Edge
On the inside, there's simply no comparison between the 2010 and 2011 Edge. The new model's combination of wood and silver trim plus touchscreen controls appears to be a vastly improved cabin in which to spend morning and evening commutes. The gauge display for the 2011 Edge is also new and similar to that of the Fusion Hybrid.
2011 Ford Edge Car Review When it was introduced for the 2007 model year, the Edge was like a modern Mariah Carey—big to look at, but struggling with a weight problem and the resultant effects on performance. At the Chicago auto show, Ford shows off a freshening that develops the Edge’s view, revisionthe interior, and, although not directly addressing the issue of mass, will increase performance. Like most mid-cycle refreshes, the Edge’s 2011 update starts with a nose job. Every panel up front is new: hood, fenders, grille, and ribbon. The result is a sultrier shape than the blocky original Edge—the headlights are narrower, the three-bar grille dips deeper into the fascia, and the overall look is softened and rounded—but still clearly grandchild from it. Around back, the hatch is new, with taillights that ditch the trendy clear lenses of the original model for more timeless red ones.
Functional Changes Underneath that new hood, the Edge will have a selection of two new engines and one updated unit. The new base engine will be a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected EcoBoost four-cylinder. Power figures have not been released yet, but figure on about 230 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque. Mid-level SEL models will get the 3.5-liter V-6 from the previous Edge, but updated with variable timing on both intake and exhaust camshafts, with output increasing 20 hp and 3 lb-ft, to 285 and 253, respectively. Top-of-the-line Sport models, in addition to unique black grille slats, smoked head- and taillights, and black-trimmed, 22-inch wheels; get Ford’s 3.7-liter V-6, which delivers a relatively modest bump in hp—to 305—over the 3.5, but a torque gain of 27 lb-ft, for a total of 280. All three engines will be paired with six-speed automatics, with the Sport featuring standard paddle shifters that are unavailable with the other engines.
It’s What’s Inside That Counts The Edge’s new interior is perhaps even more attractive than the sheetmetal. A sleek new center stack steals the show, housing Ford’s new MyFord and MyFord Touch vehicle-interface systems. These two are the next evolution of Ford’s Sync. MyFord will be standard on all 2011 Edges, but MyFord Touch costs extra. Both are vehicle-management systems using a small LCD screen in the gauge cluster—the fancier MyFord Touch gets two, one on either side of the speedometer—and a larger LCD screen in the center stack. The small screens in the IP are controlled by five-way switches (up, down, left, and right arrows plus a center “select” button) on the steering-wheel lecturer, while the center is operated via touch. The left IP screen is the only one MyFord buyers get, and it displays vehicle information such as stability-control settings, a tachometer, or trip-computer information. The screen to the right of the tachometer—again, only available with MyFord Touch—is reserved for audio, phone, navigation, and climate-control info. The center screen handles the same information as the right smaller screen, with the added benefit of being accessible to the front passenger.
Call it the Kitchen Sync All of MyFord and MyFord Touch’s functionality builds on top of the next-generation Sync features, which include easier interaction through what Ford calls “direct speech” commands. No longer does a person dial a phone number by saying “phone” then waiting for Sync to respond before saying “call Jane.” Now, the command is simply “call Jane,” and Sync makes the call. Or, if you want to find a sporting event, you can simply say “tune to Baltimore Ravens game” rather than flipping through channels looking for the game, and Sync will find it. For a full rundown of all the details, read our coverage of the two systems from the Depletory Electronics Show. Additionally, below the MyFord interface are capacitive-touch controls for audio and climate, and those opting for the upgraded Sony stereo are treated to a Sony-designed audio interface. Though the system does look cool, we see frustrations growing from audio controls that will not react to thickly gloved fingers. A vehicle with features like MyFord Touch can’t get by without a healthy dose of technology elsewhere. To that end, the Edge also will receive a bunch of optional high-tech gear including keyless entry and ignition, blind-spot monitors, adaptive cruise control, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The 2011 Edge will go on sale later in 2010. Pricing should remain close to today’s levels, with a base SE beginning around $28,000 and Sport models starting near $35,000.
