Quote from: NoTo on March 18, 2015, 09:57:19 amHow is the centre stack in person? It looks like a really, really cheap effort from photos:Definitely doesn't scream $50,000 to me, though the mechanicals 'might'.That's actually always been my criticism of Ford/Lincolns - the centre stack just doesn't look right...flat/blank areas, overwrought with plastic, sometimes shiny, sometimes matte, but never to the quality of its competition. E.g. Murano:Great article, Jeff, lovely photos, and again, much thanks for all the work you do (including Descending!!)NO doubt the dash in the Murano looks much better and I prefer that. But I wonder how much of that can be fixed by applying a little bit of photoshop to the top pic (it clearly lacks in contrast and brightness compared to the Murano shot). So maybe it's really not that bad.
How is the centre stack in person? It looks like a really, really cheap effort from photos:Definitely doesn't scream $50,000 to me, though the mechanicals 'might'.That's actually always been my criticism of Ford/Lincolns - the centre stack just doesn't look right...flat/blank areas, overwrought with plastic, sometimes shiny, sometimes matte, but never to the quality of its competition. E.g. Murano:Great article, Jeff, lovely photos, and again, much thanks for all the work you do (including Descending!!)
I actually (shamefully) like the Edge a lot. I've rented the previous gen a few times and though it was surprisingly good...comfortable, perfect size, good features, etc. This one sounds even better. If I was to give in to the sweatpants segment of the automotive world, I would consider an Edge.
And built right here in Okaville Lots of them around here....buy local
Me thinks there will be deals so I wouldn't dismiss the car (if you like it) based on MSRP.
Freignt and Tax included, at $49k buys you a 2.0T AWD Titanium model with every option. I'd argue thats quite solid value.
Anyone else bothered by the look of off-center air intake in the lower grill?
I like that off centre grille but it would be better if it was more off centre...it would look as if they meant it!
You learn that on day one of design school. If you're going to put something off-centre or asymmetrical, make it obviously so.
Quote from: DriverJeff on March 18, 2015, 10:11:24 amQuote2015 Ford Edge Fuel EconomyTrim Engine Transmission City L/100km Hwy L/100kmEdge FWD 2.0L – I4 GTDI 6-Speed SST 11.5 7.8Edge FWD 3.5L – V6 6-Speed SST 13.2 9Edge AWD 2.0L – I4 GTDI 6-Speed SST 11.8 8.4Edge Sport AWD 2.7L – V6 GTDI 6-Speed SST 13.6 9.8Edge AWD 3.5L – V6 6-Speed SST 13.7 9.6This suggests that you can't get the 3.5L with AWD...that can't be true...can it?!?!?!?Please look at it again with your glasses on. It's the last line.Funny you should mention that...I only have glasses for reading, and I stopped using them a few months ago. I should likely reconsider that move.Sorry!As for reliability of the 2.0/7T vs the 3.5L V6, they both seem to be holding out relatively well. The only one that scares me is the 1.6T in the Escape.
Quote2015 Ford Edge Fuel EconomyTrim Engine Transmission City L/100km Hwy L/100kmEdge FWD 2.0L – I4 GTDI 6-Speed SST 11.5 7.8Edge FWD 3.5L – V6 6-Speed SST 13.2 9Edge AWD 2.0L – I4 GTDI 6-Speed SST 11.8 8.4Edge Sport AWD 2.7L – V6 GTDI 6-Speed SST 13.6 9.8Edge AWD 3.5L – V6 6-Speed SST 13.7 9.6This suggests that you can't get the 3.5L with AWD...that can't be true...can it?!?!?!?Please look at it again with your glasses on. It's the last line.
2015 Ford Edge Fuel EconomyTrim Engine Transmission City L/100km Hwy L/100kmEdge FWD 2.0L – I4 GTDI 6-Speed SST 11.5 7.8Edge FWD 3.5L – V6 6-Speed SST 13.2 9Edge AWD 2.0L – I4 GTDI 6-Speed SST 11.8 8.4Edge Sport AWD 2.7L – V6 GTDI 6-Speed SST 13.6 9.8Edge AWD 3.5L – V6 6-Speed SST 13.7 9.6This suggests that you can't get the 3.5L with AWD...that can't be true...can it?!?!?!?
It's not on all Edges - just certain engines (not sure which one(s)):...presuming the 2.0T.
Quote from: NoTo on March 18, 2015, 04:43:34 pmIt's not on all Edges - just certain engines (not sure which one(s)):...presuming the 2.0T.The grey one is a Titanium trim with 2.0 T, the black one is a Sport with 2.7T.
We are currently in the market and have been waiting for reviews of the new Edge. All of the reviews seem to be quite positive so I went to the Ford site a priced a loaded Edge Sport. $55,939, including freight, 20" wheels and everything else but the back-seat DVD system. This, unfortunately, is not a price I consider "reasonable", especially when a fully loaded Murano is $10,000 less. I don't think the Murano has all the cool tech (adaptive cruise, active lane assist, self-parking) but $10,000 seems a bit steep. And to top it all off, the Sport does not have a heated steering wheel. Anybody on this forum from Ford care to explain that? The Titanium trim has it but not the Sport - seriously?