Topic: Test Drive: 2015 Ford Edge

[Autos_Editor]

Wherein the Louka family road trip puts Ford's new Edge to the test.
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[Sir Osis of Liver]

 [Though [MFT] still doesn’t make our list of Top Five Infotainment Systems – Ed.]

Louka has it right, and Black is OTL when it comes to iDrive and the Mazda system.

The Mazda system in particular is a pain because some functions can be accessed some of the time by touch screen, but not when the car is moving.

And puck controllers don't keep your eyes on the road. You still have to look at the screen to see which hot spot is active when fiddling with the knob, only now you have to watch it randomly jump around the screen as you push/pull and rotate the knob.

[jpd]

''half step above the crowd''!  Not sure above that...

[carcrazed]

I'd wait for the 2016 version if the 2015 isn't upgradable.

[EV-Light]

I drove the 3 engines in the Edge.

1-The 2.0T is absolutely sluggish in my opinion, the torque delivery isn't linear so it feels slow in various power bands - when you are boosting, it's strong though. So boosting I was all the time.

2-The V6 has a linear power band and torque delivery, the engine note is quite good as well...this was the most efficient of the Edges I drove!

3-BUT the engine to get in the Edge is the 2.7T, I had a blast on it! and surprisingly enough the displayed fuel economy was very close to the 2.0T.

In my opinion, Ford needs to revisit the 2.0T, or just scrap it in favor of the 2.3T! The 2.0T can't handle anything heavier than a Ford Escape.

[Solstice2006]

I drove the 3 engines in the Edge.

1-The 2.0T is absolutely sluggish in my opinion, the torque delivery isn't linear so it feels slow in various power bands - when you are boosting, it's strong though. So boosting I was all the time.

2-The V6 has a linear power band and torque delivery, the engine note is quite good as well...this was the most efficient of the Edges I drove!

3-BUT the engine to get in the Edge is the 2.7T, I had a blast on it! and surprisingly enough the displayed fuel economy was very close to the 2.0T.

In my opinion, Ford needs to revisit the 2.0T, or just scrap it in favor of the 2.3T! The 2.0T can't handle anything heavier than a Ford Escape.

Except that 2.7L doesn't let you tow a simple cargo trailer.  What a waste! Spend $50k on a 300hp engine, that I can't even tow my simple pop up trailer.  Only one I would remotely consider would be the Ford Edge SEL V6 with the optional sunroof, navi, leather, and stereo. 

[EV-Light]

I drove the 3 engines in the Edge.

1-The 2.0T is absolutely sluggish in my opinion, the torque delivery isn't linear so it feels slow in various power bands - when you are boosting, it's strong though. So boosting I was all the time.

2-The V6 has a linear power band and torque delivery, the engine note is quite good as well...this was the most efficient of the Edges I drove!

3-BUT the engine to get in the Edge is the 2.7T, I had a blast on it! and surprisingly enough the displayed fuel economy was very close to the 2.0T.

In my opinion, Ford needs to revisit the 2.0T, or just scrap it in favor of the 2.3T! The 2.0T can't handle anything heavier than a Ford Escape.

Except that 2.7L doesn't let you tow a simple cargo trailer.  What a waste! Spend $50k on a 300hp engine, that I can't even tow my simple pop up trailer.  Only one I would remotely consider would be the Ford Edge SEL V6 with the optional sunroof, navi, leather, and stereo.

I don't tow and I bet 90% of the owners of an Edge are city dwellers like me.

[tortoise]

Either way it makes no sense that the most powerful engine doesn't have a tow rating.

[Danno001]

This is what I consider to be a large vehicle, perimeter dimensions within an inch of my Venza and 6 inches taller.
I can see the 2.0L turbo struggling with that amount of bulk.

[Solstice2006]

I drove the 3 engines in the Edge.

1-The 2.0T is absolutely sluggish in my opinion, the torque delivery isn't linear so it feels slow in various power bands - when you are boosting, it's strong though. So boosting I was all the time.

2-The V6 has a linear power band and torque delivery, the engine note is quite good as well...this was the most efficient of the Edges I drove!

3-BUT the engine to get in the Edge is the 2.7T, I had a blast on it! and surprisingly enough the displayed fuel economy was very close to the 2.0T.

In my opinion, Ford needs to revisit the 2.0T, or just scrap it in favor of the 2.3T! The 2.0T can't handle anything heavier than a Ford Escape.

Except that 2.7L doesn't let you tow a simple cargo trailer.  What a waste! Spend $50k on a 300hp engine, that I can't even tow my simple pop up trailer.  Only one I would remotely consider would be the Ford Edge SEL V6 with the optional sunroof, navi, leather, and stereo.

I don't tow and I bet 90% of the owners of an Edge are city dwellers like me.

I am a city dweller.  A few years ago when the V6 Escape was around, I would see that used to tow quite a few campers.  An SUV that can't tow is basically why people buy 4 cylinder CUV's.  So the fact the 2.7L can't tow is just dumb. 

Ford probably recognized that mistake with the previous generation.  In the previous generation, the 2.0L wasnt rated to tow.  It is now. 

Not everybody wants a 3rd row SUV just to tow a bit.  So I wouldn't want an Explorer. 

[Sir Osis of Liver]

From the US website. I think someone is getting their wires crossed.

http://www.ford.com/crossovers/edge/specifications/towing/

[Noto]

Oh, SirO, always so useful

Having not driving this vehicle, I can only say: "nice article - but not much is said about your road trip, Haney!"

[dirtyjeffer]

while the 2.7EB may be a nice engine, it's only available in the Sport model...none of the other configurations of this vehicle offer that engine.

[Benhaze]

I drove the 3 engines in the Edge.

1-The 2.0T is absolutely sluggish in my opinion, the torque delivery isn't linear so it feels slow in various power bands - when you are boosting, it's strong though. So boosting I was all the time.

2-The V6 has a linear power band and torque delivery, the engine note is quite good as well...this was the most efficient of the Edges I drove!

3-BUT the engine to get in the Edge is the 2.7T, I had a blast on it! and surprisingly enough the displayed fuel economy was very close to the 2.0T.

In my opinion, Ford needs to revisit the 2.0T, or just scrap it in favor of the 2.3T! The 2.0T can't handle anything heavier than a Ford Escape.

I too do not agree with the author's conclusion to skip on the V6. Peak HP and Torque value do not necessarily reflect real word driveability.

[Kris78]

With baby #3 on the way, the fact that many sources cite the Edge as being a very competent 3-accross vehicle (by which I mean three car seats in the second row) is very appealing. With 57.5" of rear hiproom, it is a big step up from the Escape (52.4") and is also wider than the Taurus/Flex which are in the 55" range.

The only downside is that a basic AWD model gets into the mid-thirties (before taxes) awfully fast, and a similarly priced minivan will be even more roomy and feature laden. Sigh.

From the US website. I think someone is getting their wires crossed.

http://www.ford.com/crossovers/edge/specifications/towing/

Perhaps the posters were likely reacting to the lack of a towing package. The chart indicates that the max tow rating for the big motor is 2000lbs, versus 3500lbs for the other motors "when proproperly equipped" of course.

[redman]

Interesting remark on the engine choice.

"Considering that the EcoBoost achieves roughly 20 percent lower fuel consumption, and the purchase price difference is negligible, the engine choice seems like a no-brainer. Go with the EcoBoost."

Your posted 20% F.E. gain is apparently a pipe dream and not confirmed by actual drivers. According to 2015 Fuely drivers. The 2.0L 4cycl vehicles do not achieve better F.E. than the 6 cyl N.A. option.

Interesting note gasoline turbos spool anywhere from 40,000 all the way up to 125,000 RPM vs diesel turbos which spin at lower RPMs, typically below 50,000. I can't see longevity on these engines or turbos vs their non turbo counterparts or even a diesel variant.

[Cord]

Interesting remark on the engine choice.

"Considering that the EcoBoost achieves roughly 20 percent lower fuel consumption, and the purchase price difference is negligible, the engine choice seems like a no-brainer. Go with the EcoBoost."

Your posted 20% F.E. gain is apparently a pipe dream and not confirmed by actual drivers. According to 2015 Fuely drivers. The 2.0L 4cycl vehicles do not achieve better F.E. than the 6 cyl N.A. option.

Interesting note gasoline turbos spool anywhere from 40,000 all the way up to 125,000 RPM vs diesel turbos which spin at lower RPMs, typically below 50,000. I can't see longevity on these engines or turbos vs their non turbo counterparts or even a diesel variant.

When I look on fuelly.com I see a total of four 2015 Edges and only one identified as a 2.0L. Is that what your conclusion is based on?

[redman]

   ^^^

Fuelly might have been a poor representation, but a simply search online from current Edge owners will garner similar feedback.

[mixmanmash]

Interesting remark on the engine choice.

"Considering that the EcoBoost achieves roughly 20 percent lower fuel consumption, and the purchase price difference is negligible, the engine choice seems like a no-brainer. Go with the EcoBoost."

Your posted 20% F.E. gain is apparently a pipe dream and not confirmed by actual drivers. According to 2015 Fuely drivers. The 2.0L 4cycl vehicles do not achieve better F.E. than the 6 cyl N.A. option.

Interesting note gasoline turbos spool anywhere from 40,000 all the way up to 125,000 RPM vs diesel turbos which spin at lower RPMs, typically below 50,000. I can't see longevity on these engines or turbos vs their non turbo counterparts or even a diesel variant.

That has no bearing on turbocharger reliability.  Using good quality oil and timely changes makes all the difference.  I have seen Garrett watercooled turbos go 400k kms and more.

[NormT]

I drove the 3 engines in the Edge.

1-The 2.0T is absolutely sluggish in my opinion, the torque delivery isn't linear so it feels slow in various power bands - when you are boosting, it's strong though. So boosting I was all the time.

2-The V6 has a linear power band and torque delivery, the engine note is quite good as well...this was the most efficient of the Edges I drove!

3-BUT the engine to get in the Edge is the 2.7T, I had a blast on it! and surprisingly enough the displayed fuel economy was very close to the 2.0T.

In my opinion, Ford needs to revisit the 2.0T, or just scrap it in favor of the 2.3T! The 2.0T can't handle anything heavier than a Ford Escape.

Turbochargers like high octane fuel. Do you have 92 octane in your area?

Not sure if Ford cars come from the factory with higher octane or not. Higher ambient temperatures play a big roll in forced induction too.