2012 Ford Edge with EcoBoost (photos)
The newest Ford Edge is available with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which surprisingly delivers more than adequate power and decent fuel economy.
Ford originally launched the Edge to take advantage of the growing crossover market. The 2012 model offers Ford's most cutting-edge engine and cabin technology.
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The Edge presents a brawny appearance with straightforward styling. The grille, with its three-bar design, represents an older styling language which Ford has phased out on other models.
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The 2-liter EcoBoost engine available in the Edge gives it equivalent power to a V-6, thanks to direct injection and a turbocharger, but fuel economy in the mid-20s.
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All-wheel drive is available with the V-6, but not with the EcoBoost engine. The Edge is built on a front-wheel-drive platform.
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The dual rear pipes seem excessive, considering the engine's displacement is that of a 2-liter soda bottle.
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The cargo area is easily accessible, and should be large enough for most families' needs.
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In Limited trim, Ford applies leather liberally around the cabin, and includes power-adjustable seats.
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The bench back seat is fairly typical for this class of vehicle. A rear-seat entertainment system is also available from the factory, with headrest-mounted monitors.
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In the 2011 model year, Ford added its MyFord Touch cabin tech interface, which includes a somewhat balky touch screen as well as LCDs to either side of the speedometer.
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Electric power-steering boost lessens engine strain and provides a more consistent feel.
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The instrument cluster LCDs show vehicle information on the left, and infotainment functions on the right.
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You can make selections from the instrument cluster display using the directional pad, and the voice command button activates Sync.
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The automatic transmission is a six-speed, but does not let you select gears. Instead, it has a single low setting.
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The navigation system stores its maps on an SD card, but includes both plan and perspective views, along with traffic data integration.
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Audio sources appear in a strip down the left side of the screen. Ford will improve the usability and look with a future update.
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