2015 Ford Edge review: Dazzling tech and class-above luxury - ExtremeTech
The 2015 Ford Edge received an intercardiac injection — a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart — and the sleepy midsize crossover of 2007-2014 is now chock full of technology. The Edge handles better, interior noise is reduced, the extra three inches of length makes for a spacious cargo area and rear seat, the design is more aggressive, and the cabin is more upscale. Despite the rich feature set of the new Edge, the version of Ford Sync you’re getting is not yet the improved Sync 3 and there is no way to upgrade. No matter: The 2015 Ford Edge wins Editors’ Choice for a mainstream, two-row midsize crossover/SUV, helped equally by Edge’s general desirability and its healthy dose of tech and safety features. On the road: ultra quiet, plenty of driver tech Hop into the new Edge, fire it up, shift into gear, and the first things you notice are the non-tech aspects: nicely fitted cockpit, big back seat, bigger cargo bay, not much bright trim to bounce... Head out on the highway and you notice an exceptional level of quietness at speed, thanks to the acoustic laminated windshield glass and, on the two top trim lines, Sport and Titanium. If the outboard rear seat belts seem a little thick, it’s because they have mini-airbags built in. Ford calls them inflatable seat belts, and at $195 a pair, they improve safety and make a great conversation starter. Handling is much improved from the first-generation Edge, even without the sport tuning of the Ford Edge Sport, the top trim line. Source: www.extremetech.com
