Ford Reveals Smart And Spacious All-New Edge

Ford revealed the all-new Edge, a high tech smart utility vehicle that will go on sale from next year. The all-new Edge has been designed from the ground up to be visually athletic and to meet high expectations for quality around the world. The Edge also will deliver advanced new technologies as the third chapter in Ford’s SUV expansion plan – joining the new Kuga medium-sized SUV and the all-new EcoSport small SUV. First launched in North America in 2007, the Edge helped reshape the industry’s definition of a traditional SUV, establishing the “crossover SUV” segment. Today, Edge is consistently a top-selling vehicle in the segment in North America – achieving record sales in 2013 – and is offered for sale in select markets in South America, Russia and eastern Asia, including China.

OneShift Editorial Team

01 Jul 2014

Featuring a four-door, five-seat configuration and Ford’s intrinsic fun-to-drive DNA, the all-new Edge will first go on sale in North America early next year, followed by Europe, South America and Asia Pacific later in 2015.

All-new Edge features a charismatic exterior design, with the prominent chrome grille, the thin and chiselled front LED headlamps, and the three-dimensional blade shape rear LED tail lamps. The pronounced wheel openings house 20-inch alloy wheels. A sophisticated body structure and suspension system absorbs and masks road imperfections and noise without compromising handling, helping to deliver a driving experience that fully meets the expectations of consumers.

Integral-link, independent rear suspension ensures a dynamic and engaging ride. High-strength steels contribute to a solid body structure that helps deliver more responsive handling. Interior refinement also has been optimized through the use of acoustic glass, and the Edge utilizes tyres that have been specially selected for reduced road noise.

The all-new Edge will feature Adaptive Steering, which will make it easier to manoeuvre and more fun to drive, and introduces to Europe Active Noise Cancellation technology and Front Split View Camera. Adaptive Steering continually changes the steering ratio with vehicle speed, optimising the steering response in all conditions. At lower speeds, such as when pulling into a parking space or manoeuvring in tight quarters, the new system makes the vehicle more agile and easier to turn. At highway speeds, it enables Edge to react more smoothly and precisely to driver input.

Take a closer look at the all-new Ford Edge in our gallery.

Credits: Oneshift News Team