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Pros and Cons*

Pros
Great road handling, efficient brakes, versatile and spacious cargo area plus great fit and finish are among the many assets of the 2013 Ford Edge 2013. What's more, there is a total absence of turbo lag in the Ecoboost version.

Cons
The downside to the Ecoboost's power is poor fuel mileage with reasonable ratings being impossible to attain. The absence of an all-wheel drive version for the Ecoboost and the complexity of the MyFordTouch system are definite liabilities.

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Price
The SE version starts at $29,199, while adding the Ecoboost option brings the total to $30,399.

The MSRP of the SL version starts at $32,449. The Ecoboost option brings the total to $33,449, while all-wheel drive raises the total to $35,699.

The Limited model starts at $35,949, while adding Ecoboost raises the price to $36,949, and choosing the all-wheel drive option will require a total of $39,199.

The Sport version is delivered with standard 3.7 litre V6 engine and all-wheel drive for a MSRP of $42,699.

Fuel Economy
The Ecoboost engine consumes a reported 9.9 L/100 km city and 6.6 L/100 km highway.

The 3.5 litre V6 consumes 11.1/11.8 L/100 km city and 7.2/7.8 L/100 km highway whether equipped with front or all-wheel drive, respectively.

The all-wheel drive 3.7 litre V6 combination consumes a reported 12.1 L/100 km city and 8.7 L/100 km highway.

Exterior Styling

A solid, compact, no-nonsense stance and tapered headlights make it easy to distinguish this stylish crossover.

Drivetrain
The 4-cylinder 2.0 litre Ecoboost engine delivers 240 hp and 270 lb-ft torque, which is available in front-wheel drive only. The 3.5 litre V6 produces 285 hp and 253 lb-ft torque and comes in both front and all-wheel drive configurations.

A powerful 3.7 litre V6 is available for those who want more power. It produces 305 hp and 280 lb-ft torque and is delivered with standard all-wheel drive.

A 6-speed automatic delivers the power for each of these engines.

Cargo Capacity

Load storage for the Edge ranges from 912 to 1,951 litres.

Safety
Six airbags and numerous active safety systems provide good protection for vehicle occupants.

Comparable Models
GMC Terrain, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Murano, Subaru Tribeca, Toyota Venza

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*References
Charette Benoit, L’annuel de l’automobile 2013, Montréal Transcontinental, 2012, p.236
Fillion Nadine, Le guide de l’auto 2013, Montréal, Les éditions de l’Homme, 2012, p.264
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Marie-Laurence Paquin
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