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2011 Ford Edge Limited AWD Review

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Justin Pritchard
Ideal crossover for the bachelor
Space aplenty
Lots of room for your stuff too—gloves, glasses, cell phone, wallet, coffee money, cigarettes and extra-minty gum all have a place. Seats fold flat in the rear for bigger items too, meaning Edge can grow and adapt to changes in your cargo and passenger-hauling needs. You could even sleep in the back, in a pinch. Just saying.

Seats fold flat in the rear for bigger items too, meaning Edge can grow and adapt to changes in your cargo and passenger-hauling needs. (Photo: Ford)

Got a special lady on board? There’s even a giant, dual-pane sunroof and colour-selectable mood lighting for late-night, in-car activities like watching the stars.

No issues with space for 4 or 5 occupants and their stuff on board here. Buddies can be shuffled around without the usual ‘Oww, my freaking head’ or ‘I’m eating my knees’ complaints that arise if you try to shove four folks into a Mustang. And what says ‘no kids for this guy’ more than driving a Mustang, anyways.

A wanna-be hot-rod
Besides, the Edge is a bit of a hot-rod in its own right. The V6 engine moves it along aggressively when called upon, even sneaking highway speeds past 120km/h if you aren’t using the cruise. Great brake feel for when your radar detector goes off, too. Edge even has great big dual tailpipes, and a surprisingly gurgly and aggressive sound when started up.

Ultra connected
More than all of the above, Ford Sync and an ultra-modern, full touch-screen infotainment system give the single guy quick, voice-commanded access to the things that matter most: text messages, cell phone address book, music and directions.

Fully connected to all your Bluetooth-enabled gadgets and fitted with virtually no ‘actual’ buttons on the centre console, the Edge is like driving around a great, big iPad.

Learning curve?

Yes.

The Ford Sync and an ultra-modern, full touch-screen infotainment system give the single guy quick, voice-commanded access to the things that matter most: text messages, cell phone address book, music and directions. (Photo: Ford)
Justin Pritchard
Justin Pritchard
Automotive expert