They're big, brash and in your face. At 22-inches, the gleaming 10-spoke chrome wheels on the
Edge Sport are the largest wheels ever offered on a crossover, and may very well be the largest wheels available on any stock production SUV regardless of manufacturer.
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| At 22-inches, the gleaming optional 10-spoke chrome wheels on the Edge Sport are the largest wheels ever offered on a crossover. |
The optional oversized wheels along with body-coloured ground effects and large chrome exhaust tips transform the distinct-looking Edge into a real eye-popping showpiece. Along with my tester's Sport Blue Metallic paint, its factory customization had a way of pulling at the eyes like an electromagnet pulling at steel.
Edge Sport - in search of a hip market Broadening a product's target market makes good business sense but it's not always easy; there have been many failed attempts in the auto industry. Features that appeal to blue-rinse crowd don't generally find much acceptance in the iPod crowd and vise versa. Despite the grim reality of generation gaps, it appears that Ford has taken a stab at expanding the market for their mid-size Edge crossover into the generation X and Y subsets, and frankly, they may find plenty of success. The Edge Sport is more upscale, larger and less counter-culture than some other youth-oriented offerings such as
Nissan's Cube , Kia's Soul and
Honda's Element , yet it seeks to satisfy many of the same "I'm hipper than you" desires found in those less expensive, unconventional rides.
It's not all about being hip Raising the "hip-ness quotient" requires a solid foundation on which to build, and that's where Ford has the edge. In its root form, the Edge projects an enticing design that sets it apart from many a commoner in the SUV/crossover field.The spacious cabin is imbued with its own Sport uniqueness, which includes leather-trimmed seats with contrasting Alcantara inserts.The Edge seats five and is available in front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD). It offers plenty of versatility due to its mid-size rating and fold flat seats but it is not available with third row seating.
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| The Edge seats five and is available in front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD). |