Smaller than the Ford Explorer, the 2022 Ford
Edge is the perfect midsize SUV for drivers who don’t need three rows of seats. The interior is quiet, roomy, and the cabin has a premium feel. With a steady and rewarding driving experience, why is this turbocharged vehicle less than ideal for long trips on the road
? Improved fuel economy and secure handling
The 2022 Ford Edge comes with a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 250 hp. The engine is energetic, smooth, and steady. And the SUV can ramp up to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds.
Unlike its competitors, the acceleration is smooth without any initial hesitation. According to Consumer Reports
, “The eight-speed automatic transmission isn’t as smooth as the previous six-speed version, but altogether the powertrain shaves a full second off 0-60 mph sprints.” The Ford Edge’s handling feels agile and exhibits athleticism in corners. It’s responsive, with a well-contained body lean, and swift steering much like a razor-sharp European car. Overall, the midsize SUV gets an EPA of 22 mpg. The ST trim is the high-performance sporty version and comes with a twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 engine.
While the Edge is not made for off-roading
, with the AWD system the car can take on dirt roads, mud, and snow. Inside the 2022 Ford Edge
Cargo space in the Ford Edge is ample, but if you’d like a cargo cover, you’ll need to upgrade. The floor is low, and with large door openings, getting inside the vehicle is a breeze.
The interior has silver, glossy black trim, with chrome-tipped and rimmed finishes. An understated sophistication. Testers at Consumer Reports “were surprised by the flimsy feel of some parts in the center console, along with an obvious panel gap where the center dash vents meet the center stack.”
The cabin features plenty of soft-touch surfaces with supportive and comfy front seats. But according to Consumer Reports, “The driving position is a bit cockeyed because the left-foot rest sits too close to the driver, creating a skewed sitting posture.”
While drivers have a solid view over the wide hood, they “will sit a bit off-kilter, which can be tiring over a long drive. Taller CR drivers
felt like they were sitting too high, even with the seat in its lowest position, and they wanted more telescoping range for the steering wheel,” Consumer Reports tells us. The center console is lightly padded, but it does infringe on your right knee space. And the footrest “sits too close to the driver, creating an uneven posture that reduces support under the driver’s left thigh,” Consumer Reports notes.
At least passengers in the front have a couple of slots in the center console to store their phones and a deep-covered bin for other essentials.
Consumer Reports recommends going with the SEL trim. Reviewers are fans of the dual-zone automatic climate control and 10-way power driver’s seat. According to the organization, “Buyers can almost equip an SEL to a Titanium level without the latter’s larger wheels and tires.”
Infotainment and safety features
The controls on Ford’s new Sync 4 infotainment system are easy to use and include a rotary gear selector. Drivers will receive a 12-inch display with features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and conversational voice recognition. And Ford claims that the system has the ability to learn and make suggestions based on your preferences.
The Ford Edge also offers an optional Co-Pilot Assist that helps drivers stay in their own lane and keep a set distance from other cars. However, adaptive cruise control needs to be active in order for lane-keeping assistance to work.
You can expect lots of safety systems to be included in the 2022 Ford Edge. The two-row SUV comes with blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and forward-collision warning.
Drivers can also pair their phone with a 911 Assist feature that will contact emergency services if airbags are deployed during a crash or if the fuel pump was shut off.
The Edge is also an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick.
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