The Ford Edge is the biggest of the brand's SUV triplet. Indeed, if we put aside the pickup Ranger, its 4.83 m (2 cm more than the old one) make him toise the Kuga (the compact) of 31 cm and the Ecosport (the urban) of 74 cm. A "big" so, at least in France. Because in the United States, its main market, it is considered a compact. It competes with, among others, the Volkswagen Touareg, the Kia Sorento, the Hyundai Santa Fe, the Toyota Land Cruiser on the general side, but also the Mercedes GLE or BMW X5 premium side. Models that he can get closer today, we'll see.
The Edge has landed in France in 2016, so its restyling can seem fast. But that's without counting that it came out in 2014 across the Atlantic. Therefore, giving him a facelift today is not surprising.
And it also was in Sweden, Ikea region and Dalarna horse that will Ford decided to found it to the click. Certainly the destination is definitely exotic and friendly. Yet the planned test rapidly turned into a grasp on the snow. Due to the fact yes, unsurprisingly, Sweden inside December is covered using a beautiful coat associated with snow, including roads. Plus it soon became obvious that we could not necessarily go back to creating with a complete wisdom around the car. It is usually therefore a rather "shifted" essay that we possess done.
To date, that did not quit us from listing typically the differences between this restyled Edge as well as predecessor.
Previously, the look. Reviewed throughout depth. No risk involving confusing the two "phases" if put side simply by side. Front, back, anything changes. The grille, completely new, takes again the particular forms of that regarding the Kuga and Ecosport, version XXL. The Vignale finish in our day shape, dressed in quite a dark red, adds to this particular grille "V floating" stainless, a nice detail. Typically the headlights are also analyzed, the new LED light source signature, and they no more affect the grille. Typically the entire bottom of typically the shield is also remodeled. At the back, leave the banner linking typically the lights. From the current associated with fashion, the Edge can take blocks well separated, enter in softened. The tailgate widens further to better cater to the license plate, although the shield now provides a double tailpipe even more vertical, and reflex mirrors pushed away within the factors.
The entire face involving the Edge is changed. In better, less properly, the opinions are broken down. At least the scalpel shots were not timid.
This particular only applies to typically the outdoors. Because inside, it can the status quo. The particular advantage keeps its dash since it is. Not necessarily necessarily an evil. It really is clear, well thought out and about, ergonomic, with features that will go through the 8-inch touch screen of the particular Sync 3 multimedia method (the size seems some sort of bit small today), some others are in direct entry. But additionally well finished, along with quality materials. Only some sort of few assemblages can usually be ticked in areas. But it is throughout the world, there were already stated at the release within 2016, a pleasant wonder.
The only changes are usually at the middle gaming console. The transition from the double-clutch Powershit robotized box together with an impressive control handle to a new 8-speed automatic gearbox with convsersion app, controlled by a little rotary lever without network to the gearbox, loosens up a lot regarding space. As an outcome, there are more plus larger storage spaces, like the one that can accommodate typically the induction charging of appropriate phones.
The space about board is always impressive. The passengers are extremely comfortable on the cozy backseat, with room intended for their knees, their minds and their shoulders. Your transmission tunnel is really discreet.
Under the hood now. There too, change. This is the end of the current 2.0 diesel, available in 180 or 210 hp. We must now comply with new pollution standards. And it's a brand new 2.0 diesel that sticks to it. It exists in 150, 190 and 238 hp, but the French market will only be entitled to the most powerful version. It will be 238 hp, 500 Nm of torque, 216 km / h in top speed and a 0 to 100 km / h in 9.6 s, which is a lot. The 4x4 transmission is now intelligent: when it is not necessary, it disconnects the rear axle to become 4x2. This makes, according to Ford, gain 6.5% of consumption. And it's not a luxury. Indeed, the Edge is a whale. With 2.1 tons announced by Ford (maybe 2.3 in reality), he boxing in the heavyweight category (as all his stooges must admit). Its official mixed consumption is 6.9 liters (but of course ...) and its CO2 emissions rise to 180 grams. It was 152 for the old 2.0 in 210 4x4 Powershift (but in NEDC cycle ...).
Sweden in winter is exotic. Traffic is almost non-existent, except when crossing the city. We can do kilometers without crossing a car. Few turns, and the possibility of driving at 90 km / h with white roads, when we can not exceed the 80 on dry road at home.
These same roads wind between the trees, in ubiquitous fir forests, and one jumps from frozen lake to snow-covered lake. The landscapes take a pinkish hue in the morning and in the evening, be around 10am, and 14h! Yes, the days are short ... But the lights are beautiful.
On board, we enjoy padded comfort. Studded tires make some noise when bitumen sometimes reappears, but soundproofing, aided by an active noise reduction system, is quite remarkable. It's hard to believe, even in acceleration, that we drive diesel. It circulates almost naturally, well (well) shod, at speeds between 90 and 100 km / h.
But the first braking reminds you to order. We are on snow, even ice. And the baby weighs his weight. By combining the two, we quickly understand that we must be proactive in addressing changes in direction. Otherwise, they are frights at the key. And the acceleration too, you have to have a light foot, because the 500 Nm of torque still push well, and undermine the motor skills on this ground it must be confessed very special.
After crossing, we repeat, beautiful landscapes, having made a stop near the highest falls of Sweden in Tännforsen, it is time to conclude the test. It is 14:30, the sun is already down, and 30 minutes later, it will be dark. Our workday is over ...
We promise you, we will resume for a more objective and detailed test on a more usual ground. But overall, if the road benefits approach those of the previous, this Edge is always a good option in the category.
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