2011 Ford Edge Sport Review

Powered by a new 3.7L V6 making 305 horsepower, the Edge Sport boasting all-wheel drive takes this compact crossover to new heights.

Ford takes their brawny yet stylish Edge crossover and makes it even bolder with the 2011 Ford Edge Sport with AWD, paving the way with class-leading features and industry-first technologies—a habit Ford has become accustomed to these past several years.

New Ford Edge Engine with More Power

A new 3.7L V6 makes 305 horsepower, 40 horse more than the outgoing Edge Sport. Advanced valvetrain technology also contributes to impressive fuel economy, getting 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The 2011 Edge Sport also finds new steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters for a more spirited drive.

silver 2011 Ford Edge Sport rear shot driving on the road
2011 Ford Edge Sport. Photo: Amee Reehal

Arguably the best-looking, most fearless mid-size crossover SUV on the market with the Ford Edge, the 2011 Ford Edge Sport takes exterior styling even further, adding class-exclusive 22-inch (yeah, 22-inch) wheels. These forged aluminum rims feature Tuxedo Black spoke accents and a polished finish, giving the Edge Sport that aftermarket impact.

The matching Tuxedo Black painted front grille, dual chrome exhaust tips, and distinct headlamps/taillights reaffirm that this is indeed the Edge Sport trim. Body-color front and rear fascias, door caps, and side skirt rocker moldings all contribute to the sleek, stealthy look.

Ford Edge Sport Interior

2011 Ford Edge Sport interior front cabin
2011 Ford Edge Sport. Photo: Ford

Inside, the Edge Sport cabin sees leather-trimmed seats with contrast stitching, Silver Smoke metallic leather inserts, and a 10-way heated power driver seat with power lumbar and memory settings. Both accelerator and brake pedals are aluminum-covered, providing that extra sporty flair.

MyFord Touch comes standard in the 2011 Ford Edge Sport that includes a 4.2-inch full-colour LCD screen nestled between an analog speedometer and an 8-inch touch-screen LCD located top and centre. Pumping out 390 watts of continuous power, the 12-speaker Sony Audio System with a Class D all-digital amplifier sounds brilliant.

2011 Ford Edge Sport Specs

CategorySpecification
Engine3.7L V6
Power305 horsepower
Torque280 lb-ft
Transmission6-speed Automatic
0-60 mphApproximately 6.9 seconds
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive (FWD) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Curb WeightApproximately 4,262 lbs (FWD) or 4,447 lbs (AWD)
Wheelbase111.2 inches
Length184.2 inches
Width76.0 inches
Height67.0 inches
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Shooting cars and bikes professionally since film was a thing, for over 20 years, Amee has collaborated with the major automakers and agencies, and his work has been published in various global outlets including MotorTrend, GlobeDrive, SuperStreet, Chicago Tribune, PerformanceBMW, and others. He’s an automotive writer and founder/managing editor of TractionLife.com, focusing on digital marketing & SEO for the past ten years (backed by a marketing degree, go figure). Find him travelling, spending time with his kids and family. Or golfing, poorly.