Phoenix, AZ – Ford’s first true crossover introduced back in 2007, the redesigned 2015 Ford Edge finds a new platform, a huge bump in craftsmanship, and a whole lot of technology consumers yearned for and missing in the outgoing model. Four inches longer, one-inch taller, the Edge’s 2.0-liter powerplant is now available in all-wheel drive.
Performance:
On the road, the 275-hp Edge we drove here felt more capable with an all-new suspension that’s 26% stiffer and stronger than before; add the Sport 2.7-liter EcoBoost for even better handling. Three engines are available with the following horsepower and torque for each:
- 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve Ti-VCT V6: 275 @ 6,500 rpm and 250 lb.ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
- 2.7-liter DOHC 24-valve EcoBoost V6: 315 @ 4,750 rpm and 350 lb.ft of torque @ 2,750 rpm
- 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve twin-scroll EcoBoost I-4: 245 @ 5,500 rpm and 275 lb.ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm
Fast forward five years and expect the 2020 Edge ST horsepower and specs hit new levels.
Other key performance specs for the new Edge include the six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission, MacPherson strut and L-shaped lower control arm with isolated subframe and stabilizer bar suspension system up front and integral-link independent with coil springs and antiroll bar at the back, and braking duties courtesy of power-assisted four-wheel discs with four-channel ABS, 13.6-inch diameter front, 12.4-inch diameter rear; plus, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control.
Interior
Inside, the Edge compact SUV feels open and airy with more storage space – and gone are the hard plastics in lieu of softer ones, creating a more sculpted, refined cabin. What’s new for technology? Perpendicular self-parking, that’s what.
Here’s a closer look at the new Edge’s interior dimensions:
- Seating capacity Five
- Total passenger volume: 113.9 cu. ft.
- Cargo vol. behind first row: 73.4 cu. ft.
- Base curb weight: FWD/4WD 3,912 lbs./4,078 lbs.
- Cargo vol. behind 2nd row: 39.2 cu. ft.
- First-row headroom: 40.2 inches
- First-row legroom: 42.6 inches
- First-row shoulder room: 60.3 inches
- First-row hip room: 55.9 inches
- Second-row headroom: 40.3 inches
- Second-row legroom: 40.6 inches
- Second-row shoulder room: 60.5 inches
- Second-row hip room: 57.5 inches
In North America, and as mentioned above, the all-new Edge will feature three engine options, two of which are new powerplants: a standard twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder and a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6. A normally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 engine will also be offered. All will be equipped with dual exhaust and a six-speed automatic transmission.
Interior and exterior 2015 Edge Sport pictures:
