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2009 Ford Edge Review

December 20, 2008

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Although the vehicle is overweight, the styling is terrific
Car and Driver

The cabin of the Edge is rather ordinary
Edmunds

The Edge looks like a bulky wagon
Cars.com

For 2009, Ford has broadened the Ford Edge lineup with an all-new Sport model. Little else has changed in terms of interior or exterior styling for the 2009 Ford Edge, and reviews read by TheCarConnection.com are quite satisfied with the Edge’s styling—at least from the outside.

Ford was not the first to arrive on the crossover scene, but over the last couple years, the company certainly seems to have figured out how to produce an attractive CUV. The latest Ford Edge comes in "SE, SEL, and Limited trims," which are "joined by the Sport model for 2009," according to ConsumerGuide. Car and Driver claims that "the styling is terrific" on this latest Ford Edge, and while Cars.com describes it as "a bulky wagon," they don't necessarily mean that in a bad way, since they go on to contend that the Ford 2009 Edge is "a good-looking...capable crossover." The newcomer to the 2009 Ford Edge lineup is the Ford Edge Sport, which offers significant visual enhancements over the base models. Road & Track says the Ford Edge Sport "gains an eight-piece body kit and standard 20-inch wheels (with optional 22s)." Automotive.com adds that the 2009 Ford Edge Sport "marks the first time a 22-inch wheel-and-tire combination has been offered on any crossover." The other major change, according to Cars.com, is the inclusion of "smoked taillights and headlamps."

The 2009 Ford Edge's interior styling is not quite as radical or well received as the exterior, but it also doesn't have any glaring deficiencies. ConsumerGuide gives the interior high marks for its utility, reporting that "the climate controls are handy and simple to use," while "the gauges and available navigation screen are easy to read for the most part." Road & Track notes the interior seats feature "a pleasing fuzzy cloth insert done in a small checkered pattern" that, when "combined with the acid-dipped aluminum center console," helps the Ford Edge Sport achieve the "somewhat old-school character of a sports car." The gripes about the interior are pretty well summarized by Kelley Blue Book reviewers, who feel that the "more familiar interior styling doesn't quite live up to the expectations set by its cutting-edge sheetmetal, but it's nonetheless attractive."

Conclusion

Despite its ho-hum interior, the 2009 Ford Edge is easily the most attractive of Ford's utility models.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Although the vehicle is overweight, the styling is terrificCar and DriverThe cabin of the Edge is rather ordinaryEdmundsThe Edge looks like a bulky wagonCars.com For 2009, Ford has broadened the Ford Edge lineup with an all-new Sport model. Little else has changed in terms of interior or exterior styling for the 2009 Ford Edge, and reviews read by TheCarConnection.com are quite satisfied with the Edge’s styling—at least from the outside. Ford was not the first to arrive on the crossover scene, but over the last couple years, the company certainly seems to have figured out how to produce an attractive CUV. The latest Ford Edge comes in "SE, SEL, and Limited trims," which are "joined by the Sport model for 2009," according to ConsumerGuide. Car and Driver claims that "the styling is terrific" on this latest Ford Edge, and while Cars.com describes it as "a bulky wagon," they don't necessarily mean that in a bad way, since they go on to contend that the Ford 2009 Edge is "a good-looking...capable crossover." The newcomer to the 2009 Ford Edge lineup is the Ford Edge Sport, which offers significant visual enhancements over the base models. Road & Track says the Ford Edge Sport "gains an eight-piece body kit and standard 20-inch wheels (with optional 22s)." Automotive.com adds that the 2009 Ford Edge Sport "marks the first time a 22-inch wheel-and-tire combination has been offered on any crossover." The other major change, according to Cars.com, is the inclusion of "smoked taillights and headlamps." The 2009 Ford Edge's interior styling is not quite as radical or well received as the exterior, but it also doesn't have any glaring deficiencies. ConsumerGuide gives the interior high marks for its utility, reporting that "the climate controls are handy and simple to use," while "the gauges and available navigation screen are easy to read for the most part." Road & Track notes the interior seats feature "a pleasing fuzzy cloth insert done in a small checkered pattern" that, when "combined with the acid-dipped aluminum center console," helps the Ford Edge Sport achieve the "somewhat old-school character of a sports car." The gripes about the interior are pretty well summarized by Kelley Blue Book reviewers, who feel that the "more familiar interior styling doesn't quite live up to the expectations set by its cutting-edge sheetmetal, but it's nonetheless attractive." ConclusionDespite its ho-hum interior, the 2009 Ford Edge is easily the most attractive of Ford's utility models.  2009 FORD EDGE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Although the vehicle is overweight, the styling is terrific" Edmunds: "The cabin of the Edge is rather ordinary" Cars.com: "The Edge looks like a bulky wagon" For 2009, Ford has broadened the Ford Edge lineup with an all-new ...

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Other Choices:

Most of the competitors to the 2009 Ford Edge have an available third row of seating, but the Edge makes do with very roomy appointments for five and generous cargo space. In that respect, the Nissan Murano and Toyota Venza are the closest competitors, as they also offer only two rows and tend toward a flashier outward appearance. The Tribeca offers a third row, but it’s unusable for all but small children. The Edge’s interior more comfortably holds four (or up to five) than several of its competitors, especially the Murano and Tribeca. The Toyota Highlander, recently redesigned, is one of the segment sales leaders, but the Edge has an edge in terms of features like the SYNC interface and Vista Roof. Relative to the Edge, the Tribeca and CX-9 are a little sportier on the road, with a slightly firmer suspension setting and crisper handling, while the Highlander and Veracruz's styling is less exciting and possibly less offensive. The Mazda CX-9 is a rival to the Edge, which has a slightly sportier character, but the two share mechanical underpinnings. Finally, premium fuel is recommended for several of the Edge's competitors, but cheaper 87-octane fuel is fine for the Edge.

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