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2009 Ford Edge Features Review

December 20, 2008

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Also new for 2009 are a modified Sync system with 911 assist; Sirius Travel Link for the navigation system
Car and Driver

Other features include a new in-cabin ambient lighting package
Automotive.com

Favor an SE model or a judiciously equipped SEL for the best value
Consumer Guide

The Ford Edge returns for 2009 with a few more features than it boasted last year, and the latest additions should prove incredibly useful. This is just the latest step in Ford's recent emphasis on improving its features offerings, and reviews read by TheCarConnection.com appreciate the effort.

The standard features on the 2009 Ford Edge vary significantly across the trim levels, but the base Ford Edge SE doesn't scream "low-end" like some base models. ConsumerGuide reports that the Ford Edge SE includes full power accessories and an "AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection," and "variable-intermittent wipers." They also note that the Ford Edge SEL adds a "leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, 6-way power driver seat," and "in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer," as well as "satellite radio." The Limited model is even more luxurious, and Car and Driver says that it is "already as well equipped as the average army base," offering standard heated leather seats, dual-zone climate controls, an upgraded sound system, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity.

The optional features on the 2009 Ford Edge are very desirable, but Car and Driver points out that "options are tied to the model," meaning that they're not all available on every trim level. For example, Cars.com notes that the "optional voice-activated navigation system" and "dual-screen DVD entertainment system with screens integrated into headrests" are not available on the SE version of the Ford Edge. One of the standout features found on the new Ford Edge, according to Cars.com, is the "SYNC hands-free system, a joint venture with Microsoft...[that] allows drivers to control Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and MP3 players with steering-wheel buttons and voice commands." Another headline addition for 2009 is the optional Sirius Travel Link, which Automotive.com says will give "drivers and passengers access to up-to-the-minute information and entertainment including coast-to-coast coverage of real-time traffic and weather reports" and "fuel options from more than 120,000 stations sorted by price and distance."

Conclusion

The 2009 Ford Edge brings high-tech amenities to the masses; to get some of them, you’ll have to pay a considerably higher price.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Also new for 2009 are a modified Sync system with 911 assist; Sirius Travel Link for the navigation systemCar and DriverOther features include a new in-cabin ambient lighting packageAutomotive.comFavor an SE model or a judiciously equipped SEL for the best valueConsumer Guide The Ford Edge returns for 2009 with a few more features than it boasted last year, and the latest additions should prove incredibly useful. This is just the latest step in Ford's recent emphasis on improving its features offerings, and reviews read by TheCarConnection.com appreciate the effort. The standard features on the 2009 Ford Edge vary significantly across the trim levels, but the base Ford Edge SE doesn't scream "low-end" like some base models. ConsumerGuide reports that the Ford Edge SE includes full power accessories and an "AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection," and "variable-intermittent wipers." They also note that the Ford Edge SEL adds a "leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, 6-way power driver seat," and "in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer," as well as "satellite radio." The Limited model is even more luxurious, and Car and Driver says that it is "already as well equipped as the average army base," offering standard heated leather seats, dual-zone climate controls, an upgraded sound system, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. The optional features on the 2009 Ford Edge are very desirable, but Car and Driver points out that "options are tied to the model," meaning that they're not all available on every trim level. For example, Cars.com notes that the "optional voice-activated navigation system" and "dual-screen DVD entertainment system with screens integrated into headrests" are not available on the SE version of the Ford Edge. One of the standout features found on the new Ford Edge, according to Cars.com, is the "SYNC hands-free system, a joint venture with Microsoft...[that] allows drivers to control Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and MP3 players with steering-wheel buttons and voice commands." Another headline addition for 2009 is the optional Sirius Travel Link, which Automotive.com says will give "drivers and passengers access to up-to-the-minute information and entertainment including coast-to-coast coverage of real-time traffic and weather reports" and "fuel options from more than 120,000 stations sorted by price and distance." ConclusionThe 2009 Ford Edge brings high-tech amenities to the masses; to get some of them, you’ll have to pay a considerably higher price.  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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