2017 Ford Edge vs. Its Competition

Martin Padgett Editorial Director

The Edge isn't as family-focused as crossovers like the Toyota Highlander or Ford's own Explorer SUV.

Instead, the Edge is pitched against a narrower set that includes the Nissan Murano and the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

Among its rivals, the GMC Terrain takes a somewhat more mainstream route; it offers a high-economy four-cylinder engine, a roomy interior with a sliding second-row seat, and a nicely turned-out dash.

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport shares the Edge's more compact appeal (versus the long-wheelbase Santa Fe) and its turbocharged engine is energetic, as is its swoopy interior.

The Nissan Murano is very passenger-comfort-oriented, and it has a relaxed V-6-and-CVT setup that feels like the polar opposite of the twin-turbo Sport model; it’s soft, elegant, and a bit traditional on the inside, although we like its bold exterior, plus it gets impressive mileage with a V-6.

We might mention the Volkswagen Touareg as a wild card.

It can get quite expensive, like the Edge, but it follows a more rugged look and more traditional SUV layout.

Lastly, the Honda CR-V aims for best-in-crossover class this year with a revamped design.