

These seats have a nice grippy surface and look cool, and generally match the sporty intentions of the cabin.Those huge, 21-inch black wheels aren’t part of the trim level, but I consider them $995 optional dollars well spent, for completing the vibe. The trim level, which is effectively top of the line for Edge, includes a dark finish to that large hexagonal grille, smoked lenses on the front and rear lighting elements, and body-colored mirror caps and door handles to accentuate the very nice Burgundy Velvet paint. If you’re a fan of Ford’s “Sport” appearance in other products – Explorer, Fusion – you’ll probably enjoy the gussied up looks here, too.It doesn’t make me think I’m driving a Jaguar by way of the exhaust note, but the experience is still pretty enjoyable.

Moreover, the 2.7T makes the Edge actually feel fast, with almost startling acceleration during mid-speed passing maneuvers, thanks to this unexpected combination of form factor and zip.

You can buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 5.7-liter V8 that has more power (and worse EPA fuel economy numbers) than the Edge Sport, but every other straight-up competitor has a weaker engine. The modifier indicates the turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 that hums under the hood, with outputs of 315 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque that are pretty much unmatched in the segment. 2019 Ford Edge Titanium Review: The WingmanĪmong the millions of utility vehicles sold this year, it’s that Sport on the end of the Edge’s name that makes this one unique.
