DETROIT: Ford says its upcoming Edge Sport has been officially certified as the most powerful Edge ever, with the highest horsepower and torque ratings yet.
Powered by Ford’s newest EcoBoost engine–a 2.7-litre V6 – the Edge Sport builds on its reputation as the modern utility vehicle for people who want to have fun behind the wheel and look good doing it.
Edge Sport’s 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6 engine delivers a 10 percent increase in horsepower over the previous standard engine, a 3.7-litre V6, and a 25 percent increase in torque – for a total of 315 horsepower and 475Nm.
“Ford customer research showed there was a strong desire for more in terms of power and content, and with the redesign of Ford Edge, we wanted to give customers a true sport version, which meant bringing the 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6 along for the ride,” said Ford Edge Consumer Marketing manager Cristina Aquino.
Peak torque output is available at 2,750 rpm, far lower in the performance band than the 2014 model, for a better performance feel. The previous engine generated peak torque at 4,000 rpm.
Even with improved performance, fuel economy estimates are either equal to or better than the 2014 model Edge Sport.
The Edge Sport suspension has been upgraded with front and rear antiroll bars that are 15 percent stiffer than the base model. Unique rear monotube dampers are larger in diameter, while coil springs are 10 percent stiffer and offer 20 percent less body roll than the previous-generation setup. Enhanced damping gives Edge Sport improved road-holding capability – providing the driver with more control, sharper steering and greater confidence.
Edge Sport rides on 20-inch standard polished aluminum wheels with magnetic low-gloss painted pockets; 21-inch premium painted tarnished dark low-gloss aluminum wheels are available, as well as a summer-only tyre option with the 21-inch wheels.
The vehicle is equipped with Active Noise Cancellation technology to manage and enhance the sound of the 2.7-litre EcoBoost engine. The system uses microphones strategically placed throughout the cabin to generate opposing sound waves. These waves are directed through the audio system to enhance overall cabin ambience.
The new Edge, which is bigger and positioned above the Kuga, has a stronger, more athletic shape with standard LED taillamps and LED signature lighting.
The interior features leather-trimmed sport seats with perforated suede inserts, aluminum brake and accelerator pedal covers, ambient lighting and metal-plated accents throughout. Other interior appointments include Ford SYNC with 8-inch LCD touch screen in the center stack, two configurable LCD screens in the instrument cluster and a media hub containing two USB ports, an SD card reader and an auxiliary input jack. A 12-speaker Sony audio system is standard.
The Edge will go on sale in the United States by spring. Two other engine options are available - the standard twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder and a 3.5-litre Ti-VCT V6.
