It’s clean, well thought out and offers a simple, straightforward user interface to handle your phone, navigation, the premium B&O Play sound system (it’s a doozy!) and your vehicle settings.įor technophiles, FordPass Connect allows you to activate a 4G wifi hotspot in the Edge – it can handle up to 10 devices and it works up to 50 feet away from the vehicle. Ford’s SYNC 3 touchscreen system is centered in the dash, and it’s a good one. The gauge cluster features a large central speedometer flanked by two highly-configurable screens. Other than the seats, there is little to set the Edge ST apart from its more pedestrian stablemates – you get ST-specific door sills, aluminum pedals and ST-specific aluminum instrument panel trim. They also look great thanks to the ST-embossed panel and the contrasting stitching. They are deep, beautifully bolstered heated buckets that just made my day every time I sat in them. Honestly, even if you’re not completely sold on the performance-oriented mission of the ST over the other trims, the seats alone might be worth the upgrade price. Likewise the leather and suede trimmed seats. The ST’s heated (and power-adjustable) steering wheel is fantastic – it’s grippy and has perforated segments. They look fantastic in the lighter leather and I appreciated the contrast. The seats are beautifully crafted, heated, ventilated and extremely comfortable. Ergonomics are good, and everything around the cabin works well and makes sense. I much preferred the lighter tones in the Edge Titanium, where there was a good mix of light and dark. ![]() I enjoyed the ST’s contrasting stitching on the door panels, the ambient lighting and the carbon-fibre-look dash trim, but I’d like some more brightwork or trim to lighten things up a bit. Materials are decent and there are plenty of soft-touch plastics, although the cabin can get very dark. I’m not sure I completely agree with that choice of words, but let’s say it’s clean and efficient. But the optional black-painted 21-inch rims are even better – definitely check them out if you’re shopping for an Edge ST.įord says the Edge’s interior is “sleek and sporty”. The ST’s 20-inch rims, wearing fat 245/50-sized rubber, are beauties. My Titanium had 19-inch rims with 245/55s on them. More importantly, the headlights are bright and effective. Headlights, signal lights, foglights, daytime running lights and tail lights – they’re all LED and they all look awesome. When it comes to lighting, it’s all LEDs all day long. I’m glad they bumped up the size – the little ones in the past just didn’t impart an air of authority. The Titanium’s large round exhaust tips are nothing to sneeze at either. The integrated trapezoidal exhaust outlets look like they mean business, as do the aggressive air intakes on the lower front corners. The high-gloss grille is a beauty, and there are prominent ST badges front and back. The ST gets a few visual goodies to set it apart. I loved the stealthy Agate Black paint on my Edge ST. Designers add a bit of flair with some sculpting and creasing on the sides, but nothing is off the wall here and it will age nicely. As it always has been, it remains a sensible, clean and smart design. Please note all the exterior pictures in the review are of the Edge ST. ![]() I had the opportunity to review a top-trim Edge Titanium and the exciting new Edge ST. ![]() An all-new Edge came to market in 2015 and for 2019, it got a facelift. That’s because it is a bit of a no-nonsense SUV/crossover that just makes a lot of sense to a lot of people. We first met the Ford Edge as a 2007 model and it has done well for Ford. The first SUV from Ford’s Performance Team has arrived!
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