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- 2011 Ford Edge
Ford is offering three new powertrains and a revamped transmission to the Edge's SEL, Limited, and Sport lineup. Previously, customers could outfit their Edges with a grand total of one engine and transmission. Now, there's a base 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder that's expected to deliver best-in-class mpg (though no figures have been released), some 15% better fuel economy than the Edge's current 3.5-liter six. A reworked 3.5-liter (285 hp and 253 lb-ft) puts out 20 more ponies versus the previous edition and is said to be cleaner and more fuel efficient than anything preceding it.
The big brother of tosely at the new Ford Edge's exterior and you'll notice the slight, but distinguishable changes. Upgrades like slimmer headlights, a bolder front grille, fresh wheel designs, and a more pronounced chin spoiler create a clean, sophisticated look that's better aligned with its named competitors, the Lexus RX350, BMW X5, Audi Q5, Acura MDX, and Nissan Murano. The A-pillars match more seamlessly with the redesigned hood. At the rear, new taillights achieve a jewel-like appearance and are mated with 4-inch chrome exhaust pipes. A blacked-out grille with matching smoked head and taillights -- plus some painted bodywork -- differentiates the Sport from other trims. Ford calls the design updates "more expressive" and "bolder." From what's been shown so far, we tend to agree.
The front lip spoiler was built with two functions in mind. Along with underbody shields, its secondary role is to aid in reducing interior noise levels by controlling passing air. Thicker rubber subframe mounts and a more robust windshield also help mitigate the first generation's relatively high NVH (noise, vibration, harshness
2011 Ford Edge
2011 Ford Edge
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