Ford age on the main road. Full test drive Ford Edge

Among a large circle of motorists there is one opinion that all American cars contain purely US traditions and values. We can safely say that this phenomenon has migrated to the design and execution of e. With regard to this model, this statement is based on three peremptory facts - a large and spacious interior, a powerful engine, and an impressive body size.

With a simple visual inspection of the car, it may seem that it is no less than its brother. This impression is exacerbated if you look at the black version. The whole structure is quite overall, combining the bulges and circles of the lungs for susceptibility. At the front of the car, a grille framed in chrome immediately catches the eye. The driver's door is decorated with a stylish branded lock with rubber buttons that are pleasant to the touch. By opening it you will get full access to the salon. If we compare this method of opening with a classic key on a keychain, then you will make no less gestures. But still, the key will come in handy, because you have to start the car somehow.

Three hundred horsepower located under the hood make themselves felt immediately after starting the engine, with their loud sound. Almost every person who understands SUVs will say that such a strong unit would still look better on a “more aggressive” version than this one. But what is, is. But if you look at the merits, our ward has no choice, just a 3.5-liter engine with 6 V cylinders, working in excellent tandem with a six-speed SelectShift gearbox. Why the combination can be considered excellent? Because their work does not cause any complaints, given the total weight of the car, it is equal to one thousand nine hundred and sixteen kilograms. But just don’t be afraid of slowness, the car picks up speed very well, and if necessary, it quickly moves away from slow neighbors along the road. The driver must understand one detail - when the gas pedal is fully pressed to the floor, the automation will think for a moment before switching to a lower one, but then everything will go as it should - calm and clear and the arrow on the speedometer will rush up.

While driving, you practically do not feel all kinds of pits and potholes on the road, and for a moment the asphalt itself will seem to you a soft surface, the movement on which will be very, very comfortable. And all because the SUV has a rather soft suspension, which is very difficult to "offend". A high landing, for a while, can create an imaginary picture in front of you, as if you were driving a large tractor. We can safely say that this version will “take” the road either to the country house or to the forest cover without unnecessary problems. A special driver's tidy will help you observe the process of the AWD system, which is responsible for redistributing traction to the rear wheels when the front wheels are slipping.

Turning the steering wheel of the car, you should be prepared for the fact that cornering is not a very pleasant phenomenon, but that's all, because you feel the rolls of the car body very strongly. And a dilemma arises - either drive slowly and smoothly enter each turn, or surrender to the power of a strong motor and just fly on bends. The parking process is also a whole separate sad song, because the lack of a rear-view camera and the presence of all rear parking sensors make this process not very exciting. Only really large rear-view mirrors save, a small one will help you determine the dead zone, and a large one is responsible for the long range. So, you should remember in advance the purpose of each of them.

Internally, the execution and the number of additional options are very, very scarce. All this is dissonant with the set that went to American motorists. Sadly, there is no other way.

The car lacks the “start-stop” function so beloved by the inhabitants of Europe. A large number of chrome inserts does not save the interior of the cabin from the trend of cheapness of just plastic material. But the seats are leather, and quite spacious. That is, all the prerequisites for a comfortable location are on the face, but when you enter a sharp turn, the passenger sitting in the front seat may slip out of his seat a little.

As noted above, the cabin is made on a spacious scale, and the wind that gets inside frolics itself in a circle. Constantly blowing air ducts cannot be adjusted for themselves. The torpedo is equipped with a very spacious and easy to read instrument panel. The blue backlight on the arrow of the speedometer and tachometer looks stylish. Even spacious and free niches for small items indicate a desire to make the interior very, very spacious.

As of the end of 2014, this car cost almost one million seven hundred thousand Russian rubles. In the field of road safety, this Ford Age has been equipped with a stability control feature to prevent the car from rolling over. But the lack of foglights is striking.

In the database in front of our eyes, a simple vehicle with a fairly powerful engine, the spacious design of which finds its popularity among our motorists.

The American manufacturer - Ford in 2018 is preparing to release another creation - the 2019 Ford Edge. The new car is a continuation of an already well-known brand. The car has already been declassified and was officially presented to the public along with the new one. If you want, I will comment on this.

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The presentation took place in Los Angeles in the traditional framework for the Ford company, where there is everything: beauty, applause and style. The new crossover made a positive impression. And I guess it's not just me. The design of the updated second generation is quite decent and will please many fans of American cars.

It is already known that the novelty is based on the same platform as the 2019 Ford Mondeo. Production is planned to be established in 100 countries and naturally in Russia. Unfortunately, the crossover will not arrive in our country until 2019. So we are waiting for a new visit. And now I propose to move on to a more detailed review.

The front of the updated crossover

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First, it is worth doing a surface characterization. According to the developers, the crossover has become more reliable and safer. Naturally, a lot of time has passed since the Edge was first launched into global production, which began in 2006. Now a lot of modern technologies are being developed for such cars.

First of all, these are modern design technologies. I have already mentioned that the Ford Edge 2019 2020 was previously shown at the American Motor Show, where the Concept version was presented. The current model almost completely corresponds externally to this concept.

The front end of the car looks more aggressive and more attractive than its previous counterpart. Massive radiator grille gives the crossover power and become. The company logo is located in the center of the grille. Along the edges of the upper edges of the grille, headlights are installed that go into the sides of the car. The same technique was used when creating .


The company decided to abandon the additional lighting equipment, as a result of the fog lamps in front it is not necessary to observe. But the front bumper, carved into the mesh, looks beautiful. Along the edges there are additional holes for "catching" air.

The hood of the "nimble" horse has become more massive and larger. Bumps along the edges, as well as lines that complement the design of the novelty, give special aesthetics. There is also a pointed crown at the front, which also improves the appearance of the crossover. All these details combine to make the front look aggressive, powerful and sporty. That is, everything that is dictated by modern trends is here. Years became a donor for a stylish look.

Profile and back

When you look in profile, you immediately notice all the points and angles of this novelty. Everything is done neatly and beautifully. On the side, it is noticeable how much the front of the crossover has been increased. Here, inflated wheel arches are striking, as well as the base of the car. 19-inch wheels look no less attractive. The new pattern blends harmoniously with the rest of the design elements.

At the level of the door handles, there is a linear cut that extends into the depths towards the taillights. Side mirrors are optimized to the maximum to improve aerodynamic properties. They were strongly pressed against the body of the novelty and given a rounded shape.

The rear of the Ford Edge 2019, if you look at the photo or video, is not inferior in elegance to the front. The sharpness of the taillights does its job 100%. A visor was attached to the back door, which is also now in trend. The door itself meets all the wishes of customers and allows you to load, even the most dimensional items.

The rear bumper has semi-circular bulges that make the rear of the car powerful and smoothly flowing from top to bottom. Diamond-shaped exhaust pipes on the sides emphasize the character of the novelty. The design of the updated crossover was a success for American designers, it deserves a rating of 5 out of 5.

How rich is the interior?

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The interior design is just as rich and varied. It is rare to find such a strong approach to every detail. The combination of external style and beauty of the salon allows the main seller of America to hope that the public will appreciate the work carried out by the employees of the concern.

The steering wheel, which is common for Ford cars, is crammed with a set of functions. Each of the options available for steering wheel control at any time may be needed when driving a Ford. The easy-to-read instrument panel has a beautiful coloring, and each of the gauges displays information in an electronic format. The interior has many different functions. It is worth highlighting the main ones:

• steering wheel heating;
• informative tidy;
• large, touch screen;
• new architecture for collecting and displaying information on the screen;
• center console;
• climate control, etc.

Front panel features

Making out the front panel, the manufacturer tried to pay special attention to each element. What is a special multimedia system from Sony. This is a build ready to serve for years.


At the head is an 8-inch screen. On the sides it is picked up by familiar heating elements. A little lower than the multimedia system is the gearshift lever, the upholstery of which is made of high-quality material. As usual, there are places for installing containers with drinks. The driver can spread his arm on the armrest, which will make driving a car more enjoyable.

The interior design of the 2019 Ford Edge is at an acceptable level. The combination of colors creates harmony and style of interior design. Aerobatics are seats. The upholstery is so paid that it will be pleasant in the chair, even for the most capricious buyers. Plus, it is worth highlighting the sides of the front seats, which will delay you during sharp turns.

The new wheelbase of 2 meters 85 cm has significantly expanded the interior space. Now there is a lot of space in the cabin and much more comfortable.

The rear seats are made of the same material as the front. The trunk began to hold 1100 liters. And when disassembling the seats 2077 liters. This is impressive, since the first generation of the 2019 Ford Edge could not boast of such characteristics. It is noteworthy that inside there are a lot of new chips that will appeal to all buyers. Let me list them.

1. Traffic Allert - provides a safe exit from the parking lot.
2. Park Assist - on the contrary, it will help you park correctly.
3. Rear and front parking sensors.
4. Heated front seats.
5. Seat ventilation.
6. The lane-keeping system provides assistance for staying in the lane.
7. A hands-free system that allows you to open the tailgate by sliding your foot under the rear bumper.
8. Air seat belts.
9. 1200 mm sunroof with panoramic roof.
10. Blinds for the radiator grille, which can be closed if necessary.

Specifications and prices

Ford Edge 2019 2020 price meets the stated requirements of the buyer. Thus, if you want to buy a powerful crossover with a good engine, then it will cost you a pretty penny. In total, 4 engines are presented for production. In general, the 2019 Ford Edge technical specifications may be as follows.

1. 2.0 liter EcoBoost engine with 245 hp. With. - gasoline.
2. 2.7 liter V6 engine - 300 hp gasoline. With.
3. V6 engine 3.5 liters and 265 hp. With.
4. 2.0 liter diesel engine with 180 hp. With. and 210 l. With. depending on the assisted injection technology.

Crossover prices in America start at $28,800. Complete sets S and SE will cost from 38 thousand 400 dollars. The price in Russia will start from 1 million 52 thousand rubles.

A new premium crossover for the Russian market Ford Age 2015 model year or Edge, whatever you like, appeared in our country relatively recently. Oddly enough, the reason for the appearance of the Ford Edge was the success of the Toyota Venza of the American premium crossover for the US domestic market. It was decided to transfer intra-American competition to Russian soil. True, there is a significant difference between these machines, if Venza is being transported from an American plant, then Age is assembled in Russia. In the conditions of a sharp fall of the ruble against the dollar, this strategy turned out to be more advantageous.

In the US, the Ford Edge has been on sale for a long time, by the way, a new generation of the crossover is now being sold there. The design was changed radically, as was the set of power units. See photo below.

The Russian version is outwardly different because it is the previous generation of the American crossover Ford Edge. Although what is new, what is the old exterior is quite nice. And if we add excellent specifications Ford Age, it turns out a wonderful car. Although not cheap. We look at photos of the appearance of the Russian version of the Edge below.

Photo Ford Age 2015

Salon Ford Age, as befits a premium car pleases with leather upholstery and wood and metal inserts. Despite decent dimensions and a spacious trunk, the cabin itself is exclusively 5-seater. Like the Venza. The wheelbase responsible for the interior capacity is quite large and is 2825 mm, despite the fact that the length of the car is not very large. See photos of the interior.

Photo salon Ford Age 2015

Cargo space Ford Edge holds 911 liters. And if you fold the rear seats of the crossover, we get 1951 liters. Pretty good performance in terms of cargo compartment capacity. And this is with a fairly large space for passengers.

Photos of trunk Ford Age 2015

Specifications Ford Age 2015

In technical terms, in the Russian specification, the Ford Edge is pretty good. Ground clearance over 20 centimeters, 4x4 all-wheel drive. Monodrive versions are not officially sold in our country. Plus a powerful V6 petrol engine with a displacement of 3.5 liters. The power of the power unit is 288 horsepower. As a gearbox, only a 6-speed automatic is attached to the only Ford Age engine. Further more detailed specifications of the engine and dimensions of the Ford Edge.

• Engine - 3.5L Ti-VCT V6
• Power - 288 hp at 6500 rpm
• Torque - 343 Nm at 4000 rpm.
• Gearbox type - 6 automatic transmission SelectShift
• Transmission - 4x4
• Maximum speed - 178 km / h
• Acceleration time to 100 km / h - 7.7 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the city - 13.1 liters
• On the highway - 9.4 liters
• Consumed fuel - AI92 or AI95

Dimensions, weight, volumes, clearance Ford Age 2015

• Length - 4679 mm
• Height - 1702 mm
• Width without mirrors - 1930 mm
• Width including mirrors - 2223 mm
• Wheelbase - 2825 mm
• Loading height - 782 mm
• Trunk volume - 911 liters
• Trunk volume with rear seats folded - 1951 liters
• The volume of the gas tank - 72 liters
• Tire wheel size - 245/60 R18
• Ground clearance or ground clearance Ford Age - 205 mm

Price Ford Age 2015

In Russia, the Ford Edge is offered in the only configuration with a 3.5 liter V6 engine (288 hp Ti-VCT) with a box of 6 automatic transmissions, and 4WD all-wheel drive. Price Ford Age 2015 model year is 1,925,000 rubles. For this money, in addition to a powerful voracious engine, all-wheel drive and a modern automatic machine, the buyer receives a leather interior, 18-inch alloy wheels. A complete set of security systems and electronic assistants.

There is an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Advance Trac electronic stability control with Roll Stability Control, Hill Start Assist (HSA). Full set of front, side airbags, curtain airbags for all passengers. There is also a keyless door opening system, familiar to the United States, using a code. In general, an excellent, powerful crossover for serious money. How the price of the Ford Edge will change throughout 2015 is still unknown, since the ruble exchange rate is currently unpredictable.

Like all Fords of recent years, Edge has become "less American", losing chrome and losing a piece of brutality. Now Edge is more like an EcoSport baby mom, who was sent to bodybuilding since childhood, and instead of milk porridge, she was fed with a protein shake. Definitely, in the new generation, the car turned out to be stricter, more modest and more stylistically neutral. And yet the essence remains the same - "mother's jeep", large, roomy, comfortable. Peaceful nuclear ship. He lacks the elegance of German premium crossovers, but he is betting on an audience that does not particularly think about elegance - practicality is more important for her.

The departure from overseas values ​​​​is made with an eye on the international market - Edge is predicted for glory world car along with Focus and Mondeo, and sales are planned in more than 100 countries around the world.

It's amazing to compete Ford Edge will be, according to Ford's marketers, it is with the "Germans" - Audi Q 5, BMW X 3 and Mercedes GLC . Moreover, starting prices for edge not at all dumping: for the initial version trend with a 180-horsepower 2.0 diesel engine and a six-speed manual transmission in Germany, they ask for 42,900 euros. BMW xDrive 20d about 190 l. With. – 100 euros cheaper, and Q 5 offer at all for 40,460 euros. But only Mercedes-Benz ignores price wars, offering its own GLC for 45,279 euros.

Do you feel the return on spending thousands of euros in Edge's cabin?

To be honest, not very much.

Yes, of course, premium Germans are now “not the same”, sometimes they abuse cheap plastic, sometimes eco-leather, but the feeling in the cabin is formed not only from materials! After all, you can arm yourself with inexpensive tools and mold real beauty from it, as in modern Mercedes, which in some places look more expensive than they really are.

Edge is not like that. The chair is solid, but it does not reach the German standards. There is a digital instrument panel, but who is surprised by this in our time? Here everything is the same as in Mondeo! But Mondeo attempts to compete with Audi A 4, BMW 3 series and the Mercedes C-Class does not undertake - it politely keeps a distance of 4-5 thousand euros for similar configurations.

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So why pay? Maybe behind the "airfield"? The second row is really quite spacious, you can even cross your legs if the front seat is adjusted for a 190-centimeter man. Shoulders on claustrophobia also do not complain, and the back can be tilted back to stare at the sky through the optional panoramic roof. Although, if you set out to find flaws, then with the backs raised, I (and I am that same man with a height of 190) would like a little more space above my head.

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The true values ​​of the new Ford are revealed from the stern. That means where the extra 11 centimeters of length have gone, with which the Edge differs from the German “troika”! This, obviously, is what the buyer is offered to pay for by sacrificing the “ruffles” of the interior. 1,100 liters for luggage is a real hold. Twice as much as, say, Volkswagen Touareg and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado . You can not even mention small classmates - the volume of the compartment is comparable to that of Chevrolet Tahoe if the last one has the third row folded. In general, the concept looks like this: “a large, modest international SUV with a neutral design, a solid interior and a VERY large trunk." Now let's see how it all goes.

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In move

At home in the USA, the motor line Ford Edge very wide: here and two-liter "turbo" Ecoboost , and two V6 variants - naturally aspirated 3.5L and 2.7L twin supercharged.. But since the test is European, the choice of journalists came down to the degree of forcing a two-liter turbodiesel - either 180 or 210 horsepower, with single or double supercharging. A weaker diesel engine is equipped with "mechanics", a more powerful one - with a six-speed preselective "robot" powershift . Well, to walk like that - I take the top one.

The almost two-ton “behemoth” starts with the ease inherent in some Fiesta with a “turboliter”, since all 450 newton meters are at our service already from 2,000 rpm. Hurricane, however, is not and is not expected - with powerful versions of German crossovers edge can not compete, that in diesel, that in gasoline variations. To be honest, even 280 atmospheric forces of the top American "six" 3.5 for such a colossus will not be enough to play a racer.

Brief specifications

Engine 1. Ecoboost 2.0 turbo petrol Transmission 1. Manual (180 hp)

The target audience will be more interested in the expense: I had a figure of 7.1 on the board computer, and I did not plan to play in the eco-rally - the test program, as always, was quite compressed in time. According to the passport, however, Ford promises five liters, but this is probably if downhill with a fair wind.

The resemblance to the Mondeo in the interior is not accidental: the Edge platform also inherited from a related business sedan, with an almost perfect balance of cornering stability and comfort on imperfect road surfaces.

Talking about resistance to pits with 20-inch wheels is quite difficult: even in Germany, if you move onto peripheral roads, you begin to feel small bumps. But there is no American impressiveness in corners here! Yes, the banks are slightly larger than those of the Mondeo, but the center of gravity is also higher - you can’t deceive physics. In general, the wheels would be a couple of inches smaller here - and you get a truly universal shuttle to move the family comfortably to anywhere in the Oikoumene.

The American car brand Ford is famous for its excellent quality and technological innovations. In 2015, the corporation planned to present in Russia for the first time a mid-size crossover, which will be new for buyers in our country. This is the 2015 Ford Edge that just came out with another update. Today, the model is assembled at the concern's facilities in Australia and is considered one of the most reliable cars in its class. The crossover has not only high power, but also quite a stylish measured design.

The updated Edge 2015 has not yet been shown at Russian salons and shows, so we can judge its design from the photo of the new generation. The crossover is already showing off with might and main on the official promotional videos of the corporation, and Australian and American journalists publish tempting reviews praising the latest technology and ergonomics from Ford Corporation. The start of sales was planned in the middle of this year, but so far there has been no news about the start of promotion in Russia.

Appearance of the new crossover

The design of modern cars is very difficult to assess from photos and videos alone, but in the case of the novelty of an American manufacturer, everything is visible even without a personal acquaintance. The car repeats many lines of its older brother Ford Explorer and is very far from Kuga, which is alien to Russia. The new model showed remarkable appearance characteristics that made it truly modern. Among the most noticeable changes in comparison with the previous generation of the Edge 2015 crossover, the following points are worth noting:

• Ford Edge style has crossed several generations and become ultra-modern;
• the bumper pattern has completely changed, new optical features have appeared;
• powerful wheel arches hint at very interesting technical characteristics;
• predatory chrome grille Edge 2015 gives a sporty mood;
• the crossover meets the driver with a classic refined interior.

Americans have never been distinguished by pleasant surprises in the organization of internal space. Judging by the photo, the interior of the Edge 2015 will also not be incredible and stylish, but among the new cars of the concern, it turned out to be the most modern. It remains to believe that the ergonomics in the car will be no worse than that of the older brother, who won more than one award for this parameter.

Amazing technique from the best masters of the company

On a test drive, you will clearly notice the improved and updated technical characteristics of the car. The crossover was simply reborn, with new engines and a more powerful sporty nature. Among the new solutions that adorn the technical characteristics of the car, it should be said about the following nodes:

• engine for Ford Edge 2015 - 3.5-liter monster with 288 horsepower;
• automatic with 6 ranges works clearly, which is perfectly visible in the Explorer;
• on a test drive, the suspension will please - journalists pay the most attention to it;
• the manufacturer promises that you have never seen such a level of comfort in crossovers.

If the Edge 2015 is at least half as good as the advertisements and journalists of American publications say, even a very immodest price in Russia will not cause a failure in the market. For this segment in the new generation, the price no longer plays such a big role, but still remains an element of competition. A crossover from Ford can really overcome many existing rivals.

New technologies and potential price

It is difficult to imagine how much the Ford Age 2015 company will appreciate for a Russian buyer. On the one hand, many car companies are striving to offer cheaper transportation options for our market. But on the other hand, we are talking about an elite powerful crossover with an incredible design from America. In the price forecast, it is worth remembering the following points:

• new offers from this corporation in Russia are still actively rising in value;
• new security systems include expensive solutions;
• some modules and assemblies have been specially designed for this update;
• an incredible amount of automatic sensors and settings will drive up the cost;
• the absence of a bare basic configuration will also become a factor in the rise in price.

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Ford Corporation decided not to save on this model, because in the class of mid-size SUVs it is very difficult to find a decent elite option. Not everyone wants to buy a huge Explorer or its Japanese elite competitors. Ford Edge will be an excellent outlet for such motorists. But do not forget about the decrease in the popularity of the brand and the increase in prices in Russia for the entire model range. This can negatively affect sales.

Summing up

A high-quality and very modern car with a good pedigree and excellent assembly can cost about 2,100,000 for Russian buyers. Production of the car has begun at the Sollers plant, which can seriously reduce the price and affect the popularity of the Edge 2015. It is difficult to imagine how the market will react to the new proposal in the form of the Ford Edge 2015, but the appearance of such a car will clearly increase the company's chances of success.

The issue of build quality is removed, since Ford Sollers independently completed a special line for the production of SUVs. Therefore, the 2015 Ford Edge will clearly be assembled with surprisingly high quality. It remains to wait for the official presentation and the opportunity to go for a personal test drive of the car.