Ford Edge Impressions

[PricklyPete]

Rented a 2010 Ford Edge this past weekend....my impressions:

1) How do people think these things are anything other than repackaged Mini-vans. I guess you could call it a "lifted" wagon...but it is way too massive and clumsy driving to be a wagon...a less roomy minivan is much more on target.
2) The thing felt like a tank. Had a very compliant ride over various road types...is definitely a comfortable highway cruiser. A quality feel to it overall.
3) The interior lighting seemed way to 1995 for a new car. I prefer more whites/reds for a cleaner looks than that general green haze that reminds me of a 1995 Taurus.
4) The seats were comfortable and the cloth material seemed like it would hold up really well over the long haul.
5) Interior materials were pretty decent. Not all soft-touch, but good build quality all around.
6) Engine had some pretty decent pep for hauling such a heavy vehicle. The vehicle heft/center of gravity could definitely be felt in the corners though. I was surprised that I was generally not offended by the transmission...Ford seems to have done a good job programming the 6spd Auto in this thing.

I have to give it to Ford, I really think they are producing some class competitive cars these days. No, this car is not anything I'd ever spend my money on...but that is true about every car in this segment. That being said, if I for some reason was looking in this segment, the Ford would definitely be high on the list.

 

[PricklyPete]

This was meant to be put in the Garage Forum...sorry...not used to the new forums yet...moderators...a little help please...

*no problem*Off Topic Moderator FoBoT*

 

[BoomerD]

I don't care for the look of the Edge...too much like one of the "box cars" that are so popular in recent years. (element, scion) BUT, I understand that Ford needs to compete in that segment, and they're not aimed at OLD people like me.
Otherwise, I think Ford has been building some good, solid vehicles. Our 2005 Expedition is the first Ford I've ever owned in nearly 40 years of car buying...It's a great truck. Strong, well-built, and reliable.

 

[StageLeft]

they look nice but in general people who are driving these vehicles have just paid more than a minivan for a worse vehicle(i.e. no sliding doors). Crossover vehicles are mostly a whole bag of fail.

 

[PricklyPete]

I don't care for the look of the Edge...too much like one of the "box cars" that are so popular in recent years. (element, scion) BUT, I understand that Ford needs to compete in that segment, and they're not aimed at OLD people like me.
Otherwise, I think Ford has been building some good, solid vehicles. Our 2005 Expedition is the first Ford I've ever owned in nearly 40 years of car buying...It's a great truck. Strong, well-built, and reliable.

Yeah...I'm not huge on the looks... a little bland...but so are all the vehicles in that segment that I can think of. Suprisingly, several people asked me what the car was as they liked the look of it...so apparently Ford did get it right for some portion of the market.

 

[PricklyPete]

Crossover vehicles are mostly a whole bag of fail.

I'm on the same page as you with regard to this. I'd rather have a wagon if I can deal with regular doors...and if I had kids old enough, I'd just go for the minivan...much more practical.

 

[brblx]

'crossovers' that are slightly upsized five door hatchbacks work well (mazda 5). 'crossovers' that are bigger than a damned ford explorer are a whole case of bags of fail.

 

[Pulsar]

I'm on the same page as you with regard to this. I'd rather have a wagon if I can deal with regular doors...and if I had kids old enough, I'd just go for the minivan...much more practical.

Oh my god, I actually agreed with skoorb on something.

You can chalk this up to the stupidy of the soccer mom. No, I'm not kidding. That age group of folks that used to drive mini-vans moved on to SUV's because mini-vans were passe as a fashion statement. That drove most of the SUV sales that went on for so long. Now, that same age group is going "green", so they don't dare be caught in their Suburbans and Denali's. Now it's the crossovers (never mind that as you said they are infinitely less usable).

It absolutely disgusted me when Ford (where I work) got rid of their mini-van. It may have sucked in comparison to others, but it was the only Ford vehicle of that type with the utility. Now, you have to step up to a $28k Flex with less room to get 7 person seating (and questionable styling). Stupid decision on their part, even if they hadn't made a worthwhile minivan in a long long time. Similar to their move of abandoning the passenger car market for so long.

Bringing the CMAX to the US is a great idea, but they need to step up and get a small people mover back in business - other than a huge econoline.

 

[MovingTarget]

The edge is a decent car, but it is not a substitute for a real station wagon. If I were looking for a car in this segment though, I wouldn't hesitate.

 

[Pulsar]

The edge is a decent car, but it is not a substitute for a real station wagon. If I were looking for a car in this segment though, I wouldn't hesitate.

Rewind - I realized I never answered the original poster's question.

The edge is an absolute kick-ass car in that segment (and I actually think it looks pretty nice). If you want to upscale the lincoln version has VERY nice interior and electronics appointments.

 

[foghorn67]

You can't blame Ford for doing this though. Crossovers sell, Ford is pretty much forced to come up with something.

 

[PricklyPete]

You can't blame Ford for doing this though. Crossovers sell, Ford is pretty much forced to come up with something.

I definitely don't blame Ford...and they did a very good job for the segment in my opinion. I do dislike crossovers in general, but if they help finance the building of other cars that I actually like...then I'm all for it.

 

[FeuerFrei]

I don't care for the look of the Edge...too much like one of the "box cars" that are so popular in recent years. (element, scion) BUT, ...

Surely you must be thinking of the Flex.