This year crossovers have been very popular and therefore carmakers have had to make sure that their SUV’s have been appealing for their customers. One vehicle to join the crossover craze was the 2015 Ford Edge and ever since Ford brought it onto the market 8 years ago sales have been great.
Four years ago their was an update for the Edge, however if Ford wanted to stay in the competition they had to bring out a new model. That new model is the 2015 Ford Edge which comes with a brand new exterior and interior and come equipped with upgraded drivetrains and is more fuel efficient and an improved performance.
The body of the 2015 Ford Edge had been built out of a higher percentage of high strength steel and is 3 inches longer as well as 1.3 inches taller on the McPherson struts and its independent suspension. At the back the suspension is col sprung and the car has a 23 millimetre antiroll bar to minimise the body roll by 20%.
Due to the bigger body the vehicle has far more interior space and as far as design and he quality of materials is concerned, the cabin has been much improved. The panels in he interior are tighter and the integration is improvedd, there are soft surface covering the door panels and the dash. There is more than enough space for storage including a centre console over two levels. There is a lot of space in the front and back seat making the cabin feel very light and airy. Due to thicker glass being used, outside noise is also hept minimal.
The 2015 Ford Edge SE comes with a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder EcoBoost engine and the starting price for the SE variation begins at $28,995. The engine offers 245 horses together with 275 of torque. It 6 wih 6 speed automatic transmission and paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Inhe city you should be able to get roughly 20mpg and on the highway around 30mpg. If you would like to have AWD you can include this on the vehicle for a cost of $1,495. The SE also includes LED taillights, cloth seating, 18 inch wheels, rearview camera and six speaker audio. For a cost of $29,420 you can have the 3.5 litre V6 engine which gives 280 horse and 250 of torque. In the city you should get roughly 18mpg in the city and on the highway around 28mpg.
The 2015 Ford Edge SEL can be bought for $32,395 and comes in above the SE. For the price you get heated mirrors, reverse sensing system. 10 way power driver’s seat, steering wheel covered in leather, and plenty more. For $36, 495 you can get the Titanium Trim Edge and this comes with more technology like HD radio, leather seating, 19 inch wheels, 12 speaker Sony Audio system and the standard hands free power liftgate as well as more features.
The pricetag of the top of the range 2015 Ford Edge Sport is $38,995 and his includes the V6 2.7 litre EcoBoost engine which offers 315 horses and 350 of torque. Iit offers fast acceleration and EPA mileage is roughly 18 in the city and 27 on the highway. It includes leather seating, unique exhaust tips, lower cladding, 20 inch wheels and, piano black on the grille.
