Ford Edge is a five-passenger mid-size crossover SUV built on a car-based platform that offers more convenience, easy maneuverability, a quiet and roomy cabin, comfortable ride, Sync system and a lot of standard safety equipment. The 2010 Ford Edge is available in SE, SEL, Limited and Sport trims.

 

Power and performance

 

The 2010 Ford Edge is driven by a 3.5-liter V6 engine rated at 265 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. All trims come standard with front-wheel drive, and all but the SE can be equipped with all-wheel drive. A front-drive Edge accelerates from zero to 60 mph in an 8.1 seconds.

 

When properly equipped, the Edge tows up to 3,500 pounds. The front-wheel-drive Edge delivers 17 mpg in city and 24 mpg on highways. The all-wheel-drive models yield 15 and 22 mpg. The cargo capacity stands at 32 cubic feet with the backseat in use. Folding down the second row opens up a not-so-flat cargo floor and a maximum capacity of 69 cubes.

 

Body and styling

 

The SE comes standard with 17-inch painted aluminum wheels, quad beam halogen headlamps, black exterior door handles, sideview mirrors, rear spoiler, dual chrome exhaust tips, cloth seats, front bucket seats with driver manual lumbar, full power accessories, keyless entry, air-conditioning, cruise control, rear 60/40 split fold-flat seat with manually reclining seatbacks, folding center armrest and an AM/FM stereo/single-CD player with MP3 capability.

 

The optional Convenience Package adds auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic headlamps, SecuriCode keyless-entry keypad, secondary steering wheel-mounted audio controls and Reverse Sensing System+ SIRIUS Satellite Radio with 6-month subscription to the SE. All-weather floor mats Black roof side rails, Ford SYNC voice-activated, in-vehicle communications and entertainment system are the other available options.

 

The SEL is equipped with all standard SE features, plus 18-inch painted-aluminum wheels, automatic headlamps, SecuriCode keyless-entry keypad, Reverse Sensing System, fog lamps with chrome bezels, unique cloth seats, 6-way power driver seat, EasyFold rear seatback release, auto-dimming rearview mirror, AM/FM stereo/6-disc in-dash CD changer with secondary steering wheel-mounted controls and MP3 capability, SIRIUS Satellite Radio with 6-month subscription, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, message center and unique aluminum finish on instrument panel. The Leather Comfort Package adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control and a power passenger seat (again with manual seatback).

 

The Edge Limited comes equipped with all standard SEL features, plus 18-inch premium aluminum chrome-clad wheels, leather-trimmed seats, 6-way power heated front buckets with driver-seat memory feature and fold-flat front-passenger seat, Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control with particulate air filter, ambient Lighting, SYNC, Premium Sound System with AM/FM stereo/6-disc in-dash CD changer with 9 speakers (including A-pillar-mounted tweeters and an 8" subwoofer) with 320 watts, unique brushed-aluminum finish on center-stack panel and doorsill scuff plates and Universal Garage Door Opener.

 

The top of the line Edge Sport features 20-inch premium aluminum chrome-clad wheels, unique body-color front and rear lower fascias, body-color door cladding and side-skirt rocker moldings, unique headlamp and tail lamp blackout treatment, larger 3½-inch bright dual exhaust tips, contrast stitching on leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, leather-trimmed seats with Alcantara Grey inserts, ambient Lighting, SYNC and Cargo Management System.

 

The optional Premium Package adds Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control with particulate air filter, Universal Garage Door Opener, security approach lamps, heated front bucket seats and sideview mirrors with memory, 6-way power fold-flat front-passenger seat and power liftgate. Also optional are 22-inch wheels, which also come with a unique suspension tune.

 

A panoramic sunroof, a power liftgate, remote ignition, a rear seat DVD entertainment system and a hard-drive-based navigation system with voice activation, real-time traffic and weather, DVD audio and video capability and digital music storage are among the stand-alone options on the SEL, Limited and Sport.

 

Safety features

 

The 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with six standard airbags including dual-stage front airbags, side airbags for the driver and front passenger, and side curtain airbags. Antilock disc brakes, stability control (with rollover avoidance logic), and blind spot mirrors are all standard. It scored five stars (out of five) for the driver and four stars for the passenger in frontal impact tests in government crash tests and received five stars in side impact testing for both front and rear passengers. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the Edge secured the highest possible rating of "Good" in both frontal offset and side impact testing.