New Ford Edge 2.0 TDCi Powershift 210 Sporty first drive review

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Given the current England in love with SUVs, we can easily foresee a future in which Edge effectively seal the fate of the Mondeo family car.

Not surprising when you consider the Edge gives 9/10 of the requirements demanded by the modern family. Well equipped, very spacious, very smooth and comfortable, it effectively Mondeo stage.

Unfortunately, Edge is not exactly fleet of foot. Delivering the performance slow and sluggish response, extravagant dimensions can be felt on every drive.

Thus, it has become more of America trained from civilized Europe, and as a result, he failed to give a luster that we have come to expect from our home-grown Ford.

Need to know:

• Country-side styling and space meet European tala
• Two diesel engines and two transmissions to choose from
• On sale now, priced from £ 34 495

Do not worry if you think Ford Edge all-new look vaguely familiar. It really has been sold in the US for several years and also made an appearance as a car powered hydrogen fuel cells in the thriller Bond, Quantum of Solace. However, it has had a few facelifts since then and now has been the Europeanization as part of the Ford automobile world.

In this process, a pair of diesel engine 2.0-liter have found their way under the hood - a unit of four-cylinder 177bhp, using a single turbo and is coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox, and a version of the twin-turbo same motor produces 207bhp and is mated to a six speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. In addition, the Edge suspension and steering has been fettled to improve the handling and to help overcome the surface bruised and battered that UK drivers are forced to endure.

Edge also usher in advanced noise-canceling software, which sampled acoustic signature against the machine before producing sound waves, played through speakers to smooth out the combustion noise. Acoustic glass to help minimize side-road and wind noise also comes as standard on the car's higher-spec.

Although the price is roughly in line with the BMW X3 and Audi Q5, Edge is a fair bit larger in all directions from the motors and offers a lot more kit as standard.

Along with the 'intelligent' four-wheel-drive, car Titanium comes with advanced security systems, including braking town emergency, lane assist and the recognition of traffic signs, while the alloy 19-inch, sat-nav, keyless entry, a tailgate-powered, rear a -See camera and heated seats are also included.

How does it feel?

Bit of a mixed bag, if we're honest.

While positive including, quiet compliant ride quality, and impressive (although synthetic enhanced) powertrain noise suppression, Edge always feels like a big car.

Although healthy 207bhp and torque reserves, the performance of shocking work. Indeed, our test car weighed down by high-end specifications, bells-and-whistles, but on one particular occasion, in which he did not have cohunes to outgun a Dacia Duster, we are left to query Edge claim sub two tons kerbweight.

Twin-clutch gearbox does not help, either. Hampered by only six ratios and porridge strategy shift, which only adds to the lethargic gearchanges impression of lack of performance.

This is not just a performance in which Edge was heavy, however. Despite the impressive body control, with little rolls seen round the corner, a definite delay between the steering input and the actual change direction means Edge does not have a quick response that we've come to expect from Ford are also sorted.

We also could not help but notice some shortcomings in improvements, including shades of wood to the brake pedal and the noise of liquid spilled inside the fuel tank when sauntering along in slow-moving traffic.

Ok, so the more pertinent questions are sure to be asked by the buyers of family-focused, such as how much space and how Edge provides cabin stack up in terms of quality.

Of course, anyone familiar with the latest Mondeo will feel instantly at home at the Edge.

So, in a lot of the same vein, while the main touch-points and all buttons and switches look and feel of a decent quality, some of the materials used in other places is less convincing; and, the remnants of a printing process that left the door pockets are also likely let the side down. That said, so far the most frustrating aspect of the cockpit Edge is the sluggish response of the touch screen infotainment.

More positively, a myriad of junk in storage, spacious cup-holder and padded rear seat belts - no doubt appreciated by the red-necked little uns' - is particularly attentive touch.

As for the cabin, it was there in abundance. With plenty of legroom front and rear, as well as an incredible amount of space between the doors, three bods will fit in the back seat without using a shoulder-charging tactics.

With a luggage capacity of 602 liters with all seats in place and more than three times the current available flats to roof with seats folded, you have to conclude that not even the Brighouse and Rastrick Band will complain about the boot space.

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Should I get one?

Yes, it gives you intelligent.

The Edge may not provide the best drive and it was certainly no fireball, but big on equipment, comfort and refinement, while elevated ride height, large glass area and a spacious cabin used to give a roomy, luxury accommodation for the whole family.

Let's have a reality here, though.

A total of Edge provides more metal and more kit for hard-earned cash - and, despite some so-called experts suggest, residual values ​​are expected not too strong, which will meet up the cost of long-term walking - we would be amazed if that badge Ford has a cap to persuade buyers to leave the premium German marques. However, Ford did not refuse to offer attractive discounts, so be prepared to bargain hard to help take the sting out of depreciation most definitely heavier Ford suffered compared with rivals Germany.

Key facts:

• Model: Ford Edge Sport 210 2.0 TDCi Powershift
• Price: from £ 36 750
• Engine: 2.0-liter 4 cyl, bi-turbodiesel six-speed automatic
• Power / torque: 207bhp / 332lb ft
• 0-62mph: 9.4sec
• Top speed: 131mph
• Economy: 47.9mpg
• CO2 / BIK tax liability: 152g / km / 30%
• Boot space: 602 liters

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