2024 Ford Edge Review

The first benchmark for any midsize SUV is true spaciousness. In this regard, the 2024 Ford Edge meets this requirement with room to spare. There’s nearly 114 cubic feet for passengers.

First row headroom is over 40 inches in the Edge. First row legroom is over 42 inches. Second row headroom and legroom are both over 40 inches. These numbers are competitive with the other premium members of this SUV class.

As for utility, the cargo hold has almost 40 cubic feet of space. That’s before the seats are folded. It’s the type of space that four or five people need for vacation luggage. Many midsize SUVs fall short of this mark.

With seats folded, the cargo space increases to over 73 cubic feet. That will come in handy if you go antiquing or stop to buy something at a big-box store.

Speedy engines are important for a sizable SUV like the Edge. Easily meeting performance benchmarks, the Edge has a 250 horsepower Ecoboost engine. This turbocharged 2.0-liter V6-like unit produces 275 lb-ft of torque.

With the Edge ST, the Ecoboost V6 produces power like a V8. Drivers command 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. This ensures an even speedier demeanor for this midsize SUV.

All wheel drive is standard on every Edge. This is built into the pricing, adding value, and it ensures all weather capability. This AWD can provide a rear-wheel bias to give drivers that sports car feeling.

Style is one of the most subjective benchmarks in the industry. The Edge hits all the high notes, combining modern aspects with the kind of quality, classic touches that people want.

The vertical touchscreen, for instance, puts a tablet on the dash in easy reach of the driver. Dual driver screens add more modern touches to the cockpit. Modern space savers include a rotary dial gearshift and push button start. New for 2024, the one-year complementary navigation subscription is now for three years with certain Edge purchases.

Comfort has been emphasized through extra bolsters and supportive cushioning. There are many soft touches and special styling cues, depending on the trim level.

Cloth and Active X leather-like fabrics are offered in classic Ebony. However there are many more color choices. These include a soft Ceramic and a unique Navy Pier. Perhaps the most appropriate to our climate is the sand-colored Dune choice.

Soft-touch surfaces may be stitched with red or navy. Upholstery may wear a sport orange stitch. Perforated surfaces may add more dimensions to the fabric. Leather choices offer the softness of Miko inserts.

With sly eyelike headlights, the dressy exterior was shaped for both style and aerodynamics. The front nose has active grille shutters and an air curtain. A standard dual pipe exhaust system hints at the power under the hood. Ready for anything, ground clearance is an ample 8 inches.

The Ford Motor Company offers a minimum of eight ways to style the 2024 Edge exterior. In addition to the style elements of the five distinctive trim levels, there are two SE appearance packages and an SEL appearance package that really change the character of the SUV.

SE and SEL grilles wear a chrome surround on an iconic silver honeycomb pattern. Blacked-out options include black bars with a black surround, pillar black bars or a pillar black mesh. Additional styles include chrome bars with a chrome surround or a gloss black painted mesh grille.

A rainbow of colors are offered to personalize the Edge for each owner. Personality colors include Atlas Blue, Stone Blue, Forged Green, Rapid Red (tinted clearcoat), and Burgundy Velvet (tinted clearcoat) metallic. For something more understated, there’s Agate Black, Iconic Silver or Carbonized Gray metallic.

Watching for dangers just ahead, the forward collision system may trigger automatic emergency braking if a leader-car is stopping too fast. Watching for dangers alongside, the lane keeping system and blind spot monitor try to keep the driver from straying into the path of another vehicle.

Post-collision braking, a Ford exclusive feature, recognizes impact and starts slowing the vehicle. The Edge also has the Ford SOS Post-Crash Alert system. Advanced traction includes Ford’s unique Curve Control.

Parking is covered by a rearview camera and a rear cross-traffic alert. Higher trims gain rear parking sensors. You can add a forward-view camera that provides a 180-degree arc with a split view. The Enhanced Active Park Assist can take care of parallel and perpendicular parking if the space is clearly marked.

Additional semi-automation is reflected in the adaptive cruise control system. Stop-and-go technology allows it to move with traffic. Lane centering helps the driver to keep the vehicle in its safe zone. Evasive steering assist strengthens what the forward collision system can do.

Automatic high beams and HIl Start Assist are standard. Certain trims have rain-sensing wipers. The tow package adds trailer sway control.

With its high tech cockpit, the SE covers all aspects of entertainment. Cloud connected, it has AppLink and an entire App catalog where you can find information, music and more. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay let you send your map apps to the screen.

WiFi is available with FordPass Connect. This makes even more entertainment possible via the personal smart devices of each passenger. A laminated windshield keeps out road noise. Cargo management systems help users make the most of the cargo hold.

Stepping up to the SEL, the Edge trades its cloth trim for the richer Active X fabric. The adjustable front seats gain power adjustments as well as power-heat functions. An extra driver’s display brings the number of screens to three.

There are more driver aids, including an auto-dimming rearview mirror and power-heated side mirrors. Exterior lighting is upgraded with fancy dark bezels for the headlights and special approach lamps in the side mirrors.

The SE offers a Special Appearance Package that enhances both interior and exterior styling. The SE Black Appearance Package adds a more mysterious look with blacked-out elements. The SEL Sport Appearance Package has navy-stitched soft door panels and Navy Pier upholstery.

Edge ST Line models are all about sporty style. A red-stitched steering wheel can be matched to Active X upholstery in black, Dune or navy. Gloss-black wheels and dark-bezel LED headlights add to the more rugged exterior.

While the ST Line retains the standard engine, the Edge ST gains the speedy 335-horsepower turbo. The two trim levels share a sport-oriented motif, but the ST is definitely more upscale.

Rich leather replaces the Active X upholstery. Miko inserts add a suede-like softness to the seats. A Bang & Olufsen audio system provides excellent sound.

Both trim levels have power chairs and a wireless charger in the sporty cockpit. However, the ST goes even further, offering ventilated seats to take the edge off of an Arizona summer. A panoramic vista roof takes the style up another notch.

The 2024 Edge Titanium has most of the upscale offerings from the ST. However, it is less expensive than the ST because it keeps the 250-horsepower engine.

To help improve fuel economy, Ecoboost engines have automatic stop-start technology. This pauses the engine at a redlight and then restarts it as the driver moves their foot from the brake. It’s always ready to go when you are.

Although it doesn’t come equipped with a trailer hitch, it’s easy to add with the tow package. Top tow rating is 3,500 pounds.

The 250 horsepower engine utilizes an 8-speed automatic while the 335-horsepower turbo utilizes a specially designed 7-speed automatic transmission. Steering-wheel mounted gear paddles offer the chance to drive as if this big SUV has a manual transmission.

The ST Performance Brake Package adds vented brake shields and two axles of vented brakes. It also wears brake calipers in a Colorado Red. Other package features include a brushless radiator cooling fan for practical purposes and 21-inch glossy black wheels just for fun.

Now that you know more, schedule a test drive of your favorite Edge trim level . Rodeo Ford is your Earnhardt Ford dealer serving Goodyear AZ and the surrounding metro area.