2017 Ford Edge

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This is the new Ford Edge. Previously a US-market vehicle. This is the EU version. No mention yet if it's coming to SA.

"The all-new Ford Edge upscale sport utility vehicle (SUV) delivers premium levels of comfort, sophisticated driver assistance features and class-leading driving dynamics to greater numbers of customers in Europe's best-selling vehicle segment.

Ford's refined and boldly styled new flagship SUV for Europe offers technologies including:

Active Noise Control, which works like noise-cancelling headphones to counteract unwanted noises in the cabin
Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, which can apply the brakes to avoid collisions with other vehicles or even pedestrians
Ford Adaptive Steering, which automatically adjusts the steering ratio according to speed to optimise manoeuvrability and precision
The all-new Ford Edge sets new standards in its class for interior space; features high quality materials throughout the finely crafted interior; and offers comfort and convenience features including heated and cooled front seats and a panoramic roof.

Ford has developed the Edge to take the stress out of driving in town or country with sophisticated parking technologies that can locate and steer into or out of spaces hands-free; Front Wide-View Camera technology that can see around corners even when drivers cannot - reducing stress and potentially helping avert collisions; and standard Intelligent All Wheel Drive technology for optimised traction in slippery conditions. Powerful and fuel efficient diesel engines that deliver 5.8 l/100 km (48.7 mpg), 149 g/km CO2 and up to 210 PS make owning a large, upscale SUV more affordable than ever.

"The spacious and high-tech Ford Edge responds to our European customers' demands for a more premium Ford SUV," said Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford of Europe. "Offering cutting-edge style with commanding presence and high specification including Ford Intelligent All Wheel Drive, the Edge makes advanced technologies and premium quality more accessible to Europe's growing numbers of SUV customers."

Ford plans to sell more than 200,000 SUVs in Europe this year - a 200 per cent increase compared to 2013. Consumer demand for SUVs is growing; last year the SUV segment became the best-selling segment in Europe for the first time with a 24 per cent increase year-on-year. Registrations of vehicles in the Edge's mid-size SUV segment grew 42 per cent year-on-year."

https://www.netcarshow.com/ford/2017-edge_eu-version/

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Looks good, hope they bring it to SA as I will be in the market for another "SUV" soon.
 
There would be a size diff as well. As the US market has the Escape (Kuga) & the Edge.

Looks like the Edge is larger; faster engine options & yes more toys.
 
I thought the Everest was suppose to be the big brother of the Kuga. So what is the difference between this and the Everest?
 
Everest is still bakkie based. This Edge is position above Kuga...it's bigger; more kit; more powerful engine options & of cos costs more.
 
Very nice, no release in RSA, that is to bad, would have been nice to have more of a competition for the Land Cruiser, Q7

Though not much mentioned on engine choices and power, only the mention of the Edge 2.0-litre TDCi.
To compete with the Q7, Land Cruiser, VW and Range Rover it would need a V8 in the range
 
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