The 2021 Ford Edge is a sporty midsize SUV, delivering style, energy and thrill; making power and technology its top priority.
Design/Style
The 2021 Ford Edge provides seating for five with plenty of passenger space in the front and rear, with well-cushioned and supportive front seats. It features standard cloth upholstery and manually adjustable front seats; and synthetic or genuine leather upholstery is available with a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. Additional options include a power-adjustable passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, driver’s seat memory settings, and leather-wrapped, heated, and power-tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. The Edge has one of the largest cargo capacities among its competitors, with 39.2 cubic feet of cargo space that expands to a maximum 73.4 cubic feet when the seats are folded down. It has a solid build and keeps quiet even at increased speeds.
Power, Handling and Gas
The 2021 Ford Edge has two powertrain choices. It comes standard with a powerful turbocharged 2.0 four-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Edge is stable and composed and delivers quick acceleration with smooth and timely shifts. You can turn your corners with ease with its light and easy steering, and take the bumps in the road without notice. The sporty Edge ST is even more powerful and features a twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine with 335 horsepower, a seven-speed automatic, and all-wheel drive. The standard front-wheel drive gets an impressive EPA-estimated 21/29 mpg city and highway and offers 19/26 mpg city and highway for the EcoBoost engine.
Safety, Tech and Price
The Ford Edge features the latest Sync 4 infotainment system which is displayed on a 12-inch vertically oriented touch screen. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, four USB ports, and a six-speaker stereo are standard. Available infotainment features include a navigation system, wireless device charging, and a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. Ford has a long list of safety features that come standard with Ford’s Co-Pilot 360. These features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, rear parking sensors, and automatic high-beam headlights. Available advanced safety features include front parking sensors, front-facing camera, hands-free park assist, adaptive headlights, and adaptive cruise control. The Edge comes in four different trim levels: SE, SEL, St-Line, Titanium, and ST. Its starting price for the SE is $31,250 and ranges to $43,100 for the Edge ST.
Overview
The Edge has a roomy five-seat interior with an easy-to-use infotainment system, plenty of active safety features, and impressive cargo space. It’s comfortable to drive day to day, and its turbocharged engines yield peppy acceleration and above-average fuel economy.