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2008 Ford Edge Review
A big crossover that's more efficient than SUVs.
2008 Edge Review Summary & Specifications
The Ford Edge offers striking styling. The Edge is a far more efficient vehicle than a traditional SUV. Opt for all-wheel drive and you've got a great all-year-round car as well. Some criticize the Edge for not having three rows of seats but that fact makes for a much more practical and pleasant five-seater. In short, if you aren't towing heavy trailers or frequently driving over rugged terrain, the Ford Edge is a smarter choice than a traditional, truck-based SUV.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie test drove the Ford Edge in and around San Francisco. Correspondent Kirk Bell contributed to this report from Chicago.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Ford Edge SE ($25,565); SE AWD ($27,315); SEL ($27,560); SEL AWD ($29,310); Limited ($30,555); Limited AWD ($32,305) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 16-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 265-hp 3.5-liter dohc V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | AdvanceTrac electronic stability control with Roll Stability Control, traction control, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, curtain side airbags, tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rear park assist |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.fordvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 25565 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Ford Edge Limited ($32,305) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, 6-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, flat-folding 6-way power adjustable front passenger seat, memory for the driver's seat and driver's exterior mirror, second-row reclining and power-folding split seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, keyless keypad entry tilt/telescoping steering wheel, 60/40 split second-row seat, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, remote keyless entry, cruise control, Audiophile 9-speaker AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer and auxiliary input jack, rear spoiler, fog lamps, automatic headlights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, vehicle information center, rear park assist, universal garage door opener, interior air filter, heated mirrors, P245/60R18 tires on chromed alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge | 705 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Vista roof ($1,395), navigation system ($1,995), Sirius Satellite Radio ($195) |
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| Price as Tested | 36595 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 265 @ 6250 |
| Torque | 250 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/22 |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 185.7/75.8/67.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/54.8/40.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/56.3/39.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 69.0 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, with trailing arm, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 |
| Curb Weight | 4288 |
| Stock Tires | P245/60R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 |
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