Overview of the car "Ford Edge"

The car "Ford Edge" in Russia appeared relatively recently. To be more precise, the residents of the country acquired the opportunity to order the model from domestic dealers only in December of last year (2013). It should be noted that this happened against a background of constantly growing demand in this segment of the auto market.

Interior

The car salon "Ford Edge" looks strictly and simply. The interior uses black and silver tones. Its upholstery is made of soft, pleasant to the touch plastic. The front seats are equipped with a mass of electric drives, as well as lumbar selection, which significantly improves comfort and does not overstress the back. The instrument panel houses a speedometer, a tachometer, and a color display that measures 4.2 inches. The last of these devices is an element of a multimedia system called MyFord. A similar monitor is installed in its central part. It is connected to the SIRIUS system, which serves for navigation and provides the ability to track traffic jams.

The car has a dual-zone climate control system. At the same time, powerful fans provide excellent air circulation throughout the cabin. In addition, additional blowers are built in the backrest of the central armrest and side door walls, which do not allow fogging of windows. Despite the availability of the all-wheel drive system, the central tunnel is not in the floor of the new Ford Edge model. Reviews of the first customers of the car show that three people will not just fit back, but at the same time they will feel free and comfortable.

Suspension

Manufacturers paid due attention to the development of suspension for this car. Its springs, pistons, shock absorbers and stabilizers are set for comfortable and soft work. In addition, there were well-rubberized bushings of the subframe. All this allows the car to easily overcome the terrain of a particular terrain. In off-road conditions, "Ford Edge" feels well. As practice shows, the car has enough clearance with a size of 205 millimeters. Along with this, when riding on hills and mud baths, it is recommended to be careful, because a long plastic "skirt" on the front bumper can come off. On the other hand, it can be removed at any service center of the company.

Technical characteristics of the model

Specific words deserve a new "Ford Edge" specifications. Under the hood of the model is a petrol, six-cylinder engine, the volume of which is 3.5 liters. Engine power is 288 horsepower. Among other things, it is equipped with a dual valve timing system. According to the official information of the company's representatives, it is possible to refuel the car with both 95-m and 92-m gasoline. The power plant is able to disperse the car from a place up to 100 km / h in just under 8 seconds. Given the weight of the model, you can safely call such an indicator excellent. At higher tones, the engine passes after reaching a mark of 4500 revolutions per minute. As for the transmission, the model uses an "automatic" six stages. If necessary or desired, the driver can switch to manual switching. Due to the presence of two clutch units, smooth operation of the car is ensured.

Management and Riding

Unlike many other models of American production, the wheel of the new Ford Edge is dense. Thanks to this, the control of the machine becomes quite calm and simple, and maneuverability rises. When sharp turns take place, the all-wheel drive system helps to turn the body and clearly keep its place in the strip. One of the important advantages for passengers is that in the cabin during driving almost no foreign noise and vibrations. Designers managed to achieve this in many respects due to an additional layer of insulation, located between the body and the subframe. In addition, the company's engineers filled the cavity with voids in the wheel arches. In addition, the car uses acoustic glass, so even at a speed of 140 km / h, a person sitting inside may get the impression that he is standing far from the highway.

Security

The new "Ford Edge" boasts a high level of security. A number of tests have proved that the chances of the driver and passengers of this car to survive in a serious accident are quite high. First of all, this is due to the thick metal. As a result of a series of crash tests conducted in 2007, the model was exhibited as an example for other car manufacturers by the Insurance Institute for the Study of Road Safety.

The car also uses a number of systems designed to improve driving safety. The first of these was the program of exchange rate stability, designed not only to monitor the position of the car in the strip, but also to prevent its drifts and overturning. The next important element is the brakes, which respond instantly to the pressing of the appropriate pedal by the driver. It should be noted that there are two additional assistant programs connected to them. One of them is designed to raise the pressure in the system in emergency situations and allows you to make braking more abrupt, and the second - does not allow the pump out of the car when parking on a slope.

Cost

In the model line of the company , the Ford Edge car got a niche between the compact crossover Kuga and the full-size SUV Explorer. Without a doubt, it is perfect for people who are used to a high level of comfort, both during long trips, and in conditions of driving around the metropolis. The cost of the car in the car dealerships of domestic dealers starts from the mark of 1 million 699 thousand rubles.