| Ford has placed the 2008 Edge Crossover squarely in | | | | Putting all of that power to the pavement is an |
| the middle of its competition. This Front-wheel-drive | | | | Advancetrac fully-independent suspension with RSC |
| CUV beats them in several key categories, including | | | | (Roll Stability Control) standard. The sophisticated, |
| price, available torque from the award winning 3.5 liter | | | | standard 6-speed automatic transmission can be |
| V-6 power plant, and second row leg room, with more | | | | hooked up to an optional all-wheel-drive system for |
| than an inch over the nearest competitor. All of this, | | | | maximum adherence in any condition. |
| plus the option of Ford's driver's door keyless entry | | | | The Edge has also been named a "Top Safety Pick" |
| pad for ease of entry. | | | | by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for |
| Ford began with a bold design and flexibility in mind to | | | | achieving the highest ratings in front, side and rear |
| blend energetic performance with sedan like handling. | | | | testing. Six airbags are standard in every issue, |
| This forward thinking has landed the Edge the "Most | | | | including Ford's patented Safety Canopy side-curtain |
| Appealing Midsized Multi-Activity Vehicle" in J.D. Power | | | | system. |
| and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, | | | | The use of textured aluminum and chrome trim pieces |
| Execution and Layout (APEAL) study. | | | | inside the 2008 Ford Edge's cabin will appeal to the |
| At the heart of the 2008 Edge is the 3.5L Duratec 35 | | | | five adults this vehicle is capable of swallowing up, |
| V6 engine, with 265 horsepower and 250 lb. ft. of | | | | along with the optional Vista Roof, the only two-panel |
| torque. Ford engineers utilized a roller-chain drive cam | | | | panoramic view available in this class. Think of it as a |
| to lower friction and earn the engine an Ultra Low | | | | moon roof on steroids, as it encompasses over 39% |
| Emissions Vehicle II (ULEV II) emissions standard, a | | | | of the Edge's total roof area, also allowing the feel of |
| rating approved by the California Air Resources Board. | | | | open air motoring if you like. Add to that the option of |
| Combine that with an estimated 24 mpg highway in | | | | a stowage capacity of 69 cubic feet of space, and |
| FWD, and Ward's designated the engine as one of its | | | | you can begin to see just how flexible this Edge really |
| ten best for 2007. | | | | is. |