2006 Ford Edge

2007 Ford Edge in the red-hot crossover utility vehicle (CUV), Equipped with an all-new 250-horsepower V-6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission, Edge will deliver performance, quietness and fuel efficiency. It's expected to achieve fuel economy in the mid twenties in highway driving. Edge's visual promise of dynamic prowess begins with its bold front end. Its distinctive three-bar chromed grille builds on the great look of the Ford Fusion. Each wheel is planted at an extreme corner, giving Edge a powerful, yet graceful stance. Modern car-based foundation facilitates its excellent driving character and the design to fit customer's need for style as well as cargo space and adaptability.

The all-new 3.5-liter V-6 features a strong, lightweight, die-cast aluminum block and lightweight 4-valve-per-cylinder heads for smooth operation at high rpm. A 10.3:1 compression ratio and close-coupled catalysts will help it meet stringent ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) II regulations. The all-new 6-speed automatic transmission uses a wide 6.04:1 gear ratio to deliver good fuel economy and performance. Equipped with intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, which is tuned with an emphasis on performance while offering confident all-weather driving. By constantly monitoring and predicting traction, the system delivers torque to all four wheels, even before the wheels begin to slip.

Ford Edge's The front suspension features MacPherson struts and an isolated subframe, firmly attached in six locations. To further smooth out the ride, hydro-bushings are used. The four-link independent rear suspension uses stamped steel control blades for precise suspension tuning. The rear shocks are mounted as far outboard as possible in the vehicle and behind the wheel center to improve ride and handling. Edge comes standard with four-wheel-disc anti-lock brakes.

With its unique combination of styling, capability and driving dynamics, Edge is the perfect complement to Ford cars expanding CUV lineup. Ford outpaced the competition in CUV growth in 2005 and looks to further energize the CUV market in 2006 with the new Edge and two other crossovers, the Lincoln MKX and Mazda CX-7.