Just bought the Edge Titanium and have to wait a few days until it arrives from upstate and your video has really given me a sense of confidence that I made the right choice! Thanks for posting!
My mother rented a 2018 Edge titanium back in December 2017 with the option group 301A. Five months later, the transmission failed on her '04 explorer; however, she bought a 2017 Edge titanium 300A ("00" means base) that was a former rental vehicle in late may 2018. It has lots of room, high-quality materials and no Vista roof.
cant wait to get my 2016 Edge Titanium 3.5 AWD loaded. Will be my 3rd Edge, simply love the car perfect balance of function and practicability for a good price, Love the amount of rear leg space so can haul around people without complaints and fold down the rear seats for hauling other stuff
@@SuperHotrod4 dont buy an SUV then my man. If you want any amount of space in a vehicle, that equates to more weight and less fuel economy. The Edge gets great MPG for its size and power.
Yeah we had a 2014 Edge Limited AWD it was an amazing car the V6 was soo good. It was stolen and was wrecked smh. I would have never have gotten rid of it. Only had 46k on the odometer
This is one of the FEW reviews I've seen of the 2.0t and wow, was it a great review! Made me feel a lot more confident about the 2018 model I just bought 😁
I finally find out what useful to me. Please do more reviews of mid trim or base trim of such popular vehicles. They are what most people buy. Top trim, hell, who cares how good or bad they are, money talks. Thanks for the great review.
I like the thoroughness of your reviews combined with your smart way of going over all the important aspects without ending up being boring! I was looking forward to see a review of '15 Edge and you nailed it! Thanks for that. Do you have a plan to review the '15 Focus as well?
I have been watching your videos for a few weeks but had never subscribed. Yesterday, I subscribed. I like your review, very thorough, but the reason I hesitated to subscribe was because they were a bit too long for my taste. I hope you get some cool cars to review!
+Alex on Autos I do like your very through videos too, long but very informative. I have been looking at the Murano for some time and I agree with you 100%, the styling is not my cup of tea. I like the interior & the around view Cameras. Too bad you couldn't get the Murano with the Edge styling on the outside because the interior of the Murano has no close match that appealed to me as much in this category. I like your comparison info at the end. Awesome job. Thanks.
I've heard about coolant intrusion into the 2.0L ecoboost engines and I've also seen that Ford continues to offer this SUV equipped with the (optional) 3.5L V6 with the notorious internal water pump that is very expensive to replace. Only the ST model seems to be the most reliable with the 2.7L ecoboost V6. I was about to get an SEL with the 2.0L ecoboost, but because of the coolant intrusion I better go with a car equipped with a reliable basic engine as the 2.5L naturally aspirated found in the Ford Fusion and Ford Escape. They are slow but reliable. Fusion and Escape 2015 2017-up Very reliable years. 2010-2012 2.5L and 3.0L V6 rock solid engines.
Great review. Only thing I would do is change the description from saying refresh. This isn't a refresh, this is an all new model of the ford edge. It shares almost nothing with the predecessor, the only thing really being the mid level engine the 3.5l v6. The 2.0 ecoboost is the all new version of this engine, and the 2.7l ecoboost is new as well. The chassis and body work share nothing with its predecessor as well.
Daniel Blaney OOps, that description somehow slipped by. According to Ford the only things that are really shared are design themes so the suspension, crash structures are thematically the same as before but few actual parts are identical.
Great video, thanks! I keep going back and forth between the ford edge titanium and the range rover evoque. I think I'm going to go with the ford but I'll wait for the 2016 to come out.
Great review, Alex! I am considering financing the Edge SEL for its premium and top-quality interior or the Mazda CX-5 GT for fuel-efficiency reasons. My current lease will expire July 2016. I cannot wait to see what the new 2016 Ford Edge will look like as well.
While I do think that the Ford Fusion and 2015 Ford Explorer rip straight from Aston Martin and Range Rover respectively I think the new Edge's resemblance of the Hyundai Sante Fe is really just a coincidence. When I saw the front of the new Edge I thought it looked a lot like the Taurus. And the Taurus has had this similar look for 4-5 years now I think.
I really enjoyed your review. My wife and I are considering a Ford Edge purchase sometime next year when the 2016 models are out. What do you think are areas that Ford should improve on with the next model Ford Edge? I personally wish they could improve combined gas mileage. I realize that's difficult, but would make my buying decision much easier as I commute about 30 miles 3 times a week in highway traffic that can be stop and go (Washington DC area highway traffic).
I have one.. My thoughts after owning this for a while is that at the end of it's lease it is going back. Blind spots in both front corners (where window pillars are), as well as tall fenders make for uncomfortable turning. Seat shape is uncomfortable on long trips, the rounded edge makes backs of legs uncomfortable. Also a big future problem is that the way the door bottoms wrap under, they create a ledge (L'Edge haha) that collects road dirt and salt. I see this as a potential area for rot! Add to this all the things I've read about Eco Boost engine problems with carbon build up etc.. fuel ecomomy on this car is awful!. I have a Chrysler Town and Country van with the large V6 that when compared side by side to the edge on the same trip far outshine the Edge in fuel economy. This car is on my don't keep list! I have been a Ford Customer for many years, they have let me down on the last few vehicles.
@@gworld4291 it's a crossover vehicle with a 4 cylinder. Not a Ford Expedition (which I also owned).. comparatively speaking the Edge was bad on gas given it's year and the technology. Sure if it was a full sized SUV I wouldn't have that much to say, but it's not. Update I opted for a new Equinox, first Chevy ever. Very happy with it.
@SNC N Idaho we almost hit a woman in a Lowe's parking lot one night. It was dark and she was walking across staying in step with the blind spot. She was not seen until the last minute. Surprised Ford hasn't been party to a law suit.
Alex, it'd be nice to hear comments on steering feel in the handling segment. The Santa Fe sport is said to be pretty numb and disconnected. This makes sweeping turns annoying and imprecise.
I'd go with the murano because personally I like the design better although the edge does look very nice it looks kinda like a Hyundai and I don't like Hyundais design. Also the interior is much better looking in my opinion and it seems to have better materials.
Really enjoy your videos, please what is your opinion regarding these 3 SUVs i am looking to buy; 2012 Lexus RX 350, 2015 Ford Edge, 2016 Kia Sorento; when you consider cost, maintenance, and driving in locations where the roads are bad and flooded. Awaiting your views and explanations
Hi Alex, off topic of this video so I apologize but any chance you will do a review of the Ford Focus ST or Ford Fiesta ST? I really value your opinion and am very interested on your opinion on these cars. I know you don't get to choose the cars you review but I am just hoping here. Always look forward to your reviews every week. No one does it better imho. Great work.
Alex - Thanks again for another excellent review and comparison. Are you planning to update your review of the 2016 Kia Sorento as mentioned in the earlier review?
Loved the review. No surprise as I depend on and enjoy your weekly reviews. However, I do have a few issues...or questions. First...what about the back corner/side vision? Like you I find the Nissan designs over the top. But this is especially because I hate poor or difficult corner glances for lane changes. How was this car's views? Second...I think, as I found while driving the VW Touareg, the screen location is to low in the Nissan. This forced me to have difficulty backing up and having to keep working up and down, afraid I was missing something both ways. I like Ford keeping the screen high so your glances between window, mirrors and back up camera all easy.
Alex I noticed several of the Ford Edge 2018 model year and also 2017 year have moisture inside of the head lamps and tail lights . I just purchased a 2018. Edge sport and noticed right after the dealer prepped mine to take home that the lights were showing moisture inside the light bezels I live in the north east area and it is winter now. Have you heard anything about this problem ? I have contacted the dealer to make them aware of the problems. Thanks and enjoy your videos. Tom
I saw your 2016/2017 Escape review and had to come back to review your comments on fuel economy on the Edge. The Escape actually seemed to get worse mileage than the Edge with the same 2.0L Turbo engine. That doesn't make sense, since the Edge is a larger vehicle. What's up with that? I was impressed to hear the mileage is so good in highway driving, which is what I hope to be doing more of in the next few years (although a hybrid version would be very welcome for my city driving). Although the mileage takes a bit of a hit in the Edge, I want a more comfortable drive for long trips, so the Edge seems to "edge out" the Escape.
mountainhobo Nobody really knows but they are likely to skip 8 and go straight to 9. Ford and GM are collaborating on a new 9-speed to compete with the ZF 9HP that Chrysler, Honda, Land Rover, and BMW are using.
Awesome review as always.... I prefer and will buy the Murano for several reasons. The spedo on the ford looks ancient,,,,yeahh they have the two side screens but this thing looks like it belong in the 70's. Also the Navigation and layout is better...
The Grand Cherokee does not handle on the highway with confidence. It is also one of the few SUV's to still get only a 3 star rollover rating. The Tahoe/Yukon being others.
Thank you very much for your top notch reviews, absolutely nothing compares. Based mostly on your reviews, our SUV shopping got narrowed to two options! A Loaded 2016 Ford Edge Titanium or an Acura MDX with Nav package. We do care most about: Quiet cabin, Comfortable ride, dependability and long term ownership costs and last but not least that extra seating row. This list was in order of importance. Due to our Canadian dollar pricing, the two options are very close in price, obviously the ford has a bit more tech stuff and a more modern infotainment system, but the MDX has, hopefully, the peace of mind our current Accord has. Which would you pick? Or is there a third option we missed?
Alex on Auto Great review as usual. Since you drive the 2.7L V6 Ford Edge and the grand Cherokee V6which one is more athletic and better power train feels. Need your thoughts.
Paulose54 I like the Ford V6 better but the Grand Cherokee's ZF 8-Speed automatic is by far the better transmission. The chassis of the Ford is tighter and its lower to the ground but you have less room to add wider after market tires than you do on the Jeep. I'd probably get the Ford as long as your towing and off road requirements are low.
Alex, when you talk about acceleration, you keep comparing the 2.0 to "the V6" - but there are two V6s. I assume you are comparing it to the normally aspirated one? What about the 2.7 T?
mountainhobo I didn't have much time in a 2.7TT so I didn't really comment much on it in the video. It's just under 6 seconds 0-60 so about the same as the V8 in the Grand Cherokee but well behind the GC SRT
You said in the murano review that it, and the edge were tied for 2nd place behind the cherokee. So why is the ford now ahead of the murano. OR was at the ford the time of the murano review a 2014 edge?
You've done an excellent job "selling" this Ford Edge. Certainly better than that silly Ford commercial showing a professional woman driving around downtown Vancouver blowing through red lights, with the tagline "The Unstoppable Ford Edge". Ironic, since the previous Edge was known for long breaking distances. Did you have a 60-0 distance? This seems like a vast improvement over the prior version, and a very competitive choice. I own it's old sister car, the Mazda CX-7. Did you ever review a CX-7? What are your quick thoughts about that? Rumor has it that Mazda might revive it as a 3-row crossover.
cadsux I haven't driven the CX-7 in a while. I would not be surprised if Mazda resurrects the name since they need to do something with the CX-9 as it is one of the older vehicles in the lineup. The 60-0 was around 124 feet which wasn't horrible,.
This persistent insistence by such players like Alex, Consumer Reports, and several other online reviewers that the Edge rides well is utterly perplexing. I drive a 2016 Edge V6 in SEL trim and the ride is sports car brutal. Very very firm. You feel every road imperfection and it really craters in even the smallest of road indentations. The ride does not improve by lowering the tire pressure. Yes the car is composed and doesn't bobble much and does handle well on curves, but I can say living in a town with bad roads is really taxing. The Grand Cherokee drives much for comfortably, soaking up all bad bumps. I found this out on a month long rental. Though the seats are comfy and the cargo area is enormous, my advice is to stay away. Get a Jeep or Highlander instead.
Hey Alex. Great reviews. I am curious if you found an appreciable amount of difference in comfort between the titanium seats vs. those in the SEL? I am torn between the two models, and leaning toward the titanium for the seats, as well as the standard assisted trunk. P.S. I am only looking at 2016's due to the SYNC 3/Apple Play functionality
The self-parking link in this video did not work. Alex could you add it to the comments. Or respond with the link. Great video. I like the Ford Edge styling and the 2.7L turbo engine is intriguing.
Arthur S exactly, even a quarter inch could make a difference. Also, incorporating an air bag into the seatbelt is silly and expensive. It would be much easier and more reliable to incorporate the same thing fall harnesses have in them, that is, a bunched up stitched section of seatbelt, where the stiches break when stressed to absorb your forward momentum in a crash. I don't think ford has very good engineers.
The Murano is much more aggressive outside and much more luxurious inside. It is premium product in power and materials compared to the Edge, which is not much different than a Ford Explorer in overall design/styling, particularly inside. This is a more conservative choice, but you have more options with engines and lower prices.
Evander Smart the Murano is overtly done, too much chrome and beige interior which is super difficult to clean, Also I felt the Murano to handle like SHIT, it was no way near as good as EDGE in terms of steering feel,precision, and body control , The EDGE was much much more eager at corners and responds with immediacy while Murano is a slow reactor, The Murano also felt noisier inside, the EDGE can easily rival a BMW,Audi Merc for interior quietness So I dont think the Murano is better, at least for me, the EDGE is 1 of the best American vehicle money can buy
Ponygt 662 I've never had a problem with tan/beige interiors and I actually prefer them over black. I guess if you're getting in your car with grease on yourself or something, then it might be an issue.
Nick Scott No need for grease, even some fat friendly food is enough to ruin it, then comes the colour tan difference after lot of sunlight exposure, arm rests also get the tanning effect, maybe Ur dosent have it, but I ve seen even test drive Muranos with just 10k miles on them having this issue
Ponygt 662 Why would you eat in your car, I never understood that. My uncle has 2008 Nissan Teana (Altima) with a beige interior and it looks great to be honest. I haven't seen the tan color that you've mentioned.
I like the Edge, but I couldn't see getting this over a jeep grand cherokee. Better Badge, more "real" SUV capability, real 4wd, better engine choices, etc.
Alex, for someone with smaller needs than Edge, do you know if Ford's C-Max Hybrid Wagon will be much changed for 2016? If so, would you review it again? I believe last time you reviewed it was in 2012.
mountainhobo The rumor mill tells us that it will be refreshed for 2016, the EU version has already been shown but Ford has said zero about when/if that will come to the USA. I suspect it will since Ford decided a while back that its less expensive to harmonize products than havd different cars made here and there. We should know more in January but dont expect too much of a change to the engine / transmission.
Alex on Autos Thanks! I drove a previous version in Europe some years ago, but it was a rental, so a bit drab, and the diesel engine had a narrow power band, so lots of shifting to keep in the sweet spot. Other than that, it was a nice city vehicle with tons of cargo room.
mountainhobo We have a 2013 C-Max Hybrid SE and love it. We never got 47mpg but average 42 mixed and 40 hwy. It has great power and torque but the cloth seats get tiring over an hour and don't have adjustable lumbar. I wish we had the leather seats for the lumbar support. The C-Max is so much more substantial than a Prius or Insight.
Ponygt 662 Yes, diesels are great on the highway. In the city the benefit is much smaller, and hybrids are then more practical (C-Max is hybrid in the US) because of lower initial cost and maintenance.
Just bought the Edge Titanium and have to wait a few days until it arrives from upstate and your video has really given me a sense of confidence that I made the right choice! Thanks for posting!
My mother rented a 2018 Edge titanium back in December 2017 with the option group 301A. Five months later, the transmission failed on her '04 explorer; however, she bought a 2017 Edge titanium 300A ("00" means base) that was a former rental vehicle in late may 2018. It has lots of room, high-quality materials and no Vista roof.
Best comprehensive auto reviewer on the web, PERIOD.
Been watching your videos for a while now, Alex. Keep doing what you're doing, great work!
Ugh...Dang it Alex!
You make me want to buy all the cars because of your reviews!
Your car review channel is exceptional. Keep up the good work!
cant wait to get my 2016 Edge Titanium 3.5 AWD loaded. Will be my 3rd Edge, simply love the car perfect balance of function and practicability for a good price, Love the amount of rear leg space so can haul around people without complaints and fold down the rear seats for hauling other stuff
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I love these cars, but the gas mph breaks the bank
@@SuperHotrod4 dont buy an SUV then my man. If you want any amount of space in a vehicle, that equates to more weight and less fuel economy. The Edge gets great MPG for its size and power.
Yeah we had a 2014 Edge Limited AWD it was an amazing car the V6 was soo good. It was stolen and was wrecked smh. I would have never have gotten rid of it. Only had 46k on the odometer
Im really impressed on how informative your videos are and how easy they are to understand for even the common buyer. Great review.
This is one of the FEW reviews I've seen of the 2.0t and wow, was it a great review! Made me feel a lot more confident about the 2018 model I just bought 😁
Probably the best review I have ever seen. I was feeling anxious about buying this vehicle but after knowing so much about it, i'm sold.
how do u like it so far i just got one
I finally find out what useful to me. Please do more reviews of mid trim or base trim of such popular vehicles. They are what most people buy. Top trim, hell, who cares how good or bad they are, money talks. Thanks for the great review.
Your reviews are exceptional.👌
I like the thoroughness of your reviews combined with your smart way of going over all the important aspects without ending up being boring! I was looking forward to see a review of '15 Edge and you nailed it! Thanks for that. Do you have a plan to review the '15 Focus as well?
Arash Shahkar I hope so but I don't have any dates just yet.
Hoping an Edge Sport review is coming soon (seems like you spent some time with it) - another great review Alex.
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Excellent. Thanks Alex. I got all my answers as usual...looking forward to more of your reviews.
Best auto reviews on the net! Thank You.
great videos alex. you are the only guy i go to for car research
i have viewed a couple of your car reviews and love the detail of them..well done!
If only automakers sold wagons in North America, I love those things!
Like the Ford Focus?
Penelope416 Yes, like the Ford Focus wagon they sell over in Europe.
I have been watching your videos for a few weeks but had never subscribed. Yesterday, I subscribed. I like your review, very thorough, but the reason I hesitated to subscribe was because they were a bit too long for my taste. I hope you get some cool cars to review!
Aron Ma Thanks for subbing! Subscriber count is what helps me get access to cars so it's critical for me :)
Yeah another thing I really like is that you reply to A LOT of comments. Not many people do that.
+Alex on Autos
I do like your very through videos too, long but very informative. I have been looking at the Murano for some time and I agree with you 100%, the styling is not my cup of tea. I like the interior & the around view Cameras. Too bad you couldn't get the Murano with the Edge styling on the outside because the interior of the Murano has no close match that appealed to me as much in this category. I like your comparison info at the end. Awesome job. Thanks.
+9augustine You may want to check out the 2016 Sorento SXL, it's quite comparable in top end trim.
Love mine roomy 2 row way to go.
Love your reviews, keep up the good work!
Regarding that front grill, I completely agree Alex. It definitely has some Hyundai resemblance there.
would like to see you add safety as a comparison category.
Your reviews are some of the best, thanks a lot!
First time viewer. Nicely done!
I've heard about coolant intrusion into the 2.0L ecoboost engines and I've also seen that Ford continues to offer this SUV equipped with the (optional) 3.5L V6 with the notorious internal water pump that is very expensive to replace. Only the ST model seems to be the most reliable with the 2.7L ecoboost V6.
I was about to get an SEL with the 2.0L ecoboost, but because of the coolant intrusion I better go with a car equipped with a reliable basic engine as the 2.5L naturally aspirated found in the Ford Fusion and Ford Escape. They are slow but reliable.
Fusion and Escape
2015
2017-up
Very reliable years.
2010-2012 2.5L and 3.0L V6 rock solid engines.
Nice review. Nice vehicle. This is a review I was waiting for.
Great review, worth the 25 minutes, I'll take thorough over an 8 minute sound bite. Happy subscriber (:
"...A hoot and a half..." Hahaha thanks for the added humor! ;-)
very good review, freaking awesome job.
Great review. Alex makes the best car reviews!
I can confirm that sync3 will be available on the 2016 model year edge.
Love the Laguna Seca polo
Could you do a review of the hyundai accent hatchback? Or at least a child seat review?
Great review. Only thing I would do is change the description from saying refresh. This isn't a refresh, this is an all new model of the ford edge. It shares almost nothing with the predecessor, the only thing really being the mid level engine the 3.5l v6. The 2.0 ecoboost is the all new version of this engine, and the 2.7l ecoboost is new as well. The chassis and body work share nothing with its predecessor as well.
Daniel Blaney OOps, that description somehow slipped by. According to Ford the only things that are really shared are design themes so the suspension, crash structures are thematically the same as before but few actual parts are identical.
Great video, thanks! I keep going back and forth between the ford edge titanium and the range rover evoque. I think I'm going to go with the ford but I'll wait for the 2016 to come out.
When is the 16 suppose to come out
When is the 16 suppose to come out
+Justin Weathersbee OMG thank you! Lol I've been Tryna find the 16 everywhere thanks so much!
Thanks, I think I will get the Edge Sport
Great review, Alex! I am considering financing the Edge SEL for its premium and top-quality interior or the Mazda CX-5 GT for fuel-efficiency reasons. My current lease will expire July 2016. I cannot wait to see what the new 2016 Ford Edge will look like as well.
Nice Video Alex, very informative.
Excellent review of a decent car :)
Subscribed, very informative and to the point.
Still have my 2011 FWD and still debating if I want to upgrade to a newer one still only have only 117k on it
Great info , as always Alex. Looking forward to a review of the 2016 Edge lineup. Thx!
Best Review Ever
While I do think that the Ford Fusion and 2015 Ford Explorer rip straight from Aston Martin and Range Rover respectively I think the new Edge's resemblance of the Hyundai Sante Fe is really just a coincidence. When I saw the front of the new Edge I thought it looked a lot like the Taurus. And the Taurus has had this similar look for 4-5 years now I think.
Are you going to review their new sport 2016 with 2.7 engine?
Why this thing depreciates so much in the first 2-3 years?
Cheap car . best bought used.
I really enjoyed your review. My wife and I are considering a Ford Edge purchase sometime next year when the 2016 models are out. What do you think are areas that Ford should improve on with the next model Ford Edge? I personally wish they could improve combined gas mileage. I realize that's difficult, but would make my buying decision much easier as I commute about 30 miles 3 times a week in highway traffic that can be stop and go (Washington DC area highway traffic).
Rodney Garner I would like to see their new transmissions (9 speeds are rumoured) and their anti-fatigue system adapted to the front seats.
I have one.. My thoughts after owning this for a while is that at the end of it's lease it is going back. Blind spots in both front corners (where window pillars are), as well as tall fenders make for uncomfortable turning. Seat shape is uncomfortable on long trips, the rounded edge makes backs of legs uncomfortable. Also a big future problem is that the way the door bottoms wrap under, they create a ledge (L'Edge haha) that collects road dirt and salt. I see this as a potential area for rot! Add to this all the things I've read about Eco Boost engine problems with carbon build up etc.. fuel ecomomy on this car is awful!. I have a Chrysler Town and Country van with the large V6 that when compared side by side to the edge on the same trip far outshine the Edge in fuel economy. This car is on my don't keep list! I have been a Ford Customer for many years, they have let me down on the last few vehicles.
You don't buy a suv for gas mileage???? If you want gas get a Toyota corolla
@@gworld4291 it's a crossover vehicle with a 4 cylinder. Not a Ford Expedition (which I also owned).. comparatively speaking the Edge was bad on gas given it's year and the technology. Sure if it was a full sized SUV I wouldn't have that much to say, but it's not. Update I opted for a new Equinox, first Chevy ever. Very happy with it.
@SNC N Idaho we almost hit a woman in a Lowe's parking lot one night. It was dark and she was walking across staying in step with the blind spot. She was not seen until the last minute. Surprised Ford hasn't been party to a law suit.
Alex, it'd be nice to hear comments on steering feel in the handling segment. The Santa Fe sport is said to be pretty numb and disconnected. This makes sweeping turns annoying and imprecise.
Another great review. Thank You
The noise level of murano is 70, edge is 69. Not much difference. Which one to choose?
I'd go with the murano because personally I like the design better although the edge does look very nice it looks kinda like a Hyundai and I don't like Hyundais design. Also the interior is much better looking in my opinion and it seems to have better materials.
Get the Murano or take a look at the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport which is the best car in this class. The Edge's exterior styling looks like crap.
Really enjoy your videos, please what is your opinion regarding these 3 SUVs i am looking to buy; 2012 Lexus RX 350, 2015 Ford Edge, 2016 Kia Sorento; when you consider cost, maintenance, and driving in locations where the roads are bad and flooded. Awaiting your views and explanations
I wonder how this Edge compares with the current generation Chevy Equinox?
Hi Alex, off topic of this video so I apologize but any chance you will do a review of the Ford Focus ST or Ford Fiesta ST? I really value your opinion and am very interested on your opinion on these cars. I know you don't get to choose the cars you review but I am just hoping here. Always look forward to your reviews every week. No one does it better imho. Great work.
Blake Swan I hope so but I don't know when at this moment.
Hi Alex! Love your reviews! I would like to request a review of the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Alex - Thanks again for another excellent review and comparison. Are you planning to update your review of the 2016 Kia Sorento as mentioned in the earlier review?
bad8018 I really need to but since I've already done a short video on it it has slipped lower on my list.
Great video as always. When can we see the 2016 honda pilot? :)
hansdoreen I hope to have that video up in 2 weeks.
Alex on Autos Thank you! Can't wait for that!
Loved the review. No surprise as I depend on and enjoy your weekly reviews.
However, I do have a few issues...or questions.
First...what about the back corner/side vision? Like you I find the Nissan designs over the top. But this is especially because I hate poor or difficult corner glances for lane changes. How was this car's views?
Second...I think, as I found while driving the VW Touareg, the screen location is to low in the Nissan. This forced me to have difficulty backing up and having to keep working up and down, afraid I was missing something both ways. I like Ford keeping the screen high so your glances between window, mirrors and back up camera all easy.
Even with discounts an Edge sport with the upgrade package and moonroof is $44,450!. That engine is $800 in an F150.
How can I get tire pressure sensor fault fix on my Ford edge
I've always think that the Ford Edge was the successor to the Escort 5door.
My Jeep Commander 3.7 liter sport AWD gets the very close mileage as the V-6 non turbo engine. Yet it's much larger. Amazing.
Alex could you review the new face lifted audi a7?
Looking into getting the standard V6 version of this. (Unless I get lucky and fine a used sport with the 2.7 lol)
Where did you get that Laguna Seca polo? It's rad
Alex I noticed several of the Ford Edge 2018 model year and also 2017 year have moisture inside of the head lamps and tail lights . I just purchased a 2018. Edge sport and noticed right after the dealer prepped mine to take home that the lights were showing moisture inside the light bezels I live in the north east area and it is winter now. Have you heard anything about this problem ? I have contacted the dealer to make them aware of the problems. Thanks and enjoy your videos. Tom
Can you review the 2015 Mustang soon?
How does turning the engine sideways lower the torque?
Alex are you going to do a dedicated review for the Sport version?
What's the power/torque output of the 2.0L on regular fuel?
what mic do you use? it's very clear of background noise in the outdoor
Any plans to review the MKX? Would like to know your thoughts on how different they are.
Do all three types of engine use the 93 octane fuel? or only the 2.7 turbo engine? anyone know?
I saw your 2016/2017 Escape review and had to come back to review your comments on fuel economy on the Edge. The Escape actually seemed to get worse mileage than the Edge with the same 2.0L Turbo engine. That doesn't make sense, since the Edge is a larger vehicle. What's up with that?
I was impressed to hear the mileage is so good in highway driving, which is what I hope to be doing more of in the next few years (although a hybrid version would be very welcome for my city driving). Although the mileage takes a bit of a hit in the Edge, I want a more comfortable drive for long trips, so the Edge seems to "edge out" the Escape.
Hi Alex, do you know when Ford will start implementing 8-speed transmissions?
mountainhobo Nobody really knows but they are likely to skip 8 and go straight to 9. Ford and GM are collaborating on a new 9-speed to compete with the ZF 9HP that Chrysler, Honda, Land Rover, and BMW are using.
Alex on Autos Hopefully it doesn't use dog clutches or the chrysler mod of bad snap rings!
Awesome review as always.... I prefer and will buy the Murano for several reasons. The spedo on the ford looks ancient,,,,yeahh they have the two side screens but this thing looks like it belong in the 70's. Also the Navigation and layout is better...
Is the 2016 Ford Edge very similar to the 2015 version? Any differences in features?
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+coleman2586 it's like $350 for a dash kit if you want to put in an aftermaket radio.
The Grand Cherokee does not handle on the highway with confidence. It is also one of the few SUV's to still get only a 3 star rollover rating. The Tahoe/Yukon being others.
Is this one comparable with Mazda CX5 and Subaru Forester? I am debating among these three.
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Thank you very much for your top notch reviews, absolutely nothing compares. Based mostly on your reviews, our SUV shopping got narrowed to two options! A Loaded 2016 Ford Edge Titanium or an Acura MDX with Nav package. We do care most about: Quiet cabin, Comfortable ride, dependability and long term ownership costs and last but not least that extra seating row. This list was in order of importance. Due to our Canadian dollar pricing, the two options are very close in price, obviously the ford has a bit more tech stuff and a more modern infotainment system, but the MDX has, hopefully, the peace of mind our current Accord has. Which would you pick? Or is there a third option we missed?
kidding me? Go with Acura if you want a car that lasts and does not need repair service all time
Are you driving on skyline in the Bay Area, CA?
Alex on Auto
Great review as usual. Since you drive the 2.7L V6 Ford Edge and the grand Cherokee V6which one is more athletic and better power train feels. Need your thoughts.
Paulose54 I like the Ford V6 better but the Grand Cherokee's ZF 8-Speed automatic is by far the better transmission. The chassis of the Ford is tighter and its lower to the ground but you have less room to add wider after market tires than you do on the Jeep. I'd probably get the Ford as long as your towing and off road requirements are low.
its very good
Alex, when you talk about acceleration, you keep comparing the 2.0 to "the V6" - but there are two V6s. I assume you are comparing it to the normally aspirated one? What about the 2.7 T?
mountainhobo I didn't have much time in a 2.7TT so I didn't really comment much on it in the video. It's just under 6 seconds 0-60 so about the same as the V8 in the Grand Cherokee but well behind the GC SRT
Keep in mind these cars get about 18 mpg. The escape only gets about 22 mpg.
You said in the murano review that it, and the edge were tied for 2nd place behind the cherokee. So why is the ford now ahead of the murano. OR was at the ford the time of the murano review a 2014 edge?
The Ford at the time was a 2014 Edge
K thx
The Murano is so ugly. Would never consider it
You've done an excellent job "selling" this Ford Edge. Certainly better than that silly Ford commercial showing a professional woman driving around downtown Vancouver blowing through red lights, with the tagline "The Unstoppable Ford Edge". Ironic, since the previous Edge was known for long breaking distances. Did you have a 60-0 distance?
This seems like a vast improvement over the prior version, and a very competitive choice. I own it's old sister car, the Mazda CX-7. Did you ever review a CX-7? What are your quick thoughts about that? Rumor has it that Mazda might revive it as a 3-row crossover.
cadsux I haven't driven the CX-7 in a while. I would not be surprised if Mazda resurrects the name since they need to do something with the CX-9 as it is one of the older vehicles in the lineup. The 60-0 was around 124 feet which wasn't horrible,.
This persistent insistence by such players like Alex, Consumer Reports, and several other online reviewers that the Edge rides well is utterly perplexing. I drive a 2016 Edge V6 in SEL trim and the ride is sports car brutal. Very very firm. You feel every road imperfection and it really craters in even the smallest of road indentations. The ride does not improve by lowering the tire pressure. Yes the car is composed and doesn't bobble much and does handle well on curves, but I can say living in a town with bad roads is really taxing. The Grand Cherokee drives much for comfortably, soaking up all bad bumps. I found this out on a month long rental. Though the seats are comfy and the cargo area is enormous, my advice is to stay away. Get a Jeep or Highlander instead.
Hey Alex. Great reviews. I am curious if you found an appreciable amount of difference in comfort between the titanium seats vs. those in the SEL? I am torn between the two models, and leaning toward the titanium for the seats, as well as the standard assisted trunk. P.S. I am only looking at 2016's due to the SYNC 3/Apple Play functionality
+Jason Kaminsky Not really, they seemed identical to me.
I agree. It looks like a Hyundai.
The self-parking link in this video did not work. Alex could you add it to the comments. Or respond with the link. Great video. I like the Ford Edge styling and the 2.7L turbo engine is intriguing.
phatcowboy76 I believe I fixed the link. :-)
If a wider seatbelt is safer...why not just make static wider seatbelts?
Arthur S exactly, even a quarter inch could make a difference. Also, incorporating an air bag into the seatbelt is silly and expensive. It would be much easier and more reliable to incorporate the same thing fall harnesses have in them, that is, a bunched up stitched section of seatbelt, where the stiches break when stressed to absorb your forward momentum in a crash. I don't think ford has very good engineers.
How does this car off road??
+mav vasilas As well as any modern day crossover.
The Murano is much more aggressive outside and much more luxurious inside. It is premium product in power and materials compared to the Edge, which is not much different than a Ford Explorer in overall design/styling, particularly inside.
This is a more conservative choice, but you have more options with engines and lower prices.
Evander Smart The Edge is a lot more fun though, especially since the Murano has a CVT.
Evander Smart the Murano is overtly done, too much chrome and beige interior which is super difficult to clean,
Also I felt the Murano to handle like SHIT, it was no way near as good as EDGE in terms of steering feel,precision, and body control , The EDGE was much much more eager at corners and responds with immediacy while Murano is a slow reactor,
The Murano also felt noisier inside, the EDGE can easily rival a BMW,Audi Merc for interior quietness
So I dont think the Murano is better, at least for me, the EDGE is 1 of the best American vehicle money can buy
Ponygt 662 I've never had a problem with tan/beige interiors and I actually prefer them over black. I guess if you're getting in your car with grease on yourself or something, then it might be an issue.
Nick Scott No need for grease, even some fat friendly food is enough to ruin it, then comes the colour tan difference after lot of sunlight exposure, arm rests also get the tanning effect, maybe Ur dosent have it, but I ve seen even test drive Muranos with just 10k miles on them having this issue
Ponygt 662 Why would you eat in your car, I never understood that.
My uncle has 2008 Nissan Teana (Altima) with a beige interior and it looks great to be honest. I haven't seen the tan color that you've mentioned.
How tall is this guy?
I like the Edge, but I couldn't see getting this over a jeep grand cherokee. Better Badge, more "real" SUV capability, real 4wd, better engine choices, etc.
I can't find an answer onlline so I am asking you: Does this car require premium fuel?
simedogz No, it is tuned for regular
Ford was playing around with that grill design since 2010 and Hyundai do what they do best and copied it like they copy everyone else.
Cyberslug1 no the edge copied the front grill design from the Santa fe
why is it that both this car and ford escape have electronic problems, he has a false door open alarm,
Alex, for someone with smaller needs than Edge, do you know if Ford's C-Max Hybrid Wagon will be much changed for 2016? If so, would you review it again? I believe last time you reviewed it was in 2012.
mountainhobo The rumor mill tells us that it will be refreshed for 2016, the EU version has already been shown but Ford has said zero about when/if that will come to the USA. I suspect it will since Ford decided a while back that its less expensive to harmonize products than havd different cars made here and there. We should know more in January but dont expect too much of a change to the engine / transmission.
Alex on Autos Thanks! I drove a previous version in Europe some years ago, but it was a rental, so a bit drab, and the diesel engine had a narrow power band, so lots of shifting to keep in the sweet spot. Other than that, it was a nice city vehicle with tons of cargo room.
mountainhobo We have a 2013 C-Max Hybrid SE and love it. We never got 47mpg but average 42 mixed and 40 hwy. It has great power and torque but the cloth seats get tiring over an hour and don't have adjustable lumbar. I wish we had the leather seats for the lumbar support. The C-Max is so much more substantial than a Prius or Insight.
mountainhobo But diesels give insane mpg right, they simply do 35+ mpg
Ponygt 662 Yes, diesels are great on the highway. In the city the benefit is much smaller, and hybrids are then more practical (C-Max is hybrid in the US) because of lower initial cost and maintenance.