Ford Edge now in UK, first RHD market for the SUV

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The second-generation Ford Edge is now available in the UK, joining the EcoSport and Kuga in Ford UK’s SUV range. The first-gen Edge was a US model, but this new one made its debut in June 2014 as a global “One Ford” car with the Blue Oval promising to sell it in 100 markets. UK should be the first right-hand drive market to get the Edge.

Ford says that the Edge, which will reach UK dealerships this summer – offers class-leading space for up to five passengers, segment-first technologies and refinement to rival premium competitors. It sits on the same platform as the Mondeo.

Available in Zetec, Titanium and Sport trim levels, the Canadian-made Edge comes standard with Intelligent AWD (up to 100% of torque to either axle), Active Noise Control, acoustic windscreen, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, DAB audio with SYNC 2, privacy glass and 19-inch alloys. There are also heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats for the Titanium. Adaptive steering is available.

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UK buyers can choose between a 180 PS 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine with a six-speed manual transmission, or a 210 PS bi-turbo 2.0 litre TDCi paired to a six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission. Both powertrains will aim to deliver 17.2 km/l fuel economy and 149 g/km of CO2, supported by Auto-Start-Stop tech. No EcoBoost petrol option.

Now that an RHD five-seater Edge is available (China gets a unique seven-seat version), could the muscular-looking SUV make its way here? Not impossible, but it won’t be cheap with the MYR’s “new normal” level of above RM4 to a dollar.


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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • sick&tired on Jan 08, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    very nice! especially the rear.

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  • this is what we call Simple & Nice!

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  • jinggo on Jan 08, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    bila nak masuk malaysia ni? mesti pilih ini dari CRV…

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    • i think this much bigger, his young brother Kuga is already CRV rivals…with the Mondeo wheel base, the price should be easily rm240k….:(

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  • This is one of a hell good looking SUV!

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  • s6001 on Jan 10, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    This is a really handsome looking car. Stationed in PRC so I see the Edge on the road, daily. Price ranges from CNY250k-430k(RM to CNY=1.49). My opinion is it looks better than the Toyota Highlander/RAV4. The Americans have up their designs however reliability and fuel efficiency can be better. I doubt the Rakyat will see it because it’s in the similar price category as the Everest(CNY260k-360k). Also like the Explorer, both it and Edge have presence. Have a good day!

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  • antiP1 on Jan 11, 2016 at 9:36 am

    lolll…its soo hyundai..new tucson if u guys remember..anyway wondering y its so hard to find ford car on the road nowadays

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