If you prefer cars with clean styling, comfortable interiors, and some personality, then the 2022 Ford Edge is right up your alley. Ford continues to contribute to the market with high-quality family vehicles like the Edge, which is a favorite among our customers here at Emerling Ford.
The Ford Edge is a mid-size SUV that is perfect for families who need a little more room to drive around town. This excellent vehicle was first introduced in 2015 and has been improved with updates since its 2019 revision.
Powertrain
The Ford Edge comes with two engine options, both of which are paired with eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system. The first engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 250 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. It has an excellent EPA fuel economy rating of 21 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway
The second engine is only available on the sporty Edge ST trim. It is a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine that produces an impressive 335 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. Despite its higher output, it has a great fuel economy rating of 19 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
Technology
The Ford Edge shines with its base technology, which includes a large 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple Carplay connectivity, satellite radio, four USB ports, and a six-speaker audio system. You can upgrade to get navigation, wireless device charging, and a 12-speaker premium audio system.
Safety
The 2022 Ford excels in safety. It earned the highest overall safety rating of five out of five stars from the NHTSA, with four stars in the rollover test and five stars in the frontal and side crash tests. It was also given the highest rating of Good in all six crash tests by the IIHS.
The standard safety suite is packed with excellent safety features, such as:
- Forward collision warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Forward automatic emergency braking
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane keep assist
- Lane departure warning
- Rear parking sensors
- Automatic high beams
- Rearview camera
You can upgrade your safety suite to get other driver assistance features like lane centering assist, adaptive headlights, a front view camera, automatic parking assist, and more.
New Features for 2022
Some minor changes were made to this year’s lineup of the Edge to further enhance your driving experience. There are two new upgrade packages: the Black Appearance Package and the Adventure Package. The standard tailgate badge has been updated and all-wheel drive is now standard on all trims. Finally, Flight Blue and Forged Green are now available as paint options.
The Ford Edge is indeed the perfect vehicle for families to drive around town. It has earned its popularity thanks to its smooth yet powerful powertrains, innovative technology, and excellent safety ratings and features. Contact us here at Emerling Ford today to get more information about this wonderful SUV. We’re sure you’ll love the Edge just as much as we do.
