Introduction

Ford Edge – 2007 Review: “What a bargain!” I thought, sitting in our 2007 Ford Edge test vehicle. Leather seats, a navigation system, punchy V-6 engine, six-speed automatic and a host of other features, all for only $28,000? That’s a lot of stuff. It’s when I glanced at the sticker to see individual options prices that I realized I had the wrong price in my head. That $28,000 was for a different car; the Edge actually cost just under $35,000. Suddenly the cheap interior trim and so-so build quality couldn’t be ignored, and this Ford quickly lost its…edge.

(Oh, c’mon. You knew a pun was coming.)

What We Drove
Our test car was a front-wheel drive 2007 Ford Edge SEL Plus. Base price for this model is $29,745 including the $675 destination charge. Options add up quickly: The navigation system is $2,380, the rear entertainment system is $1,295 and the big 18-inch wheels were $395. Other options included the Class-II towing package for $350, a reverse sensing system for $245 and Sirius satellite radio for $195. Add everything together (including the $75 floor mats and $65 cargo management system) and you have $34,745 of Ford crossover.

Performance
Powering the Edge is Ford’s latest V-6, a 3.5-liter that packs 265horsepower. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, the drivetrain’s well sorted transmission made the Edge satisfying to drive. The engine’s power is good enough to get it up to speed with reasonable quickness, engine noise is not too intrusive (although it’s not particularly elegant either), and the transmission shifts quickly and smoothly. Note that the supposedly sporty Edge lacks manual shift control for its transmission, a feature standard on many Edge competitors.