2016 Ford Edge

The 2016 Ford Edge has made very few minor upgrades from the fully redesigned 2015 model year and is made to go in all terrains. The Ford Edge justifies its price tag with its great performance because of the well-known V6 engine under the hood. Since the introduction of this vehicle, it has kept well with the rapidly growing SUV industry. Some of the main competitors of the 2016 Ford Edge are the Nissan Murano, the Hyundai Santa Fe, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. 

The 2016 model year of the Ford Edge will offer 4 trim levels to choose from mainly known as SE, SEL, Titanium, and Sport. The base trim costs from $28,700 and goes up to $40,900 for the top-tier trim. It gets additional driving aids and safety features that get better with each higher trim.

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We recommend you go for the Titanium trim as it is an upgrade from the SEL trim and adds a vast variety of new features that will make the car make more sense and also satisfy customers as well. It adds premiums like heated front seats, rear parking sensors, adaptive shock absorbers, etc that were missing in the base trims. However, the main highlight of this trim is the leather upholstery that makes this car more premium and value for money. 

The 2016 Ford Edge is available in three engine options. Most of the trims will carry a 2.0 Liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine with 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque which will be hooked to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line Sport trim will carry a 2.7 L turbocharged V6 engine with 315 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque regardless of the transmission. 

The SEL and the Titanium trims can also be equipped with an optional 3.5 L naturally aspirated V6 engine making 280 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. Now coming to the acceleration the base 2.0 Liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine can do 0-60 in 7.2 seconds and a quarter-mile in 15.7 seconds.

Here the Jeep Grand Cherokee is slightly ahead of its competition in the 0-60 and the quarter-mile race. The Hyundai Santa Fe on the other hand is the slowest in terms of its performance. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has better torque when compared to its competitors which is useful for city rides.

The 2016 Ford Edge does a decent job in terms of fuel economy. The base 2.0 Liter turbocharged Inline 4 cylinder engine provides 20 MPG in the city, 30 MPG on the highway, and 24 MPG combined. Opting for the AWD variant the Ford Edge becomes a bit less efficient. However, the fuel tank capacity could have been better which would have increased its overall range. 

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most fuel-efficient when compared to its competitors followed by the Nissan Murano coming second on the list. Meanwhile, the Hyundai Santa Fe falls way behind its competitors in terms of the mpg department.

The 2016 Ford Edge has used upscale materials in the interiors with soft-touch materials throughout the car. The dashboard of the car is simple and clean but is made of hard plastics which is the only downgrade in the interiors. All the buttons and controls are well built with excellent fit and finish. 

The space in the front is good so there are no issues for taller folks getting in and out of the car. The 2016 Ford Edge seats 5 people in two rows. Cloth seats come standard which can be upgraded to leather seats. The seats are very comfortable for long rides. The armrest is comfortable and wide enough for both the driver and the passenger. Towards the back, there is sufficient space for two adults and a child. Overall the entire interior layout of the car is excellent and feels premium. 

The Ford Edge has an edge over others when it comes to interior space but only up to two rows. The Hyundai Santa Fe has additional third-row seating which is a bonus. The Ford Edge offers more than enough passenger space. Apart from this it also has a larger cargo trunk as compared to its rivals. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has the worst legroom space in the second row. Meanwhile, Hyundai Santa Fe has the least cargo space available. In a nutshell, some of the interior features offered on the 2016 Ford Edge -

• Power mirrors
• Keyless entry
• Cloth upholstery
• Adjustable steering wheel
• Intermittent wipers
• Auto-off headlights

How intuitive is the 2016 Ford Edge’s infotainment unit?

The Ford Edge gets a 4.2-inch in the base and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display in the upper trims. The higher trims get a SYNC 3 infotainment display. The display is of excellent quality and there is no screen glare issue even in bright sunlight. The display includes an HD radio with USB and auxiliary ports. 

It has Bluetooth connectivity to connect your smartphone with the infotainment system. A 12 speaker Sony audio system with a CD player will take the party to the roads. Finally, it has voice recognition that works perfectly fine and Siri Eyes Free for our iPhone users. In a nutshell, some of the infotainment features offered on the 2016 Ford Edge -

• 4.2-inch Touch-Screen Display 
• Optional 8-inch SYNC 3 infotainment system
• HD Radio
• USB ports
• Auxiliary ports
• CD player
• 12 speaker Sony sound system
• Voice recognition
• Siri Eyes Free

The 2015 model year of the Ford Edge received a massive change in terms of interior and exterior styling along with some advanced features. So, do not expect any changes in the 2016 model. It is curvy on the front and edgy on the sides. The grille is blacked with the logo right at the center. The exhausts are sporty and finished in chrome. Also, the LED headlights and taillights make the car sporty.

The Ford Edge is the shortest amongst all but wider than most of its rivals. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has the best ground clearance in the segment. This is very important for off-roading as it can easily pass through any obstacles. In a nutshell, some of the exterior features offered on the 2016 Ford Edge -

• Spoiler-mounted solar panel
• Adaptive shock absorbers
• Power-folding adjustable side mirrors 
• Trailer hitch
• LED fog lamps
• Rainsense Windshield Wipers

In the case of a midsize SUV like the 2016 Ford Edge NHTSA rates it an overall safety rating of 5 stars for its crashworthiness. This rating is assigned based on the other crash tests. For example, the 2016 Ford Edge gets a 5-star rating for its overall frontal crash protection. The 2016 Ford Edge received ‘Good’ in most of the crash tests conducted by the IIHS. 

Some of the safety features of the Ford Edge include anti-lock brakes, traction control, front and rear parking sensors, front knee airbags, front second and third-row airbags along full-length side curtain airbags. It also includes backup cameras for better outward vision. Some of the standout safety features of the 2016 Ford Edge in a nutshell:

• Cross-traffic alert
• Rear Parking Aid
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Anti-lock braking system
• Tire pressure monitoring
• Brake Assist

The Ford Edge has the best-in-class features with modern design and sporty looks which explains why it is one of the best-selling cars in the segment. If you are ready to pay the extra bucks then you won’t have any issues as it proves its worth and is a complete bang for the buck. Ford as always has lived up to its expectations. So, if you are planning to go for the 2016 Ford Edge then you have made the right choice.