2019 Ford Edge - The Bigger, Better Escape
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Date: 2019-05-30
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Comments and reviews: 10
Stephen Hendricks
Gave serious consideration to the previous generation 2018 Edge Sport in the first quarter of last year. I liked the styling, the size, and the performance of the 2. 7L turbo V6. But the family SUV is my wifes daily driver and she was less impressed. She wasnt willing to give up an occasional use third row of seating and found it challenging to locate the corners of the vehicle through the steeply raked windshield and long hood. Add to that the 50 Shades of Gray interior and it didnt make the cut. I dont think the ST badge would change her mind. I havent owned a domestic vehicle in years but I had hopes for the Edge. Perhaps the ST will find a market among those who WANT a performance vehicle but NEED an SUV. Have to say, though, that the difference between a six second and a seven second 0-60 time in a family SUV may be appealing to stoplight drag racers yearning to recapture their inner adolescence its probably irrelevant to most buyers.
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Gave serious consideration to the previous generation 2018 Edge Sport in the first quarter of last year. I liked the styling, the size, and the performance of the 2. 7L turbo V6. But the family SUV is my wifes daily driver and she was less impressed. She wasnt willing to give up an occasional use third row of seating and found it challenging to locate the corners of the vehicle through the steeply raked windshield and long hood. Add to that the 50 Shades of Gray interior and it didnt make the cut. I dont think the ST badge would change her mind. I havent owned a domestic vehicle in years but I had hopes for the Edge. Perhaps the ST will find a market among those who WANT a performance vehicle but NEED an SUV. Have to say, though, that the difference between a six second and a seven second 0-60 time in a family SUV may be appealing to stoplight drag racers yearning to recapture their inner adolescence its probably irrelevant to most buyers.
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Eskie Man
Alex, in regards to your comparison of the Edge towards other competitors - one area where the Edge (not the ST model) is superior to the Santa Fe is the ride quality. Ive driven LOTS of Edges over the past few years and their ride quality is pretty comfortable. The new 19 Santa Fes ride quality is FIRM, PERIOD. Unfortunately, thats typical Korean suspension tuning for Hyundai - too bad they couldnt have borrowed the Kia Sorento engineers for a few days to tweak the Santa Fes suspension, since the Sorentos ride quality is very good for a SUV. The Santa Fes ride firmness was a deal breaker for my family. Had Hyundai tweaked their Santa Fe suspension more like the Sorento, I would have gladly bought a mid-grade Santa Fe with the regular non-turbo engine (more powerful than many reviewers imply, the MPG was good enough for me.
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Alex, in regards to your comparison of the Edge towards other competitors - one area where the Edge (not the ST model) is superior to the Santa Fe is the ride quality. Ive driven LOTS of Edges over the past few years and their ride quality is pretty comfortable. The new 19 Santa Fes ride quality is FIRM, PERIOD. Unfortunately, thats typical Korean suspension tuning for Hyundai - too bad they couldnt have borrowed the Kia Sorento engineers for a few days to tweak the Santa Fes suspension, since the Sorentos ride quality is very good for a SUV. The Santa Fes ride firmness was a deal breaker for my family. Had Hyundai tweaked their Santa Fe suspension more like the Sorento, I would have gladly bought a mid-grade Santa Fe with the regular non-turbo engine (more powerful than many reviewers imply, the MPG was good enough for me.
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wmhuepfel
We recently purchased the 2019 edge titanium w/ titanium elite package and we (my wifes car) couldnt be happier with it. I highly, highly recommend the 800 elite package because it feels like a completely different car. In fact we test drove multiple regular titaniums and had decided against getting one. For 800 you get better sound system, better interior trim on doors, handles, etc and better rims. I hope if AoA does a video on Edge titanium he does the elite package because we felt it to be a major upgrade at little price (considering sticker 50. Co pilot system w/ adaptive cruise is unmatched at any similar price range, and this is the first Ford to get it. Feels like Teslas Autopilot on freeway. Overall we love it Test drove many competitors including 3 row and my wife absolutely loves it.
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We recently purchased the 2019 edge titanium w/ titanium elite package and we (my wifes car) couldnt be happier with it. I highly, highly recommend the 800 elite package because it feels like a completely different car. In fact we test drove multiple regular titaniums and had decided against getting one. For 800 you get better sound system, better interior trim on doors, handles, etc and better rims. I hope if AoA does a video on Edge titanium he does the elite package because we felt it to be a major upgrade at little price (considering sticker 50. Co pilot system w/ adaptive cruise is unmatched at any similar price range, and this is the first Ford to get it. Feels like Teslas Autopilot on freeway. Overall we love it Test drove many competitors including 3 row and my wife absolutely loves it.
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Eskie Man
Alex, one very important point that you may have missed in your comparison between the new Lincoln Nautilusand the refreshed ) Edge - please go to 25: 45, where pictures of the two vehicles sit side by side. Note the Lincolns A pillar area, the placement of the review view mirrors on the door instead of the massive clump at the base of the A pillar, and finally, note how the Lincolns hood is slightly lower and rolls off (in design)vs. the imbecilicridges on each side of the Edges hood. The keypoint? DRIVER VISIBILITY, and that isthe mainreason I wont buy anEdge. I need to see whats going on up front, not just sorta see with engineered blind spots. Ive rented four Edges over the past four year, racked up well over 3k miles with them, and that continues to be a deal breaker for me.
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Alex, one very important point that you may have missed in your comparison between the new Lincoln Nautilusand the refreshed ) Edge - please go to 25: 45, where pictures of the two vehicles sit side by side. Note the Lincolns A pillar area, the placement of the review view mirrors on the door instead of the massive clump at the base of the A pillar, and finally, note how the Lincolns hood is slightly lower and rolls off (in design)vs. the imbecilicridges on each side of the Edges hood. The keypoint? DRIVER VISIBILITY, and that isthe mainreason I wont buy anEdge. I need to see whats going on up front, not just sorta see with engineered blind spots. Ive rented four Edges over the past four year, racked up well over 3k miles with them, and that continues to be a deal breaker for me.
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Francisco Borrego
Alex, what I dont understand is why you dont review American models and compare them to other American manufacturers. Ive seen a great deal of your videos and you seem to always compare American makes and models to the foreign competition. If I can make a suggestion, early on in your reviews when youre talking Specs keep it in the realm of American manufacturers most people arent comparing a Ford to a Hyundai or Kia. Theyre typically comparing a Ford to a Chevy. Ford owners are very big on keeping things American so it does you no good to waste to much time comparing a domestic unit to something foreign. Especially here in the midwest where a foreign dealership is few and far between.
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Alex, what I dont understand is why you dont review American models and compare them to other American manufacturers. Ive seen a great deal of your videos and you seem to always compare American makes and models to the foreign competition. If I can make a suggestion, early on in your reviews when youre talking Specs keep it in the realm of American manufacturers most people arent comparing a Ford to a Hyundai or Kia. Theyre typically comparing a Ford to a Chevy. Ford owners are very big on keeping things American so it does you no good to waste to much time comparing a domestic unit to something foreign. Especially here in the midwest where a foreign dealership is few and far between.
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Terriell Porter
This is y I watch your reviews Alex. You are the only one of all the people that have YouTube car test drives that gives visual demonstrations. I watch the other fellas but your my fav cause u use the visuals (car seat - bags in the trunk. I hate watching a review and they talk bout a car seat or space in a trunk but dont show how it looks. My only single wish is for your 2019 reviews that I hope u can squeeze in a comment about how headlights function at night as in seeing while driving. I see a lot of the crash test ratings talking about weak or good headlights.
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This is y I watch your reviews Alex. You are the only one of all the people that have YouTube car test drives that gives visual demonstrations. I watch the other fellas but your my fav cause u use the visuals (car seat - bags in the trunk. I hate watching a review and they talk bout a car seat or space in a trunk but dont show how it looks. My only single wish is for your 2019 reviews that I hope u can squeeze in a comment about how headlights function at night as in seeing while driving. I see a lot of the crash test ratings talking about weak or good headlights.
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William Johnson
What always amazes me is how far infotainment integration and appearance has come in the last five years. The edge really looks old in comparison to some competitors. I know its got all the features, but I think the oldish looking incorporation might swing against the edge for some people. 100% agree on the nautilus vs edge argument. No matter what you do to the edge, it wont ever be a track weapon, so why put lipstick on a pig? I guess the nautilus could be seen as the ultimate iteration of that strategy, but at least it covers better for its humble beginnings.
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What always amazes me is how far infotainment integration and appearance has come in the last five years. The edge really looks old in comparison to some competitors. I know its got all the features, but I think the oldish looking incorporation might swing against the edge for some people. 100% agree on the nautilus vs edge argument. No matter what you do to the edge, it wont ever be a track weapon, so why put lipstick on a pig? I guess the nautilus could be seen as the ultimate iteration of that strategy, but at least it covers better for its humble beginnings.
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Patrick Sterling
One of my requirements for a recent purchase was the ability to hold my boxer dog crate plus luggage for vacations so I took the crate with me when looking at SUVs. In comparing the Edge to the Escape, the Edge was edged out because with the second row seats down, the cargo floor is not flat so the crate would not sit well in the rear. The rear opening of the Edge was also not as open as the Escape making getting the crate in & out more difficult. I ended up buying a CR-V. Cargo Volume (ft cubed): Escape = 68, Edge = 73. 4, CR-V = 75. 8.
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One of my requirements for a recent purchase was the ability to hold my boxer dog crate plus luggage for vacations so I took the crate with me when looking at SUVs. In comparing the Edge to the Escape, the Edge was edged out because with the second row seats down, the cargo floor is not flat so the crate would not sit well in the rear. The rear opening of the Edge was also not as open as the Escape making getting the crate in & out more difficult. I ended up buying a CR-V. Cargo Volume (ft cubed): Escape = 68, Edge = 73. 4, CR-V = 75. 8.
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gregertech tech
Not sure why theres so much hate for the Edge ST. The exterior styling looks great. I love what the have done to the front and rear. It is one of the best looking SUVs right now. The suspension and braking are very good. It performs as well or better than Luxury performance sedans, such as the BMW 335iX and Lexus IS 350 F sport. 0-60 is about as fast as the Lexus IS 350. If i had to knock the ST it would be the bland dash interior, but i can live with that.
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Not sure why theres so much hate for the Edge ST. The exterior styling looks great. I love what the have done to the front and rear. It is one of the best looking SUVs right now. The suspension and braking are very good. It performs as well or better than Luxury performance sedans, such as the BMW 335iX and Lexus IS 350 F sport. 0-60 is about as fast as the Lexus IS 350. If i had to knock the ST it would be the bland dash interior, but i can live with that.
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Edgar Renje
Thankfully the light bar at the rear is gone. I dont like them at all. 3: 50 What about ZF? What I noticed in Ford models: there is a lack between the overall exterior and interior design. While the exterior is continuesly refreshed most times, the interior, especially the middle console, stays for a while. Thats nothing, what we dont see from other manufacturers, but Ford seems to have really big periods when it comes to the interior.
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Thankfully the light bar at the rear is gone. I dont like them at all. 3: 50 What about ZF? What I noticed in Ford models: there is a lack between the overall exterior and interior design. While the exterior is continuesly refreshed most times, the interior, especially the middle console, stays for a while. Thats nothing, what we dont see from other manufacturers, but Ford seems to have really big periods when it comes to the interior.
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