mesh grill and trapezoidal fascia and a black rear diffuser. Other ST Line -specific enhancements include some faux vents, LED headlights and taillights. Option on our tester included: Evasive Steering Assist, .Adapt Cruise W/S&G & Lane Control, Built-In Nav(3-Yr Incl), Cold Weather Package ($500.) .Heated Steering Wheel, Panoramic Roof ($1,850.) , And Class I1 Trailer Tow Pkg ($600) Interior wise, the Edge ST offers a roomy, well finished interior with excellent occupant space front and rear. There are full power leather seats, a unique aluminum instrument panel appliqué, Four 12-Volt Power points, and Ambient Lighting. Technology is high and Ford has you covered completely with a new Ford+Alexa app: BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert, Hands-Free, FootActivated Power Liftgate, Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start, Lane-Keeping System, Rotary Gear Shift Knob, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Cruise, Secondary Audio and 5-Way Controls, SYNC® 390 Two Driverconfigurable 4.2-inch LCD Displays in Cluster.
2022 Ford EdgE ST LinE From
$42, 899 + Taxes
PricE aS TESTEd wiTh oPTionS
$48,699
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Options include Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering, AutoDimming Driver’s Exterior Mirror, Enhanced Active Park Assist with Side Parking Sensors. The Edge comes with Fords Co-Pilot360 Protect suite technology, now available as standard on all trims. The safety suite includes active steering, auto emergency braking with pre-collision braking, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, backup camera with lens cleaner and auto high-beam assist. The ST Lines sport seats are supportive and comfortable and have a luxury look. At 1,110 L behind the rear seats, cargo volume is generous, and the opening to the tailgate
is nice and wide. Well, thought out buttons remotely lower the second-row seats from just inside the liftgate, and using them opens the cargo volume to 2,079 L. The Edge is supremely comfortable for all occupants. On the road, the Edge offers excellent acceleration from the smooth Fur cylinder turbo engine with a wide powerband and lots of torque. With the Ecoboost’ s excellent engineering, Ford has overcome the traditional downsides of turbocharged engines — poor performance at low rpm, turbo lag and not so good fuel economy. In urban settings the Edge ST proves to be a comfortable family cruiser and in contrast lets rip on the highway. . With tuned suspension, steering and optional performance brakes, the ST Line can handle just about any winding road with utter confidence. Throttle response is just about instant. An eight-speed automatic is the only transmission available, and shifts are smooth and quick. Handling is good, cornering is well controlled thanks to at Edge’s firmer suspension. Overall, the ST Line is a fast, fun to drive competitive CUV and has great interior luxury and offers excellent features, other models in the Edge lineup still offer great value for the buck, but the Edge ST has the slinkier looks and the increased performance. Fuel economy is rated at: Est. City/Hwy L/100km. 11.5/8.3. To sum up, not a lot to complain about, apart from the lack of an available third row. The Edge is a great daily ride. Its fast, entertaining and offers a versatile layout for families as well as being comfortable, and well featured. Highly recommended. www.desitoday.ca
