Ford Edge: Solid performer 2022 and value for money.

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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

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.

2022

TRD Sport : Added to Lineup for 2022 Model

TOYOTA 4RUNNER

As a Toyota lineup mainstay for nearly 40 years, the Toyota 4Runner has carved out its place as the doanything SUV that’s at home whether on the pavement or the trail. For 2022, the 4Runner lineup expands with the addition of TRD Sport, offering an exceptional combination of style and performance.

Similar to its mid-size truck sibling the Tacoma, 4Runner adds TRD Sport grade to complement TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro, but where TRD Off-Road and Pro add trail-ready features designed for tackling the toughest terrain, TRD Sport looks to add style, fl air and some road-worthy upgrades.

With an emphasis on everyday comfort and enhanced road dynamics, 4Runner TRD Sport adds the exclusive CrossLinked Relative Absorber System (X-REAS) suspension to enhance on-road handling. The X-REAS system, also found on the Limited grade, automatically adjusts the damping force of shock absorbers when driving over bumpy surfaces or when cornering. A centre control absorber cross-links the shock absorbers on opposite corners of the vehicle, like an “X,” to help reduce pitch and yaw by offsetting opposing inputs.

TRD Sport is available in part-time 4WD with a 2-speed transfer case and provide an ample 9.6 inches of ground clearance. TRD Sport builds upon the SR5 grade on which it is based by swapping the 17-inch wheels in favor of new machine-faced 20-inch wheels with Dark Gray accents. All 4Runners come equipped with a full-sized spare tire.

Unique styling comes in the form of colour-keyed accents on the grille, rocker panels and body molding. The signature TRD-style hood scoop is added to TRD Sport, as is a front spoiler, and black roof rails complement the colour scheme. Inside, TRD sport ditches cloth for SofTex-trimmed seats, which adds heated front seats to the mix. The black SofTex-trimmed seats offer unique gray contrast stitching, and the front headrests feature gray-coloured TRD stitched logos. TRD Sport fl oor mats are included and a standard TRD shift knob completes the look. 4Runner TRD Sport is equipped with a standard 8-inch multimedia touchscreen display. In addition to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, the multimedia system includes a USB media port, hands-free phone capability, advanced voice recognition and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, and a SiriusXM® 3-month All Access trial. Connected Services include Safety Connect® with 1-year trial. For 2022, all 4Runner grades include LED headlamps (low beams), fog lamps and now LED high beams as well.