All-new Ford Edge launched
Manama : The all-new Ford Edge demonstrates what happens when a proven leader gets even better. Available at Almoayyed Motors, Ford’s importer-dealer in Bahrain, the original crossover utility vehicle from Ford is loaded with more technology, higher levels of craftsmanship and greatly improved vehicle dynamics.
The Edge is all-new from wheels to roof, designed to reset the standard in the two-row utility vehicle market. Based on Ford’s successful, global midsize vehicle platform, Edge has been re-imagined with a stronger, more athletic shape. With the new Edge, Ford is also building on its utility vehicle leadership around the world. Last year, the company sold a record 1.2 million utility vehicles in markets across the globe – up 38 percent from 2012.
Dynamic all-new body and suspension
The Edge will deliver the confident, smooth driving experience customers expect from Ford.
Central to the improved driving dynamics is an entirely new body structure and redesigned suspension – front and rear – developed specifically to better isolate road imperfection and absorb noise without compromising handling.
The front-wheel-drive Edge retains a MacPherson-type front suspension, but features an entirely new, sophisticated integral-link independent rear with coil springs and a 23-millimeter antiroll bar. The advanced new system has been tuned to deliver a more dynamic, engaging ride customers will feel immediately.
A choice of three engines
The all-new Edge will feature three engine options, two of which are new powerplants – a standard twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost® four-cylinder and the advanced 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 on Sport models. A normally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 engine will also be offered. All will be equipped with dual exhaust and a six-speed automatic transmission.
Edge represents the first Ford vehicle to feature standard EcoBoost power.
The twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost, offering 253 PS and 378 Nm of torque, is significantly improved over the previous 2.0-liter EcoBoost.
Among a host of changes to the 2.0-liter EcoBoost is a twin-scroll design enabling optimised camshaft timing for improved engine performance and reduced turbo lag. A new, lighter engine block casting along with new aluminum balance shaft assembly shaves six pounds from the engine’s gravitational weight. Other changes include lighter pistons; a newly designed, integrated exhaust manifold; and a new, high-pressure direct-injection fuel system for finer fuel atomization.
These upgrades pave the way for an increased compression ratio of 9.7:1, up from 9.3:1, for improved overall fuel efficiency.
On the other side of the engine spectrum is Edge Sport, with an exclusive, all-new 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine that will provide an exceptional combination of power and efficiency. Delivering 340 PS and 542 Nm of torque, this 2.7-liter EcoBoost will ensure Edge Sport is the highest-performance Edge ever.
Quieter than ever
The twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, for example, has reduced vibration levels when idling compared to the previous version, and is 2 decibels quieter.
Edge Sport will be equipped with Active Noise Cancellation technology from Ford to manage and enhance the sound of its powerful 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine.
For more information visit www.me.ford.com.
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