2020 Ford Edge

"The Edge has roomy seating, zippy engine performance, and a good safety score, but its underwhelming interior quality puts it at a disadvantage against tough competition in this segment." - Cars.USNews

The five-seater 2020 Ford Edge is available in four trims: SE, SEL, Titanium, and ST. The SE is equipped with major standard features, but the SEL offers additional of amenities and packages. The Titanium is also about value-added features and luxury, while the ST is the performance trim.

The SE, SEL, and Titanium trim levels are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine. This engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The ST trim gets sporty and powerful sporty twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V6. The engine is accompanied by an eight-speed transmission that sends power to all four wheels.

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The base SE trim would fit your pocket nicely as it offers a bunch of standard features that are more than enough. However, if you are looking to add more luxury to your 2020 Edge then the SEL trim would be a good pick as it offers numerous amenities and optional packages. The SEL has been priced reasonably.

"The 2020 Edge with standard front-wheel drive gets an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway, which are impressive figures for a midsize SUV." - Cars.USNews

Equipped with a 2.0-liter engine that is the average size in comparison with the competition, the 2020 Ford Edge returns an EPA reading of 21 miles to a gallon for city drives, 29 miles to a gallon for highway, and a combined reading of 24 miles to a gallon. Given that it is a turbo engine the fuel economy might be on the lower end. 

Compared to the competitor's fuel economy, it is the 2020 Honda CR-V that delivers the best fuel economy, measuring 29 miles to a gallon as its combined reading. The Hyundai Santa Fe recorded 25 miles to a gallon as its combined reading, one mile more than the Ford Edge.

“The Edge doesn't flaunt the latest interior design trends, and its tech interface is far from perfect. But its generous cabin and cargo space should count for a lot among crossover shoppers.” - Edmunds

Interior Seating and Comfort of the 2020 Ford Edge

This year, the Ford Edge gets the same generous cabin space as always. The cabin looks clean from all corners and a handful of new features have been added for sure. A new rotary gear selector helps saving space across the center console and make more storage areas.

The 8-inch touch screen that came optional till last year is now available as standard across all trim levels. Undoubtedly, the Edge has evolved with time. The ST trim is certainly more luxurious than the regular model.

In terms of interior dimensions, it is the Hyundai Santa Fe that proves to be the most spacious when we go to consider the front row. It provides a significant margin more than its competitors, delivering as much as 44-inches of legroom while also offering 41-inches of headroom. Moving to the rear row of seats, it is the 2020 Edge that offers the most spacious one. However, the competitors are close behind with less than a couple of inches to spare.

Infotainment offering of the 2020 Ford Edge

The latest Ford Sync 3 infotainment system is a major improvement for this year. The infotainment is easy to use and responsive. It houses better voice recognition along with more menu options. The 8-inch touchscreen is now standard. The features include:

• SYNC interface with limited voice commands
• USB port &Bluetooth
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Proximity key
• Push-button start
• A rearview camera
• Ford MyKey

Cargo Space offering of the 2020 Ford Edge

The two-row SUV Edge offers a cargo volume of 39.2 feet which is standard across the segment. Fold the rear seats flat, and you can expand the cargo area to 73.4 feet.

With regard to the cargo room offering, the 2020 Ford Edge offers the most space, it measures 39.2 cubic feet. However, it isn't the only contender to offer such a spacious cargo room, it is accompanied by the Honda CR-V with an identical offering. The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe measures a cargo room of 35.9 cubic feet, following its competition closely.

Its ersatz-X5 look intact, the 2020 Ford Edge wears the usual crossover-SUV uniform.” - CarConnection

Dimension and Weight of the 2020 Ford Edge

The Edge has restored its wide stance but has taken care of its size. It really lives up to its name. The new Edge gets a fresh front fascia uplift and houses new standard LED headlights. The Led taillamps are bigger and even the rear liftgate get revised. This year, the vehicle has been introduced with extra color options and design layouts for the alloy wheels (18-inch rims are standard now).

The ST version houses a gloss black grille surrounded by matching fog lamps. The carmaker has tried its level best to provide a BMW touch to the Edge exterior styling through the front and rear-end treatment. The Edge ST looks glamorous with the red-and-black badge.

The heaviest body belongs to the 2020 Ford, it measures 3958 lbs. It is also the longest, widest, and tallest of vehicles when considered amongst the competitors. It is followed by the Hyundai Santa Fe in terms of weight and dimension. Lastly, we have the Honda CR-V that measures the most compact dimensions.

Exterior Feature of the 2020 Ford Edge

Some of the standard exterior features include:

• Auto High-beam Headlamps
• Autolamp (automatic on/off headlamps) Wiper-activated headlamps
• Intermittent speed-sensitive front windshield wipers
• Rear window defroster with washer and dual speed wiper
• Power Glass, Manual-Folding mirrors
• Black exterior mirror caps
• Body-color door handles
• Body-color rear spoiler
• Black lower cladding
• Exhaust Tip, Dual — Brushed Stainless Steel
• Solar-tinted front door and windshield glass
• Privacy glass on rear doors, quarter and liftgate windows
• Bright grille
• Black beltline molding
• LED Configurable daytime running lamps (DRL)
• LED Tail Lamps with Amber Turn Signals
• Rain-sensing wipers

"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2020 Ford Edge an overall crash test rating of five out of five stars." - Cars.USNews

Safety rating of the 2020 Ford Edge

In the safety crash tests, the Ford Edge has performed really well. The NHTSA has awarded the Edge with a five-star rating for the overall crash and a four-star rating for rollover resistance. The carmaker has added theft safety gear for this year. The Ford Edge now comes with blind-spot monitors as standard. Other safety options include rear-seat inflatable seat belts, adaptive cruise control, and a 180-degree front-end camera.

Safety offering of the 2020 Ford Edge

• Personal Safety System
• Side-Impact Airbag – Front and Second Row Safety Canopy Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor
• Driver and Front Row Passenger Dual-Stage
• SOS Post-Crash Alert System
• Belt-Minder (front safety belt reminder)
• Child-safety rear door locks
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) System
• Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Rear View Camera
• Driver knee airbag
• Glove-box-door-integrated Knee Airbag
• Remote Keyless Entry System
• MyKey
• Illuminated Entry System with Courtesy Lamp Delay

2020 Ford Edge vs. 2020 Honda CR-V

The Edge is larger than the CR-V, but Honda offers a better interior package and offers the passengers more cargo space. The Edge offers a better ride quality with a responsive and powerful powertrain. You’ll appreciate Edge’s latest safety gear and extra shoulder and headroom.

2020 Ford Edge Vs 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe is just $600 more than the Edge as it offers seven seating capacities. Santa Fe sits on the bigger engine and offers far better towing capacity than the Edge. You must check on Santa Fe before making your mind for the Ford Edge.

Considering the latest refinements that the 2020 Ford Edge has received, the carmaker has planned to lure a big number of buyers this time. Forget about the marketing promotions, the Ford Edge is certainly going to grab a big slice of cake. With the ST performance trim, the Edge has placed itself beautifully across the rivals. In terms of look or ride quality, the Ford Edge is no less than most of the promising five or seven-seater SUVs in the segment.