The Ford Edge is one of the bets Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) from the family of Ford. It is a mid-size SUV and works on the CD3 platform of Ford. The model was produced in the year 2006 and from the time it was introduced in the public, till now, the vehicle has been in high demand, among the public. The vehicle has five doors, unlike many other mid-size SUVs. With a 6 speed transmission system that is automatic, this vehicle tends to provide the best power and mileage that can be available for a vehicle of its kind. The Ford Edge also provides many good safety features that include air bags, stability control of the car using electronic circuits, and also monitoring systems for the speed, tire pressure etc. The public presentation of this vehicle was held in the year 2007, and since then, there has been many versions of this coming up, including the newest version, the 2012 model of the Ford Edge!
The 2012 model Edge is also a crossover SUV, which is being planned to be introduced at the Auto Show that will be held for all the nations of the world, in Detroit, North America. The expected price for this vehicle is about $22000 to $28000, depending on the different features available in each vehicle. The engine of the Ford Edge 2012 version is a v6 power engine, which has 3.6 liter capacities and can draw a power of 250 horsepower! The fact that the vehicle has a 6 speed transmission system that is automatic makes the vehicle a more powerful one. This also helps in maintaining the fuel economy very well. For a gallon of fuel, the vehicle gives up to 20 miles of easy travel! The engine has two versions, the front wheel drive and the all-wheel drive. Moreover, the powerhouse of the vehicle perfectly matches the requirements as per the vehicle regulations.
The other special features of this vehicle includes the DVD system for the rear seat, storage and cup holders for the traveller’s comfort, a vista roof that offers a panoramic view etc. the cup holders come in two sizes, one for the smaller cups, and the other for the super-sized ones. There is also an MP3 audio jack, and space for 30cm^3 of cargo. It can even hold a weight of 3500 pounds and can seat 5 passengers quite comfortably. The advance Track system is one of the best safety options available in the vehicle. It also has the anti –lock brake system, a technology to control the rolling stability of the vehicle etc. the air bags provided are optional, that means you can choose to have them in the side and curtains, if required. As a whole, the vehicle is sure to hold good and gain a lead in the industry, in the times to come.
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