Ford<\/strong><\/a> describes the car as \u201cupscale, refined, technologically advanced and spacious\u201d. Ford\u2019s European marketing chief, Roelant de Waard, said the Edge offers more passenger space than similar-sized SUVs that cost considerably more. \u201cThe styling and suite of comfort, convenience and safety technologies rival the premium offerings in Europe\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
There are host of new technologies offered on the Edge which include Adaptive Steering, Front Split View Camera and Active Noise Cancellation. The Active Noise Cancellation system features three cabin-mounted microphones which it uses to help generate opposing sound waves via the audio system\u2019s speakers. These sound waves act as cancellation against unwanted engine and road noise in the Edge\u2019s cabin. There is also the familiar technology such as automatic city braking and blind spot warning. It has an optional all-wheel drive system that can include Torque Vectoring Control and Curve Control.<\/p>\n
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Ford has unveiled a pair of 2.0-litre Duratorq diesel engines will be offered with the car. One version produces 177bhp and 295lb ft and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and CO2 output of 149g\/km, while the other makes 207bhp and 332lb ft mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and has a projected 159g\/km CO2 output. The Ford Edge will likely start from around \u00a330,000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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