The Ford Edge has enjoyed segment leading sales beginning with its first full year on sale. Now, Ford is providing the crossover with its first significant refresh that includes three new engines, two transmissions, styling changes and improvements inside and out to materials and design in it’s 2011 model. If you would like a sneak peak first hand, stop by any NH Ford Dealer or North Carolina Ford Dealer and ask to see, or better yet, drive one!
At first glance the new 2011 Edge catches your eye will some new body styling. A new grille adds style and the projector headlamps adds functionality.
On the interior, Ford learned from the 2009 model and changed the rock hard plastic door panel to soft touch materials with special acoustic dampening properties to help make the Edge one of the quietest interiors in the class.
Ford says that the new Edge will benefit from an extensive combination of changes aimed at reducing noise in the cabin, including: a new and more absorptive sound pack throughout the interior, an acoustic headliner, a new robust engine cover, several subframe mount additions and upgrades, a laminated windshield, under-body shields and a re-tuned exhaust system.
The result? Ford says the new Edge will have a quieter interior than the more upscale Lexus RX350, Audi Q5 and Acura MDX models. The 2011 Ford Edge will definitely have a cutting edge on it’s competition. Reviewers have given it high scores overall and test drivers love how it cuts down on fuel and helps to fuel the environment.
