Comments by "Stephen Hendricks" (@stephenhendricks103) on "2019 Ford Edge | CarGurus Test Drive Review" video.

  1. I looked seriously at the Edge Sport in 2018, very similar to the ST model introduced in 2019. I liked it.. The size (188" long) is especially appealing for those who need more room than a typical compact SUV but less than the larger midsize vehicles that start at about 196" in length and up. The 2.7L twin scroll turbo is very impressive with the best straight line performance of any midsize SUV and for 2019 Ford has uppped engine performance slightly and added suspension and braking improvements to improve the Edge's handling when the road curves. (Worth noting, though, that the Sport was quicker 0-60 and in the quarter mile than the heavier ST with an 8 speed transmission that probably emphasizes mpg's over performance compared to the six speed box in the Sport.) It came in second to the KIA Sorento we purchased for several reasons. The family SUV is my wife's daily driver and our vehicle for family trips, neither mission benefiting from the turbo V6 prowess as a stop light dragster. My wife hated the fact that the highly raked windshield made her feel like she was piloting a very long outboard while sitting in the stern of the boat. The distance from the A pillar to the edge of the dash could hold an extended family reunion's buffet. I didn't object so much that the interior of the Edge felt "dated" as much as I found the Fifty Shades of Gray interior to be uninspiring. That hasn't changed for 2019 and the dial shift knob seems to me to be change for change sake. Finally, although we don't use the third row of seats often, the fact that the Sorento offers a usable third row along with the same cargo space as the Edge was an important advantage for us. Finally, there's the MSRP. But on that score I think potential buyers shouldn't necessarily be deterred. The Edge Sport we considered had a sticker of nearly $49K. The dealer offered to sell it to me for $40K plus change. I've heard from others that the ST is being offered with similar discounts. All in all I think Ford has cheapened the prestige of the ST badge with the 2019 Edge but if it can be purchased for $40K or less, it might be worth a serious look.
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  2. And an Atlas missile will put them all to shame. But the JGC Trackhawk and even the SRT are far more expensive than the Edge ST in the real world. There is a real question as to the market appeal of any of these vehicles; they're low volume halo models that adorn showrooms and are seldom sold. But the Edge ST has considerably more widespread appeal as a performance SUV than either of the Jeeps. The Passport, on the other hand, while not as quick as the ST, is a serious alternative.
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