2022 Ford Edge

　　

2022 Ford Edge Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The 2022 Ford Edge is a midsize two-row SUV that slots between the smaller Ford Edge and the three-row Ford Explorer. The Edge has been on sale for a few years now and gets a handful of updates for 2022, including standard all-wheel drive and a new appearance package that brings some of the sporty ST trim's style to other Edge models. It also gets an updated infotainment system with a new 12-inch touchscreen display, bringing it in line with newer Ford models like the F-150 and Mustang Mach-E. We think Ford's latest infotainment system is one of the best around.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$196/mo  for Edge SE

　　Edge SE

　　SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $37,945 MSRPSEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $39,345 MSRPTitanium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $43,100 MSRPST-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $43,100 MSRPST 4dr SUV AWD (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 7A) - $46,485 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　The Edge competes in a relatively hot segment. Some of our favorites include the Honda Passport, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and Toyota Venza. If you like the Ford's general size but occasionally need a third row, the recently redesigned Kia Sorento is an attractive alternative. The Edge is one of the oldest vehicles in its segment. Despite a handful of worthwhile updates over the years to performance, styling and features, the Edge is feeling its age. That said, it remains viable for its spacious interior and quiet ride, and there are few sporty SUV offerings like the Edge ST at this price.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

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　　Average

　　7.6

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

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Performance

7.0/10

　　How does the Edge drive? Overall, the turbo four-cylinder engine is up to the task of moving the Edge. At freeway speeds, the acceleration could be better. Its responses are heavily damped, but the thrust it ultimately delivers is generally satisfactory. Our test vehicle did 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds. Consistently agreeable steering, handling and braking give the Edge good manners even if it won't quicken your pulse.

　　The transmission shifts smoothly though somewhat excessively at times. This tendency, coupled with a slow-to-respond gas pedal, means the Edge can occasionally take a beat to sort itself out. Engaging the Sport mode can help shorten the delay.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the Edge? The Edge's comfortable front seats offer supportive bolsters and soft leather, but the rear seats are fairly flat and shapeless. The reclining rear seatback is a nice touch, though. The suspension and body dampen out moderate-size bumps in the road pretty well, but smaller bumps and imperfect pavement actually make the Edge feel a little bouncy.

　　We're more fond of the Edge's quiet cabin, which provides excellent isolation from wind, road and engine noise. The climate control system is capable and quiet with the exception of some odd clicks that you can hear with the radio off.

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