2023 Ford Edge

　　

2023 Ford Edge Review

byBrian WongSenior Reviews Editor

　　Brian Wong has worked in the automotive industry since 2010, writing over 1,000 car-related articles and testing and reviewing hundreds of vehicles over the course of career. Brian is a senior reviews editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Cars.com, Motor Authority and Green Car Reports. Brian has also been featured on MotorWeek as an expert for several car comparisons. He loves convertibles (the smaller the better) and hates paying for parking, so Los Angeles is both the right and wrong city for him.

　　, rating written byBrian WongVehicle 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.

　　Midsize SUVs cover a wide range of vehicles, from large three-rows to spacious two-rows. For those who want a bit more space than a small SUV offers and won't need a third row, the 2023 Ford Edge could be a good choice. It's roomy, comfortable and well equipped with features. All-wheel drive and a big 12-inch touchscreen come standard on all models, for example. Ford also offers an ST performance version that packs a 335-horsepower turbocharged V6.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 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 does have a few downsides. Its fastback-like styling cuts into backseat headroom and chunky roof pillars hamper visibility. It also goes up against a strong group of contenders, most of which benefit from fresher designs. Check out the Jeep Grand Cherokee or Subaru Outback if you want something with more off-road capability than the Ford, or the Honda Passport or Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport for a roomier interior. Changes for 2023 are minimal, just a shuffling of a few trim features, but nothing to give the Edge any sort of new edge (ha!) over the competition. Check out the Expert Rating below for our test team's full evaluation of the Edge's performance, utility and more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.6

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.0/10

　　How does the Edge drive? We tested the Edge with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine. 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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