Concept: Ford Edge
This is the new CUV (I guess that stands for Crossover Utility Vehicle) concept from Ford. Most exciting part is the 250hp 3.5l V6...I'm wondering if this is the 3.5l Duratec concept Ford unveiled a few years ago which was rumored to FINALLY retire the aged 4.0l in the Explorer/Ranger. Should be interesting if this actually makes it to production. Looks pretty cool IMO.



Here we have the first official photos of Ford’s new CUV, the Edge. The market for CUVs is growing faster than the SUV market did back in the Nineties, and Ford is positioning the Edge to grab a major piece of the sales pie. Equipped both with Ford’s brand new 250-hp, 3.5L V6 and six-speed automatic, the Edge stands a decent chance in the marketplace. Unique features include a panoramic Vista-Roof that incorporates a large 27.3- by 29.4-inch front moon roof that can tilt and slide open, as well as a 15.75- by 31.3-inch fixed rear glass panel. Featuring MacPherson struts up front, a four-link independent rear suspension and AWD, we expect the Edge to handle tighter than your neighbor’s SUV. The best quote about the Edge’s character comes from Peter Horbury, executive director, North America Design for Ford, who says, “Edge is not an off-road adventure vehicle, and it doesn’t look like one.”



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Last edited by Alan; Jan 8, 2006 at 10:42 AM.
Bit of an update:
The 3.5l is the new Duratec. I'm hoping this motor will find its way into the Mustang as the base motor.
Also this will be hitting floors Fall of 2006. Looks like Ford may have a winner.
The 3.5l is the new Duratec. I'm hoping this motor will find its way into the Mustang as the base motor.
Also this will be hitting floors Fall of 2006. Looks like Ford may have a winner.
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Derp!