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First Look: 2011 Ford Edge
Ford's Edge has proven to be rather successful for the company, but as deputy editor Joe DeMatio wrote upon its launch, the model did "little to advance the art of the segment in which it competes." That may have been "business as usual" for the Ford Motor Company of yesteryear, but it isn't the case now. Ford thoroughly re-worked the Edge for the 2011 model year, and the technology, powertrain, and handling improvements packed into the new model could be enough to push the Edge to the head of its class.
Perhaps the most appealing enhancement to the 2011 Ford Edge is the optional MyFord Touch infotainment package. With MyFord Touch, drivers are given a pair of 4.2-inch LCD screens that flank the speedometer (just like the Ford Fusion Hybrid) and display pertinent information. The left screen always displays vehicle information, including fuel economy, tire pressures, and the status of a number of different subsystems. The right screen, however, will surely be more popular with today's drivers -- it displays information pertaining to the audio system, phone, climate control, and navigation system. Each screen has a dedicated five-way controller mounted in the steering wheel to toggle between displays. more
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