First Drive 2011 Ford Edge Autoblog In its first year, the ford edge became the best selling crossover in north america. and since 2007, ford has sold over 400,000 of the vehicles. it is a significant player in a segment that accounts for more than 1,000,000 units a year, a segment that grew more than 220 per cent between 2006 and 2009, and that grew more than 20 per cent or 200,000 units in the last calendar year alone. The base 3.5 liter v 6 enters 2011 a smoother, quieter creature with 20 more hp, for a total of 285 at 6500 rpm. torque creeps up by 3 lb ft, for a total of 253 at 4000 rpm. the steering remains.
First Drive 2011 Ford Edge Autoblog For 2011, ford heard the call loud and clear, and has completely redesigned the edge inside and out. the result is a vehicle that stands out in its class for style, refinement, technology and practicality. when i got the keys, i tried to drive it on the edge of a building, but ford engineers stopped me before i hit the wall. Ford says the sport weighs about 200 pounds more than a similarly equipped standard edge. our awd sport tipped the scales at 4,405 pounds, 330 pounds heavier than our fwd sel. the 22s, shod in. The edge's familiar 3.5 liter v6 has been upgraded for 2011 to deliver 285 horsepower, a 20 hp gain. fuel economy has gone up slightly, too. meanwhile, the edge sport receives an exclusive 3.7. 2011 ford edge sel. for 2011, the ford edge gets an unusually thorough refresh that sees significant changes to the exterior, interior, powertrain, and chassis. our sel was equipped with a 3.5.
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