robertlane Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Ford's Next-Generation Edge Will Leap Ahead of the Competition Daniel Miller / Fool.com Ford Edge Forum - Ford gets a lot of credit these days for its incredible business turnaround, and rightfully so. But I don't believe the company receives enough credit in how it's succeeded in designing one vehicle hit after another. CEO Alan Mulally and his team's change in strategy included designing new cars with aggressive styling, more technology and safety features, and better fuel economy -- it's worked like a charm. At this week's Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford unveiled its new Edge Concept, which will probably be very similar to the production Edge seen in 2015 as a 2016 model -- and I think it will set the model's record sales in the U.S. when it's launched. Here's why READ MORE HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPA Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) "At this week's Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford unveiled its new Edge Concept, which will probably be very similar to the production Edge seen in 2015 as a 2016 model -- and I think it will set the model's record sales in the U.S. when it's launched. Here's why." I'm a little confused by this statement. So no model year 2015 Ford Edge or the 2015 will be the last year of the 1st generation Edge? I thought the Ford Edge 2nd generation was going to be a 2015 model release in late 2014. Daniel Miller is the only person I could find reporting the Edge will debut in 2015 as a 2016 model. Hopefully/probably Daniel is mistaken. Daniel isn't a car guy, he has a marketing background. Edited December 1, 2013 by JimPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 At this moment if something happened to my MKX, I think I would replace it with the Grand Cherokee diesel. I drove one the other day and was really impressed although there was no new tech that isn't already in my Lincoln. I just really like the diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabang Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Am I the only one who thinks they need a little redesign on that front end. I don't want it to be an SUV; I want it to maintain it's classiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 How about an MKT instead, Richy? You will get the extra room & still have a fast, good looking ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 How about an MKT instead, Richy? You will get the extra room & still have a fast, good looking ride!I've never liked the look of it...too large. I usually keep my cars 6 or 7 years and it's now been 3 years. The GC will have a redesign by then and hopefully some more diesel choice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Definitely hoping for a diesel option at some point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Definitely hoping for a diesel option at some point! That's an interesting point. With the Edge going global, will there be a diesel version for the E.U. and elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 That's an interesting point. With the Edge going global, will there be a diesel version for the E.U. and elsewhere? Any insight into Ford's longterm fueling strategy? They have a turbo for the Edge, why not a hybrid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 That's an interesting point. With the Edge going global, will there be a diesel version for the E.U. and elsewhere? Since the Mondeo is getting diesels for Europe I expect Edge to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabang Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Maybe they'll make a 5.0 GT model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Maybe they'll make a 5.0 GT model. You mean the GT500 model, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz118 Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Maybe they'll make a 5.0 GT model. I doubt they would do that, but I love to see them drop the 3.5 twin turbo eco boost motor in the sport model as the 2011-2014 sport had a different motor than the rest of the Edge models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabang Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Then Shelby can pick up production with an Edge, too. You mean the GT500 model, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Wouldn't mind seeing an Edge with the GT500 hood on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 The FWD transaxle can't handle the torque of the 3.5 EB; it was tested years ago. Probably the same issue with a diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 The FWD transaxle can't handle the torque of the 3.5 EB; it was tested years ago. Probably the same issue with a diesel. That's why they created the 6F55 version for the Flex, MKS and Taurus SHO 3.5EB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 The FWD transaxle can't handle the torque of the 3.5 EB; it was tested years ago. Probably the same issue with a diesel. Rob at ProCharger had the same problem with RD on an Edge Sport, They were grenading under the Edge.... http://www.procharger.com/2011_v6_mustang.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabang Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 (edited) If the AWD also fails, I'm totally down for the RWD model. Wooh! Can we get a photoshop of the gt500 hood on an Edge, with the vents and badges on the fender? Maybe even a Mustang/Taurus style grille on the 2015. Why don't they just let the forum design it? *edit: I also think it's time for a digital speedometer, as the civic has it, but located in the middle of the tach that should be more centered in the cluster. So the tach would still have a gauge, but not a needle. It could show rpms with a digitial loading bar-esque thing. The message screen can be larger and handle all the error icons and whatnot. No? Edited December 15, 2013 by wannabang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeGermany Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 the new one looks like an Audi Q5 :-( if I want to drive a diesel - I call a taxi :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Warren Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 If the AWD also fails, I'm totally down for the RWD model. Wooh! Can we get a photoshop of the gt500 hood on an Edge, with the vents and badges on the fender? Maybe even a Mustang/Taurus style grille on the 2015. Why don't they just let the forum design it? *edit: I also think it's time for a digital speedometer, as the civic has it, but located in the middle of the tach that should be more centered in the cluster. So the tach would still have a gauge, but not a needle. It could show rpms with a digitial loading bar-esque thing. The message screen can be larger and handle all the error icons and whatnot. No? Please no digital speedo, sorry I don't care for them and they belong in Civics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octi Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 so which model year will be the new version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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