2015 Edge replacing 2011.... a few observations

[Sarnano]

Just bought a low mile 2015 Edge SEL. Traded my 2011 with high miles. Random thoughts:

 

2015 Likes

 

• Love the refreshed styling. Was getting tired of the massive chrome grill on the 11.
• Great color, "magnetic" gray. Was on the fence with this, so many other cars are gray. But I love it - deep deep metallic with black and chrome accents.
• Love the seats. Comfy, great bolstering, nice leather surfaces.
• My Ford Touch and Sync - had it on the '11, still love it here. Never had problems.
• Like the foot sensor lift gate.
• Noticeably larger rear storage area, at least 8" longer.
• Hydraulic hood supports, the '11 was manual
• Nav system - new to me, like it so far.
• Intelligent Access System - still getting use to this! Seems to work fine.

 

2015 Dislikes

 

• Electronic e-brake - the button is not well marked, always confuse on & off.
• The car seems much heavier than the '11. Feels nose heavy if that makes sense. Handling not as crisp as the '11. Anyone else notice this?
• Audio quality poor. Tried all settings.
• Too few USB ports !! Only 2 in the front console, nothing in back. The '11 had 2 ports in the center console, easy to reach for front an rear. Why all the 12 V ports? Every device is a tablet or smart phone today.
• Interior lighting is weak. I don't have the ambient options, but there should be underdash lighting. My old Edge had this.

 

Just to add, I drove the 2011 hard for 108K miles, never a single problem (other than brakes and tires). Was still smooth, quiet, tight, no rattles, no sqeaks, everything worked. That's why I'm sticking with the Edge.....