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Replying to: driverdm (Oct 30, 2006 9:35 pm) I don't think the line about "very SUV-like on the skidpad" was a complement on the Edge/MKX. Note the braking suffers, as the Freestyle does 70-0 in 192 ft, while the MKX, with wider tires than the Freestyle, does 70-0 in 197 ft. Thats the consequence of high weight: Turning, braking, acceleration, and gas mileage are all adversely affected. Some new cars will sell because they simply "look real good" and are shiny, but buyers should look at performance above looks. The Edge/MKX have too many negatives for me. The Murano is faster, brakes better, handles better, has a better V6, and gets better gas mileage than the Edge/MKX, yet people will buy the Edge/MKX, just not in great numbers. Ford needs to do better. Freestyles are bigger and more efficient, and the Murano is a better performer, so the Edge/MKX are not cutting it.
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Replying to: akirby (Oct 31, 2006 5:20 pm) |
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Replying to: coldcranker (Oct 31, 2006 7:49 pm) |
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Replying to: coldcranker (Oct 31, 2006 7:49 pm) "What it lacks in cubic footage, the 2007 Ford Edge makes up for in horsepower. Instead of the tired Duratec V6 used in countless other Fords, this SUV has an all-new 3.5-liter V6 rated at 265 horsepower at 6250 rpm and 250 pound-feet of torque at 4500 rpm. Fitted with variable intake valve timing, the 3.5-liter doesn't blow you away with its low-end response, but once it revs up a bit, the Edge feels pretty quick. The six-speed automatic works well with the V6, delivering smooth upshifts and well-timed downshifts." "Ford says the Edge will accelerate to 60 mph in "under 8 seconds" with either drivetrain configuration, which makes it one of the quicker sport-utes in its class. The Murano, for example, takes 8.2 seconds to reach 60, while a Hyundai Santa Fe needs 9.4 seconds." Edmunds on handling: "Ford's engineers are fans of the Murano's dynamics, so we weren't surprised by the Edge's agility on winding roads. It isn't tuned to be a serious athlete like the CX-9, but its reflexes are nonetheless impressive for a 4300-pound vehicle. Body roll is predictable, and the steering feels right whether you're blasting down the highway or entering a tight turn. Plus, the brake pedal has a nice, linear progression." Seems like the Edge is not only pretty quick but does a decent handling job. Also its weight is right in with everybody else. If you want performance, get a CX-7. Now that performs. For a basic CUV, get an Edge. |
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Replying to: driverdm (Nov 01, 2006 3:35 pm) Everybody except the Murano and Freestyle. The Murano is almost exactly the same size, yet weighs 400 lbs less, and the Freestyle is bigger than either and weighs about the same. Also note that the Edmunds review said "..for a 4300 lb vehicle." The Edge is a step backwards. Don't get me wrong, the Edge isn't bad, it just is not as good as a Murano, which came out almost 4 years earlier! And there are other better or as-good choices out there. Remember the Murano gets 0.81 g's on the skidpad to the Edge's 0.75, and the Murano gets sub-8second 0-60 times, beating the Edge again. |
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Replying to: coldcranker (Nov 01, 2006 7:39 pm) "Ford says the Edge will accelerate to 60 mph in "under 8 seconds" with either drivetrain configuration, which makes it one of the quicker sport-utes in its class. The Murano, for example, takes 8.2 seconds to reach 60, while a Hyundai Santa Fe needs 9.4 seconds." Sure the Murano came out almost four years ago but what about the new RAV4, the CRV, the Santa Fe, the CX-7, the Mitsu Endeavor. "The Edge is a step backwards." I just don't see how. The Edge goes faster, is probably quieter due to all the sound deadening, is cheaper, and uses premium fuel to deliver its 265hp.
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Replying to: driverdm (Nov 01, 2006 8:27 pm) |
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Replying to: coldcranker (Nov 01, 2006 7:39 pm) By saying this you're comparing a performance test from another source which isn't apples to apples. Edmund's numbers don't really tell us anything either since their Murano was tested a while ago. Wait for MT or C&D to do a comparo between the two and then you can see which one is faster and which one handles better because they will be tested under the same conditions by the same tester. Pulling numbers out of a hat just because they may look more impressive is useless. |
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Replying to: coldcranker (Nov 01, 2006 7:39 pm) 
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