The six-speed manual and automatic gearboxes are both reasonably refined, allowing you to pull away smoothly and cruise quietly on motorways. The suspension does a good job of absorbing large bumps without being jarring or harsh, especially if you avoid the Sport’s larger 20-inch alloy wheels. It might be a high-riding SUV but it manages to combine well restrained body roll with a comfortable ride. The standard steering is well-weighted and provides plenty of feedback but the optional adaptive power steering, however, is more vague and can wander slightly at motorway speeds. The Edge’s active noise cancellation system, assisted by window glass with special sound insulating layers, prevents the worst wind noise and tyre roar from entering the cabin. Fuel economy is slightly poorer at 47.9mpg and greater CO2 emissions of 152g/km. If you plan to regularly tow trailers or would prefer a slightly faster Ford, the 207hp Sport model with a bi-turbo diesel engine with overboost function is a better bet – the 0-62mph sprint is completed in a marginally brisker 9.4 seconds and there is 25 per cent more torque on offer. The less powerful 178hp unit is capable of hauling the Ford Edge to 62mph from rest in 9.9 seconds and returns a not particularly impressive 48.7 mpg and CO2 emissions of 149g/km. Neither option will make the Ford Edge feel particularly spritely – customers after an SUV with sportscar handling will be better off with a Mazda CX-5. Both are quiet and refined around town and when cruising on motorways but do drone rather loudly when you accelerate hard. The 178hp engine feels underpowered at times thanks to the Edge’s near two-tonne mass and the 207hp model fares only slightly better. You can choose from a pair of 2.0-litre diesel engines, a 178hp unit in Zetec and Titanium models, or a more powerful 207hp version in the Sport model. The Ford Edge is a practical family car but it's pricing puts it next to better alternatives Standard equipment levels are good – entry-level Zetec models come with traffic sign recognition, lane-keeping assistance and automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, although sat nav is reserved for more expensive Titanium and Sport models. It should also make a good tow-car thanks to a maximum braked towing capacity of 2,000kg and a kerb weight of more than 1,900kg. All models come with all-wheel drive as standard and the option of a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox. You get the choice of two diesel engines – a 2.0-litre 178hp unit or, in Sport trim, a more powerful 207hp version. The infotainment system isn’t as intuitive as that fitted to some rivals but the simple button layout on the centre console ensures other on-board features, such as climate control and heated seats, can be adjusted without taking your eyes off the road. The Ford Edge interior shares many design features with the latest Galaxy, although a wealth of soft-touch plastics and gloss trim pieces help it feel like a more premium product. The flat load bay with no discernible lip makes loading and unloading bulky items easy. There is room for five six-foot-tall occupants and the 602-litre boot volume is larger than both the Volvo XC60’s 495-litre capacity and the 540 litres available in an Audi Q5. The Ford Edge is the company’s largest SUV in Europe and boasts an impressive amount of interior space. Find out more about the Ford Edge (2016-2018)
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