Rubenesque Edge Isn’t ‘Edgy’ Enough for Mom

2009 Ford Edge SEL FWD

model as tested $32,695

Test Drove 5/14/09 – 5/28/09
reviewed by Courtney Messenbaugh

I went into labor with my daughter the day after I completed a Driver’s Edge training course with my MotherProof.com colleagues. Driver’s Edge is a nonprofit organization aimed at teaching teens real-life driving skills on a closed test course. The class is exciting, fun and, yes, you guessed it, edgy. My daughter consequently earned the nickname “Francie Edge,” which is befitting because she’s spunky, fast and lots of fun. I often feel beholden to all things edgy and was excited to give the 2009 Ford Edge a whirl. I expected it to embody some of the qualities that my daughter and Driver’s Edge courses offer, but the Ford Edge didn’t light my fire. There was no “edge” to this Edge.

The crossover’s stout body and electric blue exterior color made me feel like a frumpy Cookie Monster. Furthermore, the rate at which the Edge ate gas resembled the rate to which that silly blue monster eats cookies. The Edge gets an EPA-estimated 17/24 mpg city/highway, but I never managed to hit those numbers. I had to fill ’er up twice in two weeks. This seemed like a lot given I don’t log that many miles and usually fill up my own car once every two to three weeks.

While my overall experience with the Edge wasn’t all polka dots and moonbeams, there were a couple of bright spots. The rear cargo space is huge, and the cubby in between the front seats is spacious and offers several trays for organizing my stuff. The seating is comfortable, the cabin provides ample legroom and the Edge gets high safety marks.

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