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Review of the 2009 Ford Edge

2009 Ford Edge

Price Range $26,635 to $36,605

suitable for: Diapers
School
Teens

15 to 17
City MPG

22 to 24
Hwy MPG

5 Seats
2 Rows
2 Latch Connectors
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Short and fat. That’s how the Edge felt and, vicariously, how it made me feel. It’s funny, because I’m kind of tall and while I still might have a few baby bulges, I’m not that fat! I did a little research and, sure enough, the Edge is the widest vehicle in its class at 75.8 inches. No wonder I found myself asking if this car made me look fat. Needless to say, my hubby couldn’t park his car in the garage while the Rubenesque Edge was in there.

I know I railed a bit on the Cookie Monster color, which is officially called Dark Ink Blue, but you might be into that. It’s a pretty blue, it’s just not my style. I think the Edge would look really sharp in another color.

The doors are heavy, but I could manage them if my hands were free. However, they became bothersome as I juggled the kids, my laptop, diaper bag and groceries. My toddler couldn’t close his door on his own because it was too heavy for him to manage. However, he didn’t have any problems climbing in, and neither did I, for that matter.

The rear liftgate was my worst enemy of all; it was so heavy that it took all my effort to lower it. If you buy an Edge and intend to use the rear cargo area for groceries, stroller storing or anything else, you must spring for the optional automatic liftgate ($555). I do lots of yoga and can balance my body weight on my hands, but I was defeated by the Edge’s liftgate again and again.

The Edge comes with a few standard features, such as power mirrors, remote keyless entry and fog lights. If you want all-wheel drive, a sunroof or heated front seats, you’ll have to pay extra. I’d love to see a couple more of these features standard on the Edge.

SENSE AND STYLE

Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Fair/Great
Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Some

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key exterior: Features

    ● Dual chrome exhaust tips
    ● Standard remote keyless entry
    ● Standard (on SEL, Limited and Sport) illuminated driver’s door entry keypad
    ● Available 17-, 18-, 20-, 22-inch wheels

available exterior: Colors

  • Black Clearcoat
  • Brilliant Silver Clearcoat Metallic
  • Cinnamon Clearcoat Metallic
  • Dark Ink Blue Clearcoat Metallic
  • Redfire Clearcoat Metallic
  • Sport Blue Clearcoat Metallic
  • Sterling Gray CC Metallic
  • White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic
  • White Suede Clearcoat

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