Official Ford Edge sketch
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Official Ford Edge sketch
The Ford Edge crossover utility vehicle is expected to be one of the stars of the 2006 North American International Auto Show in January. Edge's bold, American design will turn heads in the CUV market - the fastest-growing vehicle segment - in a year that CUV sales are expected to surpass traditional SUVs. "Much like Fusion has done for the mid-size sedan, the new Ford Edge will inject a healthy dose of American design and personality into the hot crossover market," says Peter Horbury, Ford's executive director of North America Design. Edge is powered by Ford's new 3.5-liter V-6 engine and new 6-speed automatic transmission - which help deliver a dynamic driving character and impressive fuel economy. Edge goes on sale in fourth quarter 2006. (12/07/05)
http://www.autodeadline.com/detail?s...82598&mime=JPG
Basically a raised version of the Fusion. I like it. Looks like the powertrain will be very competitive with the imports.
http://www.autodeadline.com/detail?s...82598&mime=JPG
Basically a raised version of the Fusion. I like it. Looks like the powertrain will be very competitive with the imports.
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Originally Posted by magneto112
So where is this truck going to be positioned?? Above the Escape??
Compact CUV: Escape, RAV4, CRV, Tucson
Midsize CUV: Edge, Highlander, Pilot, Murano, Santa Fe
Midsize SUV: Explorer, Pathfinder, 4Runner
Fullsize SUV: Expedition, Armada, Sequoia
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Originally Posted by omaha_lex
Ummm, what about the Freestyle? Won't the two cars be targeted towards the same market??
I tend to think of the Freestyle as a fullsize CUV. Kind of like the 500/Avalon/Azera of CUVs.
The Freestyle needs the 3.5L V6 badly though. The current 3.0L is anemic for a vehicle of that size (200 inches). I'm sure that they'll put the 3.5 V6 in there as soon as this engine goes into production.
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Originally Posted by jrock65
I'd guess so.
Compact CUV: Escape, RAV4, CRV, Tucson
Midsize CUV: Edge, Highlander, Pilot, Murano, Santa Fe
Midsize SUV: Explorer, Pathfinder, 4Runner
Fullsize SUV: Expedition, Armada, Sequoia
Compact CUV: Escape, RAV4, CRV, Tucson
Midsize CUV: Edge, Highlander, Pilot, Murano, Santa Fe
Midsize SUV: Explorer, Pathfinder, 4Runner
Fullsize SUV: Expedition, Armada, Sequoia
And change the compact CUV to Compact SUV... They aren't really crossover vehicles.
(The Pacifica... new Highlander etc is/will be crossover vehicles)
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Originally Posted by bizzy928
I would put the Pilot in the SUV category.
And change the compact CUV to Compact SUV... They aren't really crossover vehicles.
(The Pacifica... new Highlander etc is/will be crossover vehicles)
And change the compact CUV to Compact SUV... They aren't really crossover vehicles.
(The Pacifica... new Highlander etc is/will be crossover vehicles)
If it's car-based it's a CUV.
If it's truck-based it's a SUV.
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I dont understand the fascination with the American auto makers in brining out all these ridiculous models that dont sell well. They should focus on making their current lineup better rather than have 30 different crap models. 
Is this the new design look from Ford??? Somewhat following the trends of Cadillac in a constant similar design cue, especially the front end. The only company I can see that can pull this off is Audi......Other than that nothing good to say about Ford, but "Good-Luck!" 
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