Ford Edge is fairly visible

The 2010 Ford Edge is a small pickup SUV that comes in four trim levels: Limited, SE, SEL, and Sport. All the latest generation conventional features are installed in all trims. Among these trim levels, SE is the basic trim but even that arrives with antilock, full power accessories, stability control, 17-inch alloy wheels, and air-conditioning. Apart from the features in SE trim, those who want more luxurious features have to look for other trims such as Limited and SEL trims. Like the Limited trim, the Sport trim has faux suede upholstery, special body design, and larger 20-inch alloy wheels.

A 3.5-liter V6 engine powers the 2010 Edge that churns out 265 horsepower. The car comes with optional all-wheel drive that has a standard six-speed automatic transmission. It automatically enhances the efficiency by using a cruise control system with all-wheel drive. The power of between 50-60 percent is automatically sidetracked to the back wheels to wipe out wheels spin.

Usually, the seats in third-row are becoming popular in all the latest generations minivans. But, the 2010 Edge lacks this feature and doesn't offer the optional 3rd row seats; however, it comes with a spacious 2nd row seat. To enhance the space of the cargo, the back seats can also be folded or reclined forward. In comparison to its close rivals, storage capacity of the Edge is somewhat low. Even though ergonomically and functionally, it has sound planning, the cabin requires a good amount of interior decoration to catch up with its rivals. Unfortunately, the low quality of the components in interior section of 2010 Ford Edge is fairly visible.

The 2011 Ford Edge also includes a number of technological improvements including adaptive cruise control which will use a radar to monitor traffic ahead and adjust your speed accordingly, blind spot information system to help you avoid side swiping collisions, capless fuel filter for easy fill ups and MyKey technology which helps parents monitor and limit teenager driving behavior.

Lastly, the five-passenger front-wheel drive Ford Edge returns best in class fuel economy, getting 19 mpg city, 27 highway with the standard engine.

This unibody construction feature provides an energy-absorbing structure to help protect occupants. Bumper to bumper flow through side rails, structural design and A-pillars are designed to move crash energy away from occupants. Nearly half of the shell is composed of high strength steels that both increase strength and reduce weight.

The new Edge also provides technologies to help prevent crashes as small as parking lot fender benders all the way to high-speed collisions by warning drivers of the potential for a crash. These driver-aid and safety technologies include options such as:

• Adaptive Cruise Control which allows a driver to set a cruising speed then uses advanced radar technology to monitor traffic ahead and scan for slower vehicles. This system will automatically slow the vehicle down to adapt to traffic conditions.
• Collision Warning with Brake Support helps reduce speed automatically with pre-charged brakes. The electronic brake assist systems helps drivers stop more quickly when the system detects a collision is imminent.
• Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert is a feature that helps detect vehicles in blind spots during normal driving, as well as traffic approaching from the sides when reversing out of parking spots.
• MyKey is special feature that allows parents to encourage teenagers to drive safely and more fuel efficiently. MyKey can allow parents to designate a vehicle top speed limit, audio volume and other features.
• Rear View Camera automatically engages when the Edge is placed in reverse. Located on the liftgate above the license plate, a video is shown on the 8-inch center stack touch screen.
• Hill Start Assist provides drivers will assistance on those tricky hills. This feature keeps the vehicle from rolling backward, making it easier to pull away when on a slop or hill. Sensors will automatically detect the vehicle is on a slope and initiate the feature.