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22 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 23, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Experience the 2007 Ford Edge continued from page 19 rear cargo area. The front passenger seat also folds flat for the storage of up to 8-foot long packages. The Ford Edge comes tricked out with a long list of goodies. Standard items include front and side airbags along with a Safety Canopy, dual A/C, 6-disc CD audio, tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and cruise buttons, power windows, power mirrors and power door locks, fog lamps, alloy wheels, dual chrome exhaust tips and a slew of other features too numerous to mention. There are two trim levels, SE and SEL, and, as mentioned earlier, the Edge also comes in either FWD or AWD. Some sample prices are listed below but, as a rule, allwheel drive bumps the price by about $2,000 and the SEL model adds $3,000 to the MSRP. Options include a reverse sensing system, DVD navigation, DVD entertainment and the innovative panoramic Vista Roof, a large glass moon roof complimented by a fixed rear glass panel. Under the hood, the Edge harnesses a brand new V6 engine. I imagine that Ford execs were getting a little testy with the constant criticism over the off-the-shelf 3.0-litre Duratecs they were seemingly stuffing into everything over the past few years. But they can now boast about the bigger and all-new 2007 SPECTRA *Based on an MSRP of $15,995/$21,695 on 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517). **Leasing plans OAC provided by Kia Canada Financial Services. Available on 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517). Based on a 60/60 month lease rate of 0.0%/3.9%. First month's lease payment of $190/$199 plus $1,350/$1,495 delivery and destination, and a $350 acquisition fee, due upon delivery. Down payment for 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517) is $0/$3,250. Total lease obligation for the featured models based on an MSRP of $15,995/$21,695 is $11,382/$15,218 and the option to purchase at end of lease for $4,613/$7,961 plus applicable taxes. Lease has 20,000 km/year allowance (other packages available) and $0.10/km for excess. Licence, registration, insurance, delivery and destination, dealer administration fees and taxes are not included, unless otherwise stated. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Prices subject to change without notice. >"0% purchase financing on every new Kia", available on approved credit (OAC). Available on all new 2007 Kia models. Maximum monthly term for "0% purchase financing" varies by model. See dealer for details. Purchase financing example: $10,000 at 0.0% purchase financing equals $167 per month for 60 months; cost of borrowing (C.O.B.) is $0 for a total obligation of $10,000. Monthly payment and C.O.B. will vary depending on amount borrowed, the term and down payment/trade. Other lease and finance options available. Prices subject to change without notice. Competitive Bonus program available to qualifying customers on the purchase of any new 2007 Spectra/Sportage models. See dealer for eligibility details. Reduction of $1,000 off total principal or amount due on all new 2007 Sportage models. Monthly lease or finance payments have been adjusted for reduction. Certain restrictions may apply. Featured models are not exactly as illustrated. Images contain available accessories. NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) test results. Visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap for full details. ^Conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate program. See dealer for details. Kia's "Worry-Free Comprehensive" warranty covers most vehicle components against defects under normal use and maintenance conditions. Price, availability and specifications are subject to changes without notice. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of print. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. 3.5-litre V6 that makes an impressive 265 hp @ 6250 rpm with a peak torque of 250 lb-ft. This is a strong and lusty engine but it needs to be, pulling a rather porky 1853 kg (4085 lbs) of curb weight and returning fuel economy ratings of 13.5L/9.1L/100km (city/hwy) for the AWD model. My numbers were pretty close to that, but a lot of city driving can push you up into the neighbourhood of 15L/100km. Power is translated smoothly via a 6speed automatic and AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control comes standard. Handling is as agile as can be expected considering the Edge's rather substantial weight and size. And although the brake pedal feels a little spongy, the 4-wheel disc ABS binders stop the vehicle well enough. I spent some driving time in both the Ford Edge and its upscale Lincoln MKX sibling. They are both comfortable and poised performers with heightened levels of styling, quality and performance and overlooking some of my nit-picking, they both bode well for the future of Ford. And it's also nice to know that both the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX come courtesy of Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada where 4,000 or our friends and neighbours, along with a $1 billion conversion to flexible manufacturing, will hopefully be building multiple future models on these new platforms. And with a plug-in version already making the show circuit, I wouldn't be surprised to see a hybrid version within a few years. Can a vehicle that starts at over $30,000 make the kind of sales impact and volume that Ford needs to push their Way Forward plans? So far, sales have been climbing in the U.S. and Canada since vehicle launch, and customers seem to be voting yes for an allinclusive crossover that is meeting their equipment wish lists, their driving demands and their expectations. And, as someone once said, a successful product does more than just satisfy your expectations. It satisfies expectations you didnít even know you had. For more info check out ford.ca 0 $ starting from 15,995 * Porsche Cars North America Reports April Sales for Canada New Cayenne Sales Encouraging Model not exactly as shown % $ LEASE FOR 190 0 ** PER MO. FOR 60 MOS. $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT % LEASE APR** 0 DOWN PAYMENT · 2.0 L DOHC CVVT engine · Power and tilt steering · AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with 4 speakers · 60:40 split-folding rear seats · Full centre console with storage box $ +$ 500 BONUS COMPETITIVE IN ADDITION TO LEASE/FINANCE OFFERS 2007 SPORTAGE 5-STAR CRASH TEST RATING (NHTSA ­ Frontal & Side Impact) PURCHASE LX-AWD model shown MSRP $21,695* FINANCING LEASE FOR ON EVERY> $ NEW KIA! 199 3.9 ** PER MO. FOR 60 MOS. % $ LEASE OR PURCHASE 1,000 BONUS + $ Porsche's recently introduced new 2008 Cayenne has sparked customer interest, enjoying a sales increase of 32 percent for April 2007. Robinson/Beinfema Autofiles Porsche Cars North America, importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced April sales of 233, a slight decrease over last April's strong figure of 273. March sales in Canada showed a strong demand for Porsche's recently introduced new 2008 Cayenne, which enjoyed a sales increase of 32 percent. The company sold a total of 82 new Cayennes compared to 62 the same time last year. March showed continuing demand for Porsche's 911 with sales of 94 this April compared to 99 last year. In addition, dealers sold 45 Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, compared to 38 for the same period last year. LEASE APR** $3,250 DOWN PAYMENT $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · Traction Control System (TCS) · Power windows, locks & mirrors · 6 airbags 500 COMPETITIVE BONUS IN ADDITION TO LEASE/FINANCE OFFERS One of the top warranties in the business. TOTAL CARE OWNERSHIP COVERAGE · 5-YEAR/100,000 KM WORRY-FREE COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY · 5-YEAR/100,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY · 5-YEAR/100,000 KM EXTRA CARE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE · NO DEDUCTIBLE CHARGE $ Grad 500 Rebate^ To locate a Kia dealer near you, visit kia.ca Oakville Kia 1450 Speers Road, Oakville, ON (905) 847-1511