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2011 Ford Edge offers drivers lots of bells and whistlesAll in all, the new Edge for 2011 is a muchAll are fine vehicles in their own right, butThis means the Edge for 2011 goes fromcan be controlled through voice commands asmore refined vehicle, with better ride, han-the refreshed Ford CUV was able to Edgeoffering only one engine and one transmissionwell as the touch screen.dling and features. In the AJAC competition,them all out.to three powertrains.While the screens are cool to look at andthe Edge bested the Jeep Grand Cherokee,With products like the Edge, Ford shouldStandard on the SEL and Limited models areprovide an amazing amount of information, itToyota Highlander Hybrid, Kia Sorrento,continue on its present upward swing and that18-inch tires and new wider wheels to produce amust be an age thing with me. I still prefer theHyundai Santa Fe, Toyota 4Runner and Hondaall bodes well for the folks in Oakville, who dobetter steering feel. Optional on the Limited areold knobs, buttons and gauges, Im afraid. LikeAccord Crosstour for top spot. a great job building the Edge.20-inch tires with new wider wheels, while thesome other critics, I find the information dis-Edge Sport gets 22-inch wheels.plays too distracting, but Im sure the pluggedThe suspension has also been retuned asFREE SHUTTLE SERVICE...OPEN SATURDAYSin younger generation will find the MyFordshocks, springs and stabilizer bars were adjust-Touch a great innovation.ed for better handling.But thats only the start of the available tech-Prices start at $27,999 for the SE, $2,500 lessnology on the 2011 Edge. Among the standard orthan for the 2010 model. The mid-level SEL isavailable features joining SYNC are the Easy Fuel$33,999 for FWD and $35,999 for AWD.capless fuel filler system (standard); a keylessMeanwhile, the Limited is $37,799 (FWD) andentry keypad and blind spot mirrors (standard);$39,999 (AWD), and the Sport is $43,499.MyKey allowing owners to designate keys to limitAs mentioned earlier, the interior is muchthe vehicles top speed and audio volume (stan-improved for 2011. dard); AdvanceTrac with roll stability controlFord has taken a page out of Volvos books for(standard); adaptive cruise control and collisionthe Edge (of course, it owned Volvo until lastwarning with brake support (optional) and blindBest AutoBest Auto BestAuto year) with a snazzy floating centre stack, includ-spot information system with cross traffic alertMechanicGlass RepairService Centreing an eight-inch LCD touch-screen at the top. (optional). Two 4.2-inch colour LCD information screensOther than my aversion to the touch screenJUST FOR FUN TIRE EVENTalso flank the analog speedometer. All this istechnology, I was left most impressed by theGet your best clearance pricestandard on the Limited and Edge Sport models.new Edge. Interior space is generous both frontIts all part of the MyFord Touch drive con-and rear. In fact, a six-foot, five-inch friend hadOnAndALL season and snow tiresnect technology that replaces the traditionalno trouble with leg or headroom up front dur-Plus get mail in factory Rebates* and bonus Air Miles*buttons, knobs and gauges. It allows you toing a three-hour holiday season road trip with*CALL FOR DETAILSaccess your entertainment, phone, climate con-our wives to view a spectacular Christmas lightCARS & VANSWINTERPremium trol or navigation system through the touch-display. By the way, the rear seats fold flat asUNIGLASSPre-OwnedService screen powered by SYNC. 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