2011 Ford Edge

The 2011 Ford Edge hasn’t exactly been living an energized life recently. The 2011 Ford Edge has been heavily revised. Highlights include more power, updated exterior styling, reduced wind and road noise, improved interior quality and new features. Compared to many of Ford’s impressively updated or redesigned vehicles in the last two years, the Edge can come off as being, well, a bit dull.

2011 Ford Edge

The Ford Edge’s familiar 3.5-liter V6 has been upgraded for 2011 to deliver 285 horsepower, a 20-hp gain. Fuel economy has gone up slightly, too. Meanwhile, the Edge Sport receives an exclusive 3.7-liter engine that kicks out 305 hp and 280 pound-feet of torque. All Edge models also receive new braking hardware, which has improved brake feel and shortened its stopping distance by 20 percent.

The 2011 Ford Edge is now a solid pick for a midsize five-passenger crossover, especially if you’re fond of its styling and technological features. That said, we’d still recommend taking a look at the sharper-driving Nissan Murano or the family-friendly Toyota Venza. And if you need a third row of seats, there are other crossovers to check out. But now that it is both innovative and rewarding to drive, the latest Edge finally lives up to its name.

The 2011 Ford Edge SE, SEL and Limited come with a 3.5-liter V6 that generates 285 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. It’s connected to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Edge Sport has a 3.7-liter V6 that spins out 305 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed auto is again standard for the Sport, but it also includes manual shift control. All trim levels come standard with front-wheel drive, and all but the SE can be equipped with all-wheel drive.