The 2008 Ford Edge is a 5-passenger crossover sport utility vehicle offered in either front wheel drive or in all wheel drive.
The highlight features in the 2008 version include its superior ride quality and passenger and cargo room.
On the negative side of the car, the brake pedal feel and engine noise are considered as main drawbacks.
Trims & Engine
The new trim model to the 2008 Edge line-up include up-level Limited and the other trims available include base SE and mid-level SEL. Power to all the models come from a 3.5 liter V6 engine that delivers 265 hp and torque of 250 lb ft at 4500 rpm. The sole transmission to the engine include 6-speed automatic.
With the powerful V6 engine, the 2008 mid-sized SUV can achieve fuel economy of 15 miles per gallon in the city premises and 22 miles per gallon on the highway roads. It has the maximum capacity to tow up to 3500 lbs.
Competitors & Dimensions
The best buy vehicles apart from the 2008 Edge model include Toyota Highlander, Hyundai Veracruz, GMC Acadia, Mazda CX-9, Honda Pilot and Saturn Outlook. As far as the exterior dimensions of the 2008 Ford Edge model are concerned, it has the wheel base of 111.2 inches.
The length, width and the height of the model are 185.7 inches, 75.8 inches and 67.0 inches respectively. It has the curb weight of 4078 lbs.