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Up front, the crossover sports an aggressive hexagon grille that bears a resemblance to that of the Taurus in shape, if not size. Other notable details include prominent character lines and what looks to be a fairly steeply raked windshield.
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Underneath the sheetmetal, the new Edge will ride on the same midsize C/D platform as the new Fusion. A slight increase in overall size is likely to reduce overlap with the latest Escape, which is one of the larger crossovers in the “compact” segment.
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The existing 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder will almost certainly continue to be offered, but the fates of the current model's 3.5- and 3.7-liter V6s aren’t as clear-cut due to Ford’s ever-increasing emphasis on efficient, downsized powerplants. If the Blue Oval decides to make fuel economy a major focus, the Fusion’s 1.6-liter EcoBoost four and hybrid powertrain could end up under the Edge’s hood.
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Official details on the 2015 Edge are probably many months away, but we'll keep our eyes peeled in the meantime for new leaks.
