Ford will launch its new 2007 Ford Edge crossover with a sticker price below $26,000, Cisco Codina, group vice president, Marketing, Sales and Service, announced today at a meeting of the Midwest Automotive Media Association. Sales of the Edge will begin in November, Codina said. The 2007 Ford Edge SE features a base manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $25,995 for the well-equipped front-wheel-drive model and $27,645 for the all-wheel-drive model.
Key standard features of the Ford Edge SE include:
- 3.5-liter V6 mated to 6-speed automatic transmission deliver 265 hp and 250 lb.-ft. of torque. (Fuel economy is expected to be in the mid-20s for highway driving.)
- Front-wheel drive
- Rear spoiler
- Dual exhaust
- Center console with class-leading flexibility
- Second-row 60/40 split fold-flat seats
- Class-exclusive MP3 audio input jack
- 17-inch painted aluminum wheels
- Standard safety features including: industry leading AdvanceTrac with RSC, ABS, Safety Canopy with rollover sensor, front- and front seat side-impact air bags, occupant classification system, adjustable head restraints and LATCH system
The Ford Edge SEL offers many additional appearance, comfort and convenience features, including chrome tipped dual exhaust, a 6-disc CD changer, Convenience Package, body color rear spoiler and fog lamps. It starts at $27,990 for front-wheel drive models and $29,640 for all-wheel drive models.
Option packages available on the Edge SEL include:
- Premium Package – Dual electronic temperature control with particulate air filter; exterior puddle lamps; heated seats and heated exterior mirrors; leather trimmed front and second row seats; memory seats; memory exterior mirrors and steering wheel climate controls
- Seating Flexibility Package – 6-way power passenger seat, front-row passenger fold-flat seatback; second-row EasyFold remote release seatback; leather trimmed front- and second-row seats; memory seats.
Options exclusive to the Edge SEL include:
- 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels or 18-inch painted aluminum sport wheels
- Audi ophile sound system with CDX6, nine speakers and steering wheel controls
- DVD-based Navigation system with Audiophile sound system
- Reverse sensing system
- Rear-seat DVD Entertainment System
- Class-exclusive two-panel panoramic VistaRoof with dual power shades
Options available on all Edge models include:
- All-wheel drive
- SIRIUS satellite radio with six-month subscription
- Class II Trailer Towing (for up to 3,500 lbs. maximum towing capability)
