Can Ford Edge Ahead of Stiff SUV Competition?

[Rocko]

Raptor please!

 

[Nicky]

Raptor please!

Yeah, or the F150 at least.

Our DMax is only doing about 22mpg, and it's underpowered for what it is, so it's about time we had practical vehicles instead of half sized trucks.

 

[chris_b]

will never happen though, the Ranger is being sent off around the world as a global product

 

[Nicky]

will never happen though, the Ranger is being sent off around the world as a global product

The Ranger will never be considered a successor to the likes of the F150 though. As said, it's a light duty truck which isn't comparable to another truck that is rated to tow 6ton, and actually fit for that role too. After speaking to a few guys with them in Iceland, they said that they have literally snapped the chassis on light trucks putting them to work, whereas the F150's and F350's are at ease doing what they need.

I don't think they were referring to just the Navara's either when they said about snapping chassis' either...

 

[chris_b]

Totally agree Nicky, I've a friend out in OZ who has the nicest F150 and I keep suggesting he gives me a heads up when selling

I would love a Raptor, there is a picture somewhere with a Ranger and Raptor side by side and the size difference is huge !

My friends 150

 

[Chris100]

you have not seen one in real life nor driven one, a decent spec auto is £35k which is about right for it when the VAG group stuff would be 40-50k

Are you getting some sort of commission on them

 

[Graham]

Are you getting some sort of commission on them

I wish, though they did give me a new rs for a weekend lol

 

[Michael M]

A customer of mine has one of the first brought in to the country. Full spec and it's very nice but his kids are all grown up so failing to see the need! Lol. I think he just wanted something a bit different from the usual Q3/5's X3 crowd.

 

[syecadelic]

Seen one of these the other day driving past work. Have to be honest, definitely caught my eye, love the rear end of it, only critique would be the dash is a tad bland?

 

[Jonny_W]

will never happen though, the Ranger is being sent off around the world as a global product

Was in Ford yesterday and he mentioned that they are in talks of the F-150 going global.

The edge is fantastic. I would take one over its rivals.

 

[Graham]

Was in Ford yesterday and he mentioned that they are in talks of the F-150 going global.

The edge is fantastic. I would take one over its rivals.

That would be cool, though for it to become part of the "One Ford" fleet it will have to pass safety and emissions across the globe, if ti can't do this then it won't be rolled out

 

[Graham]

Totally agree Nicky, I've a friend out in OZ who has the nicest F150 and I keep suggesting he gives me a heads up when selling

I would love a Raptor, there is a picture somewhere with a Ranger and Raptor side by side and the size difference is huge !

My friends 150
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@Cooper - beside the like button, can we have a "pass me the kleenex darling" button?

 

[chris_b]

Was in Ford yesterday and he mentioned that they are in talks of the F-150 going global.

The edge is fantastic. I would take one over its rivals.

That won't happen, it's why the ranger was created. The F150 is huge by comparison and honestly too big for European roads.

Wish it would though !

 

[gary87]

an equivalent VW or Audi would be £15-20k more though.

There is not a hope in hell that a Tiguan would be another £15-£20k on top of that!

 

[Graham]

There is not a hope in hell that a Tiguan would be another £15-£20k on top of that!

Q7 would be which is the larger segment vehicle.

5-8k is what i specced as realistic diff to tiguan

 

[Conor]

I had one of these as a rental over here a couple of weeks back, pretty nice, very high spec, but as with all Fords the interior wasn't that great in terms of build quality. They do feel and look a bit cheap TBH.

I have a F-150 and love it, but it's hilariously unsuitable for the UK. They aren't just a wee bit bigger, they're significantly bigger than the average UK pick up (See example below compared to a Ranger!). Plus it does 17 MPG at a push. But they are absolutely brilliant, one of the comfiest things I've ever driven, and they seem to be a lot better screwed together than the Ford cars. Plus a 360 BHP V8 powering the rear wheels in something the size of a bungalow is fun.

 

[Graham]

I had one of these as a rental over here a couple of weeks back, pretty nice, very high spec, but as with all Fords the interior wasn't that great in terms of build quality. They do feel and look a bit cheap TBH.

I have a F-150 and love it, but it's hilariously unsuitable for the UK. They aren't just a wee bit bigger, they're significantly bigger than the average UK pick up (See example below compared to a Ranger!). Plus it does 17 MPG at a push. But they are absolutely brilliant, one of the comfiest things I've ever driven, and they seem to be a lot better screwed together than the Ford cars. Plus a 360 BHP V8 powering the rear wheels in something the size of a bungalow is fun.

That is MASSIVE !

Great comparison image there

 

[Debaser]

I don't know why anyone would compare an Edge to a Tiguan or Kuga. Its a bit like comparing a Mondeo to a Golf.

Having seen a few Edge's in the metal they are a much larger vehicle

 

[chris_b]

I don't know why anyone would compare an Edge to a Tiguan or Kuga. Its a bit like comparing a Mondeo to a Golf.

Having seen a few Edge's in the metal they are a much larger vehicle

Really? I drive past one every day and actually assumed those are its direct competition. it's much smaller than a Q7, X5 or the likes ?

 

[nobby]

Not really, I just expect the car I bought to be worth the asking price. And that ain't worth £38k of anyone's money.

and you believe the likes of audi and bmw are worth the asking price?!

 

[Debaser]

Really? I drive past one every day and actually assumed those are its direct competition. it's much smaller than a Q7, X5 or the likes ?

I don't think so
It's more akin size-wise to a Touareg, which is about £10K more expensive
Plus, why would Ford want to be in direct competition with one of its own models? The Edge is aimed at a different buyer to a Kuga

 

[Big Pimp]

and you believe the likes of audi and bmw are worth the asking price?!

I drive a Range Rover, and much as I love it, I find the price very hard to justify!

 

[Chris100]

and you believe the likes of audi and bmw are worth the asking price?!

Well I've owned 5 BMWs and I'm currently on my 3rd Audi, does that answer your question?

 

[chris_b]

I don't think so
It's more akin size-wise to a Touareg, which is about £10K more expensive
Plus, why would Ford want to be in direct competition with one of its own models? The Edge is aimed at a different buyer to a Kuga

It really isnt comparable with a Touareg, It's marketed at Audi Q5 & BMW X3 buyers, an in between segment before stepping up to Touareg, X5, Q7 etc the Kuga is smaller again of course and still looks after Fords interest for smaller markets

 

[Debaser]

It really isnt comparable with a Touareg, It's marketed at Audi Q5 & BMW X3 buyers, an in between segment before stepping up to Touareg, X5, Q7 etc the Kuga is smaller again of course and still looks after Fords interest for smaller markets

Edge overall length 4808mm
Touareg overall length 4801mm

Edge luggage capacity 602L
Touareg luggage capacity 580L

Just two quick comparisons but already I can see how some people would consider these two vehicles to be in direct competition