Ford Edge L. A great SUV that can only be enjoyed in China

There are countless European or American car brands offering special cars that can only be enjoyed in China. AndThat’s what’s happening with the new Ford Edge L, a surprisingly sexy SUV that joins the models the blue-oval company sells in that country.as with the famous Ford Mondeo, Ford Evos …

The new Ford Edge L was introduced in China as a worthy successor to the well-known Edge Plus. It arrives in the Asian country to position itself just below the equator, because it must be borne in mind that this new SUV from American company It is 5.00 meters long. So you can take it into account as well, that’s five centimeters less than what the Ford Explorer measured, as well as 20 centimeters more than what was measured by the missing Ford Edge that’s been here for sale for some time.

Lots of technology and space for this Ford Edge L.

It was the design team responsible for shaping the Fusion, Mondeo, Equator and Equator Sport responsible for drawing the lines of the new Ford Edge L, which is very different from its predecessor. and that is This large SUV has a large front grille in which some LED light clusters are integrated with integrated bumpers… although these vary depending on the finish chosen by the customer. The same goes for its wheels, which can be 20 or 21 inches.

In the new Ford Edge L profile, the “L” logo can also be seen at the base of the C-pillar, in the same way that there are some lights at the rear with LED technology connected by a black molding. Say that too The new SUV of the American company for China measures 1.96 meters in width and 1.77 meters in height.. It is based on a platform with a wheelbase of 2950 mm, which is 100 mm more than that of its predecessor.

Big screens and comfortable seats inside

With such generous exterior dimensions, the Ford Edge L boasts a spacious cabin, always configured as 2 + 2 + 3 seats. In this interior, its digital dashboard surprises, It consists of a 12.3-inch dashboard in addition to a 27-inch central touch screen with 4K resolution.. In this interior, items like wireless chargers, a cool automatic transmission selector or sportier touches just don’t fit when we’re talking about the ST-Line’s finish. Regarding the equipment, it is known that It will have a head-up display, ambient lighting, second-row reclining comfort seats, a power panoramic roof, three-zone automatic climate control, a Bang & Olufsen audio system, and up to 20 driving assistance systems.…

There will be two mechanical options available for the Ford Edge L when it goes on sale in China. The Access version bets on the heart of a four-cylinder 2.0 EcoBoost capable of delivering 252 hp of power and 380 Nm of torque. Above there will be a “dry” hybrid variant developed on these mechanics, in this case raising the power to 275 horsepower, while the torque is 405 Nm.. It’s been known to boast a signature WLTC cycle certified average consumption of just 6.3 l/100 km, which translates to a combined range of 1,188 km.

Two mechanical options for the Ford Edge L.

No matter which engine a customer buying one of the Ford Edge L picks, they are all They will have a 10-speed automatic transmission, as well as an intelligent all-wheel drive system.

The new Ford Edge L is expected to be revealed to the world at Auto Shanghai, To go on sale in China in April. Although it is said that the hybrid version is expected for the month of July. It is also known that this model will be manufactured by Changan-Ford.

At the moment, there is no clue as to whether the Ford Edge L will be marketed in other parts of the world. However, we must remember that The well-known “dry only” Ford Edge, which stopped being sold in Spain some time ago, is still very much alive in the United States Although it is a generation that was introduced to the market in 2015 and updated in 2019.