2017 Ford Edge: Versatile, with Pleasant Style

With seating for five and three available engines, the 2017 Ford Edge offers a versatile, functional choice in the midsize crossover SUV market. 
It comes in four trims: the SE, SEL, Titanium and Sport (which our tester was).
The Edge offers interior space that is larger than what you might think when you look at its exterior. Front seat head room and leg room are both more than adequate for most adults, and rear seat spacing is also pretty good. 
On the exterior, the aggressive, hexagon-shaped grille sits at the helm of a body that has sleek lines and a wide stance. Power side mirrors, a dual-pipe exhaust system and rear spoiler come standard. Options include a trailer hitch receiver, heated side mirrors with turn signal indicators, a power liftgate and a panoramic moonroof. 
The SE, SEL and Titanium versions of the Edge are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 245 horsepower and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. As an option, there is a 3.5-liter V-6 that makes 280 horsepower. Both front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive are available.
Our tester, the Sport version, has a twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6 that makes 315 horsepower and is linked to a six-speed automatic and AWD.
We were very pleasantly surprised by the driving chops displayed by the Sport. It's not just a badge on the exterior of the vehicle. This version truly has some pep and some handling ability that lets it accurately be described as having the ability to give a sporty toss about the roads. 
Gas mileage is rated at 20 mpg city, 30 highway on the FWD four-cylinder, 20 and 28 on the AWD four-cylinder. The V-6 gets 18 and 26 mpg FWD and 17 and 25 mpg AWD. The Edge Sport with the twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6 gets 17 and 24.
The Edge offers 73.3 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seat folded down. That's plenty of room for groceries or some luggage for a weekend road trip. 
The Edge has standard safety features that include front air bags, antilock brakes, an electronic stability system, a tire pressure monitoring system and a backup camera. 
The Edge starts at around $29,000 and ranges to about $42,000.
If it's a stylish, versatile crossover SUV that you're in the market for, Ford has an Edge on some of its competitors with this offering.