JMP

Jill Marie Polly

2014 Ford Edge

••3.0

Posted On: May 18, 2024

2014 edge best car

Pros
The sun roofs, the style of the car

Cons
I really like everything about the car, the beeping on back uo cam

It's that beautiful maroon color and a very nice design and the 2nd nicest car we've owned, which slightly clouded our attempted objectivity. Consumer Reports shows it well in lots of ways for the middle size vehicle we need. The legroom is nicely more than our van had, the passenger seat is more comfortable than vans we drove and it is nice and quiet while driving. There are some suggestions I w... Read more

2014 Ford Edge Review

Pros

Premium interior
Smooth ride quality
Great on reliability

Cons

Distracting infotainment system

2014 Ford Edge SUV includes all the features from the base trim plus adds 10-way power-adjustable seats and a rear parking sensor which are very useful features.

Overview

Priced at $28,100 the Ford Edge faces stiff competition from the GMC Terrain, Nissan Rogue, and Jeep Cherokee. Though all the rivals feature an inline 4 engine it is the Ford that offers a punchy V6 motor even for the base trim. It comes with a 3.5 Liter V6 with a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. A premium and comfortable interior and a smooth ride are its other perks.

Pricing and Features
9.0/10

The 2014 Ford Edge comes in 4 trims mainly. Namely the SE, SEL, Limited, and the Sport. Priced at just $28,100 for the base trim, the price goes up to $37,600 for the top-end Sport trim. The base trim comes with standard features like cloth upholstery and a 4.2-inch infotainment system. It also includes features like remote keyless entry and a 6-speaker audio system.

Trim	SE	SEL	Limited	Sport
MSRP	$28,100	$31,300	$35,100	$37,600
Key-features	Cloth upholstery	10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat	8-inch touchscreen	305 Horsepower V6 engine
	4.2-inch infotainment screen	SYNC voice recognition	Rear-view camera	Rear seat DVD screen
	6-speakers	USB-port	12-speakers	Satellite Radio
	Remote keyless entry	Rear parking sensors	Leather upholstery	Navigation System
	Ford Mykey system		Heated front seats

We Recommend

We advise you to go with the SEL trim. The SEL trim comes just after the base SE and offers more value for money option. It includes all the features from the base trim plus adds 10-way power-adjustable seats and a rear parking sensor which are very useful features.

Engine and Performance
8.0/10

Powering the 2015 Ford Edge is the mighty 3.5 Litre V6 engine. The engine is powerful enough to deliver 285 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque. It comes with a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission and a front-wheel-drive layout.

The Ford Edge comes with 3 engine options. Fron-Wheel-Drive is standard but incases of need you can always go for the all-wheel drive.

Model	Ford Edge SE	GMC Terrain SLE-1	Nissan Rogue SV	Jeep Cherokee Latitude
MSRP	$28,100	$26,465	$24,490	$24,495
Engine	3.5 Liter V6	2.4 Liter Inline 4	2.5 Liter Inline 4	2.4 Liter Inline 4
Drivetrain	Fron-Wheel-Drive	Fron-Wheel-Drive	Fron-Wheel-Drive	Fron-Wheel-Drive
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	Continuously variable-speed automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Power	285 hp @ 6500 rpm	182 hp @ 6700 rpm	170 hp @ 6000 rpm	184 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque	253 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm	172 ft-lbs. @ 4900 rpm	175 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm	171 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm
Top Speed(mph)	130 mph	120 mph	110 mph	N/A

No doubt the Ford Edge is the most powerful in the segment with its V6 motor. The only car in this segment to feature a V6 engine, while the other rivals rely on their Inline 4 setup. The second in line in terms of horsepower is the Jeep Cherokee.

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

The 2014 Ford Edge delivers an efficiency of 19 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined. With the V6 engine on offer, it offers a decent economy. It is not likely to perform like its counterparts which offer an inline 4 setup. The Nissan Rogue with its 2.5-liter engine delivers the best fuel economy of 26 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg with combined driving conditions.

Model	Ford Edge SE	GMC Terrain SLE-1	Nissan Rogue SV	Jeep Cherokee Latitude
MPG (City) (mpg)	19	22	26	22
MPG (Highway) (mpg)	27	32	33	31
MPG (Combined) (mpg)	22	26	28	25
Fuel Capacity (gallon)	18.3 gal	18.0 gal	N/A	15.8 gal
Range (City/Hwy)	348/494	396/576	N/A	348/490

As can be seen, the Nissan Rogue is clearly the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the segment. The GMC Terrain comes second in position followed by the Jeep Cherokee. Both the Jeep and the GMC have a similar economy rating with just a marginal difference between the two. Because of its larger engine displacement which consumes more fuel the Ford Edge has the segment highest tank capacity of 18.3 gallons.

Interior
8.0/10

5 persons can comfortably sit inside the cabin of the Ford Edge. The cabin is quiet as it is totally noise isolated from the exterior sound. It has ample space for a comfortable seating position.

The seats come wrapped in cloth upholstery while leather upholstery can also be found in the higher trims. The materials of the cabin are made of premium material.

Model	Ford Edge SE	GMC Terrain SLE-1	Nissan Rogue SV	Jeep Cherokee Latitude
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	40.0/58.9/40.7	39.8/55.7/41.2	41.6/56.5/43.0	39.4/57.6/41.1
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	39.3/58.7/39.6	39.2/55.3/39.9	36.6/55.9/37.9	38.5/40.3/55.1
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)	32.2 cu-ft	31.6 cu-ft	39.3 cu-ft	24.8 cu-ft

The front seats are supportive and comfortable. There is a power-adjustable function which is a great advantage over the manual ones. It also includes heated functionality. The rear seats can be reclined just like other cars to increase the cargo space. Rear visibility is limited as the roofline slopes down in the rear.

2014 Ford Edge Infotainment System

There are two infotainment systems on offer available for the 2014 Ford Edge. The standard system includes a 4.2-inch display. And it has buttons to control all the audio and climate functions. The second system can be found on the higher-end trims which feature an 8-inch touchscreen system that comes with voice recognition and a USB-port. The touchscreen system is not the very best or smooth to use as it responds slowly to user inputs, which can be a fuss for many users. Some of the important infotainment features of the Ford Edge are:

4.2-inch touchscreen
USB-port
Bluetooth
6-speaker stereo
Auxiliary audio input
HD Radio(optional)
Navigation System(optional)

Exterior
9.0/10

The base trim SE of the Ford Edge runs on 17-inch alloy wheels. It also houses a V6 engine. A rear-privacy glass is offered too. There is a convenience package on offer that adds rear parking sensors and automatic headlights too.

From the SEL trim, the car comes with 18-inch alloy wheels and includes a rear-view camera too.

Model	Ford Edge SE	GMC Terrain SLE-1	Nissan Rogue SV	Jeep Cherokee Latitude
Curb Weight (lbs)	4052 lb.	3853 lb.	N/A	4044 lb.
Length (in.)	184.2 in.	185.3 in.	182.3 in.	182.0 in.
Width (in.)	76.0 in.	72.8 in.	72.4 in.	73.2 in.
Height (in.)	67.0 in.	66.3 in.	66.3 in.	65.7 in.
Ground Clearance (in.)	7.9 in.	6.9 in.	N/A	N/A
Wheelbase (in.)	111.2 in.	112.5 in.	106.5 in.	106.3 in.

In terms of cargo weight, the Ford Edge certainly keeps its name top of the list. The Jeep Cherokee comes second in position with a curb weight of 4044 lbs. The GMC Terrain is the longest car in the segment followed by the Ford Edge. Higher ground clearance in an SUV is a bonus point and the Ford Edge snatches that title having the highest on offer.

Safety
8.9/10

The new Ford Edge has done well in the crash-testing. It has received the highest rating of ‘Good’ in all the four tests conducted by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety(IIHS). Even the National Highway Traffic Safety Organization gave it an overall rating of 4-star that includes 4-stars for rollover crash, 5-star rating for side impacts, and 3-stars for front impacts. Some of the safety features included in the 2014 Ford Edge are:

Driver Airbag
Passenger airbag
4-wheel ABS
Brake Assist
Child Safety Locks
Traction control
Electronic stability control

Final Verdict

Undeniably, the Ford Edge is a powerful SUV. Even the base version comes with an athletic engine which its counterparts lack. It comes with a beautifully designed cabin having a comfortable seating position and supportive seats. The choice of material is quite premium for the interior with nothing that indicates cheap quality finishing. It looks good and pretty good on the safety scale too.

2014 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2014 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2014 Ford Edge User Reviews

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2014 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2014 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2014 Ford Edge SEL

2014 Ford Edge SEL

About 2014 Ford Edge

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2013 Ford Edge SEL

2014 Ford Edge User Reviews

2014 edge best car

ProsThe sun roofs, the style of the car

Cons I really like everything about the car, the beeping on back uo cam

2014 Ford Edge Review

Pros

Cons

Overview

Pricing and Features9.0/10

Engine and Performance8.0/10

Fuel Economy6.0/10

Interior8.0/10

2014 Ford Edge Infotainment System

Exterior9.0/10

Safety8.9/10

Final Verdict

Pros
The sun roofs, the style of the car

Cons
I really like everything about the car, the beeping on back uo cam

Pricing and Features
9.0/10

Engine and Performance
8.0/10

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

Interior
8.0/10

Exterior
9.0/10

Safety
8.9/10