For more information about the Edge's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
We haven't tested the four-cylinder with its new eight-speed automatic yet, but on our 75-mph fuel-economy loop the ST managed 25 mpg, matching its estimate. Cars of The Price Is Right Dream Car Weekįour-cylinder models are rated by the EPA for up to 29 mpg highway, and even the sporty ST model manages to earn a 25-mpg highway rating.Its steering is nicely weighted, if not particularly communicative, and its ride is comfortable over imperfect road surfaces. It's not as light on its feet as the athletic Mazda CX-9-our benchmark for crossover handling-but the Edge is reasonably enjoyable to drive and provides reassuring stability in corners. If you're looking for an SUV that can keep pace with a Volkswagen Golf GTI from zero to 60 mph-and quite a few other zippy cars as well-check the box for the Edge ST, which gets a 335-hp twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6 and standard all-wheel drive. The base turbocharged four-cylinder makes 250 horsepower and, despite its casual acceleration, should provide adequate power for most customers. Moving up from the SE to the SEL adds plenty of features to warrant the increase in price, including a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a partially digital gauge display, a nine-speaker stereo system, heated front seats, a six-way power-adjustable passenger's seat, LED fog lamps, and more. We'd compromise by going with the mid-range SEL model with the turbocharged four-cylinder. While the ST model's boosted V-6 power sounds enticing, its price is anything but.