| Ford enthusiasts are happy to know that their | | | | Complex in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Edge combines |
| much-awaited Edge crossover is now available. The | | | | advanced auto parts Ford Explorer with those of the |
| brand new crossovers from the automaker have | | | | Freestar to create a fascinating new crossover. It is |
| begun arriving at dealerships across the country in the | | | | engineered to compete with Hyundai Santa Fe and |
| last few days. | | | | Chevrolet Equinox. Edge is also a finalist for the North |
| Among the first customers to take the first delivery of | | | | American Truck of the Year award which is the |
| Edge is Mike Stone, a Detroit radio talk-show host, | | | | highlight of the North American International Auto Show |
| who ordered his Edge SEL nearly three months ago. | | | | in Detroit. |
| Stone replaced his 2004 Cadillac CTS in favor of a | | | | One of the many reasons that are driving aficionados |
| brand new Ford Edge. "I wanted something new, | | | | closer to Edge is the latter's thrilling design. Edge |
| something American and most important, something | | | | boasts its chrome accents, leather seats, and the |
| that was going to take on this Michigan snow." said | | | | 18-inch aluminum wheels Ford. According to sales |
| Stone. | | | | associate Brian Burke of Tom Holzer Ford, who sold |
| After driving the newly purchased crossover, Stone | | | | the vehicle to Stone. Burke added that over 2 dozen |
| noted, "I like it a lot. It's got better pick up than I thought. | | | | pre-orders have been placed for the Edge at his |
| It actually handles the road and hugs those curves | | | | dealership even though there were no Edge vehicles |
| pretty well. I like its SUV-like roominess and car-like | | | | on-site to test drive. "I can't think of another vehicle that |
| ride." | | | | has generated more excitement," Burke said. "This |
| Ford Edge is based on the CD3 platform of the | | | | reminds me of the 1986 Taurus, when Ford came out |
| automaker. The crossover has debuted as a 2007 | | | | with something that was totally different in style. And |
| model at the 2006 North American International Auto | | | | like the Taurus, the Edge takes on different (and |
| Show in January. It is built at Ford's Oakville Assembly | | | | unique) styling. |