The signs were there. When Lincoln revealed their new 3-row Aviator built upon a rear-wheel-drive platform it was a lock that the next generation Ford Explorer would follow suit. And indeed, it has. By aligning the 10-speed transmission with the EcoBoost engine’s output shaft, this rear-wheel-drive-based Explorer has specific performance, towing and design benefits over its front-drive-based predecessor. Ford says this Explorer is roomier in all 3 rows, and more …
The venerable Escape has long since been a small SUV favorite but as you can see Ford has taken its styling in a decidedly car-like direction repositioning it in their reborn, utility-focused lineup. The Escape is America’s small SUV. Having been on the road now for 20 years, it’s where we’ve turned when the patriotic pangs pull us away from the RAV4, CR-V and Rogue. And now that Ford is …
The Edge is Ford’s entry into the midsize SUV segment, offering 5-passenger seating and a choice of turbocharged engines. Though the headlines surrounding the refreshed 2019 Edge speak of the new ST performance model, the luxury angle is also being covered with this new Titanium Elite trim. Ford says this is the Edge for those who desire more. Appearance upgrades over the standard Titanium model include a body-color front bumper …