Following the looks of camouflaged prototypes and a handful of pictures on the web site of the China Ministry of Trade and Info Expertise, the 2024 Ford Edge for China has been absolutely revealed.
The present Edge has been on sale because the 2015 mannequin yr and will positively use a redesign. Nonetheless, this model for the Chinese language market will not be destined for the U.S.
Proven in long-wheelbase Edge L type, this model of the crossover appears very completely different from its predecessor. It adopts the creased design language from the 2023 Ford Mondeo mid-size sedan that changed the Fusion in China final yr. The taller, flatter physique sides and blunt entrance fascia mark a giant change from the extra rounded surfaces of the present Edge.
2024 Ford Edge L (China spec)
The Edge L is a successor to the Edge Plus, a three-row mannequin that was by no means offered within the U.S. At 196.9 inches lengthy, 77.2 inches large, and 69.8 inches tall, the Edge L is definitely shut in dimension to the present U.S.-market Ford Explorer, though its 116.1-inch wheelbase is about three inches shorter.
Energy comes from a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine producing 249 hp and 279 lb-ft of torque, or a hybrid powertrain that bumps output to 271 hp and 300 lb-ft. Each powertrains are anticipated to be provided with all-wheel drive.
2024 Ford Edge L (China spec)
The inside includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a large 27.0-inch touchscreen positioned alongside one another to create the impression of 1 massive display. A head-up show, Bang & Olufsen audio system, ambient lighting, and a panoramic roof shall be provided as nicely, together with as much as 20 driver aids.
The Ford Edge L is anticipated to go on sale in China this spring, seemingly making it a 2024 mannequin. That is seemingly impartial of any plans Ford may need to replace the Edge for the U.S., although. Remember that the automaker unveiled a China-spec Explorer in 2022 that’s completely different from the model U.S. consumers get.
Within the U.S., the 2023 Ford Edge continues with solely minor adjustments, together with a brand new ST Inside Look Bundle.
