Can the US-based Ford Edge conquer premium SUV territory?

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There’s that extremely large and confident front grille, the light line running right round the rear; it’s all pretty American, but the rest of the lines look pleasing to a European. It actually handles quite well, better than the soft suspension would lead you to believe, but it’s hindered by some seriously uncommunicative steering. However, you simply can’t disguise that the Edge simply doesn’t match up in areas like the cabin, the dynamic capabilities and sophistication when placed against some of the formidable incumbents in the SUV sector. The Edge is a worthy effort, but it still feels like Ford is consigned to the edge of the SUV market and isn’t yet ready to take centre stage.