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2012 Ford Edge Now Delivers 30 MPG Highway

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Following the Explorer, the Edge is the next Ford model to receive the new EcoBoost 2.0-liter engine for the 2012 model year, enabling the crossover to deliver a lower fuel consumption, with an EPA-rated 30 mpg highway.

This makes the 2012 Ford Edge the most economical SUV of its size or larger, in addition to cars such as the Honda Civic Si and the Saab 9-3 automatic.

According to Ford, the advanced new EcoBoost engine delivers the power of a normally aspirated V6, yet delivers four-cylinder fuel efficiency. The unit delivers 240 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 270 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,000 rpm.

“Edge with EcoBoost delivers comparable fuel economy to Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, yet offers utility shoppers a responsive choice as Edge provides a 58 horsepower advantage over these compact General Motors offerings,” the manufacturer explains.

Highlights of the power unit include direct gasoline injection and twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT). Efficiency is further enhanced through employment of low-friction 5W-GF5 motor oil, a variable-displacement air conditioning compressor, electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) and a unique 6F35 six-speed automatic transmission developed to reduce friction and increase efficiency.

Edge with EcoBoost also introduces category-exclusive active grille shutters. These variable grille slats close as vehicle speed increases to improve aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.

“Fuel efficiency is important to our customers,” said Amy Marentic, group marketing manager, Large Cars and Crossovers. “Adding the EcoBoost engine to the new Ford Edge crossover makes for 13 vehicles delivering 30 mpg or more in the Ford showroom.”
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