2008 Ford Edge

As TheCarConnection.com assembled this review on the 2008 Ford Edge, some of the best review sources on the Web were consulted. Then TheCarConnection.com's editors added some of their own insights and driving experience with the Edge to make the review especially useful.

Likes:
- Nice, showy appearance--if you like chrome
- Comfortable seating all around
- Perky powertrain is good even with loads and on hills
- Good ride/handling compromise
- Standout features, such as SYNC and the Vista Roof

Dislikes:
- Six-speed automatic lacks manual controls
- Interior styling and materials are a little plain

The Edge bowed last year as a mid-size, four-door, five-passenger crossover--a tall utility vehicle that's quite carlike in its performance. The 2008 Ford Edge comes standard with a 3.5-liter, 265-horsepower engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, and it offers front-wheel drive or an available all-wheel-drive system.