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Saud Bahwan Group unveils new Ford Edge
CUV
Ford’s latest introduction, the 2007
Edge Crossover was launched in Oman in a
one-of-a-kind preview event at Al Shatti
Plaza. To add to the excitement, the
invited audience was also treated to the
latest Jude Law movie, Breaking and
Entering.
Introducing the Brand New Ford Edge, a
spokesperson for Saud Bahwan Group said,
“The New Ford Edge is just what active,
young people always needed. It’s
contemporary, youthful and versatile.
Its unique VistaRoof is 3 times larger
than a conventional moonroof and gives
the occupants the pleasure of top-open
driving.
To cater to the lifestyle needs of
buyers in the segment, the Edge comes
with exciting features like a Premium
Audio System with 6-CD changer, steering
wheel mounted audio controls, an iPod
Jack, Foldflat rear seats and lots more.
Ford has engineered the Edge for smooth
driving fun. And has designed it to be
outstandingly safe as well.
The new Edge is powered by a new
3.5-liter V6 engine. Power is routed
through a close-ratio six-speed
automatic transmission. First and 2nd
gears are optimized for acceleration,
while the tall 6th gear is an overdrive
that maximizes highway fuel economy.
Ford claims that the new gearbox alone
delivers fuel savings of up to 7 percent
compared to a conventional four-speed
automatic. Four-wheel disc brakes with
ABS are standard.
Automotive experts point out that
crossovers are the next hot automotive
product. A crossover is an SUV built on
a car or minivan chassis instead of a
truck-based platform. The non-truck
chassis helps these vehicles deliver
car-like ride. The larger size of the
crossover offers passenger and cargo
capabilities that traditional sedans and
station wagons can't match.
Ford's Edge slices through the crossover
clutter with a design that is neither a
tall wagon nor small truck. Regardless
of how it's defined, the design is
spot-on. Shortly before Ford unveiled
the Edge at the Detroit auto show, Edge
Chief Designer Doyle Letson remarked,
"When you're talking design, proportion
is everything," said Letson, "and this
vehicle has it. The wheels are out at
the corners, and the relationship of the
greenhouse [windows] to the beltline is
thoroughly modern."
The Edge exhibits careful attention to
detail, such as the taillights that look
like LEDs, but are actually illuminated
from a single low-cost bulb. Step-down
headlights and a bold three-bar grille
put a bold, recognizable face on the
Edge. The interior is purposeful and
stylish. Cool features include a huge
center console that conceals 12-volt
power and MP3-player audio-in jacks. The
center console is big enough to swallow
laptop computers. Rear seats offer
adult-size dimensions, recline for added
comfort, and fold forward to extend the
load floor.
In Oman, the Ford Edge is brought to you
by Arabian Car Marketing Co. LLC, a part
of Saud Bahwan Group. It comes with 6
years unlimited mileage protection,
service and parts network that stretches
across the Sultanate, over 98% parts
availability - and Ford Privilege Card –
which provides 24 hours On-road
assistance from AAA, Oman’s premier
On-road Assistance Service Providers and
exclusive discounts from several premium
establishments across the country & UAE. |
