2019 Ford Edge vs 2020 Ford Edge

The 2019 Ford Edge received a facelift that included a new grille, headlights, and lower front fascia, giving it a sportier appearance. The rear also saw updates with new taillights and a larger black panel replacing the red connector between the taillights. However, the interior remained largely unchanged from previous models, feeling dated and heavily reliant on plastics. Despite the new rotary shifter, the cabin's overall design felt like a decade-old parts-bin special. The Edge offered plenty of standard and available features across its SE, SEL, Titanium, and ST trims, with the SEL trim providing a good balance of features and price.

The 2020 Ford Edge carried over the 2019 styling updates, maintaining the impression of being a crossover version of the Fusion. The interior layout remained the same as it had been since 2015, with small climate and radio controls arranged awkwardly. The rotary shifter was a contemporary design cue that solved some space issues. The cabin quality was decent, with soft-touch materials and solid fit-and-finish, but the heavy use of hard plastics detracted from the overall feel. The Edge was available in SE, SEL, Titanium, and ST trims, with each trim offering a comprehensive suite of standard and available features, including the Ford Co-Pilot360 safety system.

The 2019 Ford Edge featured a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine in all non-ST trims, producing 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. This engine provided adequate performance and was paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, available in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations. The ST trim, however, came with a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, delivering 335 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque, exclusively with AWD. The ST offered fantastic acceleration and impressive cornering abilities, making it a fun and engaging drive. Fuel economy for the base engine was 22 mpg city, 29 highway, and 25 combined, while the ST returned 19/26/21.

The 2020 Ford Edge also came standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 250 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. This engine provided solid low-end acceleration and was paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, available in both FWD and AWD. The ST trim featured the same 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine as the 2019 model, with 335 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque, and standard AWD. The ST offered a more engaging driving experience with heavy steering and fantastic cornering abilities. A Sport mode enhanced the driving experience further. The ST Performance Brake Package was available, adding unique wheels, summer performance tires, and upgraded brakes.

The 2019 Ford Edge's cabin, though dated, was practical with deep cargo bins, USB ports, and available wireless charging. The ST trim featured ST-branded bucket seats with pronounced side bolsters, but these seats were not ideal for taller individuals. The rear seats were spacious, providing ample head- and legroom. The Edge offered 39 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, expandable to 73.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down, making it competitive with other midsize crossovers.

The 2020 Ford Edge's cabin layout was one of its strongest suits, offering a commanding view of the road and plenty of storage compartments. The second-row seats provided ample head- and legroom without needing to adjust the front seats. The Edge offered 39.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, expandable to 73.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. This cargo space was more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Nissan Murano, though slightly less than the Honda Passport. The SEL and Titanium trims featured a hands-free foot-activated power rear liftgate.

The 2019 Ford Edge's base infotainment system featured a small 4.2-inch non-touchscreen, operated by buttons. It included a USB port, WiFi hotspot, streaming music, Bluetooth, and voice recognition. The SEL trim and above offered an 8-inch Sync 3 infotainment system, which was user-friendly and included Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration.

The 2020 Ford Edge came standard with the SYNC 3 infotainment system, featuring an 8-inch touchscreen. The system was easy to use, with a row of icons at the bottom for various functions and a helpful home button. SYNC 3 included Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, allowing users to use their preferred maps app. A voice-activated navigation system was optional on the SEL and ST trims and standard on the Titanium. The Edge also came with two smart-charging USB ports and an optional dual rear-seat entertainment system.

The 2019 Ford Edge included a reversing camera, traction control, and a full complement of front- and side-impact airbags as standard. The Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance features was also standard, including automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, automatic high-beams, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. The Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package was available on trims above the SE, adding adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assist, and lane-centering.

The 2020 Ford Edge came standard with a full array of front and side-impact airbags, AdvanceTrac traction control, and a tire pressure monitoring system. The Ford Co-Pilot360 safety system was also standard, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. The Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package was available on the SEL trim, adding adaptive cruise control and active lane centering. The 2020 Edge received a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the IIHS and a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA.