Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs Ford Edge

The 2021 Ford Edge maintained a consistent design since its 2019 refresh, which successfully aligned its exterior with Ford's contemporary styling. This update gave the Edge a cleaner appearance compared to the more elaborate designs of competitors like the Chevy Blazer and Hyundai Santa Fe. The Edge Titanium models featured additional chrome accents to signify their premium status, while the Edge ST trim boasted a blacked-out grille, standard 20-inch wheels, and a body kit. The ST-Line offered similar exterior styling without the performance enhancements and higher price of the ST. Inside, the Edge's interior began to show its age, with a design that struggled to keep pace with new features like a larger touchscreen. The Titanium models offered leather upholstery, and the ST models included sporty front seats with extra bolstering and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with contrast stitching.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer shared its frame and body shell with the standard Wagoneer, resulting in a similar traditional SUV styling with a tall hood, broad shoulders, and an upright profile. However, the Grand Wagoneer distinguished itself with a standard black roof, unique hood, front fascia, and grille. The grille leaned forward slightly and featured laser-etched knurling in the slots. Standard 20-inch wheels, with optional 22-inch wheels, had acrylic glass coverings to protect the "Wagoneer" logo. The Grand Wagoneer utilized a new body-on-frame architecture, allowing for independent front and rear suspension, and incorporated lightweight materials like an aluminum hood and doors. Inside, it shared styling features with the Wagoneer but included more convenience features and higher-quality materials, such as 24-way power front seats with memory, massage, lumbar support, and four-way power headrests. Nappa leather upholstery was standard, with higher-grade Palermo leather available, along with aluminum and American Walnut wood trim.

The 2021 Ford Edge primarily featured a 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, delivering 250 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. This engine was paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, available in front-wheel drive (FWD) or optional all-wheel drive (AWD). The Edge ST performance model offered an EcoBoost twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 engine, producing 335 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque on 93-octane fuel. The ST came with standard AWD, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and model-specific suspension tuning. An optional package added upgraded brakes and 21-inch wheels with summer tires. The Edge ST aimed to compete with performance SUVs like the Porsche Macan, although some enthusiasts found this comparison ambitious. The Edge's towing capacities ranged from 3,958 pounds for the base FWD four-cylinder model to 4,525 pounds for the V6-powered Edge ST.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer was equipped with a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine, producing 471 horsepower and 455 pound-feet of torque, with cylinder deactivation for improved fuel economy. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the V8 propelled the Grand Wagoneer from zero to 60 mph in six seconds. The Grand Wagoneer featured standard four-wheel drive (4WD) with the Quadra-Drive II system, including a two-speed transfer case and electronic limited-slip differential. The Quadra-Lift air suspension system was standard, allowing for adjustable ride height. With the suspension at maximum height, the Grand Wagoneer offered 10 inches of ground clearance and could ford up to 24 inches of water. Despite its powerful engine, the Grand Wagoneer was best driven at a leisurely pace, as its size and weight made it feel ungainly at higher speeds.

The 2021 Ford Edge offered competitive interior space, with the most rear-seat headroom among two-row midsize crossovers and ample legroom in both rows. Cargo space measured 39.2 cubic feet with the rear seats in place and 73.4 cubic feet with them folded, trailing only the Honda Passport and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. A foot-activated power liftgate was available on higher trims. The Edge's rotary shift knob aimed to free up console space, but the narrow console width limited its effectiveness. A storage nook below the console provided additional space, though it was somewhat difficult to access.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer accommodated seven passengers with standard second-row captain's chairs or eight with an optional third-row bench seat. It offered more third-row headroom and second-row legroom than competitors like the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, and Infiniti QX80. However, front-row space was more limited compared to these rivals. Cargo space measured 27.4 cubic feet with all three rows in place and 70.9 cubic feet with the third row stowed. With all rear seats folded, the Grand Wagoneer offered 94.2 cubic feet of cargo space, less than the Escalade, Navigator, and QX80. The Grand Wagoneer had a maximum towing capacity of 9,850 pounds, slightly less than the standard Wagoneer due to its extra weight. Standard features included a sunroof, four-zone automatic climate control, and large storage bins.

The 2021 Ford Edge featured the latest Sync 4 infotainment system, with standard wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a 12-inch touchscreen. Bluetooth, SiriusXM with 360L satellite radio, and a built-in 4G LTE WiFi hotspot were also standard. The Edge ST models included a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system. The Edge had four USB ports, with two rear USB ports added for the 2021 model year. Sync 4 was praised for its simple graphics and straightforward menu layouts, making it user-friendly.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer boasted a comprehensive infotainment system, including a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual touchscreens, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a McIntosh audio system. Second-row passengers had a 10.25-inch center console touchscreen, and an optional rear-seat entertainment system added two 10.1-inch screens. The Grand Wagoneer featured a second screen below the main touchscreen for functions like seat massagers. A separate 10.25-inch touchscreen for the front passenger was available, allowing control of navigation and entertainment systems. The Uconnect 5 infotainment system, with an Android-based operating system and over-the-air updates, powered the Grand Wagoneer. While the system offered extensive features, some users found the screen response slow and the instrument cluster graphics plain.

The 2021 Ford Edge earned the IIHS "Top Safety Pick" designation, with top "Good" ratings in all crash tests and a "Superior" rating for vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention. It received an "Advanced" rating for vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention and "Acceptable" and "Poor" headlight ratings, depending on trim. The NHTSA awarded the Edge a five-star overall safety rating, with five stars in frontal and side crash tests and four stars in rollover tests. Standard safety features included automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, forward-collision warning, and more. Adaptive cruise control and Evasive Steering Assist were standard on all but the base trim.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer had not yet been rated by the IIHS or NHTSA. Standard safety features included a 360-degree camera system, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and more. Optional features included a driver-attention monitor, night vision, traffic-sign recognition, and advanced driver-assistance systems. Active Driving Assist combined adaptive cruise control with automated lane centering, with a hands-free version planned for future release.