Senior citizens want a practical, safe car, but still, want something with a little pep, and maybe even a touch of sporty performance. The 2019 Ford Edge is a mid-sized crossover that seeks to and often succeeds in finding a balance between extremes. The Edge delivers on that balance, especially with the new ST package that replaces the sports package. It also has a lot of interior space, with tons of cargo room that would be appealing to seniors who like to travel and may even want to haul the grandkids around at times. Seniors may also need a car that is easy to get in and out of, and again the Edge delivers there. This compact SUV gets decent gas mileage and is comfortable on long trips, which would also appeal to older drivers. Read on to find out more about why seniors love the 2019 Ford Edge.
There are four basic packages, starting with the SE, which is a nice basic vehicle with some extras. The SE has more features that a family would like, and the SEL offers even more options which may make it the best of the bunch. The Titanium is the luxury edition, and the ST is the sporty version with muscle.
The 2019 edition makes automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, lane keep warning and assistance, blind-spot warning, and rear or front cross-traffic warning all standard. The navigation system is also standard. Adaptive cruise control is optional on all but the top of the line.
The sport package includes a 2.7 liter V6 that can produce 335 horses. The second engine, on all other trims, is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that can kick out 250 horsepower. All-wheel drive is standard as well as an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The Edge can seat five adults comfortably, and carry a decent amount of cargo besides. The passenger area has 110-cubic feet and there it has 39 feet of cargo space.
The entertainment system in the new Ford Edge is good for seniors in that it is very easy to use. Apple Car Play and Android Auto are standard so you can hook up your devices. It has a 110-volt household type plugin, and two USB ports. It also responds to voice commands well and has a standard WiFi hotspot.
Seniors may appreciate the cost of the Edge, which is competitive with vehicles of this size. The base package SE goes for about $30,000. The SEL and SE are in the area of $34,000. The luxury edition Titanium sells for just under $40,000, and the top of the line ST goes for $43,000.
With the smaller engine, the Edge will get 28 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg in the city. The larger engine gives it pep, but with that one, you can expect 24 mpg on the highway and 18 in the city.
Yes, it would be a good car for long trips, and that may appeal to seniors. It is a comfortable riding car, easy to get in and out of, and gets decent gas mileage.
The Edge has been updated for this year with fairly minor touches inside and out. The appearance is sleek with new bumpers, new wheels, new lights, and the safety features are now standard. Inside there are minor touches to give it a fresher appearance.