The redesigned Ford Edge was revealed by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology last year, but it didn’t debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show as expected.
An unveiling is now rumored for April and there’s speculation the model could eventually be offered in Europe as well as the United States. That remains to be seen, but the Edge was recently spotted undergoing cold weather testing near the Arctic Circle.
While the camouflage is admittedly cool, it’s rather pointless as the crossover’s design has already been revealed. As a result, we know the model will feature an Equator-like front end with a wide grille that is flanked by distinctive headlights.
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The upscale design continues further back as the Edge features curvaceous bodywork and flush-mounted door handles. Even the greenhouse gets a little pizzazz thanks to a wave-like accent on the C-pillar.
The rear end is relatively plain by comparison, but it features triangular taillights that are connected by a thin strip with “Edge” badging. The model also sports horizontal reflectors as well as a liftgate-mounted spoiler.
Spy photographers didn’t snap interior pictures, but images from China have revealed a digital instrument cluster and a free-standing infotainment system that is far wider than normal. The crossover also sports a minimalist shifter and three rows of seats.
Thanks to Chinese authorities, we already know the crossover measures 196.9 inches (5,000 mm) long, 77.2 inches (1,961 mm) wide, and 69.8 inches (1,773 mm) tall with a wheelbase that spans 116.1 inches (2,950 mm). To put those numbers into perspective, the US-spec Edge is 8.1 inches (206 mm) shorter and has 3.9 inches (99 mm) less between the wheels.
There will reportedly be two different powertrains including a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with 249 hp (185 kW / 252 PS). A hybrid variant is slated to follow a few months later with an increased output of 271 hp (202 kW/275 PS).
We should learn more when the Edge is introduced in China later this year, but Americans shouldn’t get their hopes up as Oakville Assembly is being transformed into an EV manufacturing hub. The Canadian plant is slated to build five different models with the first one rolling off the assembly line in 2025.
