The most similar rival to the Edge is the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/touareg/4x4/used-review/n17424">Volkswagen Touareg</a>, which is higher in quality, better to drive and more comfortable but shares the Edge’s big disadvantage, which is that it offers only five seats.

You’re far better off, then, spending less on a seven-seat rival like the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/sorento/4x4/used-review/n811">Kia Sorento</a>, which throws a long manufacturer warranty into the bargain and feels less cumbersome than the Edge.

There’s also the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/kodiaq/estate/used-review/n954">Skoda Kodiaq</a>, which is smaller than both of those rivals and therefore more manoeuvrable but, thanks to clever packaging, offers just as much space. It’s safe, comfortable and easy to drive, too.

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Although we don’t have any model-specific data for the Edge itself, Ford’s cars generally did well in our latest&nbsp;reliability survey, with the Edge's smaller sibling, the Kuga, coming first in the large SUV class. Ford as a manufacturer came&nbsp;18th&nbsp;overall in the league table of 31&nbsp;manufacturers.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2018-what-car-reliability-survey/n17798">If you’d like to read more of the What Car? Reliability Survey, you can do so here.</a>

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Hatchback

Ford builds some of the most popular cars in the UK, including the Fiesta and Focus hatchbacks.

This success is partly down to longevity and the fact that there’s a Ford dealer around every corner. However, it’s also because Fords tend to offer good value and be among the best cars in their respective classes to drive.

The company’s huge range also helps; it offers everything from the small – but surprisingly practical – Ka+ to the large and lavishly equipped Edge SUV.

Meanwhile, other highlights of the range include the S-Max and Galaxy people carriers, the Mondeo executive car and the Ranger pick-up.

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EDGE

It's spacious and well equipped, but the Ford Edge loses out to its main rivals in a number of key areas&nbsp;

Used Ford Edge Hatchback 2016-2019

Running costs are relatively steep. Fuel economy is another area in which the Edge’s heft makes itself felt. The official average economy figure for the lower-powered version is a lowly 48.7mpg; out on the road, according to the older NEDC tests, you can expect that figure to drop below 40mpg. The higher-powered variant is even worse.

Consequently, road tax on Edges registered before 1 April 2017 is rather high. Don’t expect to pay less than £155 a year for one of these, or more if you go for the 207bhp version. The change in tax rates on that date was good news for Edge owners, because it meant tax costs changed to £150 a year on both engines – but keep in mind that any Edge that cost more than £40,000 when new, including options, will incur the higher rate of £475&nbsp;a year.

At least maintenance costs on the Edge will be relatively palatable. Ford’s servicing and repair costs are reasonable, if not quite the cheapest in the business, and once your Edge hits three years old, it’ll benefit from a menu pricing scheme called Motorcraft, which offers service and repair costs at a fixed, discounted price at Ford dealers.

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It's spacious and well equipped, but the Ford Edge loses out to its main rivals in a number of key areas 

Prices for the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/ford">Ford</a> Edge start at around £15,000 for an early car. Expect to spend between £16,000 and £20,000 on a 2017 model and between £20,000 and £23,000 on a 2018 car. Post-facelift and the final run of 2019 cars will still be upwards of £23,000. That makes it cheaper than a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/touareg/4x4/used-review/n17424">Volkswagen Touareg</a>, but more expensive than most of its more useful seven-seat rivals.

If you want to find out whether an Edge you’re thinking of buying is priced right, why not use the free <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/car-valuation/">What Car? Valuations</a> tool?

The top models come with larger wheels that take their toll on the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/ford">Ford</a> Edge’s ride quality, while the entry-level Zetec is quite hard to find. That leaves Titanium as our favourite version; we’d team that with the 178bhp engine, because the more powerful option isn’t noticeably quicker and suffers from poorer fuel economy.

Our favourite Ford Edge: 2.0 TDCi 180 Titanium

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of space for all passengers</li> <li>Large boot with lots of clever storage solutions</li> <li>Good fuel economy and running costs</li> <li>All-round comfort</li> <li>High-quality interior finish</li></ul>

We define a large SUV as anything longer than 4.5 metres. These cars aren’t usually particularly cheap to buy or lease, so in return we expect a roomy cabin, a lengthy list of standard equipment and excellent cruising refinement. A few models in this class are two-wheel drive, but the vast majority have four-wheel drive for at least a modicum of off-road ability.

The Mazda CX-5 is firmly road-focused, but its 2.0-litre petrol engine is a strong, refined performer, making it looks good value for less than&nbsp;£25k. If you can stretch the budget a fair bit, the Audi Q5 provides a combination of comfort, driving prowess, quality and space that's hard to beat. Unlike some rivals, it can't be had with seven seats, though.

A more affordable, yet well-equipped alternative is the Peugeot 5008. It’s more than capable of coping with family life&nbsp;– and all versions have seven seats as standard.&nbsp;

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Some <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/ford">Ford</a> Edge owners have reported problems with the power steering on their cars, caused by a troublesome sensor. This can result in the steering going light or heavy, even while the car is driving along, so make sure you pay attention to the way the steering feels on the test drive, and if it feels odd in any way or the steering warning light has come on, walk away.

Because the Edge is still relatively new, it’s no surprise that we haven’t heard of any further common faults as yet. However, we’ve heard of a couple of build quality issues from owners, so it’s worth checking your prospective purchase over carefully to make sure there are no wobbly bits of plastic or dicky electrics.

Edges made before February 2016 and fitted with adaptive LED headlights were subject to a recall to fix a possible problem that could cause the headlights to turn off without warning. If you’re buying an Edge that matches this description, therefore, it’s worth finding out whether the fix has been carried out, or getting it done at your local Ford dealer if you decide to buy the car.

In America, everything’s bigger – or so the saying goes, anyway. Which is why, when Ford needed a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/category/large-suv">large SUV</a> to compete in the growing European market for such things, it turned to one already on sale in the US: the Edge.

That said, relatively few versions were made available here in the UK. You can choose between two versions of the same 2.0-litre diesel engine – one with 178bhp, the other with 207bhp. There's also a choice of four trim levels: entry-level Zetec, luxurious Titanium, aggressive-looking Sport, which was later renamed ST-Line, and opulent Vignale.

Size is a factor that dominates the Edge, in fact; out on the road, it continually reminds you of its girth and its weight. You first notice this in the turning circle, which is appalling, and often leaves you having to have a second go at parking; turns in the road can become a laborious affair.

As you might expect, it feels rather ponderous if you try to hustle it along a twisty road, too; responsive steering and a game attempt at body control help matters, but the Edge isn’t keen to change direction quickly and leans over if you push it too hard.

What’s more, powerful though those diesel engines are, neither version hauls the car along all that well. The ride, too, can be rather lumpy in models fitted with the larger, 20in wheels. Smaller-wheeled cars are far better, though, smoothing out most town bumps and providing cosseting comfort on the motorway.

Comfort is something the Edge does well, in fact; it’s quiet when you’re on the move, and the seats are broad and well padded, while both front and rear seat passengers get a huge amount of space to stretch out in.

The boot is huge, too, and it’s a practical, square shape. However, there’s no third row of seats in there; the Edge is strictly a five-seater – unlike the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/sorento/4x4/used-review/n811">Kia Sorento</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/santa-fe/4x4/used-review/n964">Hyundai Santa Fe</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/kodiaq/estate/used-review/n954">Skoda Kodiaq</a>.

If you only need to seat five, mind you, the Edge’s interior is very pleasant. It feels solid and well built, with only a couple of slightly cheap-looking plastics marring things. Early versions featured a rather fiddly and sluggish touchscreen system, but later cars are far better, while the rest of the switchgear feels solid and slick.

For 2019, the Edge was given a facelift in an attempt to push it upmarket and compete with premium rivals such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q5/4x4/review/n41">Audi Q5.</a>&nbsp;This slimmed the range down to leave only the higher-end trims and brought subtly refreshed styling, as well as a new, more powerful&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/do-i-choose-petrol-or-diesel/n1110">diesel engine</a>.

There’s also a lower-powered&nbsp;option, but those looking to swerve diesel altogether in favour of petrol or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/best-hybrid-cars-2019-and-the-ones-to-avoid/n17013">hybrid power</a>&nbsp;will need to look elsewhere, because these options aren’t available on the Edge at present.

Regardless of which power output you select, you get an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard. In the entry-level 148bhp Titanium model this drives the front wheels, while the 235bhp ST-Line and Vignale get four-wheel drive. Despite the difference in power, every version can tow a braked trailer weighing up to 2000kg.

Despite the radical facelift, the Edge went off sale soon after in 2019.

If you're interested in finding a used <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars/ford/edge?used=true&amp;nearlynew=true&amp;postCode=tw1%203sp">Edge</a>, or any of the other SUVs mentioned here, head over to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars">Used Car Buying</a>&nbsp;pages to find lots of cars listed for sale at a great price.

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The most similar rival to the Edge is the Volkswagen Touareg, which is higher in quality, better to drive and more comfortable but shares the Edge’s big disadvantage, which is that it offers only five seats.,You’re far better off, then, spending less on a seven-seat rival like the Kia Sorento, which throws a long manufacturer warranty into the bargain and feels less cumbersome than the Edge.,There’s also the Skoda Kodiaq, which is smaller than both of those rivals and therefore more manoeuvrable but, thanks to clever packaging, offers just as much space. It’s safe, comfortable and easy to drive, too.For all the latest reviews, advice and new car deals, sign up to the What Car? Newsletter hereIf you're interested in finding a used Edge, or any of the other SUVs mentioned here, head over to the Used Car Buying pages to find lots of cars listed for sale at a great price.Page 5 of 5

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