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As you have no doubt noticed, SUVs have been part of the urban, suburban and rural landscape for already many years. Honestly, it’s not surprising, especially when you consider the nearly excessive selection offered by many manufacturers. They are all over the place, whether it be in the West Island, in Montreal, in Laval or in Blainville on the North Shore of Montreal.
This type of vehicle is very trendy, to say the least, but it is worth it. Because today’s families are more active and seek more adventures, SUVs have become a necessity, and when we look at the sales numbers, it can not be denied. Whether full-size, compacts or mid-size, such as in the case of interest here, their versatility and driving dynamics go well beyond the dynamics of minivans.
Here we are looking at the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2019 Ford Edge. For their new millesimal, these 2 new models have been upgraded with much attractive modifications, particularly in terms of cutting-edge technologies. To start, the 2019 Edge will be the very first SUV to sport the Ford Performance badge, the manufacturer’s high-performance division.
Indeed, this Ford SUV will be offered in an ST version. Which means that under the hood, we fill find the most powerful V6 of its class, a 2.7-litre EcoBoost engine delivering 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, a sport-tuned ST suspension and all-wheel drive with available anti-skid as well as optional performance brakes. The same automatic transmission is coupled with the Turbocharged 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine developing 250 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque on other versions.
Still in the ST version, we find leather seats with perforated Miko suede inserts and supportive bolsters, to help anchor you during tight turns, as well as the new grille with gloss black-painted mesh with the ST logo. A new Sport mode, a more energetic accelerator, dual exhaust and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters are part of the innovations.
All-new for 2019, let’s mention the Pre-Collision Assist system (to prevent potential impacts), the Evasive Steering Assist system as well as an Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering.
Now let’s turn to the 2019 Santa Fe. For tits 4th generation, it added a new suspension, a new longer and wider format, but still no steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Two powertrains are offered, a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine of 235 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque and a 2.4-litre 4-cylinder of 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Obviously, the 2019 Edge has a lot more to offer.
The advantages of the Ford do not only pertain to power, it also offers more in terms of cargo space. You will have access to 2,019 litres of room inside the Santa Fe, and 2,078 litres inside the Edge, once the rear seats are folded down. On paper, this difference doesn’t seem that enormous, nevertheless, in real life, it means almost 60 more litres of space for your various finds purchased in the West Island of Montreal, for hockey equipment when your child is playing in Blainville or in Laval, or for camping material during your excursions on the North Shore of Montreal.
With regard to safety and driver-assist technologies, the 2019 Ford Edge has a lot to offer. Standard features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, the Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert, the Lane-Keeping System, auto high beam headlamps and hill-start assist.
In a nutshell, there are so many innovations on the 2019 version of the Ford Edge that a visit to your Ford dealership in Laval, only a few minutes from the West Island of Montreal and Blainville, on the North Shore of Montreal, is necessary to observe them all in detail and, of course, to test drive it. You will quickly see why this ultra versatile, comfortable and safe SUV with exceptional driving dynamics is a big cut above the Santa Fe.
Naturally, you will be able to take advantage of our current promotional offers and to ask more information from one of our advisors about the numerous Ford financing possibilities, at very competitive rates. So, come see us without anymore delay and you will experience impeccable service from the devoted and professional members of our team, which has had the happiness of its clients at heart for more than 40 years!
* Photo for illustrative purposes only. Certain conditions apply.
* Photo for illustrative purposes only. Certain conditions apply.
