Is the NEW 2021 Ford Edge ST an IMPROVED performance SUV to BUY?
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- The Edge ST gets some big updates from Ford for 2021. On the outside you will discover a unique grill, front fascia, wheels and rear bumper. On the inside you will be greeted to an ALL NEW 12in infotainment system, special seats, and plenty of room. Under the hood is a 2.7L EcoBoost V6 that is pumping out 335HP & mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Power is sent to the ground through an AWD systems. Is the NEW 2021 Ford Edge ST a BETTER performance SUV to BUY?
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I can’t wait till we get a 70” tv for an infotainment screen.
You know it is coming soon.
A screen that covers the entire roof so you can lay down and watch tv as you eat buttered up popcorn fresh out the compartment they built into the engine 🔥
The whole dang windshield
Lmfao
On a 75" wide vehicle. 🤦♂️
Under rated car. Spent some time with my Explorer ST at the ST SUV experience in Asheville and these Edge STs were consistently setting faster autocross times than any of the Explorer STs.
I think they're easier to drive but the instructors in an Explorer ST set a faster time than any of us did in our Edge STs lol. We have much stiffer suspension (with the 21 inch wheels) vs the explorer ST so I think that's why we were setting better times vs the explorer owners. But again the instructor set a better time in his explorer ST, would have been interesting to see him do it in the Edge ST and see what kind of time he got
That screen looks so after thought. The entire Edge is just in need of a complete redesign on top of taking away all the hard buttons is a big no no.
Well they obviously don’t want to do a redesign for a car that’s gone next year
I agree
I hate all the useless buttons. I don't need 10 buttons for ventilation only to never change it anyways. set it to auto and done
Love the Edge ST…hate the big ugly screen! Hate that there are no physical buttons for heat & air conditioning. I own a 2018 Ford Edge Sport with this engine rated at 315 HP it’s an excellent engine! Has 18,000 miles on it and it’s been an absolute pleasure to own/drive. The Edge will surprise you in all aspects of a vehicle…no matter what you consider great. The Edge Nails it!! #SimplyTheBest
Thank you! Today I bought a 2021 Edge ST. Decision was based on this video review alone. I always wanted a performance vehicle and this Edge ST does not disappoint especially at the price point. Of course I bought the most loaded, every option available model. Was very difficult to find however in NE Ohio. Cheers and Thank you for your reviews.
That is really awesome Kurt! Congrats on your new Edge ST!
As The Rock said, "Go big or go home."
I have the conversions for the Edge ST:
Torque: 520Nm
Quarter mile measured at: 160kmh
Top speed: 212kmh
Maximum towing capacity: 1590kg
Weight: 2035kg
Fuel consumptions: 12.5l/100km in city, 9.43l/100km on highway
Boot capacity: 1109l with seats up, 2077l with seats down
Thanks for bringing the info Dave!
Now please just convert it to miles and feet for us Americans. Lol
@@awesomecatvideos4723 No need.
Great video Joe, my wife picked up the sel over the st. She liked the power of the st but the sel was more comfortable and rides smoother.
Congrats to your wife!
Pretty cool SUV for someone that wants to stay under the radar but have a little fun here and there. Sweet review!
I think you nailed it on that description.
The 2021 Edge ST now has a 7 speed automatic *
is the 7 speed better?
That screen though! WOW LOL, didn’t expect that for this car, honestly. For the price point, I suppose it makes sense. Soon there will be a screen for a steering wheel, just wait lol!
I hope I am not around to witness that! LOL
@@RaitisRides same
Great review everytime it's a ST review, I click right away. Love and miss Fords Sts. Ford bring them Back
3:28 DO NOT let your dealership install the front license plate bracket. If you want one, which you may not, install it yourself. I hate that they drill holes that are expensive to repair and are rarely even centered like this one is too far towards the driver's side. Huge pet peeve of mine!
Looking at a 2023 Edge ST in the same color. This will mark the 4th Edge for me (2008, 2011, 2018) and I am not happy that Ford is killing off this vehicle. They are the most reliable vehicles I have ever owned (even more than the Nissans I had in the past).
Joe, we gotta get you some snacks endorsements🤣
No ventilated seats, and no remote start!! That's a double zone 4 me!!💥💥
You can absolutely remote start, either on the key fob (lock then double click 2x button) or through the ford app as well.
I looked at his fob again and it doesn’t have it, but I have a 22 Edge and it does so I guess they added it for 22.
I believe what makes the 2021 Edge ST different from the 2020 is Ford actually made a 7 speed transmission from the 8 speed from last year. They actually deactivated one of the gears making it a 7 speed! This was their answer to all the complaints of the crappy 8 speed auto from the 2020 ST. How did this drive differently?
I never thought I would care for any Ford other than F150 but they are steping up steadily.
Not a fan of info center at all. I thought the price is a little high for it. Great review Joe and Lori.
Hey Joe, I love this car! I'm a really big car enthusiast! I do like the vertical screen, I'm just not a fan of how the ac and heat are not actual buttons, but I could live with that. The thing though that I need on this car is ventilated seats, at $45,000 I need ventilated seats. My mom has a 2017 Ford Edge SEL and she loves it! I wouldn't mind having one of these though. I'm only 15 so I can't really buy a car right now but this car is one of my top 5!
Great car! They just need to dial it down a bit with the massive control screen and instead give us a full digital gage cluster
I still to this day don't get the fascination with giant screens. 8" IMO is the sweet spot for screens ... and leaves room for physical buttons.
So what you're saying is you're a fan of knobs, and 8 inches feels about right for you?
i agree that 8 inches is perfect for a screen. this oversized screen should come with cones to set up a hazard area. it is ridiculous and
a deal breaker for me.
@@javtimestwo Sounds like big screen envy to me. Are you insecure about the size of your screen?
@@BoopSnoot Exactly!
Thanks man i starts my job at 5pm driving a 18 wheel truck. and waiting for your videos 🦾🦾 your are so funny 🤣
Go White Sox! That comment about Michael Jordan just made my day.😂 Good review Joe! 🙌
Excellent presentation. Your enthusiasm is contagious. You sold me.
I could watch this guy review a broom. And he's right about the snickers holder in the rear. We used to kidney punch each other regularly for rights to the snickers holder
That really is awesome of you to say Dennis!
I just bought a 2023 Edge SE. It's iconic silver with the black appearance package. My wife and I love it. We went from a Honda CRV and it feels like a quantum leap.
Love the large screen - it was a major pull for me, since it took so long for me to get over their exterior redesign (I also had a 2011 Ford Edge and loved that exterior design). Now I've warmed up to the newer exterior, but that large vertical screen in the middle. I do agree that I wish some of their screens took up the entire screen instead of just half, and hoping they can update that with tech software
You were my school teacher. I miss when we used to pass notes. I’m still in love with you and this is how I wanted to tell you.
Just took mine to the Lost Coast , CA - craaaaaazy curvy roads if you come up the coast all the way- total blast! Saw many super car clubs but they looked so little, short and cramped- oh also had 3 people and all the gear for camping no prob. Thats exactly what this thing is for.
Thanks for sharing that Philo!
Is the A.C. accessed through the screen? Zonk
“Punch each other in the kidneys” 😂
Little does he know, that’s how it is with siblings
I like it Joe! it has a clean smooth look to it, I still think I would go for the Explorer ST , a little bit more power for my taste. Great video work Lori, love it 😎👍
Nice SUV.....I'm sure FORD will sell every ST they can make....Great video Joe and Lori.
Thanks Mike for ;letting me share it with you!
Beautiful, thanks Joe, and the team.
Not too shabby. Like a v6 in these kind of vehicles. Prefer an Explorer for the price.
An explorer for that price is a 4 cylinder.
19:00 💀he really said that I love this guy
Thanks for letting me share the SUVs and the laughs with you!
love the design nice interior nice cargot space
I am so glad that you like this one Dylan!
Owned the then newly redesigned 2011 Edge Sport with 22” wheels and all the trimmings. Dashboard hasn’t changed a bit other than the infotainment screen. Ford needs to update the interior because it looks very similar to the 2011.
I like it, especially for 45K tops. Im sure its sales will drop now with Fords own Bronco and Bronco Sport taking some would-be Edge buyers going forward.
cut the screen in half and add remote start and ventilated seats. perfection !
My wife got a blue 2019 Ford Edge ST and i got to say it drives really good and i always take of traction control for better driving.
We never got the Ford Edge ST in Europe, but we got the Edge ST-Line diesel which made 235 horsepower.
Ford axed the Edge in Europe. But I’d prefer the BMW X3 M40d.
Same a X3 would be a good deal tho
All Ford had to do was put a decent petrol engine on the UK/EU Edge, and drop the diesel to keep the sales steady. It stopped selling as everyone was in an anti-diesel mood. I test drove one in UK and it was great, but over £45k for dual turbo diesel was never going to win, post VW scandal. Now its EU emissions stopping the good performance vehicles from being released, no MK4 RS etc.
@@Mogsy28uk I really hate these new emission laws.
Ford could have overcomed that issue by making a PHEV version of the Focus RS (similar technology used in the Volvo S60 Polestar), but sadly not, cos the problem here is cost.
@@DaveDVideoMaker exactly, engineer a solution, i mean VW group still manage to do their R series or RS Audi, and they are way more emissions out of them...guess its the numbers sold and emission credits by selling electric models. Real shame.
Looks sporty from the back 😍
This is very true! I just wish the exhaust make some extra noise.
@@RaitisRides me too ✋ The simulation of motor sound made me feel like I was playing a computer 🖥 game 🎮 🙃 😐
@@RaitisRides Can the simulated sound be turned off?
This will be my first SUV!! Nice video Joe.
Not too bad. The Explorer’s baby brother. I think it looks better in blue with the optional wheels. Thanks for the review Joe and nice job as always! Can’t leave out Lori. Nice job Lori!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
I want one! Coming from 2013 Ford Edge Sport 3.7L.
16:35 we found the twinkie storage 😁
This car is soooooooo underrated.......
That is a very good point!
The outside is still looking fresh but the interior though needs some work. I think it’s time we get a redesign on this car. The surprise that caught my eye was that massive infotainment screen. I wasn’t expecting to see that in this car! Total shock
It does need a major redesign.
Isn’t the Edge going away soon? Pretty sure I’ve read that somewhere.
The Ford Edge is a great SUV that provides really comfortable space inside out.
But in 2021 the biggest diss for me is 2013 speed o meter :(
The too much gloss black is a mismatch with too much white!
I agree! It’s mix of super old and new and doesn’t feel right.
It is a 7 speed--they removed the third gear it goes from 2nd to 4th and was reprogrammed so no more harshness.
Without twinkies you car reviews are not car reviews.
LMAO! PERFEFT!
Zonks are more important than twinkies
@@AUA-camChannelwithNoName Depends on who you ask.
Joe, I think you've become my new favorite car reviewer on UA-cam, and your enthusiasm typically gets me to want to buy anything you review. But...not this one. I am rooting for Ford, but they continue to fail on the Edge. Almost every automaker has an appealing vehicle in this class, but the Edge continually fails to impress when compared to the competition. It's pretty lame inside and out and I think Ford needs to hire some new designers for this vehicle because the current team simply can't get it right.
"lame" is a great verb to describe that car.."half hearted" is another one .. i said almost the EXACT same before reading your post! Come on Ford, look at your calendar's YEAR! BTC
Just bought one (Loaded) based on this video. Awesome Edge.
it 7 speed not 8 ( the cpu remove 2e gear ) they show us at ford during the training
AC controls is a killer for me. Great review like always
I don't care what people say about the Edge ST it's still one of my favorite ST models that's available right now
Ford needs to blow up that interior and just start over whenever the next gen Edge comes out. Make it more in line with whatever they are doing with the Mach-E, Bronc & Maverick.
The Edge is on the chopping block, hence why they didn’t want to do a major overhaul
Hey Joe, have you ever been pulled over doing a test drive?
Love the videos but (constructive criticism if y'all do not mind) Joe, try talking just a little bit less. Especially when over-explaining something.
I like the vertical screen; not loving the no ventilated seats at $45K.
That is such a great option. Once you experience it then you always want it.
I’m upset that they’re discontinuing the edge
they are?? of all the cars ford has, I wasn’t expecting the edge to go next
"if you have 12 inches, use all 12 inches plz" sorry Joe were all not blessed 😂😂😂
I missed where this guy was but the minute i saw him driving I recognized US 19 from having grown up down there.
That is so awesome! Small world Sean!
To me it looks like a Ford from 2012 outside, inside a Ford from 2008 with an aftermarket screen.
Really appreciate the detailed reviews. But as someone who is in the market for performance oriented SUV, it would be really helpful if you did videos comparing SUVs. Example: Acura MDX vs Genesis GV80 etc. Feel like your recommendations will really add value to prospective buyers such as myself
Ford edge is one of my guilty pleasures.
I'm hooked on the performance of this Ford Edge ST.#amazingvehicle🤟
Not a bad suv but it needs a serious redesign imo also that screen doesn’t really fit it kinda looks like some aftermarket part but afterall not bad to consider
I was once work in the blue oval dealer..
My blood still BLUE, though.. 😁👌
I'm sure some people prefer an analog speedometer, but I wouldn't consider purchasing a vehicle without a digital speedometer.
I guess to each their own.
can you please do a cadillac xt5 review
Love the jokes, my kids and I enjoy watching these videos!!!
I have seen the ST with a 4 cylinder and 6 so I'm not sure why they have the two engines.
You said white focus ST @ 3:44. 😁
I was wishing it was! LOL
I currently own a Livernois tuned 2016 Edge Sport and I absolutely LOVE it. But if I would have to replace my Edge right now, I would NOT go for an Edge ST for a LOT of reasons. Gauge cluster dating from 20 years ago (please give the Edge ST the the Mustang or the Lincoln Nautilus awesome 12 inches digital display), missing physical climate controls, interior almost exactly the same as the 2015 Edge and lot of other things are dated. But I think the the most important missing thing is the 3.0 Ecoboost engine and drivetrain , the same ones that are currently used in the Explorer ST. This would make the Edge ST really worthy of the ST badge and would make it a real challenger for german competition sporting a LOT more horsepower. Give the next Edge ST those features, I'll be the first inline to replace my Edge with a new ST.
I got to say that the 10K price jump might not be worth it. It is lacking as you mention and at that 45K price point might as well get the Explorer or get a used 2020 ST Edge. The price drops dramatically for a slightly used SEL/ST
Auxiliary banana holder, I chuckled like GW Bush. Keep doing it man! Great reviews!
How are you Joe?
Hey Tom! I am doing great!
@@RaitisRides ;D
I totally knew about Michael Jordan playing baseball!!
Jordan also played for the Birmingham Barons, a AA White Sox franchise. I have a 12 infotainment system, that's why I'm so damn smart.😏
If you tint the tail lights, it looks great
You forgot probably the biggest competitor, at least the one that comes first in my mind. The Chevy Blazer, of course I mean the new one which isn’t even a Blazer, but whatever 😂
We got the higher end Edge ST with the huge sunroof, ventilated seats and black gloss rims. My complaint is the same. No buttons for AC.
Good I’ve been waiting for this
My 2017 ford fusion has that same dash and console and shifter dial.
There is one thing however no one mentioned in the review. Ford Edge ST doesn't have Gen 2 engine known from F150. The 2.7 liter bi-turbo in Edge is generation one engine and even Ford has developed way better version (lot of changes, i.e. dual injection to prevent carbon build up on inlet valves) it was never decided to put it in Edge... Gen 2 is already 6 years in the marked (initiated in 2018) and proved to be very solid engine. This is shame that Ford is still putting gen 1 in 2024 Edge ST... And it doesn't have 8 speed AT:) Mine 2022 ST is 7-speed. The second speed is by-passed by software. Technically the AT is the same 8-speed known from previous version but you will see 1 to 7 on your dashboard cluster:D
That is such an excellent point!
The design feels boring to me both exterior and interior. The car does not have its unique look. And the big screen instead of all the buttons is not cool anymore. It was at first when Tesla did that but now it looks cheap and even stupid because of how big it is. The screen thing is not specific to Ford - it is everywhere
Definitely think the rdx is better. The edge may be cheaper but im willing to pay extra for luxury, comfort, and reliability of acura vehicles
I've been really impressed with how Ford has evolved this Edge. I really like the overall look and accessories. This is a very impressive review!
I love this car, it has so many features and I choose this over an Explorer ST, even though it's slower.
Hi Zonkman, what"lo happen ir cars we're solid and perfecto?
I think Ford should have redesigned the 2013 era gauge package with the one they have on the 20 and up Explorer.
Could you maybe review a new fully loaded Ford edge? I heard that they are really nice.
I will try to get that together for you!
Once again the infotainment engineer was drunk when he designed it
The 2021 Edge ST has only 7 gears available from the 8 speed transaxle. Yes, that’s right, it’s an 8 speed that they tuned a gear out of. The 2-3 shift was a useless 200 rpm shift so they electronically removed 2nd gear! It’s still in the case, just not using it. The transaxle is the one thing I despise about my 2019. It sounds like they’ve improved the “manual” shifting because mine waits a couple of seconds every time I hit the paddle.
That is very interesting info! Thanks you for sharing!
Can’t they just add the full digital cockpit from the escape ??? The 2013 Lincoln MKX I used to have, had that cockpit they’re using in 2021 😒😂 damn!
Does the screen have a dark mode or night mode?
Engine cover is missing as well as the hood inside lining same thing with the Bronco, they omitted these just because Ford couldn't get the part because of shortage of material, that's the serious rumor from different sources.
Oh wow that is crazy!
I was waiting on the Twinkies man 😂😂😂 good review 👍🏿👍🏿💯
I love it my boy Joe keep up the work and I love the video lot real true 💯 👍