Is the 2019 Ford Edge ST Worthy of the ST Badge? | Edmunds

Can the 2019 Ford Edge ST satisfy fans of the zippy Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST? Overall, the 2019 Ford Edge is quicker and safer than previous models, and it has a more responsive transmission and more impressive tech. For a customer with an urban-based, gear-heavy lifestyle, the Edge's large cargo space and respectable fuel economy make it a worthwhile addition to the test-drive list. But in this video, Edmunds special correspondent Elana Scherr gets behind the wheel of the sportier 2019 Ford Edge ST to answer another important question: Does it deserve the ST badge?

Q: What engine is in the 2019 Ford Edge ST?
A: The base engine for the Edge is a 2.0-liter inline-four cylinder rated at 250 horsepower. The Edge ST gets almost 100 horses more, with a 335-hp twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6. Both are backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission, which is tuned specifically for the engine it is matched to.

Q: What makes the 2019 Ford Edge ST sporty?
A: The sporty part of the ST is more than just a higher horsepower engine. When you press the Sport button on the rotary shifter, the transmission holds gears longer and makes quicker upshifts and downshifts. The paddle shifters engage for the driver's control of shifting, and the engine noise ramps up.

Q: Does the 2019 Ford Edge ST look different from the base model Edge?
A: The Edge ST has ST badges in and around the vehicle, a larger cooling area in the grille, and deep side skirts for better aerodynamics. In the rear, the lower valance is blacked-out, which gives the ST a more carlike appearance, and there are ST-only square exhaust tips.

Q: Does the 2019 Ford Edge ST have an adjustable suspension?
A: No. The Edge ST does have a differently tuned suspension from the 2.0-liter versions, but it doesn't change in the different modes.

Read our First Drive of the 2019 Ford Edge here: https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/first-impressions/2019-ford-edge-first-drive.html

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