You are not looking at the Ford Edge ST,
but the 2020 Edge ST-Line, a model that wears a very similar jog suit yet lacks
the added muscle of its hot sibling. Targeting those who “prioritize value over
performance”, it’s the latest addition to the Edge U.S. lineup, slotting above
the SE and SEL, but below the Titanium and ST. Order books are already open and
pricing starts at US$ 38,100, US$ 5,165 less than the top-of-the-line trim level.
Visually, the new Edge ST-Line adopts the
unique ST-style grille, body-colored bumpers, black ST belt line molding with
lower sport cladding, and 20-inch glossy black aluminum wheels.
Standard equipment includes the signature
LED lighting, SYNC 3 infotainment system with Waze, Ford+Alexa, Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. The Edge ST-Line
also comes with the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist Plus package which consists of
safety systems such as evasive steering assist, enhanced active park assist,
and adaptive cruise control with stop & go.
Motivation comes from the same 2.0-liter
EcoBoost inline-four turbocharged engine found in the entire Edge lineup, save
for the ST. When running on 93-octane fuel, it produces 250 HP at 5,500 rpm and 380 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. The engine is paired to an
eight-speed automatic transmission and optional all-wheel drive. The Edge ST,
on the other hand, has 335 HP and 515 Nm from a 2.7-liter
twin-turbo V6 that is also hooked to an eight-speed auto and AWD.
