handfiler Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 Ford plans to cancel its next-generation Edge crossover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 The article quotes Automotive News Canada as the source. Opening that link is a "subscriber only" article, but you can read it is as per a "Forecaster", so not really credible news. Looking at the sales numbers, the Edge has been selling consisting numbers for most of its life, it also ranks 5th in 2019 & in Q1-2020 among midsize SUVs which include 3 -row larger SUVs. Wouldn't make sense to cancel it especially with Sedan production stopping at Ford. Ford would still need something between the Escape & Explorer. The only problem is that it has always been based on the Fusion platform which is seizing soon. In my opinion, they should use the Explorer platform for the next generation, then they would be able to make a true ST version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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akirby Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 Not true (yet). Under consideration to be replaced with the new similar sized BEVs but that hasn’t been decided and probably won’t S is more of a negotiating tactic for the new union contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted June 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 8 hours ago, omar302 said: The article quotes Automotive News Canada as the source. Opening that link is a "subscriber only" article, but you can read it is as per a "Forecaster", so not really credible news. Looking at the sales numbers, the Edge has been selling consisting numbers for most of its life, it also ranks 5th in 2019 & in Q1-2020 among midsize SUVs which include 3 -row larger SUVs. Wouldn't make sense to cancel it especially with Sedan production stopping at Ford. Ford would still need something between the Escape & Explorer. The only problem is that it has always been based on the Fusion platform which is seizing soon. In my opinion, they should use the Explorer platform for the next generation, then they would be able to make a true ST version. I think its more about Ford looking for a government handout to keep the plant open. It will turn out to be a typical Jerry Dias shit show between Ford and Unifor and the Canadian taxpayers will be left on the hook as always happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted June 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 .....Ford Canada poured cold water on the report, telling CBC News that the "Edge and the five-passenger midsize SUV segment remain a critical part of Ford's winning portfolio." We have no plans to exit the segment," spokesperson Lauren More said." Union concerned about Oakville Ford plant's future after report suggests automaker may scrap Edge SUV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadey girl Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 I just got a 2019 Edge ST which is a good vehicle. I’d be disappointed if they canceled the model. but maybe something different is going to replace it. or is this a company vs union bargaining ploy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted June 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Canadian auto scribe David Booth's thoughts on this. Motor Mouth: The future of the Ford Edge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadey girl Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 A column reviewing by David B caused me to buy a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. a terrific car which was a lot of fun to drive especially in winter. hes a good columnist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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