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Video: POV Drive Of A 2019 Ford Edge ST
Wear headphones! The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. With headphones or earbuds on, you’ll feel like you’re actually sitting in the driver’s seat.
Quick Drive: 2013 Ford Escape SE 1.6 EcoBoost
So yes, the paper argument for the 1.6 EcoBoost is extremely compelling. But what’s it like on the road? Well, quite good, actually. The charm of Ford’s EcoBoost engines is how they perform at the low end of the spectrum, where most drivers spend most of their time. With a torque peak of just 2500 rpm, the Escape gives the illusion of a much more substantial powerplant under its hood.
Quick Drive: 2013 Ford Taurus Limited EcoBoost
The power the 2.0T developed wasn’t the story here, though. Neither was the impressive 32-mile-per-gallon highway rating (although it’s certainly worth mentioning). Where the EcoBoost seems most impressive is when the 2.0-liter and 3.5-liter are driven back-to-back.
Comfort/Involvement Index: 2012 Ford Edge EcoBoost
Really, it’s better than the V-6 model. Low- and mid-range torque is quite good, and the six-speed automatic keeps up nicely. We’d like a manual mode, and perhaps the addition of all-wheel drive.
New York 2012: Acura RLX Concept
Acura has unveiled the RLX Concept at the 2013 New York Auto Show. When we say RLX Concept, we actually mean 2014 RLX, which is what this is. Honda, and by extension Acura, have a habit of showing very thinly veiled production cars under the guise of concepts, which is exactly what’s been done here. In fact, we’ve already been told that sales will start in the beginning of 2013.
Driven: 2012 Ford Edge Limited EcoBoost
“X-cylinder power, Y-cylinder efficiency.” It’s a mantra we’ve been hearing for decades now, as manufacturers struggle to squeeze as many miles out of a gallon of gas, without impacting outright performance. More often than not though, power is sacrificed for economy, or vice versa. Like a set of scales, it’s difficult to get the balance quite right.
Driven: Ford’s New EcoBoost Engines
When turbocharged engines started to gain traction in the 1970s and 1980s, one could argue they weren’t the most refined pieces of technology. Drivers of Ford’s own turbos were forced to cope with a lack of power while the turbo spooled up, and then were thrown back in their seats when on boost. If you have ever had the pleasure of sampling the turbocharged 2.3-liter Ford engine in the mid-80s Mustang SVO or Merkur XR4Ti (AKA the Ford Sierra XR4i), you’ll know the sensation we’re talking about. Those products were wildly fun to drive for those looking for the thrill of acceleration, but they lacked the sort of refinement needed for true, mass market appeal.
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