New Ford Edge Concept previews larger Ford SUV for Europe: Los Angeles Auto Show

The new Ford Edge Concept, revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show, previews a large Mondeo-based SUV for Europe from Ford.

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Ford, just like all mainstream car makers, knows that the SUV and Crossover are fast becoming the transport of choice for families.

So Ford has a plan to cover all the SUV bases with a range of new products that will sell in all Ford’s global markets.

That includes the new Ford Kuga, the Fiesta-based Ford EcoSport and now this new Ford Edge which, although billed as a concept at the LA Auto Show, is very close to the new production Ford Edge that will be heading for sale in the UK and Europe late in 2014.

With styling that takes some of its design cues from the new Mondeo (which the UK still hasn’t got) but manages to eschew the almost ubiquitous Aston Martin-esque grill Ford has been busy bolting on to all their cars, the Edge is set to be a cost-effective alternative to cars like the new Volvo XC90.

Ford is pitching the new Edge as a bit of a technology feast, so there will be stuff like active grill shutters, fully assisted parking aids, obstacle avoidance systems, adaptive steering, a 10″ infotainment screen and a plethora of options and trim levels to bolster Ford’s bottom line.

There’s no news yet on what will power the new Ford Edge, but if you think in terms of what lurks beneath the bonnet of the new Mondeo you won’t be far off.