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Ford has unveiled a new SUV that, in a different reality, could have been the replacement to the Ford Territory SUV we once saw being driven out of Aussie showrooms regularly.
The 2023 Ford Edge L, a three-row SUV with an optional hybrid powertrain and much different styling to the Edge that already exists in the US, will be sold in China.
That means it’s unlikely there will be a right-hand drive version, especially as Ford Australia already has a quite successful three-row SUV here, the ladder-frame-based Everest.
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It’s a slightly different offering to the Everest, however, featuring a plush interior that boasts an enormous central multimedia display and a two-seat second row, where captain’s chairs are found instead of a bench seat.
It’s all-wheel drive only, and comes with either a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine, or a more powerful hybrid version of the drivetrain which makes 204kW and 405Nm.
American auto media (such as Car and Driver) reports suggest the Edge L won’t make it to their shores, either, as the brand already has a model called Edge there, a smaller SUV, as well as a model that aligns more closely with the six-seater’s size, the Ford Explorer.
The Ford Edge L is built in China, and could become the only car to continue the badge name, as it’s possible the Ford Edge sold in the US will be discontinued after a 15-year run on sale.
In the US, the Ford Escape is also available, as in Australia, as a car-based mid-size SUV alternative.
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