The 2018 Ford Edge has an eager feel and crisp design; safety scores and Sport ride quality give pause.The Edge satisfies more than a few needs. It’s sleeker than the truck-infused Expedition, even the Explorer. It’s more spacious than the Escape. It’s also devoid of any off-road pretense, any faux-SUV ruggedness.
Pros Quick steering Cabin’s muted details Wide range of engines Composed ride on small-tire models Edge Sport lives up to name
Cons Seats are a big letdown Real-world fuel economy Stiff Sport ride
The Ford Endura is Ford Australia’s first large soft-road SUV since it stopped producing the Territory. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel that’s both powerful and relatively economical. It is good to steer, with polished cornering manners for a large SUV. There are front-drive and all-wheel-drive versions, and auto-braking is standard.
Pros Punchy engine; roadholding, cabin space, standard features.
Cons Dated dashboard, no petrol option.
Many Australians sorely miss the locally built Ford Territory. We’ve had our first local drive of the imported Endura to discover whether that large-SUV product gap has been adequately filled…
Pros Spacious rear seat and big boot Good steering Ride comfort and secure handling on country roads Smooth and quiet turbo diesel Lots of technology/features from entry model upwards
Cons No third-row seating despite vehicle’s size Performance only adequate Urban ride quality still an unknown Cabin presentation a bit underwhelming $4000 charge for AWD
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class ranked #5 in Luxury Large Cars. Currently the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 11 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Supple ride Posh interior Supportive seats Lots of user-friendly tech
Cons Some competitors are more athletic Roofline limits rear-seat headroom and rearward visibility
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is all-new.New styling, engines and interior.Part of the third CLS-Class generation introduced for 2019.
Pros Impressive array of available powertrains Long list of available advanced safety features Pleasing balance of handling performance and comfort Sleek exterior and impeccable interior
Cons Rear headroom is limited by the sloping roofline Lacks Mercedes' latest MBUX system
Look beyond the evolutionary looks; the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has one heck of a hybrid powertrain.
Pros Stunning profile Smooth and powerful new inline-6 engines Gorgeous interior Beautifully equipped
Cons Amounts to a pricey rear pillar Still tight inside compared to an E-Class Price skyrockets with options
