I'm coming from a 2016 Ford Edge Titanium, which we enjoyed. Now in an EX-L in Black Copper Pearl. Have had it 3 weeks but nearing 2k miles due to a few summer trips.
LIKE
- better ride than the Edge. Handling seems about the same.
- Better quality material inside and trim / panel alignment
- I like the radio / entertainment display more
- It's fast...a smoother fast than the rough V-6 in the Edge
- getting 3-5 mpg more than the Edge and still in break-in phase
- love the look and design of the front end
- love the "little big" effect it has...so spacious inside but outside looks like a lifted mid-size wagon
- rear seats adjustment
- headlights seem rather strong ( I notice them reflecting on road signs past cars ahead of me)
- BCP exterior with pewter grey rims offer a cool contrast
DISLIKE
- I have front end suspension / steering noises
- I have the driver side wind noise
- The Edge seemed to have more clever storage in the passenger areas
- the tail / rear could be a bit more "edgy"
- would be great to have one more USB / charging port up front
- bummed to go back to a small moonroof from a panoramic roof
Overall we are really enjoying it. Big cargo-handling test coming up soon.