By Don Hammonds

If only all SUVs were as distinctive and full of personality as the Ford Edge.

The Edge, which represents the pizzazz side of Ford’s SUV lineup, is  terrific to drive, easy on the eye, truly comfortable and accommodating to passengers, and, especially with the ST-Line version, has a performance personality all its own.  This, ladies and gentlemen, is the SUV for people who cannot stand SUVs, their blandness and awkwardness on the road.

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By John Heilig

  SPECIFICATIONS:

  Model: 2011 Ford Edge Limited FWD

Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 285 hp @ 6,500 rpm/253 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Wheelbase: 111.2 in.

Length/Width/Height: 184.2 x 76.0 x 67.0 in.

 Tires: P245/60HR18 Cargo volume: 32.2/68.9 cu. ft. (rear seat up/down) Fuel economy: 19 mpg city/27 mpg highway/21.5 mpg test

Fuel capacity: 18.0 gal.

 Curb weight: 4,082 lbs.

 Sticker: $35,410  (plus $725 destination and delivery charge; includes $1,190 in options ($395 BLIS, $1,190 voice activated navigation system))

  Five reasons to buy this car …

Ford has always been a master of making the best of  mid cycle refreshes—and that’s very much the case with the 2011 Ford Edge, introduced today at the Chicago Auto show.

The car has some obvious changes all around style wise, and it also includes some pretty important new features as well.

“The new Edge demonstrates how a refresh at Ford has become more than just a few design and interior tweaks,” explains Elaine Bannon, chief engineer. “We have taken every element …