phil1336 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 In the Aug. 2013 Consumer Reports, they review a group of "fresh" Models. Surprisingly, they rated the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee the highest with a Road-Test Score of 77. Second, the new 2014 Kia Sorento followed with a Road-Test Score of 76, just a point behind. Following behind was the Chevrolet Equinox and Buick Encore with Road-Test Scores of 66 and 64 respectively. Dead last from an earlier review was the Ford Edge with a Road-Test Score of 63. My point is simple, Consumer Reports even when they shower praise and give very high scores (certain) Makes and Models seem always to find a way of being downgraded, negating all the positives with a "but"! Example, the 2014 Kia Sorento, slick power (but) rough ride, which by the way, "has improved" (but) remains stiff. Handling is "very" secure (but) not very agile? New electric steering system "is" responsive (but) has scant feedback? Loved the interior Cabin with its panoramic sunroof, wood and leather details (but) too much hard plastic. Basically they absolutely were smitten with everything, gauges,dash layout, knobs, functionality except Headlamp High Beams were adequate (but) aren`t as good as others. CR seems to be a lot quicker to take out the Jewelers 10X Eye Loop with certain Manufacturers then others, Ford certainly included. That said, curiously, they did rank the Ford Escape "Titanium" # 1 in the Luxury Compact Suv`s category with a Road-Test Score of 79 over 3 other Makes. Their search for the "Perfect" Vehicle will last for an eternity but its safe to assume that some Makes and Models will always fall a bit short in the final analysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 What's "fresh" about the Ford Edge? It hasn't been updated since 2011. Of course though, it has MFT, so it's bound to not fair well in CR's eyes anyway. That said, I still have no idea how they could in good conscience rate the Equinox higher in anything. Don't see any surprise in the GC winning though. It's a superbly designed vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 If it makes you feel any better, the Edge finished midpack in the cars.com midsize SUV/CUV challenge (ahead of the Toyota Versa and Nisasn Murano). The Grand Cherokee took top honors there as well. http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2013/07/the-38000-midsize-suv-challenge-results.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Toyota Venza FTFY As for the cars.com review, I'm curious how they got the price on the Edge up over $37K without AWD, push button start, or a power liftgate? I couldn't figure out a way to configure one that did it on the Ford site. Got one up in the mid-36's with some pretty oddball option combinations, but that was it. Even before X-plan, my Sport with every single option barely ticked in over $40K (granted, that was over two years ago, but still). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 FTFY Versa / Venza....wouldn't buy either anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 never got the GC getting compared to the Edge...if anything it should be lined up against the Explorer! I do have to say that the GC has to be the most appealing non-F/L product to me on the market that I would consider getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 never got the GC getting compared to the Edge...if anything it should be lined up against the Explorer! I do have to say that the GC has to be the most appealing non-F/L product to me on the market that I would consider getting. Yeah, it's a weird thing to compare to sometimes. It has the similar appeal of the Explorer and is the bread and butter of Jeep in terms of sales, but only seats 5 and is RWD by default. If going by seating, it makes sense to compare it to the Edge, but I can see where comparing it against the Explorer would make sense as well (though one could argue that's for the Durango to do since it's a 7 seater). The Edge and the GC are both 76" wide as well...the Explorer has a couple inches on both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 What's "fresh" about the Ford Edge? It hasn't been updated since 2011. Of course though, it has MFT, so it's bound to not fair well in CR's eyes anyway. That said, I still have no idea how they could in good conscience rate the Equinox higher in anything. Don't see any surprise in the GC winning though. It's a superbly designed vehicle. I was thinking the same thing. Furthermore, what is remotely fresh about the Equinox? When was it last updated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSFan00 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 The (available diesel) '14 JGC, seating 5, with up to 30 MPG seems like it is destined to always be a tweener in comparo's between the CRV/Escapes/Sorento and larger Explorer types. Really, it looks like a great vehicle now with the various powertrains and 8 speed ZF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 The (available diesel) '14 JGC, seating 5, with up to 30 MPG seems like it is destined to always be a tweener in comparo's between the CRV/Escapes/Sorento and larger Explorer types. Really, it looks like a great vehicle now with the various powertrains and 8 speed ZF. The Edge kind of fits into the same size/configuration category as a "tweener" too, although with a different personality than the GC. We had an old GC and loved it at the time. I love my Edge as well. For me at least, I think they're both perfectly "right-sized". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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