Ford revealed a new Edge concept at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show that offers a hint that its next global utility vehicles will come with self-parking and obstacle avoidance technologies.
The five-passenger vehicle comes with a sleeker design than its predecessor, slim LED headlamps, and a swept-back grille.
A 10-inch touch screen for the MyFord Touch infotainment system with a new control knob is also standard, according to the automaker.
"The original Ford Edge offered customers in North America a fresh, compelling choice for an accommodating, efficient and safe medium utility vehicle," said Joe Hinrichs, executive vice president and president of The Americas, Ford Motor Company, in a statement. "The next-generation Edge previewed in the Ford Edge Concept will build on these cornerstones to create a global vehicle with technology to make life easier, and design and craftsmanship to appeal to customers around the globe."
Ford has not revealed what kind of engine will come under the hood, but did confirm it is a part of the automaker's line of turbocharged EcoBoost engines.
The technologies outlined by Ford this week includes a push-button and remote-operated parking feature drivers could use from either in or outside the Edge.
"The rate of change in vehicle technology right now is unprecedented," said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president of global product development, in a statement. "Our engineers around the world are advancing the systems that will ultimately help make drivers smarter, safer and more efficient. From advanced engine systems to collision avoidance and automated driving systems, Ford will continue to lead in delivering the technologies consumers want and need."
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