It is generally believed that 100,000 kilometers is the watershed for a car going from "youth" to "middle age," and a major maintenance service must be performed, covering engine oil and three filters, inspection of tires, belts, and chains, maintenance of the chassis system, and even components such as the battery, spark plugs, and fuel injectors. After a long period of real-world use, a vehicle's quality and reliability, cost of use and repair, and even after-sales service shape the reputation of an automaker. An automaker that still stands after being tested by the sands of time truly embodies an old saying - a long journey tests a horse's strength, and time reveals a true "core."
On May 16, Changan Ford launched a livestream titled "The Unbreakable High-Power E-Hybrid," inviting real owners back to the Hangzhou factory to intuitively show consumers in real time the vehicle's solid manufacturing foundation, leading high-power E-hybrid technology, and the overall durability and quality of the Ford Edge L Hybrid.
No repairs beyond maintenance, strong power and fuel-efficient, a 100,000-kilometer owner shares the Edge L's hardcore strength
During the livestream, Uncle Ge, a veteran owner of the Ford Edge L Hybrid, shared his 100,000-kilometer ownership story. As a self-driving enthusiast, he had driven this vehicle across every province in the mainland. He is very satisfied with the performance and handling of the Edge L Hybrid. For example, on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau at an altitude of 3,000 meters, this vehicle's power performance showed no decline, and its 7.1-second 0-100 km/h acceleration still delivered stable output. The solid chassis and suspension also ensured stability on complex road conditions, giving him great confidence and a sense of safety.
Uncle Ge even did the math on site: over 100,000 kilometers, 122 cumulative refueling records, a total of 7,662.19 liters of 92-octane gasoline, and total fuel costs of 58,461.97 yuan. Calculations show that the Ford Edge L Hybrid's measured average fuel consumption is only 7.66 liters per 100 kilometers, with the lowest single-trip fuel consumption reaching 6.1 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to less than 59 cents per kilometer in fuel costs. It should be noted that the Ford Edge L Hybrid is a mid-to-large SUV with a length of 5 meters, and the road conditions driven by owner Uncle Ge were also very complex. These data overturn the cognitive bias that "Fords are fuel-thirsty" and demonstrate powerful product characteristics of "strong power, low fuel consumption."
In addition, two other owners also appeared to share their experiences. One was Zhang Lincong, a veteran Ford Edge owner and a 10,000-kilometer Ford Edge L Hybrid owner, who was once known as a "Good Samaritan of Chongqing" for helping a Shandong truck driver drive down a mountain on a snowy day, and the other was He Zixuan, a 40,000-kilometer Ford Edge L Hybrid owner. In their sharing, one point was common: the average fuel consumption of the Edge L Hybrid was within 7L per 100 kilometers, and they highly recognized this vehicle's travel and ownership experience - it is reliable!
Engineer gives an energetic interpretation: the Ford Edge L's hardcore strength goes beyond the high-power E-hybrid
The Edge L Hybrid's high-energy performance stems from Ford's deep cultivation and accumulation in technology. Hu Gong, a powertrain system engineer at Changan Ford, explained the product strength of the hybrid version's high-power E-hybrid system in an accessible way. First, this system adopts a 2.0T EcoBoost twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injection engine from the "Ward's 10 Best Engines" series, with 202 kW of power and 405 N·m of peak torque, plus a 140 kW high-speed flat-wire oil-cooled dual motor, making the 7.1-second 0-100 km/h acceleration easy to handle.
Second, thanks to advanced power-split technology, the vehicle control system VCU can monitor and calculate the optimal power output mode in real time, thereby combining strong performance with low energy consumption. Under WLTC conditions, fuel consumption is 6.31L per 100 kilometers, and a single tank of fuel can deliver a range of up to 1,188 kilometers.
Finally, regarding reliability, Engineer Hu said that power-split hybrid technology is an important technical route in the automotive industry and has nearly 30 years of mature market application, with its reliability and practicality fully verified by the market. In addition, this technology has a clear advantage: it enables Ford's high-power E-hybrid models to avoid both the turbo lag and insufficient rear-end power of traditional fuel vehicles, and the shortcomings of ordinary plug-in hybrids and range-extended electric vehicles of weak high-speed performance, making the driving and riding experience smoother.
At the livestream site, Ford officially also conducted a performance test on a Ford Edge L Hybrid that had already been driven 200,000 kilometers. Not only did the air conditioning and infotainment system operate normally and respond quickly, the transmission remained smooth, and the chassis and body structure were still tight with no abnormal noise. The measured 0-100 km/h acceleration result was 7.42 seconds, with key performance indicators even on par with a new car at 10,000 kilometers, showing the stability of the Edge L Hybrid's powertrain and the durable quality of the entire vehicle's manufacturing.
In this livestream, the Ford Edge L Hybrid's hardcore quality and powertrain core were presented one by one. Whether under high mileage or complex road conditions, the vehicle's quality remains stable and durable, and its power remains abundant. The title "The Unbreakable High-Power E-Hybrid" is fully deserved, and it further reflects the "long-termism" that Changan upholds. If you want to buy a vehicle with solid quality and a reliable hybrid system, then the Edge L Hybrid is a good choice. With enduring appeal and consistent quality, a model that has stood the test of the market can hardly go wrong.
