Nigerian artiste, Raoul Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, is known for his songwriting and rap skills.
The 23-year-old rapper, who was formerly with the Empire Mates Entertainment record label, recently launched his own record label, OHK Music.
Shortly after releasing his hit single, ‘Shake body’, which is currently enjoying impressive airplay, the rapper took delivery of a brand new 2014 Ford Edge. The car costs about N6.5m
The 2014 Ford Edge is a sleek, 2-row crossover SUV that does just about everything right; trendy, elegant and functional. On the road, the Edge appears intimidating in size, cruises effortlessly, such that you will need to keep an eye on the speedometer or risk over-speeding.
The 2014 Ford Edge is a respectable choice for a five-passenger midsize crossover that owes its popularity to its sleek styling and a comfortable interior filled with a long list of appealing high-tech options.
It offers a likable driving experience, with confident handling and a quiet and smooth ride, delivering a level of performance most buyers will find satisfactory. Reviewers especially like the Edge’s blend of power and fuel economy.
Performance
The 2014 Ford Edge is offered in four trim levels: SE, SEL, Limited and Sport. Most 2014 Ford Edge models come standard with a 3.5-litre V6 engine that produces 285 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque. Available as options are a turbocharged 2.0-litre four cylinder (called EcoBoost) and a slightly more powerful 3.7-litre V6 Sport trim. A six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive are standard while all-wheel drive is available as an option.
The estimated fuel economy is 19miles per gallon/city, 27mpg/highway and 22mpg combined for the front-wheel drive while the all-wheel drive has 18mpg/city, 25mpg/highway and 21mpg combined.
In Edmunds performance testing, the Edge with the four-cylinder went from zero to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds, while the Sport model achieved that in 7.5 seconds. In brake testing, the all-wheel drive came to a halt from 60mph in 122 feet while the four cylinder achieved that in 124 feet.
Features
The entry-level SE comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, 4.2-inch display screen and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player and an auxiliary audio input jack. The optional convenience package adds automatic headlights, keypad entry, rear parking sensors, a subfloor cargo organiser and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
Available as options are satellite radio, rear-view camera, improved sound system, enhanced steering wheel controls, enhanced Ford Sync features and a second USB port for audio devices.
Safety
Standard safety features on the 2014 Ford Edge include antilock disc brakes, child safety locks, stability control and airbags. In the most recent government crash tests, the Edge received an overall good rating.
Interior Design
The 2014 Edge has an attractive cabin with a modern look and feel. The available MyFord Touch electronics system adds to the sleek high-tech appearance with a large centrally located 8-inch central touchscreen and two smaller configurable display screens in the gauge cluster, which can show a wide range of audio, climate and navigation system information.
It also offers seats that are impressively comfortable and supportive with decent legroom. The rear centre position is fairly uncomfortable, except for a toddler.
Driving Impressions
Manoeuvring is easy and handling is even more responsive and sportier than some of its class rivals. The V6 engine’s balance of performance and fuel economy should suit most buyers. The available turbocharged four-cylinder engine might not seem like having enough power for a vehicle of such size, but its impressive refinement and better fuel economy should be enough to convince buyers.
The competitors of this luxury ride are 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Murano, Volkswagen Touareg and Toyota Venza.
The good: The Ford Edge has a quiet and comfortable ride quality, abundant features, classy and high quality interior, composed handling, good fuel economy and Ford’s programmable MyKey system, which allows parents to limit vehicle speed and stereo volume for teen drivers.
The bad: Reviewers say the MyFord Touch system is hard to operate, can be sluggish to process commands and that transmission can be slow to respond. Also, tall passengers may find rear seat headroom a bit tight.
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