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<\/p>\nA POPULAR Ford model is set to be discontinued, with the manufacturer's transitions to EVs at fault.<\/p>\n
The industry giant is pivoting towards an all-electric future ahead of international bans on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars.<\/p>\n
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The Ford Edge is expected to be the latest casualty of that process and is unlikely to be slated for renewal next year in Europe.<\/p>\n
The original Edge was introduced in 2007 as Ford broke into the crossover SUV market.<\/p>\n
It went through two generations but has now seemingly come to an end.<\/p>\n
Disputes with workers at their factory in Oakville, Canada, reportedly played a role in the decision, as did the move away from fossil fuels.<\/p>\n
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In Europe, the Edge will be replaced by the Kuga,a seven-seater which itself was based on the Ford Escape.<\/p>\n
The Kuga currently retails from new at \u00a332,680.<\/p>\n
A 2024 model is currently on Ford's US website, but there is no word on its future beyond next year.<\/p>\n
The Nautilus, a more luxurious version of the Edge, has also been renewed for next year with a significant redesign.<\/p>\n
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