Ford Edge a crossover SUV manufactured by Ford in 2006 as the 2007 model year, and it is the 1st generation with codename U387. In 2015, the 2nd generation Ford Edge with codename CD539 was released in some countries such as the U.S., China, Australia, New Zealand and so on, in addition to the Edge nameplate, it was also called as Ford Endura in Australia. In China, the Ford Edge was manufactured for the first time at here by joint venture enterprise Changan Ford, with the release of this Edge, you can find its related diecast models in market.
Looking at product pictures, it is the miniature of Ford Edge SUV being sold in China, and the Chinese name is Ruijie(锐界), which was showed on the front plate number white the global nameplate Edge was showed on rear license plate.
Two different colors including brown and wine red are available for Edge car owners and model collectors, like most 1/18 scale diecast cars, there are working parts on the model including car doors, bonnet, trunk and fuel tank cap. Different with models which are fixed on the common plastic base, this plastic base for Edge was designed as rugged road.
In addition to this 2015 Ford Edge model, there is a special edition with Chinese Police painting on model because this real Ford Edge was used by the police widely. You can see some police elements on the model such as Police words and alarm lamp.
As for the 2nd generation Ford Edge, in 2021, new facelift Edge with the new nameplate Ford Edge Plus was manufactured for Chinese market exclusively. However, there is no related diecast model.
In 2023, the 3rd generation Ford Edge was released for the Chinese market with new nameplate Ford Edge L, which replace the Ford Edge Plus. And this time its 1/18 scale car model can be found in market, its exterior is different with the 2nd generation Ford Edge obviously.
As for this new released 2023 Ford Edge L diecast model, only one color, silver(gray), was manufactured, so that buyers have no more choices, and this is also the only one 3rd generation Ford Edge model in the market.
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