The long-wheelbase edition is said to be mostly unchanged from the standard global model, aside from extra legroom and longer rear doors, unnamed sources told Autos.ca.
Unveiled earlier this week at a dedicated event in Dearborn, the 2015 Edge is already longer, wider and taller than its predecessor. The redesign brings a more aggressive, sculpted appearance with a hexagonal grille and angular foglight surrounds.
Most major automakers have placed the Chinese market at or near the top of their global priority list. Long-wheelbase models are particularly popular among businessmen and other wealthy individuals.
Ford is aiming its Lincoln brand at the high-end segment in the country. The company is working on a replacement for the MKS sedan, with a long-wheelbase variant expected as a China exclusive.
The company has not yet publicly confirmed a long-wheelbase Edge, though it may be revealed after the standard model arrives next year.
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