Edge has an expressive look that evokes a connection with the customer's lifestyle. It was important that we design Edge to have maximum flexibility in the amount of gear it can accommodate while still offering customers a contemporary vehicle they can take out on the town.

I think it was more by accident rather than design there is such a strong connection between the show and the racing fraternity, but there's just so much talent here. And, hey, both the racing and theatrical communities are made up of real people with many interests and backgrounds.

Edge is not an off-road adventure vehicle, and it doesn't look like one. The inspiration for the Edge is contemporary design and an adventurous state of mind.

There is a real connection. There is absolutely no debate.

We go there every summer, and I wanted it [the design] to have a Cape Cod connection.

Fiat has a lot going for it in terms of design, technology and efficiency.