While the recently-revealed 2015 Edge’s styling is remarkable for being as similar to the concept recently showed at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, it would be a shame to forget about the heart of the latest version of Ford’s hot-selling crossover.

Two all-new engines join the 3.5L EcoBoost turbo V6 from last year’s model: a 2.0L turbo inline-four (the number is the same as the four-banger offered last year, but Ford assures it’s all-new) rated at an estimated 245 hp and a 2.7L V6, the latter of which could be the star of the line-up.

No power figures have been announced, but since it slots in between the four and the 3.5L, expect around 270 hp. The big story, however, is the engine’s construction; its block, for instance, is made of a mixture of graphite and iron, the same stuff used for the Powerstroke diesel on Ford’s heavy duty trucks, as well as the engines for their NASCAR program.

To prove how beefy it all is, Ford ran the engine underneath the hood of their entrant in last year’s Baja 1000 rally; not only did it complete the event, but they drove it all the way back to HQ in Dearborn, MI under its own steam.

The extra durability will do well to keep up with an engine start-stop system  that makes its appearance in the Edge for the first time.

For its part, the 2.0L gets a host of upgrades as well; a twin-scroll turbocharger helps reduce lag, emissions and fuel consumed. An integrated exhaust manifold and new pistons, block casting and aluminum balance shaft will make for less operational resistance. And, you can now get AWD with the 2.0L, a feature that was sorely lacking from the previous gen model.

Complete power figures will be announced when the Edge nears production late this year.