2012 Ford Flex is a Smooth Operator – Car Buying Tips

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2012   Ford Flex Review 

2012 Ford Flex

As soon as you take your seat in the new 2012 Ford Flex  and grab the steering wheel you say to yourself “this is different!… This is cool!”  You are pleasantly surprised at how driver’s seat hugs you body. The instrument panel is well laid out and easy to read. Welcome to the 2012 Ford Flex. A  7-seat full-size crossover SUV. First introduced in 2008 as a 2009 model, it runs There is a 6-speed automatic transmission with the standard V6, and a SelectShift 6-speed auto with paddle shift controls on the steering wheel that comes with the more powerful turbo V6, 262 hp 3.5L V6 as standard, with a 355hp turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost  as an option on the Limited and Titanium models.

The Interior Space is Deceiving From the Outside.

This car has the space of a minivan, the drive-ability of a station wagon. The front-end design is reminiscent of a recent product from the UK, the Range Rover. [or did the Range Rover borrow the front end flare from the Flex?] This author thinks the later. Among other things the 2012  Ford Flex certainly is a very classy luxury vehicle.

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The Flex is loaded with high-tech features found in other vehicles of the current Ford range. While the Flex may look a little like a Range Rover, it’s not really designed as a purpose-built off-road vehicle. No, this is strictly an urban cruiser. You can get the Flex in all-wheel-drive  with the optional  EcoBoost V6. For the thrill seeker these safety features are a great addition when the road surface is less than perfect. Skylights Open the 2012 Ford Flex to Maximun Light The Flex is quite a long vehicle, which allows for no less than 4 skylights if the Vista Roof option is specified. The Vista Roof consists of a power moonroof over the driver and front passenger, 2 smaller skylights above the 2nd row of seats, and a larger skylight at the rear. Inside, it’s very roomy with loads of legroom thanks to the boxy shape and long passenger compartment. This also makes it a great load carrier if one or more rows of seats are folded down. On the road, the Flex handles well, with independent front and rear suspension. The AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control system’s gyroscopic sensors measure vehicle roll and turning rates and feed this data to the braking system and transmission to keep the Flex under control in emergency situations where a sudden swerve is required.

A Vehicle that Goes From Good to Great

It’s amazing what some smart electronics can do to make a good vehicle great.  And the Flex is certainly well equipped with some useful electronic devices. MyKey, Ford’s personalized electronic key system is standard on all Flex models, while SYNC, the interface which connects the driver’s mobile phone or iPod to the car’s entertainment system is standard on SEL, Limited and Titanium and optional on SE.

• For those who want to plug in household electronic devices such as laptop or phone chargers, there is a handy 110 volt AC outlet available as standard on Limited and Titanium, optional on SEL.
• A nifty optional feature is the PowerFold rear seat. The way this works the 3rd row seat  folds flat with the touch of a button. In addition you can even reverse the seat when the tailgate is open. Now that is a nifty design  feature that  can be used for recreational purposes when the Flex is parked.
• Ford has really put a lot of thought into the wide market niche the 2012 Ford Flex can appeal to.

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2012 Ford Flex – Car Buying Tips – Brad Your Car Guy

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Introducing the 2012 Ford Flex Model Line-up – and Some Smart Features of Each

The 2012 Ford Flex is the perfect example of a full-size crossover featuring an exterior design with sleek modern contours and lines but with a largely classical touch to it. While the outside of the 4-door vehicle makes it an eye-turner because of its unique form, it is the features and options available for each trim that make it one of the best in its category.

The 2012 Ford Flex SE

The 2012 Ford Flex SE is the basic trim of this Ford model and as such, is priced affordably. Features include a manual front air conditioning system, six-speed automatic OD transmission, separate controls for the rear air conditioning, front fog and driving lights, a Keyfob remote keyless entry system for all doors, 17-inch painted aluminum wheels, driveline traction control with ABS, and a 3.5-Liter 262-Horsepower V6 Engine. The SE trim has a forward wheel drive configuration and has an EPA rating of 17/24 miles per gallon.

The 2012 Ford Flex SEL

The 2012 Ford Flex SEL trim is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configuration. The SEL trim has an EPA rating of 17/23 miles per gallon for the front-wheel drive version and 16/23 for the all-wheel drive.

Features of the 2012 Ford Flex SEL trim include basic features of the SE trim such as six-speed automatic OD transmission, driveline traction system with ABS, separate controls for the rear air conditioning, front driving lights and fog lights, the Keyfob remote keyless entry system for all doors, as well as a 3.5-Liter 262-Horsepower V6 engine. In addition, the SEL trim also has advanced features such as dual-zone automatic front air conditioning system, adjustable powered pedals, express open and close sliding and tilting glass for the 1st row sunroof, sunshade for the fixed glass 2nd row sunroof, Invision entertainment system, heated front seats for the driver and front passenger, and 18-inch machined aluminum wheels.

The 2012 Ford Flex Limited

The 2012 Ford Flex Limited trim is a more feature-packed version of the 2012 Ford Flex. Like the SEL trim, the Limited trim is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configuration. The Limited trim has an EPA rating of 17/24 miles per gallon and 16/23 miles per gallon for the four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configuration respectively.

Features of the 2012 Ford Flex Limited include regular express open and close sliding and tilting 1st row glass sunroof,  sunshade for the both the 2nd row and 3rd row fixed glass sunroofs, dual zone automatic front air conditioning system, six-speed automatic OD transmission, power adjustable pedals, driveline traction control with ABS, a DVD entertainment system, a voice-activated navigation system, heated seats for the driver and front passenger seats, separate controls for the rear air conditioning, front fog lights and driving lights, Keyfob remote keyless entry system for all doors, 19-inch polished aluminum wheels, and a 3.5-Liter 262-Horsepower V6 Engine.

There is also a 2012 Ford Flex Limited all-wheel drive EcoBoost version with a 3.5-Liter 355-Horsepower V6 engine and an EPA rating of 16/22 miles per gallon.

The 2012 Ford Flex Titanium

The 2012 Ford Flex Titanium trim is the Flex trim with the most number of features making it the most expensive. Like the SEL and Limited trim, the Titanium trim is available in front-wheel drive configuration with an EPA rating of 17/24 miles per gallon and an all-wheel drive configuration with an EPA rating of 16/23 miles per gallon.

The 2012 Ford Flex Titanium trim has all the features of the Limited trim except the Titanium sports 20-inch polished aluminum wheels and a rear electronic parking aid with camera and ultrasonic sensors. The chrome finishing and some details in the exterior parts are also slightly different for each other. Like the Limited trim, there is an EcoBoost version of the Titanium available sporting the same 3.5-Liter 355-Horsepower V6 engine with a rating of 16/22 miles per gallon.

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Ford Gains as Good News Abounds

This morning I did a quick Google search on Ford Motor Company. The headlines are amazing:

• Ford Motor Company’s Quick Lane Fastest-Growing Service Brand in the Industry
• Ford Considers $500 Million Investment in Michigan for Production of Hybrids
• Ford Motor Company will off new Fiesta starting at $13,995
• Ford Fusion Gets Top Marks, Company Stock Soars
• Ford Fusion Named “Motor Trend” Magazine’s 2010 Car of the Year
• Ford Vehicle Among Best in Highest Retained value
• Ford Puts Four Vehicles in Strategic Vision 2009 Total Value Awards –Focus, Mustang, Expedition and Super Duty F-250 and F-350.

And that was just over the last few weeks. As a Ford dealer, I see it at the dealership every day. People who just a couple of years ago wouldn’t have considered a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury are taking a look and as they say “Driving One.”

Whether it’s the new found recognition by the press that Ford makes the best vehicles in America, or the awareness that Ford refused to take any government bailout money, the fact it Ford delivers for today’s consumers like never before.

Ford has become the leader with vehicles that embody compelling styling, design excellence, smart technology, safety, fuel economy, low emissions, quality, and more.

As Motor Trend Magazine said in their article announcing the Fusion’s ascension to 2010 Car of the Year, the new Fusion is “better, smarter, nicer, prettier, comfier, leaner, meaner and greener in every way.” Also in contention were the all-new Taurus and the perennial Mustang.

Top to bottom the Ford, Lincoln Mercury line up fits the bill and will only get better.

Over the next few weeks, were going to take a look at each vehicle in the 2010 lineup and take a glimpse at what’s to come.

Thanks for your interest! If I can ever be of assistance in any way please let me know.

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