2012 Ford Flex is a Smooth Operator – Car Buying Tips
February 4, 2012 by Stealthman- You Car Guy · Leave a Comment
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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.
2013 Ford Flex (Photo credit: sarahlarson)
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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2009 Ford Flex – Just Plain Fun
August 12, 2008 by Brad - Your Car Guy · Comments Off
Ford’s latest entry in the crossover market is the 2009 Ford Flex. With unique styling and seating for seven, the Ford Flex, the largest of the Ford crossover vehicles, can be configured to perform many different functions, ranging from completely practical to just plain fun!
The 3.5 L, DOHC Duratec V6 engine provides plenty of power and pickup. With a towing capacity of 4500 pounds, you can pull a wide variety of toys for fun!
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