- crossover 90,211
- 1,152 below average
- 13,454 good
- Spokane, WA
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- autoshopper.com
- 1,152 below average crossover 90,211 gasoline automatic
2011 ford flex review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Innovative, stylish and solid. introductionthe ford flex is a full-size crossover utility vehicle that can seat up to seven adults and carry luggage or groceries at the same time. It's built on a passenger-car platform, as opposed to that of a body-on-frame truck, and thus has the basic stance and friendly driving characteristics of a car. the flex is larger and roomier than the ford edge, and its three-row seating allows it to carry more people, and in more comfort. Ecoboost utilizes advanced turbocharging technology to deliver the fuel efficiency of a smaller engine with the power and performance of a larger engine. Ecoboost includes two turbochargers and direct fuel injection. The 3. 5-liter v6 ecoboost engine in the flex is rated at 355 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, yet with little penalty in fuel economy compared to the standard non-ecoboost 3. 5-liter v6, which is rated at 262 horsepower. In the flex, the ecoboost engine is available only with all-wheel drive. for 2011, ford has added the new flagship titanium model, featuring an abundance of sinister-looking blackout trim (inside and out), relieved by 20-inch, five-spoke luster-nickel wheels. The voice-activated navigation package now includes hd radio. Limited and titanium models offer optional one-touch powerfold and tumble third-row seating. The flex sel awd 33,725) adds all-wheel drive. The sel convenience package 201a 1,000) adds 110-volt power inverter, power adjustable pedals with memory, power liftgate, memory driver's seat and side mirrors, door-mirror mount puddle lamps, and heated mirrors. Convenience package 202a 2,500) includes everything in package 201a, plus leather seating in the first and second rows and a sony premium 12-speaker sound system. The sel awd is also available with the ecoboost v6 engine 36,720). The flex limited awd 39,695) adds all-wheel drive. The limited awd with the ecoboost engine 42,690) adds, along with the twin-turbocharged engine, dual exhaust, selectshift automatic transmission with paddle-shifting, and electronic power steering. the flex titanium 40,340) adds a distinctive beltline molding; black chrome grille and liftgate trim; darkened headlight bezels; black roof, mirror caps, and foglight nacelles; charcoal-colored leather-and-suede seating, and 20-inch wheels with p255/45r20 tires. The titanium awd 42,190) adds all-wheel drive. Package 301a for sel and titanium 3,600) bundles a refrigerated second-row console with the vista roof, second-row 40/40 seating, and 20-inch wheels. safety features include driver and front-passenger dual-stage airbags, side-impact and safety canopy airbags, front passenger airbag sensing system, rear door child-safety locks, perimeter alarm, seatbelt pre-tensioners, reverse sensing, passive anti-theft system and tire pressure monitoring system. Active safety features include anti-lock brakes (abs), advancetrac electronic traction control, rsc roll stability control, brake assist, and electronic brake force distribution (ebd). Adjustable pedals come on the limited model. All-wheel drive is available for the sel and limited. walkaroundthe ford flex looks boxy, in an attention-getting and stylish sort of way, but boxy nonetheless. The hood and roof are long and flat, the windshield stands tall and proud, corners are squared-off, side body panels are vertical, side glass is nearly vertical, and the tailgate could be plotted with a t-square. The overall box shape suggests interior room and maximum space utilization. Many would also find the shape honest, simple and elegant. people seeing the flex for the first time generally agree it has presence and a variety of upscale cues. Those who find it attractive are reminded of the mini clubman and toyota fj cruiser, both of which share basic flex proportions and even color-contrasting tops. the flex may at heart be a functional people and cargo-carrier, but it's certainly not shy when it comes to exterior design. There's design everywhere, both in the overall look of the vehicle and in the details. A fair amount of brightwork, just short of bling, sets the flex apart and communicates upscale intentions. A signature three-bar ford grille in a muted silver finish extends across the front. Front bumper foglights are encased in highly reflective jeweled surrounds. Door mirror housings are not only chromed, but the caps have little tab-like crenellations that sparkle in sunlight. Big, bright 19-inch polished alloy wheels on the limited suggest lincoln more than ford, as do large chrome door handles, bright window surrounds, and a shiny band running across the tailgate that repeats the front grille theme. beyond the brightwork, the flex has a series of small, horizontal, body-color indents stamped into the door panels. These not only visually lengthen the vehicle and break up mass along the sides, but likely also strengthen the panels and reduce oil-canning noise within the doors. Sure, such detailing is a little finicky and over the top, but the flex would look a lot heavier if the indents weren't there. Another flex signature is the optional roof color of either warm white or silver. on the new titanium model, a black chrome grille, black trim around the park-and-turn lights, and darkened headlight bezels visually unite these different elements into a single, dark panel spanning the face of vehicle and wrapping around into the front fenders. Similarly, blacked-out nacelles make the fog lights disappear into the air opening below the bumper. The flex name is spelled out in bold, black capitals above the grille, a rather truck-like touch. Around back, the taillights and the trim panel between them get the same blackout treatment as the headlights and grille. A black-painted roof ties it all together. Ten-spoke, 20-inch alloy wheels are painted a color ford calls luster nickel, which has a subtle brightness that nicely complements the titanium's otherwise dark trim the flex is taller than most station wagons but significantly lower than such traditional suvs as the explorer and expedition. Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ AM/FM✔ Passenger Airbag✔ DVD Entertainment System✔ Remote Start✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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