The Ford Flex has not seen much commercial success since it first hit the streets of America in 2008, and its slopes were very boxy hit or miss with the buying public. However, if for the first time the possibility to drive the Flex, the crossover is large revelation, it 'was smooth and bold, comfortable and luxurious. In hindsight, one could argue that this boat is great as a harbinger of rebirth Ford. Once the Flex has arrived, a new imaginary-merger, a board significantly improved, the new Explorer crossover and Focus all bowed.
The Flex is a big step forward for the Blue Oval in terms of sophistication and bold design, but three lines of crossover buyers are clearly looking for something more. Fortunately for Ford, 2013 model year brings with it an update of his worst-selling crossover Blue Oval Emblem, with more power, more technology and a new face. Dearborn has the Flex-formula enough to finally turn his fiddle in unique looking crossover sales success.
Only the market decide, but we spent week with the vehicle
The Flex has spent some time under the knife to pop the changes are not entirely up to you. The Flex maintains its cell parallelogram design, but the front was given a significant improvement. For starters, he wears the flex is no longer a Blue Oval badge, or three grid.
Instead, FLEX is imprinted on the front of the hood just like last year's model of the top model in Titanium trim, and a pretty unique bar overlooking the upper band. The optical unit is being modernized, and the lower panel is the reason for the three auctions IKEA bookcase thin end of pair of fog lights understatement.
At the rear, changes to a slightly revised tailgate move with Ford back in favor of greater FLEX replaces been banned. Given the lukewarm reception from consumers Flex, one might expect for the Ford Flex, the soft contours, may appeal to a wider audience, but this is not happening at all.
Our tester came Tuxedo Black and packaging SEL AWD Ford 202A package anonymously. The bundle why not premium or technology or something other than 202A Adds leather seats, the blind-spot monitor, and lift gate appliqué with color camera view of the rear body and the start Remote. All in all, this increases the price of this package mega-model SEL-trimmed $ 36,000 ($ 825 destination) $ 39 000 all-in. These prices, among other things, $ 1,225 more expensive than last year's model.
An option that was not the EIA has been added, large wheels, which is a shame. The standard 18-inch pale, a little 'off, and not worthy of price tag, in a whisper is 40 large. Fortunately, the model SEL, the possibility of 20-inch wheel for a reasonable $ 795 to choose. The under 18 all season tires Goodyear 235/60/18 rubber wrapped.
The big change is the addition of the Blue Oval to the next generation system My Ford Touch, that the now familiar twin 4.2-inch LCD screen adds to the instrumentation to replace many keys and buttons, with capacitive touch pad, Since we have pushed many My Ford Touch-equipped vehicles in recent years, the technology is definitely getting easier to live with it, but the system impractical, and sometimes a bit 'slow.
We have already said and we repeat - we miss the old switchboard. Perhaps that is why the dual five-way control function located on the steering wheel is best for us. The thumb can be controlled on the right side of the driver to control the instrument panel, LCD screens, with access to equipment, entertainment, navigation and climate control. The left multi-way switch now provides information such as fuel consumption and vehicle miles traveled.
Outside the ivied My Ford touch-wheel and center console presents Flex the inside was left alone otherwise. Is it okay for us, if only because this three-row crossover has provisions on or near the best in their class the dashboard continues with contrasting materials that inspire feeling comfortable? Strengthen the office is usually absent, but the comfortable thrones offer enough leg rest and lot of cushion for long trips with the family.
Passengers in the second row can be best of all, with an absolutely ridiculous 44.3 inches of legroom. There are about seven inches longer than the GMC Acadia, and more than two centimeters better than Acura MDX. The Flex also offers a full 20 cubic meters of load capacity behind the third row, which is more space than three-row crossover, with the exception of triplets Lambda GM. Apartment with the second and third row, sparked Flex 83 cubic meters of space, which does not compete with the space offered by the Buick Enclave, Honda Pilot, but it's more than enough cargo space for most buyers.
The Flex is better when looking from the inside, but the box-shaped car also has an under-estimate the power train. The base 3.5-liter V6 now has 285 hp at 6,500 rpm and 255 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm yet. These figures are comparable to the 262 hp and 248 lb-ft is added under the hood of the model 2012 and grunts can be heard on the road.
Power delivery is now more on the line and maximum torque of 500 revolutions per minute, which leads to even more impressive start from a standstill and improved performance on the road. Our pants-o-meter tells us, you travel from zero to 60 in under 7 seconds, which is remarkable when you flex the 4637-pound curb. And remember that the more powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine is not even the most powerful arsenal Flex. That honor goes to the 355-Horespower twin-turbo model, which is available as $ 3,250 option, but is offered only under the hood of the Limited model.
Ford has managed to pull off the trick lasts increasing power and at the same time manage the fuel efficiency of 3.5-liter V6 to improve. The AWD Flex is now running 17 miles per gallon city and 23 mpg on the highway, or a better mpg in the city than its predecessor. We managed 20.6 mpg during our time with the Flex, and if the fuel mixture, we were pleased to see that Ford cap less fuel system were added. The six-speed automatic will continue to be the softest in the industry, his radiate, with shifts in butter, low quality and quick kicks when they called with appropriate throttle inputs.
The Flex would have an output of the best managers in its segment, but it is not a canyon carver. We can appreciate the performance and more efficient engineering credits added to the crossover, but we are almost led to believe that the Flex has become bit 'softer around the edges. It could do with the fact that these models in 2013 .
that the first Flex driven, not ride on 20-inch wheels, which usually contribute to a more rigid, it had to do. But the finding could also mean that Ford Flex purchaser shall include an estimate smooth cruiser that prisoners also rewarded with greater comfort on long walks and short trips. We are using the new electric power steering, which boasts mix of aid from the weight variable that does not feel artificial and provides the right amount of sensitivity for a vehicle of this size impressed.
For 2013, the brakes must flex models with wheels larger than 17 inches mounted has been revised. There is dimension to the master cylinder, new Taurus booster and larger ventilated brake discs and pads to SHO-work legislation.
The change results in an effective cap with lots of bite. All-wheel grip is now being aided and abetted by a stability control system with control curves Ford, little 'silicon-list, which comes into play when the driver is updated in a kitchen, In these situations, the brake control light curve moves inside to keep the vehicle on its intended path.
New Torque Vectoring electronically controlled limited slip differential helps during cornering, but our flexible, shows an amount of unwanted roll, leaning in the curves at high speeds Carney as a drunk in a merry-go-round. This can be bit 'awkward for fans of traditional, but given the nature of the family like-minded buyer that the cable tennis is an acceptable compromise for improved ride quality.
Speaking of family minded buyers is the 2013 Flex with all types of active safety features, including the first new belts and inflatable field seats blind spot with cross traffic alert and collision radar-based cruise control with warning and brake support. New option physical also includes remote boot, along with the power control for the tilt / telescopic column and side mirrors.
After a week with this new model, we believe that the Ford Flex as a crossover with more mercy ever. In other words, fans of boxy three row cruisers will love it even more, but we suspect the critics continue to express their disdain or indifference. Unfortunately, this means that 2013 will probably be updated do little to improve the properties for sale in the fall. Okay by us. We still enjoy the Flex for its unique style and comfort, and you accept, what is not big seller.
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