For the first time in 2010, the Ford Flex is offered with the automaker's new EcoBoost V-6 engine. This engine, which is available as an option, is a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 that produces 355 horsepower and 350 pound feet of torque. This is an efficient engine that generates more power than many V-8s in the Flex's sport-utility vehicle ("SUV") class.
The Flex in base form comes with a 262 horsepower V-6 engine that produces 248 pound feet of torque. It is an interesting model by Ford that with its boxy appearance, fits somewhere between the combination of a full-size SUV and a station wagon. However, the Flex EcoBoost makes the model more stylish. The EcoBoost model comes standard with 10-spoke wheels, 20" rims, and dual tipped exhaust. The model also has an EcoBoost badge on the rear tail gate.
The Flex gets significantly better performance in EcoBoost form. Its 0-60 time is nearly two seconds quicker than the base model. The Flex EcoBoost comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission and manual shift mode option. It averages 16 miles per gallon in the city and 22 miles per gallon on the highway, which is slightly better than many comparable V-8 models in its class. The model is rated to tow 4,500 pounds and offers hill decent control.
The Flex EcoBoost is a powerful, stylish and spacious family vehicle. It has a high quality interior with many useful features. However, all this power and interior features come with a price. The suggested retail price of the Flex EcoBoost is near $40,000. The Flex EcoBoost is worth considering in the crossover SUV class.
The Flex in base form comes with a 262 horsepower V-6 engine that produces 248 pound feet of torque. It is an interesting model by Ford that with its boxy appearance, fits somewhere between the combination of a full-size SUV and a station wagon. However, the Flex EcoBoost makes the model more stylish. The EcoBoost model comes standard with 10-spoke wheels, 20" rims, and dual tipped exhaust. The model also has an EcoBoost badge on the rear tail gate.
The Flex gets significantly better performance in EcoBoost form. Its 0-60 time is nearly two seconds quicker than the base model. The Flex EcoBoost comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission and manual shift mode option. It averages 16 miles per gallon in the city and 22 miles per gallon on the highway, which is slightly better than many comparable V-8 models in its class. The model is rated to tow 4,500 pounds and offers hill decent control.
The Flex EcoBoost is a powerful, stylish and spacious family vehicle. It has a high quality interior with many useful features. However, all this power and interior features come with a price. The suggested retail price of the Flex EcoBoost is near $40,000. The Flex EcoBoost is worth considering in the crossover SUV class.
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