Ford Flex

Interiors

The interior of this station wagon is highly functional that offers a choice of advance equipment to your convenience. The appointed seats for seven individuals offers exceptional comfort to its occupants, as it is fabricated with high quality upholstery proposing a smooth sense inside. For storage, this car is provided with impressive boot count that measure 566 litres, also it can be extended to 1223 litres to store your luggage. All-new variants of Flex, come fitted with SYNC features that encloses Bluetooth based connectivity, allowing you to make calls and browse music via voice command or the audio controls that are mounted on the steering wheel. The feature which never goes unnoticed is the embedded 4.2-inch color screen in the instrument cluster.

Exteriors

The New Ford Flex is fitted with key features exemplifying the appeal of its funky and unique style. The radiator grille with chrome detailing, accompanied with Flex insigna gives a new look to its front profile. Coming to its rear profile, the impressive tail gate, along with LED tail light complements the overall appearance of this station wagon. Fog lamps with bright bezel makes the vision clearer at extreme fog situations. In addition, it has chrome finished door handles and exterior mirrors appointed with Blind Spot Information System painted with body color, enhancing the side ways of the vehicle. Being a wagon, Flex comprises specific dimensions measuring as 5125mm x 1928mm x 1727mm (LxWxH), and the wheelbase for the same remains as 2997 mm. This sporty wagon is anchored with 19-inch polished alloy wheels, tyre size 235/55 R19, boosting the aggressive and tough sense of the vehicle.

Engine, mileage & variants

The latest edition of Ford Flex offers thrilling eagerness and spontaneity with an equipped 3.5 litre Ti-VCT V6 engine. With this powerful engine, Ford Flex is made available in three trim levels named as Flex SE, Flex SEL and Flex Limited. The 3.5-litre engine capable of providing increased stability, smooth performance and more durability to the vehicle, while producing the maximum power output as 290 hp with the peak torque of 345 Nm. Matched with the Flex’s gasoline engine, the appointed 6-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission helps the driver in better handling. This efficient engine delivers the mileage of 11.5 l/100km. On acceleration, this vehicle takes 9.5 seconds to reach the speed mark of 100 km from 0, while the top speed comes at 200 km/h.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

With its smart engineering, exceptionally rigid structure and high tech technologies is capable enough to keep unpredictable impact energy away from its occupants. Standard safety aspects AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll stability control) boosting the vehicle’s stability, along with Personal Safety System that make you feel confident while driving. This amazing SUV does not allow any loose nail and makes way for high performance with discs brakes for both front and rear. Reinforcing the braking system, Flex is embedded with Anti-lock braking system, preventing wheels from locking up at the event of sudden braking. Furthermore, it has front seat side airbags, accompanied with Safety Canopy comprising side curtain airbags and rollover sensor.

Verdict

Ford Flex is a big boxy car that mysteriously manages to look good as well. Its roomy 7 seater interiors makes for a practical crossover as well. Fuel economy is however on the lower side.